Clean Air Zone

An all electric ready-mix concrete mixer has completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham, representing a “significant milestone” on the path to net zero construction. The ‘e-mixer’, developed by Renault Trucks in partnership with Tarmac and TVS Interfleet,…

The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Newcastle and Gateshead has launched, with charges for non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs driving into the zone from 30 January. Non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs that predate Euro 6 standards will be charged…

Royal Mail is rolling out a further 3,000 electric vans for use in Clean Air Zone (CAZ) areas. The additional vehicles, predominantly Mercedes e-Vito, e-Sprinter and Peugeot e-Experts, build on the existing fleet of 300 electric vans and will be…

Birmingham City Council has announced the launch of its new clean air zone (CAZ) has been postponed. The CAZ had been expected to go live on July 1 but the decision to delay was made after problems emerged on the…

Close to 7,000 people have already shared their views on plans which would see buses, HGVs, taxis and private hire vehicles that fail to meet the required emissions standards charged a fee to enter the zone. Private vehicles would not…