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OECD calls for car BIK tax rise to improve air quality

Company cars and diesel should be taxed more heavily to cut CO2 emissions and traffic congestion, and improve air pollution.

3 Nov

Changes to company car tax 'could aid' air quality

The Government should amend vehicle taxation – including company car benefit-in-kind tax, capital allowances and vehicle excise duty – to hasten improvements in air quality, says London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL).

7 Oct

NHS England vows to tackle business travel

NHS England has highlighted how business travel is making what it describes as a “significant contribution” to the greenhouse gas emissions it produces.

18 Sep

Large fleets targeted by EU energy efficiency legislation

Energy used by company cars and vans, including the grey fleet, must be included in a new audit to meet European Union regulations.

26 Aug

Fleets could fall into NOx trap

Local authorities that successfully bid for the Department for Transport’s Clean Vehicle Technology Fund may fall into the NOx trap, warns Emissions Analytics - a provider of real-world emissions measurement.

6 Aug

Drivers told to ‘switch off’ their engines or face being fined

Islington Council is cracking down on idling vehicles that churn out unnecessary pollution, in what is thought to be the first campaign of its type in the UK.

5 Aug

CO2 emissions limit tops company car criteria list

The CO2 emissions limit is the number one factor used when setting the criteria for a company car choice list, according to the latest quarterly Company Car Trends research from GE Capital Fleet Services

1 Aug

Mixed reactions to London Mayor’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone plan

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has welcomed the Mayor of London’s plans for an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the capital.

30 Jul

UK auto sector renaissance driven by low carbon policy focus, says LowCVP

A major new report published yesterday (July 15) at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s Annual Conference shows the UK automotive sector has been revitalised by consistently applied policy centred on cutting carbon.

16 Jul

Emissions test 'should increase focus on NOx'

Toyota and Lexus has questioned the merits of a CO2-based company car tax regime when a new emissions test is introduced. Instead, the manufacturer believes there should be an increased focus on mono-nitrogen oxides (NOx).

1 Jul

New emissions test may lead to 35% rise in taxes

Company car drivers and their employers face a potential tax bombshell if a new vehicle emissions test is introduced from 2017.

6 May

CO2 emissions from cars and vans continue downward trend

According to figures published by the European Environment Agency, in 2013, average passenger car fleet emissions were 127g CO2/km compared to 186g CO2/km in 1995 - a 31.7% decrease over the period.

2 May

Tuning specialist Viezu wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Vehicle tuning specialist Viezu Technologies has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of the fuel-saving and emissions-cutting software, BlueOptimize.

22 Apr

Mayor’s ‘game changer’ for ultra-low emissions zone

Fleet operators could face hefty fines for non-compliant vehicles entering London

11 Apr

Government rules out using tax to cut NOx levels

Instead it will rely on Euro6 regulations and the creation of ultra-low emission zones

11 Apr

Back to the drawing board, says Days

Fleet managers must return to the drawing board in compiling company car choice lists if benefit-in-kind tax increases over the next five years are to be kept to an absolute minimum for employees.

27 Mar

Average company car CO2 emissions at an all-time low

The average carbon emissions of new company cars fell to an all-time low of 120.4g/km in February 2014, according to data from ALD Automotive. That's a 4.8g/km drop compared with ALD’s previous all-time low of 125.2g/km at the end 2013.

25 Mar

Renault Group claims lowest European car emissions

Renault Group has become the first automotive group to have an average below 115g/km of CO2, based upon its sales of passenger cars over the full year 2013.

3 Mar

Infrastructure tops financial incentives on fleets’ EV list

Improved charging infrastructure is the number one factor that would persuade more fleets to add electric vehicles (EVs) to their choice lists, trumping financial incentives such as the Government plug-in car grant scheme, according to recent research.

24 Feb

BVRLA urges Chancellor to support ULEVs in Budget

The government should use the Budget to encourage business take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

21 Feb

co2 emissions - Page 9

OECD calls for car BIK tax rise to improve air quality

Changes to company car tax 'could aid' air quality

NHS England vows to tackle business travel

Large fleets targeted by EU energy efficiency legislation

Fleets could fall into NOx trap

Drivers told to ‘switch off’ their engines or face being fined

CO2 emissions limit tops company car criteria list

Mixed reactions to London Mayor’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone plan

UK auto sector renaissance driven by low carbon policy focus, says LowCVP

Emissions test 'should increase focus on NOx'

New emissions test may lead to 35% rise in taxes

CO2 emissions from cars and vans continue downward trend

Tuning specialist Viezu wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Mayor’s ‘game changer’ for ultra-low emissions zone

Government rules out using tax to cut NOx levels

Back to the drawing board, says Days

Average company car CO2 emissions at an all-time low

Renault Group claims lowest European car emissions

Infrastructure tops financial incentives on fleets’ EV list

BVRLA urges Chancellor to support ULEVs in Budget

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

co2 emissions - Page 9

OECD calls for car BIK tax rise to improve air quality

Changes to company car tax 'could aid' air quality

NHS England vows to tackle business travel

Large fleets targeted by EU energy efficiency legislation

Fleets could fall into NOx trap

Drivers told to ‘switch off’ their engines or face being fined

CO2 emissions limit tops company car criteria list

Mixed reactions to London Mayor’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone plan

UK auto sector renaissance driven by low carbon policy focus, says LowCVP

Emissions test 'should increase focus on NOx'

New emissions test may lead to 35% rise in taxes

CO2 emissions from cars and vans continue downward trend

Tuning specialist Viezu wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Mayor’s ‘game changer’ for ultra-low emissions zone

Government rules out using tax to cut NOx levels

Back to the drawing board, says Days

Average company car CO2 emissions at an all-time low

Renault Group claims lowest European car emissions

Infrastructure tops financial incentives on fleets’ EV list

BVRLA urges Chancellor to support ULEVs in Budget

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

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