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Climate Assembly UK, the citizens’ assembly on climate change recently published its final report for how the UK can reach its legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050.

The BVRLA’s upcoming Fleets in Charge event will focus on two fundamental issues affecting members today: Road transport decarbonisation and business recovery.

Joining the BVRLA blogging community is Steve Gooding, Director at the RAC Foundation, who shares his thoughts on the future of cars and driving, whilst looking ahead to the end of internal combustion engine vehicles.

Steve Gooding, Director at the RAC Foundation shares his thoughts on the future of cars and driving, whilst looking ahead to the end of internal combustion engine vehicles.

BVRLA members and guests will be joined by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the association’s Fleets in Charge event next month, as he recognises the important role that the vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors play in delivering the UK’s zero-emission goals.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP will be addressing BVRLA members and guests at the association’s new ‘Fleets in Charge’ event, taking place on 6 October.

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles has advised that it has received a surge in applications for the plug-in vehicle grants in recent months.

A new survey from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders suggests that almost half of UK motorists do not feel ready to make the switch to electric vehicles by 2035.

TfL’s scheme was introduced in February 2019 to help small businesses replace older more polluting vehicles with ones that meet the standards for the capital’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).

Many local authorities are looking to retain the benefits of cleaner air caused by a reduction in traffic during the coronavirus lockdown.

The BVRLA recently responded to the Department for Transport’s consultation calling for ideas to inform the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan.

Leeds City Council is reviewing its plans to introduce a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) following a reduction in the city’s air pollution levels.