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07 News
New biofuel targets to double use of sustainable renewable fuels; AA pushes grey fleet duty-of-care awareness; searches for alternatively-fuelled vehicles hits all-time high
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From 20 May, MOT tests are changing and diesel vehicles will receive a major fault if there is evidence that the Diesel Particulate Filter has been tampered with
17 Adblue
AdBlue is a crucial element in making diesel engines comply with Euro 6 legislation
38 Commercial GreenFleet: CV roundtable Telematics, connectivity and autonomous vehicles were debated in the afternoon session of GreenFleet’s Commercial Vehicle Roundtable, which took place on 23 March at London’s Tower Bridge
40 Commercial GreenFleet: Commercial Vehicle Show The 2018 Commercial Vehicle Show took place from 24-26 April and showcased many new debuts from manufacturers, as well as the official launch of the DVSA’s Earned Recognition Scheme Sponsored by
19 Mobility panel
Our panelists discuss how new models of ‘business mobility’ can improve air quality
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23 GreenFleet Scotland
GreenFleet Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 4 May to allow fleet managers to test drive the latest low and zero‑emission vehicles and hear about Scotland’s air quality work
24 edie Live
edie Live 2018 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 22-23 May
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27 Commercial GreenFleet: news
DVSA launches Earned Recognition Scheme; ULEMCo showcases hydrogen‑fuelled combustion engine truck
31 Commercial GreenFleet: logistics
The FTA’s Christopher Snelling discusses recent government announcements to help lower the emissions of commercial vehicles
43 Public sector focus: air quality
While we wait for the government to finalise its air quality plans, there are a number of encouraging examples of leadership coming from public sector organisations around the country
48 Public sector focus: fleet interview
Sheffield City Council’s highways maintenance project, Streets Ahead, has a growing alternatively‑fuelled fleet, including hydrogen vans and electric vehicles
51 Public sector focus: Drive Dundee Electric
Dundee has been described as leading the way with its electrical vehicle infrastructure and uptake, making it one of the most EV‑friendly places in the UK
55 First drive: Volkswagen Passat SE Business 1.4 TSI Long served by diesel engines, VW’s Passat has looked to its past with a new range of petrol units now available to tempt fleet drivers
35 Commercial GreenFleet: Earned Recognition Scheme 56 Road test: Vauxhall The DVSA’s Earned Recognition Scheme, Insignia Tech Line Nav which was launched on 24 April, 1.6 110 Turbo D ecoTEC allows commercial vehicle operators 55
to prove they meet driver and vehicle standards. Gordon Macdonald, the DVSA’s head of enforcement policy, explains how it works
GreenFleet magazine
Richard Gooding discovers the latest fleet‑friendly Insignia Grand Sport promises low emissions with added upmarket style
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