WLTP
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Manufacturer news 6 Apr 2021Car makers reduce options and wheel size to simplify WLTP values
Car manufacturers are reducing the number of optional features offered on new models and fitting smaller wheels in order to simplify the WLTP values for each model.
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Manufacturer news 3 Mar 2021PHEV models found to be 61% less efficient in real-world use
The fuel consumption of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models was found to be 61% lower, on average, than official figures suggest, in a new independent test.
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Leasing news 4 Feb 2021Jato and Sofico launch WLTP data feed for leasing industry
Jato Dynamics has partnered with Sofico to provide leasing companies with accurate WLTP data that can be passed on to fleet customers.
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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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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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Electric fleet news 27 Jul 2020One in three company car and van orders electric
Activa Contracts is reporting that one in three (35%) fleet orders placed so far this year have been for electric or hybrid vehicles.
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Manufacturer news 18 Jun 2020New cars are 5.4% less efficient than WLTP figures suggest, says What Car?
New petrol, diesel and hybrid cars are, on average, 5.4% less efficient than their official WLTP fuel consumption figures suggest, according to new research by What Car?.
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Fleet industry news 11 Jun 2020Vehicle leasing: Data shows dip in driver satisfaction
A dip in driver confidence and satisfaction with the leasing sector is being blamed on supply issues caused by WLTP.
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Fleet industry news 16 Apr 2020WLTP CO2 emissions and 2020/21 BIK data now available in Fleet News tools
The Fleet News car running cost tools have been updated to reflect the switchover to WLTP CO2 emissions data and the new 2020/21 benefit-in-kind (BIK) bands.
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Fleet industry news 1 Apr 2020Budget 2020 analysis shows true company car cost
New company car tax rates will cost the Government £100m in lost revenue over the next two years, while drivers will face higher costs from new CO2 rating.
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Opinion 1 Apr 2020Budget 2020: Positive policy announcements, but some missed opportunities too
By Edwin Kemp, associate director Mobility 2030 at KPMG UK
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Fleet industry news 16 Mar 2020Cap HPI says industry ready for WLTP
Cap HPI says it will be ready for the introduction motoring taxes based on the emissions test in April 2020.
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Fleet industry news 25 Feb 2020
Company car choice lists impacted by WLTP
Some company cars could disappear from choice lists as new emissions test results put them beyond CO2 thresholds used by fleets.
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Fleet industry news 24 Feb 2020
Gaps in CO2 data ‘remains difficult’ for leasing sector
Leasing companies, which typically receive the CO2 data from third-party providers, are estimating emissions or trying to bring forward deliveries.
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Opinion 24 Feb 2020Data is the key to managing change
By John Clay, head of vehicle identification at Cap HPI
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Fleet industry news 21 Feb 2020Ideal time to review fleet policies, says Fleet Logistics UK
Uncertainty surrounding the impact of a new emissions testing regime and planned restrictions on the sale of fossil fuel and hybrid vehicles make policy review essential.
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Environment news 10 Feb 2020WLTP CO2 data: Fleets urged to review vehicle policies
Businesses should consider reviewing their fleet policies due to a lack of WLTP CO2 data for some cars, says the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.
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Fleet industry news 13 Sep 2019
WLTP sparks fleet choice list changes
Arval says that 15% of fleet and mobility managers questioned expect to make some adjustment to the cars they offer.
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Manufacturer news 12 Aug 2019WLTP Second Act should not affect September supply, says Cap HPI
Emissions regulations are changing again in September, but vehicle supply should not be affected according to Cap HPI.
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Manufacturer news 31 Jul 2019WLTP CO2 emissions data needed now, says Venson
Fleet operators and company car drivers are unable to make educated decisions on future vehicles due to a lack of WLTP CO2 emissions data.
