The association has published its sustainability credentials for 2023, showing BEV uptake and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliance across different fleet segments. The credentials are continually improving and show how the fleet sector is leading the way in the electrification of the total UK car parc.
Greater Manchester’s revised Clean Air Plan proposals do not include a charging Clean Air Zone. Instead, an investment-led approach is being proposed, which is expected to improve air quality faster than a charging Clean Air Zone – and without causing hardship to residents or businesses.
Drivers travelling to France must display a clean air sticker in their vehicle to comply with local low emission zones. The stickers - known as Crit'Air vignettes depict the EURO standards of the vehicle.
To support the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide from 29 August 2023, TfL launched a £110m vehicle scrappage scheme on 30 January to help eligible Londoners scrap their highest polluting vehicles.
In response to today’s announcement from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)*, the BVRLA has reemphasised the challenges being faced by van operators in their transition to zero emission solutions. The association has also outlined the support required to enable the transition and ensure Net Zero targets can be met.
The BVRLA has welcomed today’s confirmation that the Government is pushing ahead with plans to introduce a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in January 2024.
Transport for London (TfL) has issued a report looking at the impact of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the first year since its expansion in October 2021.
Members are reminded that Tyneside (Newcastle and Gateshead) is introducing its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) for non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs on Monday 30 January 2023, and for non-compliant vans/LGVs from July 2023.