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Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

The Government has launched a call for evidence on the impact of emissions from brakes, tyres and road wear in an effort to tackle all sources of pollution.

26 Jul

New clean air strategy to tackle air pollution

New air quality strategy includes plans to develop new standards for tyres and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions.

22 May

Time to plan for switch from diesel

By Simon West-Oliver director of sales and marketing at Drive Software Solutions

21 May

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the commitment in last November’s budget. But, MPs have questioned the Government’s commitment.

3 Apr

Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

The Government says clean air funding could be available for locally targeted scrappage schemes and the retrofitting of vans and trucks to LPG.

23 Mar

High Court orders Government to tackle air pollution outside clean air zones

The Government must take stronger action to improve air quality in areas not compelled to introduce clean air zones (CAZs) or submit local action plans.

21 Feb

Diesel is still top powertrain but tide turning towards petrol, hybrid and EVs - FN50 2017 analysis

Diesel continues to be the dominant fuel choice for cars across the FN50 with a 71.4% share but there has been a greater uptake of petrol, hybrid and electric cars this year.

7 Nov

Defra: ‘We have ditched diesel’

Defra fleet chief Dale Eynon has set a bold strategy: ditch diesel and convert the entire fleet of 4,000 cars to petrol-hybrid or pure electric by 2025.

Business profiles - fleet 31 Oct