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Ford is now accepting orders for the Explorer, a new electric SUV that will sit alongside its existing Mustang Mach-E model.

Reports suggest deal close with Chinese company to invest more than £1bn building new gigafactory in the UK.

Our initial trepidation turned into admiration as we became more accustomed to the Audi e-tron GT during our six-month test.

Steyr Automotive has signed a deal with Volta Trucks to resume production of the Volta Zero.

Renault Group and Volvo Group have launched Flexis SAS, a new company that will develop and produce electric vans.

VW is expanding the ID Buzz line-up with a new GTX version, bringing more power and sportier styling.

BMW has revealed its second Neue Klasse concept car, this time showcasing what its future SUV models will look like.

Car manufacturers are recalibrating their EV production plans with a focus on plug-in hybrids due to a falling demand for fully electric vehicles.

Renault has taken the brief for a desirable and family-friendly electric car and fulfilled it perfectly with the new Scenic.

The UK could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles if they are found to have benefited from large state subsidies.

Senior leaders from Scotland’s HGV industry have developed a set of actions to help the sector transition to net zero.

The latest EV news, including Allstar customers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.

Wales and West Utilities has covered more than 1,200 miles – 117 miles per day – in a hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle during fleet trials.

BMW has evolved the X2 significantly. It is now larger, more technologically advanced and comes with an electric powertrain for the first time.

A council has taken delivery of more than 30 new electric vehicles (EVs) and a hydrogen-powered electric refuse truck.

In many ways, the I-Pace offers a perfect combination of luxury, performance, comfort and versatility.

Skoda has unveiled a new electric compact SUV that is due to go on sale next year.

Maserati has confirmed the pricing, range and specification for its new electric SUV, the Grecale Folgore.

Volkswagen has revealed two new GTX models to join its line-up of sporty electric cars.

BP Pulse has acquired one of the largest truck stops in Europe and plans to transform the site by installing mega-watt chargers for electric HGVs.

Electric cars are less likely to suffer from a flat battery call-out than petrol or diesel cars, according to new data from Start Rescue.

Anaphite has received £1.6m in funding to accelerate the development of its dry-coating technology for use in electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

A hydrogen-powered meals on wheels van has entered trials with Monmouthshire Council this week.

BMW’s X2 sports activity coupe is to be available with a fully-electric powertrain, offering a range of up to 283 miles, when the second generation range goes on sale today.

Association of Fleet Professionals believes opening up public sector chargers to private sector fleets could help fill a gap in the public network.

A new reimbursement tool from Paua is promising to compensate electric company car drivers fairly for their business mileage.

Flexible Power Systems has received £2.7m to accelerate commercialisation of its real-time EV and charger management platform for commercial vehicle fleets.

Quest Waste Management has chosen the Toyota Corolla Commercial van to join its fleet as it switches from diesel-powered vehicles to hybrid electric technology.

The Government has been criticised for failing to offer fleets the urgent fiscal support required to replace diesel vans with electric LCVs.

Four out of every five cars delivered by Tusker in 2023 were fully electric, helping the salary sacrifice specialist slash average fleet emissions by 50%.

February saw a decline in registrations of battery electric vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, taking a 4.7% market share, down from 5.5% a year ago.

The latest EV news, including Rightcharge partners with Mercedes-Benz Vans and Believ warns public EV charging infrastructure is stalling.

In terms of regional distribution, the south-east had the highest uptake, while Wales and Northern Ireland had the lowest.

Tesco has deployed the first of 151 electric Iveco eDaily chassis cabs as it strives to decarbonise its fleet operations.

Flakt Group is employing a total cost of ownership approach to overhaul its company car and van policy with the appointment of Ogilvie Fleet.

Fleet Evolution says Conservative and Labour parties are heading in the wrong direction at a time when more, not less, green investment is needed.

Dylan Setterfield, head of forecast strategy at Cap HPI, examines the price pressures facing used electric vehicles and how they may fare in the future.

Fleet registrations recorded double digit growth again in February, driving the UK’s new car market and battery electric vehicle sales.

Osman Boyner, founder and CEO of Bedeo, wants the Budget to ensure incentives and stability for the commercial vehicle industry beyond the fiscal year into a net-zero future.

First electric trucks will be delivered this week, with the first report on the programme published today by principal partner Hitachi ZeroCarbon.