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Grant-eligible vehicles were sold at a rate more than six times higher than normal, causing officials to put the new scheme in place on Sunday (October 21)

The latest news on the changes to the Plug In Car Grant scheme (PICG) have caused consternation, but this could be seen as a good sign

Fleet operators have been especially affected by WLTP as leased vehicles reached their end of contract date but replacements were not available.

Arval has announced a new programme of initiatives to increase awareness and understanding of hydrogen vehicles and the potential they provide.

Up to three million commercial and industrial (C&I) charge points may be needed in Great Britain by 2040 to supplement the mass roll-out of electric vehicles.

DPD has opened the UK's first all-electric parcel depot in central London, and announced plans for a further seven all-electric sites in the capital.

An influential Commons select committee has called on the Government to bring in a clear target for sales of new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2032.

NewMotion, eNovates and PRE Power Developers have created the ‘next generation’ of electric vehicle charge points for home and office.

The company says that future additions are looking very unlikely in the current circumstances.

A cross-party parliamentary motion has been tabled calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to end red diesel for transport refrigeration ahead on the Budget on October 29.

So far this year, it has bought more than 2,000 hybrid and plug-in vehicles, which is twice the number acquired in all of 2017.

A quarter of drivers are ready to make the switch to electric cars, according to an AA poll.

Electric vehicles cost an average 23% less to service and maintain over three years/60,000 miles than petrol models, research from Cap HPI has found.

Groupe Renault will work with EDF, Total and ENEL as part of its plan to develop a smart electric ecosystem, to advance the energy transition and promote the large-scale take-up of electric cars.

Fleet Evolution is holding a programme of free-to-view webinars on ‘greening the fleet’, timed to coincide with the start of the Government’s inaugural Green GB Week (October 15).

The plug-in car grant for ultra-low emission cars will be cut by £1,000 and no longer apply to hybrid cars with a range of less than 70 miles, from November 9.

If the Government is to stand a chance of achieving its Road to Zero pledge, it must bring forward planned reductions in company car tax rates.

EU environment ministers have agreed a less ambitious cut to average CO2 emissions for cars and vans than hoped by the European Parliament.

The pair are joining forces to work together on a number of projects that will support the adoption of electric vehicles, energy generation and storage solutions.

Berlin has been ordered to restrict the movement of diesel cars within the city, to reduce air pollution.

LeasePlan is offering new electric vehicle customers the option of a home charger package and access to Chargemaster’s charge point network.

UK Power Networks is taking steps to electrify its London-based fleet with a delivery of eight Renault Kangoo Van ZE 33 panel vans.

WLTP, the new emission testing regime that is wreaking havoc with fleet orders and company car choices, will come under close scrutiny at Fleet Live.

Air pollution in a number of UK towns and cities is worse than previously feared according to a new Government plan ordered by the High Court after legal action by ClientEarth.

Toyota has announced a global recall of more than 2.4 million hybrid vehicles, including about 55,000 Prius and Auris models in the UK.

Zero emission capable taxis can halve a driver’s exposure to toxic exhaust pollutants, according to new research.

Hermes has placed the largest initial order of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in the UK, this year.

InstaVolt has topped the user satisfaction rankings for electric vehicle charging networks that can be used by multiple models of EVs in a new survey.

Mazda is planning to revive its famous rotary engine as part of a new EV strategy, launching the first in a new generation of electric models in 2020.

A positive experience with the Soul electric vehicle has given Kia greater confidence as it prepares to open the order book for its latest electric model, the e-Niro crossover, by the end of the year.

Renault will launch hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of its Clio, Megane and Captur models by 2020, alongside an affordable all-electric K-ZE EV next year.

Octopus Group is funding a fleet of new Jaguar I-Pace vehicles at Heathrow Airport, enabling their rollout later this year as part of the airport’s commitment to reduce emissions.

The Government has announced approved fuel rates for pure electric vehicles, but...what about phevs?

This short film from ALD Automotive looks at implementing an EV strategy.

BMW has increased the battery size in the i3 range, providing an increased range of up to 223 miles.

Fleets have just a few weeks left before they will find out how the Government intends to mitigate the impact of WLTP on future company car tax rates.

The 'Ride & Drive' Electric Vehicle Showcase and Workshop has invited local businesses on October 5, at Nottingham Racecourse.

Europcar Mobility Group participated in Watford Jobs Fair where the company showcased EV mobility solutions, ahead of European Mobility Week.

EO Charging has secured £13 million funding to spark an “exciting phase of growth” for the Electric vehicle charge point manufacturer.

Strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs) saw values rise 0.9% in September, while average used values remained static, says Cap HPI.