A few days ago the new minister for transport, Andrew Adonis launched a new database that would list all vans with their carbon emissions, so that companies and individuals could source the appropriate vans for their needs.

The site has been launched via the Business Link website and will also list fuel consumption.

The online database – the biggest of its kind in Europe – has been compiled by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), and Department for Transport (DfT). It allows users to search for new van models on the UK market and compare their CO2 emissions and the fuel consumption.

Vans make up around 15% of road transport emissions in the UK and their emissions are rising at the highest rate of any road vehicle. If everybody buying a new van bought the most fuel efficient model in its class the average buyer could save up to 17% on both CO2 emissions and fuel costs.

Source: White van man goes green

This is a bit late in coming and doesn’t include payload information which is a bit disappointing – that can make a big difference when choosing the right van for green purpose, but it is a step in the right direction.

Now, what is being done for the other 85% of vehicles that pollute the environment?

Sarah

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