Clean Air Zones
Latest News21 Nov 2019Bristol CAZ could impact 800,000-plus commercial vehicles
Plans for a clean air zone (CAZ) in Bristol could leave 830,000 commercial vehicles facing charges in its first year of operation.
- Truck News15 Nov 2019
Funding open for operators to prepare for Leeds CAZ
Operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) can apply for funding to prepare for the clean air zone (CAZ), says Leeds City Council.
Latest News26 Sep 2019Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ) plans to impact businesses despite update
Freight Transport Association (FTA) claims air quality measures proposed by Newcastle City Council will help
Van News17 Jul 2019Businesses in Greater Manchester face “regime of punitive charges” over CAZ plans
Businesses in Greater Manchester face a “regime of punitive daily charges” after the Government instructed the area to bring forward its plans for a clean air zone two years to 2021, FTA has warned.
Truck News23 May 2019CNG Fuels to open biomethane refuelling stations
New stations will increase capacity by 500% to meet demand from hauliers seeking to cut carbon emissions, pollution and haulage costs.
Van News10 May 2019Plug-in hybrid vans are ‘ideal solution’, says Ford
Ford says they are “the ideal solution” for urban and extra urban operations, as it moves into the latter stages of its pilot programme with 15 fleet operators.
Van News8 May 2019Renault Kangoo ZE refrigerated vans join Petit Forestier
CoolKit, a converter of temperature-controlled panel vans, has delivered five fully-electric Renault Kangoo ZE refrigerated vehicles to Petit Forestier.
Van News8 Apr 2019Fleets pledge to buy 65,000 electric vans as ULEZ goes live
Some of the UK’s largest van fleet operators – including Arval, Mitie and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets – have made the Clean Van Commitment.
Van News2 Apr 2019Businesses ‘not prepared’ for London ULEZ
One in four businesses have left it late to prepare for the launch of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, says Europcar Mobility Group UK.
Truck News28 Feb 2019FTA questions effectiveness of Manchester CAZ
FTA calls for the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to follow the approaches of Nottingham and Leeds, or risk the livelihoods of many small businesses.
- Van News19 Feb 2019
Help offered to van fleets operating in clean air zones
More than half of the vehicles currently operating in clean air zones do not comply with pending emissions standards, research from Masternaut has found.
- Latest News15 Feb 2019
Majority of vehicles operating in Clean Air Zones not yet ULEZ compliant
More than half of the vehicles currently operating in Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are not compliant with the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and face fines of up to £400 per day.
Latest News15 Feb 2019Government boosts clean air retrofit development with £1m funding
Three vehicle retrofit suppliers have been awarded almost £1m in Government funding to support the accreditation of new pollution-cutting technology.
- Van News14 Jan 2019
Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned
London’s ULEZ will damage small businesses while delivering limited air quality improvements, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Van News25 Oct 2018Chancellor should offer transitional relief in anticipation of Clean Air Zones
To alleviate pressures on fleet operators, the Chancellor must introduce transitional in the Budget during the introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs).
- Van News23 Oct 2018
Increase investment allowances to help van fleets adapt to ULEZ, says FleetCheck
The Chancellor should increase the Annual Investment Allowance in next week’s Budget to help van fleets adapt to the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), says FleetCheck.
- Latest News11 Oct 2018
BVRLA criticises Leeds Clean Air Zone plan to charge HGVs £50
The BVRLA has criticised Leeds City Council’s "short sighted" plans to introduce a new Clean Air Zone from January 2020 which will charge thousands of HGVs £50 per day to enter.
Van News13 Sep 2018One-in-four fleets don’t know about clean air zone plans
A survey from Northgate Vehicle Hire shows operator ignorance of local air quality plans less than two years before they could be charged to enter major cities.
Case Studies13 Sep 2018Data and planning prepares SSE for the future
Data helps the energy company identify savings and efficiencies, while planning keeps the fleet relevant and compliant. By Stephen Briers
Van News12 Sep 2018New Renault Kangoo ZE fleet for London-based food charity
Renault UK is growing its support of the London-based Felix Project with the donation of a further seven all-electric Renault Kangoo ZE panel vans.
