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Support for public sector fleets to adopt hydrogen vehicles

A new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been launched to support local authority fleets to adopt hydrogen fuelled vehicles.

hydrogen fuel cell 4 Nov

Mazda 2 scores highly in Green NCAP test

The recently updated Mazda 2 has been awarded a 3.5-star rating by Green NCAP, making it one of only three new internal combustion engine cars to achieve such a score.

Mazda 27 Oct

Fleet Alliance provides Nissan Leaf for Scottish Renewables' roadshow

Fleet Alliance is providing a Nissan Leaf to Scottish Renewables to help promote its sustainability role, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

Environment 8 Sep

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation closes in two weeks

Fleet operators have two weeks to respond to the Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK.

emissions 8 Sep

Greater Manchester begins installation of Clean Air Zone

Greater Manchester has started installing the necessary cameras and signage ahead of the launch of its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in May 2022.

clean air zones 2 Sep

Webinar to highlight to fleets how vehicle idling causes air pollution and increases fuel costs

The Engines Off campaign, which aims to highlight the serious air pollution issues caused by drivers leaving their vehicles idling, is hosting a webinar next week to discuss the widespread problem.

idling 27 Aug

AFP publishes Clean Air Zone Guide for fleets

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has launched a new guide to help fleet managers handle the demands of Clean Air Zones (CAZ).

clean air zones 18 Aug

Government’s Hydrogen Strategy targets heavy transport

The Government expects hydrogen fuel to play an important role in the decarbonisation of heavy transport by 2030, as outlined in its Hydrogen Strategy.

Alternative fuels 17 Aug

New catalytic converter could improve vehicle emissions in urban areas

A new type of catalytic converter is being developed that accelerates the removal of harmful nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from engine fumes.

emissions 10 Aug

BMW and VW Group fined £751m for emissions collusion

The European Commission has fined BMW and Volkswagen Group €875,189,000 (£751m) for colluding with Daimler on the development of NoX treatment technology.

emissions 9 Jul

Peugeot charged with fraud for diesel emissions in France

Peugeot has been charged with fraud by French authorities, following a diesel emissions probe into vehicles sold between 2009 and 2015.

emissions 11 Jun

Renault charged for emissions deception in France

Renault is being charged for emissions cheating by French prosecutors, following an investigation that started in 2017.

emissions 9 Jun

Clean Air Zone goes live in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council has launched its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) today, June 1, which requires drivers of older cars, vans and trucks to pay a daily fee to enter the city’s centre.

clean air zones 1 Jun

Volvo among companies calling for EU to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

The EU is being pressured to introduce a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025 but 27 companies, including car maker Volvo.

26 Apr

Car 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.

WLTP 6 Apr

Jaguar Land Rover accused of emissions cheating

A law firm has claimed that Jaguar Land Rover may have used emissions cheating devices on a number of its diesel engines.

emissions 23 Mar

Updated: Coventry drivers scrap old cars for mobility credits

Motorists in Coventry are scrapping their old cars in exchange for £3,000 worth of mobility credits, as part of a new initiative to improve air quality.

Scrappage scheme 15 Mar

Law firm steps up emissions compensation claim against Mercedes

Hagen Berman says it has filed proceedings against Daimler AG, Mercedes Benz Cars UK and Mercedes Benz Financial Services UK, in a bid to secure compensation payouts.

emissions 12 Mar

University of Warwick includes Enterprise Car Club in emissions-reducing Future Transport Showcase trial

Enterprise Car Club vehicles are being used as part of a trial reduce transport emissions in the West Midlands by the University of Warwick.

smart transport 11 Mar

All manufacturers accused of cheating on diesel emissions tests

Harcus Parker issues class action lawsuits on diesels sold between 2009 and 2018.

emissions 5 Mar

emissions

Support for public sector fleets to adopt hydrogen vehicles

Mazda 2 scores highly in Green NCAP test

Fleet Alliance provides Nissan Leaf for Scottish Renewables' roadshow

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation closes in two weeks

Greater Manchester begins installation of Clean Air Zone

Webinar to highlight to fleets how vehicle idling causes air pollution and increases fuel costs

AFP publishes Clean Air Zone Guide for fleets

Government’s Hydrogen Strategy targets heavy transport

New catalytic converter could improve vehicle emissions in urban areas

BMW and VW Group fined £751m for emissions collusion

Peugeot charged with fraud for diesel emissions in France

Renault charged for emissions deception in France

Clean Air Zone goes live in Birmingham

Volvo among companies calling for EU to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Car makers reduce options and wheel size to simplify WLTP values

Jaguar Land Rover accused of emissions cheating

Updated: Coventry drivers scrap old cars for mobility credits

Law firm steps up emissions compensation claim against Mercedes

University of Warwick includes Enterprise Car Club in emissions-reducing Future Transport Showcase trial

All manufacturers accused of cheating on diesel emissions tests

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

emissions

Support for public sector fleets to adopt hydrogen vehicles

Mazda 2 scores highly in Green NCAP test

Fleet Alliance provides Nissan Leaf for Scottish Renewables' roadshow

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation closes in two weeks

Greater Manchester begins installation of Clean Air Zone

Webinar to highlight to fleets how vehicle idling causes air pollution and increases fuel costs

AFP publishes Clean Air Zone Guide for fleets

Government’s Hydrogen Strategy targets heavy transport

New catalytic converter could improve vehicle emissions in urban areas

BMW and VW Group fined £751m for emissions collusion

Peugeot charged with fraud for diesel emissions in France

Renault charged for emissions deception in France

Clean Air Zone goes live in Birmingham

Volvo among companies calling for EU to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Car makers reduce options and wheel size to simplify WLTP values

Jaguar Land Rover accused of emissions cheating

Updated: Coventry drivers scrap old cars for mobility credits

Law firm steps up emissions compensation claim against Mercedes

University of Warwick includes Enterprise Car Club in emissions-reducing Future Transport Showcase trial

All manufacturers accused of cheating on diesel emissions tests

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

Four electric vehicle trends to watch out for