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Fully electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic bin trucks join Leeds fleet

Three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks have joined Leeds City Council’s fleet.

Electric trucks 21 Feb

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Decision not to introduce charging clean air zone vindicated

New figures show emissions continue to tumble, thanks to changing travel behaviours and a faster than average transition to plug-in vehicles.

clean air zones 16 Jun

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Fears of legal challenge led to axing of Leeds clean air zone

Leeds City Council’s decision to axe a clean air zone (CAZ) in Leeds was due to concerns over a legal challenge to the scheme.

clean air zones 11 Feb

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Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses

Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months.

Highways England 21 Jun

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Leeds clean air zone ‘no longer required’

The clean air zone (CAZ) in Leeds is no longer required after fleets switched to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review has found.

14 Oct

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Leeds puts brakes on CAZ plans

Leeds City Council has suspended the introduction of its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) while it re-assesses the air quality issues in the city.

19 Aug

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Launch date of Leeds Clean Air Zone confirmed

Leeds City Council says its delayed Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will finally go live later this year.

11 Mar

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Businesses receive £3.7m funding for cleaner vehicles

Businesses have been awarded more than £3.7 million by Leeds City Council to help them upgrade their vehicles before it introduces its clean air zone (CAZ).

6 Feb

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Online vehicle checker to help fleets prepare for clean air zones

A new online vehicle checker has been launched to help drivers and businesses prepare for clean air zones (CAZs) in Birmingham and Leeds.

6 Feb

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Leeds and Birmingham postpone CAZ due to government system delay

Clean Air Zones are being delayed due to a Government system that has not been developed on time.

18 Jun

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Van leasing flexibility needed as fleets shy away from long contracts

Economic uncertainty and potential air quality restrictions have created a challenging funding environment for vans over the past year.

29 Nov

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4 steps to introducing ULEVs

Adding low emission vehicles to a fleet can cut CO2 and costs. But what does an organisation need to consider? Andrew Ryan reports.

3 Aug

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Clean Air Zone consultations heat up as discrepancies revealed between local council policies

Clean Air Zone (CAZ) consultations are heating up with the release of a revised proposal from Leeds City Council.

2 Jul

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Roads for the Future driverless cars competition announces shortlists

A national competition to design roads fit for driverless cars and the growth of the UK road network has shortlisted five entrants into the final round.

25 May

Terry Pycroft fleet boss Leeds City Council 2018

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Leeds City Council takes the clean air lead

Fleet boss Terry Pycroft embraces the role of zero emissions champion and is keen to share his experiences with other councils. Stephen Briers reports.

Business profiles - fleet 26 Apr