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I LCV Management in Europe
Whoever said ‘It’s just a van?’
L
ight Commercial Vehicles – LCV’s for short – the poor relation of the company fleet? Maybe a long time ago, but not any more. Manufacturers are bringing out ever more sophisticated models, recognising that driver satisfaction and safety count here too. The market in Europe is performing in the same way as the car market – generally down a little compared to 2012 (by a touch under 5% over the first half year) but flourishing in the only market to buck the trend in cars – the UK. And the European Parliament and Commission are taking a keen interest – reducing the 2020 average CO2 emissions level to 147 grams per km – from 180 grams in 2012!
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In this special LCV Management dossier, we take a closer look at the new models on the market, trends and developments in equipment and safety, and we speak and listen to some of the fleet experts in the field. ■ Steven Schoefs
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