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Less than 3% of vehicles sold at auction are ‘alternative fuel’; taking on average four times longer to sell than petrol or diesel, according to Venson.

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid has extended its lead over the Nissan Leaf as the most popular ultra-low carbon car or van on the road.

The new app will combine vehicle range data with route planning software to ensure electric vehicle (EV) drivers never run out of power.

The Government is considering reversing a cut in diesel duty in an effort to address air quality concerns.

Nissan scheme trials start in September, with electric storage plan also revealed

Addison Lee is urging the Government to help speed-up the installation of the EV charging network if it is to successfully switch to a plug-in hybrid fleet.

Fleets operating outside London are being urged to look carefully at the mayor’s clean air proposals, as they could form a blueprint for other major UK cities.

Jim Byard, partner at national law firm Weightmans, looks at the latest report on air quality.

Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put diesel vehicles on the market that already fulfil the stricter emission limits planned for the EU from 2017.

London estate and letting agent Chase Evans has replaced 95% of its fleet of company cars with hybrid vehicles.

GKN Driveline's new eAxle technology is to enable the use of plug-in hybrid technology in smaller cars with all wheel drive.

Councils across the country have won nearly £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport.

PSA Group, parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and DS, is to develop a new electric powertrain.

A Modern Transport Bill, which encourages investment in driverless cars and ensures insurance is available to their users, has been announced by the Queen.

Fleets should look carefully at the Mayor's clean air proposals, because they could form a blueprint for how vehicles are targeted in other cities, says Chevin.

Electric vehicle charging company Elm EV has partnered with consultancy Zero Carbon Futures, to support and consult for businesses looking to add EV's to their fleet.

MPs have called on the Government to give more councils the power to charge certain vehicles to enter pollution hot-spots.

New Mayor for London Sadiq Khan is proposing an extended area for the new Ultra Low Emission Zone.

The DfT and VCA's failure to push for legal proceedings against Volkswagen Group after the emissions scandal has been called “frighteningly complacent” by MPs.

Toyota has made changes to the Prius+ MPV to improve acceleration and reduce cabin noise.

New rental company White Car is launching in London this summer with a fleet of Tesla electric vehicles.

Public and private sector fleets will be able to get up to 75% off the cost of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles thanks to the launch of a £2 million Government fund.

Go Ultra Low has launched a new initiative today, recognising the use of Electric Vehicle fleets.

Evolt, the Electric Vehicle charge point supplier, has completed the installation of Cumbria’s first publicly accessible EV Rapid charging network.

BMW has upgraded the battery fitted to its i3. The new battery gives an increased range and faster charging time without compromising interior space.

The BVRLA is calling for consistency, forward planning and a measured approach to improving air quality, following a Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report.

Poll suggests shift, although drivers at half of fleets have not raised any concerns

Volvo Cars has announced that it aims to sell a total of up to one million electrified cars by 2025.

Indian restaurant owner Minesh Agnihotri expects to save £8,000 a year by making deliveries in a 100% electric Nissan Leaf.

Employers urged to check vehicles are given the correct tax code

Online business 4EV, which sells charging cables for electric vehicles (EV), is looking for organisations to trial its new cable leasing service.

Sales of the Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 in the European fleet market have rapidly increased for a fourth consecutive financial year.

Candidates for the London Mayoral election have put the environment centre-stage as they target air quality in the capital ahead of the vote on May 5.

The 3% diesel surcharge on company car tax should be increased and extended beyond 2021, a study into air quality has suggested.

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid and the pure battery-electric Nissan Leaf account for more than half (57%) of all plug-in vehicles.

Lexus has sold its one millionth hybrid vehicle, 11 years on from the launch of its RX 400h SUV.

Uptake of plug-in cars reached a record high in the UK, with more than 115 electric cars registered every day during the first quarter of 2016.

AMT has made a £200,000 investment in its fleet, with the addition of further models of all-electric cars, including the Tesla Model S.

A scrappage scheme aimed at removing the dirtiest diesel cars would have to be on a huge scale to have any significant effect.

The Government needs to invest in EV charging infrastructure and upskilling of the motor industry or risk missing out on major economic benefits in the future.