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Low emission zones made over ￡1bn in fees and fines since 2019

New research has shown that Low Emission Zones, Clean Air Zones and Zero Emission Zones in the UK have now generated more than ￡1 billion in fees and penalty charges since April 2019.

The research by Peugeot, based on Freedom of Information requests, shows that ten zones across the UK have generated ￡1,044,381,971 in income from motorists since April 2019.

Since the expansion of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone on 29th?August 2023, Transport for London has accumulated more than ￡226 million in fees and fines.

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Fleet electrification savings revealed in REA report

A new whitepaper has highlighted the savings fleet managers can expect from electrifying their fleets.

The cost savings report from the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and the Energy Saving Trust suggested fleets can expect to save around ￡1,500 annually per light commercial vehicle (LCV) driving 15,000 miles a year (60 miles a day, 250 days a year) if charged at the depot or home.

For rigid HGVs driving the same distance, the savings could be up to ￡3,500 annually.

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First Welsh council to introduce pavement charging trial

Blaenau Gwent Council in Wales has become the first in the country to trial Kerbo Charge's through-pavement electric vehicle (EV) charging channels.

The trial will help residents with on-street parking to safely charge EVs from home.

The first ‘Kerbo’ Charge gully was installed in July at Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, and further trial installations will occur once residents have received all necessary approvals and licence.

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New guidance on government fleet commitment released

The Department for Transport (DfT) has released?new guidance on the government’s commitment that all of their fleets (cars and vans) will be zero emission by 2027.

The?commitment applies to all central government departments and their arm’s length bodies (ALBs), and?the guidance?sets out latest measures on scope, exemptions and additional exemptions.

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UK has largest ZEV bus market in Europe

New research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that the UK has the largest ZEV bus market by volume in Europe.

Italy, Germany and France make up the rest of the top four.

New registrations of the latest, greenest buses were up by a third (36.3 per cent) to 424 units during Q2 2024.

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