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Total EV use would cut CO2 by 12 per cent, study suggests

Research by Nottingham Trent University has shown that total carbon emissions in the UK will be cut by almost 12 per cent if the country exclusively uses electric cars in future......read more

Honda will apply its engineering expertise gained from Formula 1 in its new Jazz hybrid which is out later this year......read more

Volkswagen launches first electric van in UK

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched its first fully electric van in the UK, the ABT eTransporter 6.1......read more

Timing wrong to reintroduce charges in London, says BVRLA

The BVRLA argues that businesses are facing unprecedented levels of financial hardship and so the decision to reintroduce emission zone charges in London is badly timed.....read more

London Congestion Charge could temporarily raise to £15

The measures are part of plans to transform parts of central London into car-free zones to encourage increased walking and cycling instead of public transport use.....read more

FEATURES

How can the logistics industry reach zero emissions?

The logistics sector is determined to meet the government’s target of becoming a zero-emission industry within the next few decades, but needs certain things to happen first. Rebecca Kite, environment policy manager at FTA explains further.....read more

Workplace charging: what to think about?

If an organisation wants to prepare for the increase in electric vehicles, what should they consider when it comes to charging? Josey Wardle, infrastructure manager at Zero Carbon Futures, shares some thoughts.....read more

GREENFLEET 365

GreenFleet 365 is delighted to bring you an online event, every fortnight, as we ease out of lockdown, helping you stay connected. Join us, OLEV, Crown Commercial Service, SMMT and National Grid, plus a gathering of experts, for the events that will help you continue to make the transition to a cleaner and more efficient transport operation. Fleet, transport, estates, facilities, environmental, sustainability and procurement professionals are invited to join us, FREE.....read more