Tag : WLTP
Real-world fuel consumption gap hits 45% for company cars
The gap between official fuel consumption figures and real-world performance in the EU has quadrupled since 2001, hitting an all-time high, new figures suggest.
EU emissions rules could cause another Dieselgate, warns legal firm
Environmental law firm ClientEarth has launched legal action against the European Commission as it warns that new EU rules on emissions control systems could prompt another … Read More »
Clock ticking on urgent WLTP tax reforms
As Europe shifts over to the new WLTP fuel economy test cycle, Alex Grant looks at the urgent need for clarity on how tax bands will be reformed to … Read More »
Punishing fleets for diesel use would be counter productive, says BVRLA
Implementing further taxes on diesel vehicles would be “grossly unfair” and could actually force fleet drivers into opting for higher-polluting vehicles under cash allowance schemes.
LeasePlan tax guide covers OpRA and WLTP
LeasePlan has published its latest Fleet Funding and Taxation Guide providing up-to-date advice following far-reaching changes introduced in the Spring Budget and Finance Bill.
New RDE tests criticised for not reflecting rush hour pollution
The “real-world” emission test introduced at the start of September for all new vehicles still needs updating to give an accurate picture of harmful exhaust emissions … Read More »
ACFO seminar to help fleets act on current industry issues
ACFO is to run a ‘State of the Nation’ autumn seminar to brief decision-makers on key fleet issues and what actions they need to take.
WLTP requires urgent tax reform, experts warn
The UK’s car tax system needs to be reformed as soon as the next fiscal year to account for higher CO2 figures generated under the new … Read More »
Reality Check: WLTP, RDE and the impact for fleets
A new testing regime is being introduced later this year aimed at providing a more accurate reflection of a car’s fuel economy and emission. Julian Kirk … Read More »
‘Significant’ fuel economy gap to continue after introduction of WLTP
The gap between official MPG figures and real-world performance will remain significant despite regulatory change later this year.
