emissions
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Manufacturer news 26 Feb 2021Green NCAP assesses PHEV models for the first time
Green NCAP has published the results from its latest round of real-world emissions testing, which includes plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models for the first time.
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Environment news 5 Feb 2021Mazda is first car maker to join eFuel Alliance
Mazda has become the first automotive manufacturer to join the eFuel Alliance, which supports the use of synthetic CO2 neutral fuels to reduce transport emissions.
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Fleet industry news 28 Jan 2021Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions
A record number of vehicles – almost 1.3 million – failed their MOT last year, because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, new data suggests.
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Manufacturer news 19 Jan 2021Vauxhall faces emissions ‘cheating’ claims
Vauxhall is the latest manufacturer to face claims that some of its diesel engines were fitted with emissions ‘cheating’ devices.
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Leasing news 11 Dec 2020Fleet Operations makes net zero carbon commitment
Fleet Operations has set itself a net zero carbon target by signing up to a carbon offsetting scheme for all the greenhouse gases created by the business.
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Environment news 24 Nov 2020Fleets call for ‘fast-track’ action on air pollution
A group of transport businesses and organisations, including DPD and Lime, are urging the UK government to fast-track action on air pollution.
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Manufacturer news 2 Nov 2020FCA faces legal action for emissions misrepresentation
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is the latest manufacturer to face an emissions-based legal battle in the UK, as law firm PGMBM claims the manufacturer misled customers through the use of emissions 'defeat' devices.
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Fleet industry news 16 Oct 2020Justdiggit and Webfleet Solutions launch Green Your Fleet platform
Webfleet Solutions and Justdiggit is launching Green Your Fleet, a new platform to help fleets make a positive climate impact.
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Fleet200 news 8 Oct 2020Fleet200: Average CO2 emissions show slight drop compared with 2019
And that’s despite new WLTP testing regime producing higher figures
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Fleet industry news 25 Sep 2020Reflex Vehicle Hire supports 2030 petrol and diesel ban
Reflex Vehicle Hire has said it supports the UK Electric Fleets Coalition, which is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.
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Electric fleet news 22 Sep 2020Electric fleets coalition calls for 2030 petrol and diesel ban
A coalition of 27 companies is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.
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Environment news 17 Sep 2020Cars must meet NOx targets in real world, rules European Parliament
Cars will need to meet EU limits on NOx emissions under real-world driving conditions by September 2022, following a vote by European Parliament.
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Environment news 11 Sep 2020UK to become hydrogen world leader, according to Government plans
The UK Government is working on a new hydrogen strategy, to be published next year, which will “deliver a world leading hydrogen market”.
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Manufacturer news 21 Aug 2020
Updated: Mercedes emission compensation claim 'strengthened' by US settlement
Legal claims against Mercedes-Benz for emissions ‘cheating’ in England and Wales have been strengthened following a £1.6 billion settlement in the USA.
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Manufacturer news 24 Jul 2020FCA Group investigated for emissions cheating
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is being investigated for potential emissions cheating by authorities.
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Manufacturer news 23 Jun 2020Renault and Nissan face law suit for emissions ‘defeat’ device
Renault and Nissan have been accused of emissions cheating by law firm Harcus Parker, which claims that up to 1.3 million cars could be fitted with a ‘defeat’ device.
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Manufacturer news 20 May 2020Mercedes-Benz faces legal action over emissions misrepresentation
Law firm PGMBM is preparing a group legal claim on behalf of owners of some Mercedes vehicles, over claims customers were misled about the emissions their vehicles produced.
