Sunday, 11 October, 2026

Citrus Durham Announces Deal with Adil Group for New Drive-Thru KFC at Integra 61...

Citrus Durham has completed a deal with Adil Group who will develop a stand-alone drive-thru KFC at the £400m mixed-use Integra 61 development at...
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Boxfast Transport expands its fleet with support from Anglo Scottish Asset Finance

Harrogate-based, Boxfast Transport, has the road map to success, having added a Ford Ranger and trailer to its fleet, thanks to £31,500 from Chester-le...
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The 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars is now not too far away, so it is important that businesses prepare for this major shift. Businesses in many in-dustries rely heavily on automobiles whether this is for deliveries, as a service or as a way to travel from A to B. No matter the reason for having a company car or a fleet of vehicles, businesses need to start planning ahead for a time when the sale of petrol and diesel cars will be banned. How the Ban Will Affect Businesses So, how exactly will the ban affect businesses? From 2030, any vehicle that is purchased by a company will need to be an EV. There are already many that have already switched and after 2030 it is likely that companies driving non-EV vehicles could suffer a hit to their reputation. Switching to an EV will also bring benefits to the business. An EV will help your company to make significant long term savings as they are cheaper to run and maintain. Additionally, by 2030 it is likely that EVs will be a similar price or even cheaper than non-EVs. Driving an EV will also help to improve your reputation and help you to create a green identity for your business. How to Prepare There are things that you can do now to prepare for the 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel. If you are not quite ready to make the switch, you could look to take a lease out on an electric car. This would allow you to benefit from the sav-ings of driving an EV without committing to a purchase - this also means that de-preciation is not an issue. Another way to prepare is to have solar panels installed - this will allow you to create your own electricity to power the vehicles and other areas of your business. This could help you to make huge savings as well as im-prove your green credentials. Solar panels are a smart investment for a business as they will pay for themselves and then give you many years of being able to create your own free and clean electricity. Cities Adopting ULEZ Zones It is also important to consider Ultra Low Emissions Zones (ULEZ) as these are becoming more common. Essentially, these are zones found in major cities that require motorists to pay a charge if their vehicle does not meet emission stan-dards. Therefore, if you are having a ULEZ zone implemented in your city then it might be worth switching to an EV sooner rather than later. The 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel needs to be considered by busi-nesses and many will find that it makes a lot of sense to make the switch in ad-vance of the ban.

Will Businesses be Prepared for the 2030 Petrol & Diesel Car Ban?

The 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars is now not too far away, so it is important that businesses prepare...
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