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EU to change how plug-in hybrid CO2 emissions are measured

The climate ratings of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are set to become a lot more realistic, according to Transport and Environment (T&E).

Carbon tax wanted to accelerate net zero transition

Greener Transport Solutions wants a universal carbon allowance for every individual in the UK funded by putting a carbon price on everything we consume.

EU Parliament backs 2035 ban on sale of petrol and diesel cars

The EU Parliament has voted to back a European Commission proposal for a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035.

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news on Uber, the AFP and Daloop

Lime e-scooters now available on Uber, fleet-focussed carbon calculator and the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) confirms EV expert speaker.

Aggreko sets 2030 net-zero fleet goal

Vehicle fleet manager Sarina Vale reveals the company’s global fleet strategy, cost-saving initiatives and its emphasis on safety measures

Helping fleet decision-makers choose the cleanest vehicles - and reduce pollution deaths

Fleet News is making data available to help fleet decision-makers avoid choosing vehicles emitting lethal fumes - and reduce up to 36,000 deaths associated with CO2 and NOx emissions a year.

Tusker on course to achieve net zero by 2023

It has also surpassed a milestone in offsetting more than 250,000 tonnes of carbon emissions via Verified Carbon Standard programmes in the process.

Environmental pressure groups call for tighter van CO2 limits to drive electrification

A coalition of cities, companies, and environment and public health campaigners are pressuring EU lawmakers to introduce stricter van CO2 limits for the 2020s.

Carbon offsetting scheme helps fleets reach climate goals

Sogo and BP Target Neutral Programme partnership helped fleet operators and consumers offset more than 5,200 tonnes of carbon in the past year.

Johnsons Fleet Services: Launch of support centre brings teams together

Employers turning company car benefits green, survey suggests

Employers are seeking to overhaul their company car policies, according to Willis Towers Watson’s 2021 Car Benefits Survey Report.

Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will require a percentage of manufacturers’ new car and van sales to be zero emission each year from 2024.

Hydrogen: Government urged to focus on well-to-wheel not tailpipe emissions

The Government is being urged to focus future policies on well-to-wheel emissions and overall energy efficiency performance of new fuels for transport.

Zenith becomes carbon neutral thanks to offsetting strategy

Zenith has achieved carbon neutral status and received international recognition with certification from environmental consultancy Carbon Footprint.

Tougher policies needed to decarbonise transport by 2050

Four-in-five say decarbonisation of UK road transport by 2050 is possible, but two-thirds believe tougher policies are needed, according to Zemo Partnership survey.

EU wants 55% reduction in car CO2 emissions by 2030

The EU has also set a target of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as part of its Fit for 55 decarbonisation plan.

Tusker thinks grey fleet drivers behind emissions fall

Average CO2 emissions of new car orders have fallen below 50g/km, with the salary sacrifice provider suggesting that grey fleet drivers are behind the fall.

Average emissions for leased vehicles fall below 100g/km

Average CO2 emissions for new car registrations have fallen below 100g/km for the first time for members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.

Fleet risk from corporation tax change warns Alphabet

Budget 2021 included an increase in corporation tax which, according to Alphabet, needs to be “carefully considered” by businesses when devising fleet strategy.

New Arval partnership to support fleet net zero ambitions

Arval and ClimateSeed have established a new global environmental partnership to help fleets achieve their net-zero carbon ambitions.