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GREENFLEET 130

Getting fleet operators ready for twenty-thirty

The Prime Minister has confirmed plans to bring forward the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans to 2030.

Hybrids with the capability of driving a “significant distance” with zero emissions, presumably plug-in hybrids, can continue to be sold until 2035. Exactly what hybrids are included will be defined further through consultation.

Acknowledging the pace of change will need to quicken in terms of the charging infrastructure, £1.3 billion has been announced for chargepoints and £582 million has also been allocated for grants to incentivise more people to make the transition to electric. Meanwhile nearly £500 million has been earmarked for the development and mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries in the next four years.

The announcement, while not a surprise, has significant implications for fleet operators. Despite the ban being nine years away, many companies will already be thinking carefully about how they can future-proof their fleet. This issue of GreenFleet covers the industry reaction to the announcement on page 10. Page 19 meanwhile sees the start of our Sustainable Travel Best Practice Guide, which covers electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, alternative fuels, and green travel plans.

You can also find out which organisations and individuals have been shortlisted for a GreenFleet Award on page 38, with the winners to be announced during our digital ceremony on 2 December. See www.greenfleetawards.co.uk for more details.

Angela Pisanu, editor

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