Electric vehicles - Page 72

While EV will always be at the core of Farmdrop’s ethos, limited choice has seen diesel powertrains back on the table.

Fleet200 members gave their views on the motivations and the challenges of transitioning all or part of their fleet from diesel and petrol powered vehicles to wholly electric or hybrids.

By Andrew Leech, managing director Fleet Evolution

Peugeot is launching plug-in hybrid versions of its 3008 and 508 models, with a zero emission range of up to 30 miles.

Efficient petrol-engined vehicles can offer lower cumulative CO2 emissions than battery electric vehicles on duty cycles below 12,500 miles, according to a new review.

Fleet decision-makers say diesel vehicles have gained an unfair reputation for producing harmful emissions, according to a new report from the AA and BT Fleet Solutions.

New car sales in Europe must be diesel and petrol-free before 2030 if the sector is to stay within its carbon budget for keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees.

Under the exclusive partnership, LeasePlan will provide operational leasing solutions for SAIC’s Maxus zero emission electric LCVs.

Ford has officially unveiled the production version of its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, which goes on sale next year.

Businesses grappling with the costs of installing electric vehicle chargers can get more information on free rapid chargers at Fleet Live

A last-mile delivery concept using self-driving, electric pods called Ez-Pro has been unveiled by Renault at the Hannover Motor Show in Germany.

Investigation launched looking at whether BMW, Daimler and the VW Group colluded on the development and roll out of technology to clean the emissions of cars.

Volkswagen has unveiled the vehicle platform – called MEB – which will be used across its range of electric vehicles.

A lack of education is leading more drivers to say they intend to buy an electric vehicle than actually do, says CLM.

New insight from Ito World reveals how data and alternative transport can combat congestion, pollution and private car dependency in global cities.

ChargePoint and EVBox have committed to installing 3.35 million new electric charge points in North America and Europe by 2025.

The agreement will see Pod Point provide charge point installations at Kier offices across the UK.

Radian has been certified as a Gold Fleet by Masternaut for reducing CO2 emissions and operating an efficient fleet compared to competitors.

Jaguar Land Rover will lead a new Government-backed project to accelerate the development of low and zero emssion vehicles.

Vehicle manufacturers may have to meet tougher than expected CO2 targets for cars and vans after a European Parliament vote this week.

Fleet Evolution’s MD Andrew Leech has said drivers could cut their fuel costs, tax bills and CO2 emissions by opting for a PHEV or EV for their daily commute.

In the biggest collective demonstration of demand for electric vehicles to date 26 states, cities, regions and businesses today simultaneously announced 100% zero emission vehicle targets.

Attendees will be able to take part in a comprehensive seminar programme, a technology exhibition with broad B2B focus and a ride and drive in a test track environment.

Verified by the Energy Saving Trust, the programme aims to allow its fleet customers to understand and reduce their emissions.

ALD Automotive, in association with Lombard Vehicle Solutions, host the event, with the University of the West of England (UWE), to examine the future of business mobility.

The AA says that the pace of change could leave some fleet managers behind.

LEVC (London EV Company) will begin trials of its new electric van next year.

The Government must provide greater clarity on regulations, fiscal incentives and innovation support to put the UK at the forefront of the zero emission vehicle industry, says the Aldersgate Group.

AA president Edmund King will call on the Government to provide greater clarity over its position on diesel, at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit today.

Energy and automotive industries will be brought together by the newly-formed Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce to plan for the changes needed as EV use rises.

Investment in electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and charging technology, to be unveiled at the country’s first ever Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Summit today.

Consultations in three cities – Derby, Nottingham, and Southampton – mandated by Government to consider introducing clean air zones, are coming to a close.

Sarah Tooze, deputy editor, on the reality businesses face when they 'go electric'.

Clean cars and vans could be fitted with new green number plates under Government plans to promote awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

The Government funding aims to support fleets with the uptake of e-Cargo bikes as an alternative to diesel vans for last-mile deliveries.

Ford has managed to fill a niche with the Mondeo Hybrid. It is luxurious, smooth and cheap to run considering its performance.

Sixteen of the UK’s largest van fleet operators have pledged to invest a combined £40 million in the next two years on electric vans to improve air quality.

Vehicles driven by the internal combustion engine (ICE) look like they are losing out to alternative fuel power trains. Simon Harris reports

Fleets feel pressure to move away from diesel, but viable alternatives are not there

There were 52,656 cars registered to fleet and business, with 41,438 private registrations, equating to a 56% market share, says SMMT.