Road to Zero
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Environment news 25 Jun 2020Low CVP conference tackles green transport agenda
The 2020 LowCVP Conference will focus on how the UK can seize the opportunity for an investment-led green recovery in road transport as we emerge from Covid-19.
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Environment news 2 Apr 2020Decarbonising transport requires ‘step change in ambition’, says DfT
The DfT's transport decarbonisation plan has set out six strategic priorities that the Government will be consulting on over the next five or six months.
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NEWS 24 Sep 2019Coventry fleet summit addresses air quality issue
Air quality issue addressed in Coventry.
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NEWS 20 Aug 2019Electric 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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Opinion 15 Aug 2019Finding 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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Opinion 2 Jul 2019SME engagement key to Road to Zero target
By Tim Watts, managing director of Fleet Department
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Environment news 1 Jul 2019Scotland’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 2019Idling 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 2019BIK 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 2019Road 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 2019New 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 2019Road 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 2019Energy 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 2018Tax 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 2018LowCVP 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 2018Government 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 2018Government 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 2018Government 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 2018New 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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Opinion 9 Jul 2018Is 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.
