low emission zone

One-in-four fleets fear CAZ growth as expanded London ULEZ goes live

London’s expanded ultra-low emission zone goes live as new research suggests a quarter of fleets are concerned about the expansion of low emission zones.

ULEZ 29 Aug

Older vehicles banned from Glasgow as low emission zone launches

Car, van and truck drivers entering Glasgow's low emission zone in a non-compliant vehicle will be fined from today (Thursday, June 1).

low emission zone 1 Jun

Venson urges drivers to ditch the company car for the day

London will mark ‘World Car Free Day’ this Sunday (September 22) with more than 20 kilometres of closed roads around Tower Bridge, London Bridge and the City of London.

19 Sep

Fleet managers and business drivers should plan for European travel

AA’s business services team reminds fleet managers, rental companies finance providers to refresh drivers on requirements for driving in Europe this summer.

30 Jul

19 ways fleets can improve operations in 2019

Fleet decision-makers face a number of demanding challenges next year. Here, Andrew Ryan looks at some of the actions they can take to improve their operations

13 Dec

Plans set out for City of London’s first low emission street

The City of London Corporation has announced plans for a pilot scheme limiting access to the south section of Moor Lane, near Moorgate, to ultra-low emission vehicles.

1 Nov

Glasgow reveals balanced LEZ approach, air quality debate

Glasgow’s initial focus will be on buses but all vehicles will be included by the end of 2022

Alternative fuels 24 Aug

Scottish local authorities could be given powers to create Low Emission Zones

Local authorities in Scotland could be given the power to create and enforce Low Emission Zones under proposals by the Scottish government.

14 Jun

‘Overwhelming’ support for implementation of Low Emission Zones in Scotland

Scotland’s transport minister, Humza Yousaf, has said that 95.5% of respondents to a consultation support the principle of Low Emission Zones.

14 Mar

New low emission zones among TfL funding announcement

Neighbourhoods of the Future includes new school low emission zone in Camden, charging points in Hackney, and a zero emission street and Low Emission Zone in Hammersmith.

5 Mar

£766,000 of funding awarded to London councils to accelerate transition to EVs

Three London boroughs have been awarded a total of £766,000 to help accelerate the switch to zero emission vehicles to tackle air pollution.

2 Mar

Autogas one step closer to introducing LPG powered taxis in London

An LPG powered TX2 Taxi will face a final round of assessment with TfL, to prove its worth as a low-emission alternative to traditional diesel models.

12 Apr

Cenex: Low carbon vehicles no longer a ‘tick box’ option

Technologies have matured since Cenex entered the ‘valley of death’ to bring fleets and brands together, as Christopher Smith finds out

Business profiles - supplier 25 Nov

23% of businesses would rather pay charges than meet London ULEZ vehicle standards

Almost a quarter (23%) of UK firms would prefer to pay a charge than invest in upgraded fleets to operate in clean air zones, according to RAC Business research.

6 Nov

Ultra-low emission zone ‘must be opened up’ to the whole of London

An ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) could be expanded beyond central London if the capital’s boroughs get their way.

9 Jan

Final chance for feedback on London's proposed ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ)

Transport for London is making its final call for feedback on proposals to introduce the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the capital on 7 September 2020, as the public consultation enters its final weeks.

31 Dec

BVRLA and OLEV explore potential for ultra-low emission fleets

A BVRLA-assembled group of fleet representatives has suggested a package of incentives and actions that would help kick-start the market for ultra-low emission vehicles.

20 Dec

One million vans fail low emission zone standard

More than one million vans on the road at the end of last year would not be eligible for London’s new Low Emission Zone.

29 Nov

Discounts for van buyers affected by new LEZ standards

Renault and Fiat are the latest van manufacturers to offer incentives to buy cleaner vehicles.

18 May

Ashwoods trade-in helps SMEs meet London LEZ

A new initiative is underway to help van and minibus drivers get compliant for the next phase of the London Low Emission Zone – and save money on fuel.

6 Apr