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Street racers in London are causing noise disruptions equivalent to a concert

18 June 2021

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have introduced noise cameras to tackle the issue of antisocial supercar drivers illegally using Knightsbridge streets as ‘race tracks’ after receiving a dozen complaints about streets becoming a "magnet for Lamborghinis and Ferraris". The cameras record offending vehicles exceeding a 74-decibel noise threshold and, in its first eleven days since being implemented, they have been activated more than 130 times in according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. So far, the loudest noise recorded... Read full article

The average age of cars on UK roads is the highest it has ever been

15 June 2021

The average age of cars on UK roads is 8.4 years old – the highest it has ever been since records began in the year 2000 – and there are almost 10 million vehicles built in 2008 and earlier still on the road. This follows the drop in new car sales during 2020, with 29% less new cars appearing on UK roads in what the RAC called a 28-year low. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says, “While this [the current age of UK cars] is testament to the durability and quality of modern vehicles, an ageing fleet risks... Read full article

London to become “the world’s most walkable city”

14 June 2021

‘Green Person Authority’ traffic lights will be introduced in London by Transport for London (TfL) to make it “the world’s most walkable city”. The new traffic lights will display ‘green person’, indicating that it is safe for pedestrians to cross, at all times until it detects approaching traffic. The move aims to support “a green recovery” from the pandemic and uphold Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pledge to be the “greenest Mayor London’s ever had”. Data from TfL shows... Read full article

New AFP webinar covering the post-pandemic landscape for fleets

13 June 2021

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) are hosting a new hour-long webinar called “Back to Normal? A Post Covid-19 Landscape for Fleet Operators” which will look at a range of issues affecting fleets. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences in dealing with these issues and there will be a Q&A with the AFP’s panel of experts. AFP Chair Paul Hollick will also detail activity by the AFP. He said, “The coronavirus crisis has changed, probably forever, the backdrop against which fleet managers operate and this session... Read full article

E-scooter trials have commenced in London

11 June 2021

On June 7 2021, Transport for London (TfL) announced that its 12-month trial of e-scooters in the London area has commenced and that e-scooters are now available for rent in Canary Wharf, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Richmond. The rental of an e-scooter costs between £3.25 and £3.40 for a 15-minute ride. According to the TfL website, “Operators Dott, Lime and TIER were appointed to take part in the trial following the process, where their ability to meet strict... Read full article

Fleet and business new car registration increased by 1,027 percent in May 2021

09 June 2021

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that new car registrations to fleet and business increased by an incredible 1,027 per cent in May 2021 compared with May 2020 with 82,872 units and 7,348 units respectively. This compares with 73,865 new private car registrations. It is important to note that, whilst the increase is a positive sign, the number of new car registrations to fleets and business is still down by 20% compared to the 104,293 registrations in 2019. SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said, “Increased... Read full article

Oxford to open most powerful EV charging hub in Europe

07 June 2021

Oxford City Council has joined forces with Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and EV charging services provider Wenea to create a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub which, according to Fleet World, is ‘said to be the most powerful in Europe’. The hub, at Redbridge Park & Ride in Oxford, will host 10MW of power on site for 38 fast and ultra-rapid chargers: 10 Fastned 300kW chargers, 12 Tesla 250kW Supercharges and 16 Wenea 7-22kW charge points. Unlike other sites in the UK,... Read full article

New Advisory Fuel Rates effective from June 1 2021

05 June 2021

HMRC have updated the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users claiming back fuel costs from their employer. The new AFR rates are as follows: Increased by 1 pence per mile (PPM) to 13 PPM for company cars with an engine size of 2,000cc or more. No change for diesel cars with an engine size of up to 1,600cc or an engine size of between 1,601-2000cc (9 PPM and 11 PPM respectively). Increased by 1 PPM to 11 PPM for petrol cars with an engine size of up to 1,400cc. Increased by 1 PPM to 13 PPM for petrol cars with an engine size of... Read full article

Ofgem delivers £300 million investment to power ‘electric vehicle revolution’

04 June 2021

A £300 million investment by the government Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) will fund over 200 low-carbon projects including infrastructure to support 1,800 ultra-rapid charge points at motorway service areas and key trunk road locations in the UK – as well 1,750 new charge points in towns and cities. Cities such as Glasgow, Kirkwall, Warrington, Llandudno, York, and Truro will benefit from the increased network capacity. This investment, which will be delivered in the next two years, is part of a wider investment programme by... Read full article

London ultra-low emission zone to expand from October 2021

03 June 2021

On October 25 2021, the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) in central London will expand to create a larger zone up to, but not including, the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205). The daily charge of £12.50 for cars, motorcycles, vans and other specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes), and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes) will remain – as will the current ULEZ Euro emissions standards which are as follows: Euro 3 (NOx) for motorcycles, mopeds, motorised tricycles and quadricycles. Euro 4 (NOx) for... Read full article

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