Electric vehicles - Page 7

Renault Trucks has updated its electric E-Tech T tractor unit to give a longer driving range.

Stellantis has developed a new platform to underpin a range of pick-up trucks and large SUVs with electric powertrains.

Incentivising electric van demand needs to be part of Government plans to help the auto industry hit zero-emission vehicle targets, says AFP.

Industry shares concerns with ministers around the pace of transition to electric vehicles and the negative effect this is having on the market.

BYD, Great Wall and Omoda to be followed by Leapmotor and Changan next year, but European OEMs react with slew of smaller, cheaper electric cars

Renault’s all-electric re-imagining of its iconic 5 supermini will have a starting price of £22,995 when it goes on sale in January.

A new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs has been launched by Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT.

The revised approach maintains the core vision of conducting parallel demonstrations with both battery-electric and hydrogen trucks.

Volkswagen Group has entered a joint venture agreement with US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian.

Knowing your fleet is vital to making the move to electric vehicles, says Stewart Lightbody

Between July and September, 10,839 new HGVs joined fleets across the country, according to new figures from the SMMT.

Tariffs on car imports to the US could impact the UK fleet market, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) warns.

Fleet decision-maker Chris Connors urges fleets not to ride roughshod when implementing carbon-cutting measures

B&Q is deploying new electric delivery trucks to help it hit its Scope 1 and 2 net zero target by 2040.

Centrica has solved a major challenge faced by electric fleets called ‘bricking’, when the 12-volt auxiliary battery fails - leaving the vehicle inoperable.

Going green requires input from different parts of a business, says Lorna McAtear.

Visit the bustling London borough of Islington and you could be forgiven for not realising you’re in the vicinity of one of the UK’s largest indoor workplace charging stations.

Increasing numbers of new electric cars are hitting the market as demand continues. Here we look at some of the most important for fleets.

The uptake of fully electric vans up to 3.5 tonnes has fallen, down by 7.1%, from 11,414 to 10,602 units, when compared to the same period last year.

Widespread rewriting of choice lists to tackle issues around plug-in hybrids expected after tax hike.

BCA is introducing a new electric vehicle battery health grading service, a first for the remarketing industry.

The groundwork is being laid for the widespread use of electric HGVs, with several fleets deploying the zero-emission trucks as part of Government trials.

Audi has expanded the line-up for its new A6 e-tron, which offers a range of up to 463 miles.

Transport minister also promises more details around 2030 ban on sale of new ICE vans.

Tual has launched a battery-buffer powerbank enabling fleets to plug gaps in energy supply and relieve their reliance on grid infrastructure.

Royal Mail has struck a deal with Peugeot to supply 2,100 electric vans, including 1,100 British-built E-Partners.

Decarbonising a fleet is not just about replacing an ICE vehicle with a like-for-like electric replacement – it may open the door to other transport modes.

MPs will debate the challenges faced by fleets transitioning to zero-emission vans in Parliament on Tuesday (October 29).

Environmental campaign groups call for the UK to implement zero-emission zones such as those being introduced in the Netherlands.

Skywell will enter the commercial vehicle space in 2025 with the introduction of a new large electric van.

Fleet decision-makers are calling for clarity around what powertrains for new LCVs will be allowed beyond 2030.

Octopus Electric Vehicles is offering the Dacia Spring via its salary sacrifice scheme for less than £200 per month.

Targets for light commercial electric vans and regulation around electric HGVs must be revised to reflect the pace at which fleets can adapt, it says.

Auto Trader reveals imbalance caused by pre-reg and cut price activity on Fleet News Quarterly Market Insights

No timeline for making it easier for fleets to operate electric vans by changing 4.25-tonne rules as Government considers safety implications.

Professor Colin Herron CBE, expert partner of Teletrac Navman, takes a deep dive into the chemical make-up of batteries and their pros and cons.

The EV6 goes further and charges faster, thanks to a new battery.

The first electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV), deployed via the eFreight 2030 consortium, has joined Welch’s Transport.

In its six-months on our test fleet, the Vauxhall Astra Electric hatchback impressed with its solid performance and practical features. 

Government funding has been awarded to trial new technology and improve driver facilities.