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Anglian Water has acquired 33 Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans this month, with a further 43 due by the end of the year.

Government delays to climate strategies, including the transport decarbonisation strategy, highlighted by BVRLA and Climate Change Committee.

The additional 100 electric vans will be available for daily rental as well as for longer-term flexible rental.

A lack of public charging infrastructure was cited as the biggest barrier to electric vehicle (EV) adoption by the majority (59%) of fleets that are not currently considering implementing EVs.

Skoda will provide bespoke blue-light conversions for its new fully electric Enyaq iV model, from July.

Audi has announced that it will phase out production of its last internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2033, with all new cars being electric from 2026.

A new course to help drivers get to grips with electric vehicles has boosted the real-world range of a fleet’s plug-in cars by up to 20%.

Adam Hall, director of Energy Services at Drax EV, examines how fleets should consider their electric vehicle charging needs.

Focusing simply on monthly lease rates will not only skew fleet policy, but could lead to greater costs for the business, says CBVC Vehicle Management.

The new electric Ford E-Transit has undergone a punishing testing regime to replicate a lifetime of fleet use, ahead of going on sale next year.

The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) and Commercial Services Kent Limited (CSKL) have launched a new Vehicle Rental Framework.

DfT transport decarbonisation plan has been delayed after draft lacked ambition to meet targets, including the 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol vehicles.

Polaris UK supplied a fleet of electric utility vehicles - the Ranger EV - to the Devon and Cornwall Police for the G7 summit.

Jaguar Land Rover will be bringing its new range of plug-in hybrid models to CCIA, for fleet decision makers to test.

Hyundai has announced pricing and specifications for its all-new, fourth generation Tucson compact SUV.

Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months.

Volvo has committed to become a fully electric car company by 2030, therefore the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric will be a key model at CCIA.

B Braun has seen 97% of company car drivers switch from diesel to plug-in hybrids after it adopted a wholelife cost model for its fleet.

Visitors to next week’s Company Car in Action can be assured of being able to test drive the latest electric vehicles, thanks to the involvement of Myenergi which is providing 40 charging stations.

Porsche will return to Company Car in Action for the third consecutive year, offering visitors the opportunity to drive the new fully-electric Taycan.

The winners of the £20m DfT competition include the manufacturer of an onboard plug-in device that provides drivers with data on battery health.

The UK Electric Fleets Coalition is calling for the Government to show leadership on issues affecting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

BMW has started the real-world testing phase of its i Hydrogen Next prototype, which is based on the existing X5 SUV.

Renault Group launches Mobilize Power Solutions to facilitate charging infrastructure projects for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle fleets.

Zap-Map said it saw a 280% increase in electric routes planned in May 2021 versus the same period two years ago.

Willmott Dixon has announced it will roll out electric vehicle (EV) charge points across all its sites and offices.

Polestar has appointed 100 authorised service points across the British Isles as part of its commitment to easily accessible aftersales care.

Falkirk Council has made the first step towards a fully electric fleet, with the addition of seven new Citroen e-Dispatch vans.

Price, size, range and capacity are still barriers to uptake, according to operator responses.

Price premium for pure used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is leaving buyers reluctant to make the switch, when faced with a cheaper, second-hand diesel car.

Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, explains why long-term leasing contracts may "no longer be necessary" and the cost benefits of flexible leasing.

An end-to-end, automated, and managed system to supply, install and manage aspects of the electric vehicle (EV) charging processes has been launched.

A Renault Zoe E-Tech has set a new hypermiling record by covering almost twice its official range in the hands of Mission Motorsport drivers.

A wealth of information about electric vehicles is available to fleets courtesy of a newly-launched resource tool on the Fleet News website.

Northern Ireland Water has introduced four new Nissan e-NV200s to its fleet as part of its strategy to become carbon neural by 2050.

The first BP Pulse rapid charging hub for fleet vehicles has been switched on in Park Lane, London, with Uber among its first customers.

Royal Mail will introduce 3,000 more electric vans to its fleet, a tenfold rise on the 300 plug-in vehicles it currently operates.

Vanarama and OVO Energy have launched a new joint offer to encourage people into electric vehicles (EVs).

The UK fleet market is in good health, despite coronavirus and fewer miles being driven, according to Martin Brown, managing director of Fleet Alliance.

AFP and BVRLA label the advisory electricity rate (AER), used by employers to reimburse mileage for electric company cars, as 'not fit for purpose'.