Electric vehicles - Page 6

Royal Mail’s 6,000th electric van has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the site used for deliveries and collections.

A deal has been struck between Nissan, the Japan Automatic Transmission Company and the UK Government to build a new manufacturing site in Sunderland.

Volkswagen has set a new range record for the ID 7 after driving 587 miles on a single charge.

Global electric vehicle sales grew by 25% in 2024 to 17.1 million units, while the European market ended the year down 3% compared to 2023.

New on-foot deliveries also launched across central London, with pilots developed in partnership with the London Boroughs of Hackney, Westminster and Islington.

The range, payload and size of a van are key considerations, but day-to-day practicality also plays an important role.

Automotive group Stellantis sold enough electric cars and vans to comply with the UK's ZEV mandate targets in 2024.

BT Group, which includes Openreach, has placed one of the largest orders ever for a fleet of fully electric commercial vehicles.

Honda has revealed a protoype saloon and SUV as part of its O Series range of electric cars, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Aptera Motors has revealed a production-ready solar electric vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas.

Government consultation on rules governing electric vans predicted to pave the way for greater uptake, but concerns over charging infrastructure remain.

The AA is adding 30 full-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to its low-carbon roadside service fleet.

Registrations of new electric vans failed to hit Government targets in 2024, new sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show.

Preliminary data suggests that the car market as a whole will have achieved the 22% ZEV mandate target.

Commercial vehicle dealers are calling for a delay to the ZEV mandate until customer demand and charging infrastructure improves.

The Government has published a report that outlines the enablers and barriers to electric van adoption.

An increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply are challenging battery and automotive producers’ efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Regulations related to annual vehicle testing, drivers’ hours and tachographs and speed limiter devices for electric vans are set to be defined.

The Government has launched a new consultation to finalise its plans to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Bradford Council has added an electric gritter to its fleet as part of a trial to transition its HGV fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

A Euro NCAP score of 85 points places the all-electric Chinese Farizon SV among the safest vans ever tested.

In this Fleet News group test we find out the real-world range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD, Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ and the VW ID7 Pro S.

Vauxhall will launch a hydrogen powered version of its Movano large van next year.

Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) has achieved diesel-free status, with a 40 strong fleet that consists of five electric and 35 CNG fuelled trucks

The new Daf XB Electric truck, with a 16-pallet body size, offers a claimed range of up to 300km (186 miles).

In a significant milestone in its ambitious journey towards net-zero, Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th electric vehicle to its fleet.

November marked another record-breaking month for electric vehicle sales with 1.8 million units sold globally.

Venson Automotive Solutions is encouraging fleet managers to ‘hold tight’ as they navigate the shift to electric vans.

Switching to an electric van can save up to £11,500 a year per vehicle, according to a new report commissioned by Ford Pro.

Toyota has unveiled its all-new battery electric compact SUV, the Urban Cruiser, which will come with 49kWh and 61kWh battery options.

Heavy goods vehicles produce 21% of all road transport greenhouse gas emissions, but much needs to be done for the transition to electric or hydrogen vehicles.

Overcapacity of lithium-ion cell production has seen prices for EV batteries drop by 20% to £90 per kilowatt-hour.

Fleets want a speedy resolution to a consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate with it impacting the availability of ICE vehicles.

Manufacturer pledges "we are here for the long term" after announcing LCV with a combined range of up to 225 miles and a payload of up to 1.3 tonnes.

Polestar has expanded the line-up for the Polestar 3, its second fully electric model.

The UK’s electric vehicle market is lagging behind the majority of European countries due to a lack of Government incentives, according to PwC.

Genesis has updated the Electrified GV70 with styling changes and a revised interior.

During its six-month long-term test, the Volkswagen ID3 Pro S has proven itself to be a solid fleet choice.

Strength of the market, especially in fleet, will mean manufacturers cannot divert production to other markets

The National House Building Council's 'targeted approach to decarbonisation' saw its fleet team win a major Fleet News Award this year.