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Volkswagen is taking pre-orders for its upcoming ID. electric hatchback following the launch of a dedicated website hub.

Two thirds (68%) of Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners plug their car in every single day, a survey suggests.

Honda has announced that the next generation Jazz will be available with a hybrid powertrain and its first fully electric urban vehicle will be called the ‘Honda e’.

CoolKit, a converter of temperature-controlled panel vans, has delivered five fully-electric Renault Kangoo ZE refrigerated vehicles to Petit Forestier.

Overall, the alternative fuel vehicle market rose by 12.7% in April, but zero emission-capable plug-in hybrids fell by 34%, says the SMMT.

The number of used electric vehicles (EVs) has grown by 27% since 2017, according to Cap HPI.

ALD Automotive will help its customers accelerate their transition to electric vehicles through a new partnership with ChargePoint.

A new report by the Committee on Climate Change is urging the Government to force operators into zero-emission trucks by increasing taxes on vehicles and fuel as early as next year.

A standardised electric vehicle charging payment method would allow fleets to accelerate their transition to EVs, says Cornwall Insight.

Fleets are taking delivery of the first RDE2 diesel cars, cutting VED and company car tax, with manufacturers promising that more models will follow.

Land Rover has updated its flagship Range Rover with a new mild-hybrid petrol engine.

Tesla is now accepting orders for the Model 3 in the UK, with prices starting at £38,900.

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet (VWFS Fleet) has partnered with Pod Point to provide home charging solutions for customers.

PSA Group unveiled two key electric models at the CV Show, the Citroen Relay and Peugeot Boxer.

Online shopping and the trend for self-employment are among factors that are driving huge growth in the use of vans, according to a new report from Ford.

Previous research suggested that around 45% of all cars, 40% of light goods vehicles (LGVs) and more than one-in-three (38%) trucks will need to pay the charge.

London borough adopts three LDV EV80 pure electric vans, bringing it a step closer to realising its goal of being the first authority to run a fully zero-emission fleet.

A new online tool from Arval is designed to help company car drivers decide whether more diverse fuel choices such as electric and hybrid power is right for them.

Autonomous vehicles, drones and delivery robots will all have a part to play in the future mobility ecosystem, says KPMG.

Separate charges for entering the ULEZ and congestion charge zone, as well as proposed charges for the new Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel, should be replaced with a road-user charging scheme.

The average range of the latest electric cars exceeds 200 miles, according to new research from Cornwall Insight.

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that five London-based business groups will be offered a share of £170,000 of funding to improve air quality

Google Maps has launched a new function which delivers real-time search results detailing electric vehicle charge point availability.

While many companies may choose to retain the fleet manager job title, reality is that mobility manager is becoming more apt. How can they adapt?

Falkirk Council has taken on 10 Kia Soul EVs, taking its electric vehicle fleet to 45.

The LS is beautifully made, exquisitely designed and fairly exclusive.

Impressive mpg means new Camry really could be a feasible alternative to a diesel for higher mileage users.

Moixa is to create a virtual power plant (VPP) linking solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles in hundreds of homes, schools and council buildings.

Arval says more than 50 delegates attended the first in a series of five roadshows to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.

The sale of new diesel HGV lorries should be banned by 2040, a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) suggests.

Fastned has opened a 350kW-ready electric vehicle charging station in Sunderland – its first charging station in the UK.

Sainsbury’s latest recruit Evie, a zero emission electric van, will be delivering online grocery orders in a trial to customers across central and east London.

Fleets are being urged to prepare for the introduction of the Birmingham Clean Air Zone (CAZ) by checking to see if their vehicle will be subject to the charge.

Fleet operators running electric vehicles (EVs) should adopt 'smart' options (incentives to change their charging patterns) to help electricity network

Fleets in our Fleet200 Executive Club discussion had varying experiences with electric vehicles, with some not yet having trialled them and others having run them for 10 years.

Ford has developed a smart algorithm to identify the most beneficial places to locate new rapid charging units.

Some of the UK’s largest van fleet operators – including Arval, Mitie and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets – have made the Clean Van Commitment.

Volkswagen Group has agreed a 10-year lithium supply deal with Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng Lithium Co.

The proportion of compliant vehicles entering the ULEZ has increased by more than a third, but TfL still expected to collect £450,000-plus in charges each day.

City of London Corporation aims to become the first authority in the UK to run a fully electric fleet of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs).