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FLEET INTERVIEW
ISSUE 104
Lowering emissions in the south GreenFleet Southampton took place on 8 June. Read the review on page 40
EXPERT PANEL
LEASING
Our panelists discuss the new challenges facing fleets LEASING & CONTRACT HIRE
INDUSTRY PRIORITIES A look at the BVRLA’s manifesto which highlights the sector’s priorities for the new government
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CLEAN AIR ZONES
The fleet effect on clean air I write this comment on National Clean Air Day, 15 June. With all the negativity surrounding air pollution and old diesel emissions, it is good to see the positive work cities around the UK are doing to improve the air we breathe. In Southampton, for example, where the GreenFleet team hosted an event on 8 June, we learnt that the city council is putting in place air quality measures that go beyond just implementing a Clean Air Zone.
GreenFleet Southampton took place on 8 June. Read the review on page 40
Sixteen areas in the UK though are still in breach of air pollution levels, and environmental law firm ClientEarth is planning to take the government to court (for the third time) for what it sees as major flaws in its draft air quality plans. Interestingly, it will be Michael Gove, the newly appointed Environment Secretary, that will be defending the UK’s plans in court and taking the measures forward. Air quality is one of the ‘challenges’ that is affecting fleet managers, according to our new leasing panelists. They say that with looming Clean Air Zones, Brexit and policy changes, fleet managers will need to keep their ear to the ground and plan for any changes that will affect them. Our leasing theme continues with a detailed look at the BVRLA’s manifesto of priorities for the new government, as well as the ICFM’s take on today’s after sales and consultancy from leasing firms. Angela Pisanu, editor
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