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Finding the big picture for electrification

There have been many comments in these pages, on the importance of electrification – a deeply encouraging sign of the commitment.

15 Aug

SME engagement key to Road to Zero target

By Tim Watts, managing director of Fleet Department

2 Jul

Scotland’s first electric cargo bike delivery service announced

Funding for new fleet of new e-cargo bikes will provide Scotland’s first integrated cargo bike delivery and waste service.

1 Jul

Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown

The Government will launch a new consultation this summer with the intention of increasing the penalties for vehicles left idling.

1 Jul

BIK uncertainty and PCP/PCH schemes fuel cash allowance popularity

Fleets have seen an increasing number of drivers opting out of company car schemes to instead take cash allowances.

24 Jun

Road to Zero strategy risks falling short, says BVRLA

Long-term tax incentives, improved lead times and more rapid charge points are needed if the Government is to meet its ‘net zero’ emissions pledge.

18 Jun

New BVRLA report calls for motoring tax overhaul

The report says a fairer and more sophisticated tax system could be based on distance travelled, time of journey, location or air pollution.

4 Mar

Road to Zero at risk if company car tax isn’t treated fairly, warns BVRLA

Failure to support the fleet sector with a fair and consistent tax regime will seriously threaten Government attempts to decarbonise road transport

15 Feb

Matt Eastwood has been in his EST role for eight months

Energy Saving Trust's impact on fleets

EST has helped 360 fleets save £47m and 66,000 tonnes of CO2

Business profiles - fleet 29 Jan

Zipcar's VW e-Golf shared fleet proves popular with London motorists

Volkswagen’s partnership with car sharing club Zipcar UK has delivered over 250,000 miles zero-emission driving in London, since it joined the fleet in July 2018.

14 Jan

Tax increase for company cars is slowing uptake of ULEVs

If the Government is to stand a chance of achieving its Road to Zero pledge, it must bring forward planned reductions in company car tax rates.

11 Oct

Government must be clearer on diesel, says AA at Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

AA president Edmund King will call on the Government to provide greater clarity over its position on diesel, at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit today.

11 Sep

LowCVP to facilitate Government's new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce

Energy and automotive industries will be brought together by the newly-formed Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce to plan for the changes needed as EV use rises.

11 Sep

Government announces £106m investment in EV development

Investment in electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and charging technology, to be unveiled at the country’s first ever Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Summit today.

11 Sep

Fleet Live will prepare delegates for a zero emission future

Fleet operators will receive guidance with a transition to a zero emission future at Fleet Live.

23 Aug

Government ULEV targets ‘unrealistic’ without incentives

Government targets for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) branded unachievable, although the fleet sector is committed to accelerating uptake where possible.

1 Aug

Government consultation on bioethanol criticised

The Government has been criticised by renewable energy experts for launching another consultation on E10 petrol (petrol with 10% renewable bioethanol).

25 Jul

Government launches low carbon fuels consultation

New, greener petrol could be on forecourts up and down the country as part of a Government drive to reduce greenhouse gases.

20 Jul

New law allows Government to mandate charge points

The Government can mandate electric vehicle (EV) charge points at motorway services after the Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Act passed through Parliament.

20 Jul

Andrea Lee, senior campaigner, ClientEarth.

Is the fight for clean air a fight against diesel?

Campaign group ClientEarth insists it has only one agenda – to protect people's health by upholding their right to breathe clean air.

9 Jul

zero emissions - Page 2

Finding the big picture for electrification

SME engagement key to Road to Zero target

Scotland’s first electric cargo bike delivery service announced

Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown

BIK uncertainty and PCP/PCH schemes fuel cash allowance popularity

Road to Zero strategy risks falling short, says BVRLA

New BVRLA report calls for motoring tax overhaul

Road to Zero at risk if company car tax isn’t treated fairly, warns BVRLA

Energy Saving Trust's impact on fleets

Zipcar's VW e-Golf shared fleet proves popular with London motorists

Tax increase for company cars is slowing uptake of ULEVs

Government must be clearer on diesel, says AA at Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

LowCVP to facilitate Government's new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce

Government announces £106m investment in EV development

Fleet Live will prepare delegates for a zero emission future

Government ULEV targets ‘unrealistic’ without incentives

Government consultation on bioethanol criticised

Government launches low carbon fuels consultation

New law allows Government to mandate charge points

Is the fight for clean air a fight against diesel?

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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)

zero emissions - Page 2

Finding the big picture for electrification

SME engagement key to Road to Zero target

Scotland’s first electric cargo bike delivery service announced

Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown

BIK uncertainty and PCP/PCH schemes fuel cash allowance popularity

Road to Zero strategy risks falling short, says BVRLA

New BVRLA report calls for motoring tax overhaul

Road to Zero at risk if company car tax isn’t treated fairly, warns BVRLA

Energy Saving Trust's impact on fleets

Zipcar's VW e-Golf shared fleet proves popular with London motorists

Tax increase for company cars is slowing uptake of ULEVs

Government must be clearer on diesel, says AA at Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

LowCVP to facilitate Government's new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce

Government announces £106m investment in EV development

Fleet Live will prepare delegates for a zero emission future

Government ULEV targets ‘unrealistic’ without incentives

Government consultation on bioethanol criticised

Government launches low carbon fuels consultation

New law allows Government to mandate charge points

Is the fight for clean air a fight against diesel?

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

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV