Issue 118 | September 2018

The diesel problem may already be solved due to the latest advances in technology, according to a report in the US-based fleet newsletter, Fleet Management Weekly, which says news of diesel’s demise may be premature.

Stuttgart, the home of Mercedes and Porsche, is to become the latest city in Germany to introduce a ban on some diesel vehicles. The ban, which follows legal action by environmental groups, will come into effect from next January and will apply to the city centre. 

Vans, which are used as business tools across Europe by 23 million SMEs, should be treated differently with lower CO2 targets to cars.. So says Erik Jonnaert, (above) Secretary General of the European manufacturers’ trade body, ACEA.

With increasing numbers of electric vehicles, many cities are looking for innovative ways to increase the amount of EV charging points. Here is an overview of some of the practices used worldwide (and highlighted by Global Fleet) which may also have implications at the company level as well.