Road to Zero
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Latest Fleet News 24 Sep 2019
Coventry fleet summit addresses air quality issue
Air quality issue addressed in Coventry.
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Latest Fleet News 20 Aug 2019
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging causing anxiety over switch
Electric Vehicles (EVs) and its charging accessibility remain the biggest factor for those who have not made the permanent switch, says a new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions
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Guest opinion 15 Aug 2019
Finding the big picture for electrification
There have been many comments in these pages, on the importance of electrification – a deeply encouraging sign of the commitment.
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Guest opinion 2 Jul 2019
SME engagement key to Road to Zero target
By Tim Watts, managing director of Fleet Department
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Environment News 1 Jul 2019
Scotland’s first electric cargo bike delivery service announced
Funding for new fleet of new e-cargo bikes will provide Scotland’s first integrated cargo bike delivery and waste service.
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Environment News 1 Jul 2019
Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown
The Government will launch a new consultation this summer with the intention of increasing the penalties for vehicles left idling.
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Fleet200 News 24 Jun 2019
BIK uncertainty and PCP/PCH schemes fuel cash allowance popularity
Fleets have seen an increasing number of drivers opting out of company car schemes to instead take cash allowances.
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Fleet Industry News 18 Jun 2019
Road to Zero strategy risks falling short, says BVRLA
Long-term tax incentives, improved lead times and more rapid charge points are needed if the Government is to meet its ‘net zero’ emissions pledge.
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Fleet Industry News 4 Mar 2019
New BVRLA report calls for motoring tax overhaul
The report says a fairer and more sophisticated tax system could be based on distance travelled, time of journey, location or air pollution.
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Tax and Legislation News 15 Feb 2019
Road to Zero at risk if company car tax isn’t treated fairly, warns BVRLA
Failure to support the fleet sector with a fair and consistent tax regime will seriously threaten Government attempts to decarbonise road transport
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Industry Profiles 29 Jan 2019
Energy Saving Trust's impact on fleets
EST has helped 360 fleets save £47m and 66,000 tonnes of CO2
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Fleet Industry News 11 Oct 2018
Tax increase for company cars is slowing uptake of ULEVs
If the Government is to stand a chance of achieving its Road to Zero pledge, it must bring forward planned reductions in company car tax rates.
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Fleet Industry News 11 Sep 2018
LowCVP to facilitate Government's new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce
Energy and automotive industries will be brought together by the newly-formed Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce to plan for the changes needed as EV use rises.
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Fleet Industry News 1 Aug 2018
Government ULEV targets ‘unrealistic’ without incentives
Government targets for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) branded unachievable, although the fleet sector is committed to accelerating uptake where possible.
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Environment News 25 Jul 2018
Government consultation on bioethanol criticised
The Government has been criticised by renewable energy experts for launching another consultation on E10 petrol (petrol with 10% renewable bioethanol).
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Environment News 20 Jul 2018
Government launches low carbon fuels consultation
New, greener petrol could be on forecourts up and down the country as part of a Government drive to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Environment News 20 Jul 2018
New law allows Government to mandate charge points
The Government can mandate electric vehicle (EV) charge points at motorway services after the Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Act passed through Parliament.
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Guest opinion 9 Jul 2018
Is the fight for clean air a fight against diesel?
Campaign group ClientEarth insists it has only one agenda – to protect people's health by upholding their right to breathe clean air.
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Fleet Industry News 9 Jul 2018
Call for internal combustion engines to be phased out ‘more quickly’
The Committee for Climate Change, Transport for London (TfL) and Shell have expressed their support for the early introduction of zero emission vehicles.
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Fleet Industry News 9 Jul 2018
Government launches Road to Zero Strategy
The Government wants at least 50% — and as many as 70% — of new car registrations to be ultra-low emission by 2030, alongside up to 40% of new vans.