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The latest EV industry news, including Centre Parcs take milestone delivery for its electric fleet and Allica Bank launches £10m fund for fleets choosing EVs.

Combined businesses of LeasePlan and ALD Automotive reach EV milestone and announce plans to increase used EV leasing.

Defra Group Fleet Services has delivered its 1,000th electric vehicle to the Environment Agency, marking a milestone in its decarbonisation journey.

Islington Council has installed hundreds of new electric vehicle charge points to help electrify the local authority’s fleet.

Document maps out how second largest fleet in the country will fully decarbonise its fleet by 2040.

Majestic will deploy 35 electric vans in the coming months as it accelerates plans to end its reliance on diesel vehicles by 2030.

More than a third of fleets say they did not consider the type of journeys being taken when electrifying their company cars, according to new research.

Reflex Vehicle Hire has been assessed among the top 3% of its industry peers during an environmental, social, governance risk rating assessment.

Colas has taken delivery of 10 all-electric Skoda Enyaqs as it continues to transition its entire fleet to alternative fuel use in the highway maintenance sector.

Zoomo has partnered with online food delivery company Uber Eats to drive greater accessibility of light electric vehicles for couriers in London.

The impact of cost on fleet decarbonisation efforts are revealed in a new report from Shell Fleet Solutions.

New analysis from the DfT has revealed the impact of transport on the environment, comparing different fuel types and modes of transport.

Reimbursing drivers who use electric vehicles for business mileage is not a one-size-fits-all approach, fleet decision-makers at Fleet & Mobility Live were told.

A new industry-led project that aims to deliver one of the biggest and most advanced electric HGV charging network’s in the world has been announced.

A call for evidence has been launched to ensure the delivery of infrastructure required to meet the 2035 and 2040 phase out dates for non-zero emission HGVs.

New report published by the National Infrastructure Commission calls for local leaders to be given more powers to introduce charges.

Fleet decision-makers can smooth the transition to electric vehicles by harnessing the positivity of enthusiastic early adopters.

Europe’s top vehicle leasing companies have been accused of failing to deliver on the green agenda by environmental lobby group Transport and Environment (T&E).

A new four-part video series aims to provide in-depth insights and advice for anyone transitioning a commercial fleet to electric light commercial vehicles.

Jordan Brompton, co-founder and chief marketing officer at Myenergi, discusses the evolution of the automotive sector and opportunities for further expansion.

Fleets have welcomed an easing of electric van targets as they transition away from petrol and diesel light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

A series of changes have been announced for the operation of heavier zero-emission vans following a Government consultation.

Ensuring that used EV batteries are properly assessed before sale is the focus of a new whitepaper from the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

FedEx Express Europe has added 23 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to its UK fleet operations.

Emma Loveday, from Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet, shares top tips for understanding the true impact of fleet electrification.

The Synthetic Telematics feature allows businesses to model how vehicles will perform in real world conditions.

Following the long-awaited publication of the Government’s zero emission vehicle mandate, the fleet and leasing industry welcomes targets for EV sales.

A retrofit solution, which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button, has been launched by Bedeo.

In a survey of the most and least dependable cars aged up to five years old, hybrid models are the most reliable, new research suggests.

Fleets are cancelling orders for 4.25-tonne electric vans, because of confusion over regulations surrounding their use, according to AFP.

Matt Freeman, managing consultant at CAP HPI consulting, explores the road to net zero.

Siemens is transitioning its plug-in hybrid fleet to electric at pace with a 41% BEV order bank, according to head of mobility services Wayne Warburton

EV fleet penetration in the commercial sector is still in its early stages, with just 1.4% of the total European fleet being electric, new research suggests.

Emissions from new cars joining Europcar’s company car fleet have plummeted in the past 18 months with help from CBVC Vehicle Management.

Dylan Setterfield, head of forecast strategy at Cap HPI, looks at how used car values will likely perform into 2024.

Tyres fitted to electric vehicles (EVs) being operated by fleets are not lasting as long as those on petrol and diesel cars, new data from Epyx suggests.

National Grid has adopted its 1,000th EV as it reconfirmed its commitment to having a 100% electric fleet by 2030 for its light-duty vehicles.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of fleets have admitted to delaying their plans to transition to electric vans due to the energy crisis, new research suggests.

A guide comparing EV service, maintenance and repair costs to their internal combustion engine equivalents is being developed by the AFP.

Dominic Tribe, partner and automotive sector specialist at management consultancy Vendigital, examines how the car rental market is having to adapt.