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Calls made to improve incentives for businesses to switch to electric vans as scrappage scheme fails to fund adoption.

WEVC has revealed its production-ready eCV1 electric light commercial vehicle, now with a revised body style for even greater carrying capacity.

The AFP is calling for 12-volt battery technology to improve with “bricking” issues continuing to affect the adoption of electric vans.

The total number of vans on UK’s roads has increased by more than a million since 2014, new research from Transport and Environment suggests.

Paul Hollick, managing director of Lightfoot, discusses van electrification and what needs to be done to help fleets make the switch.

Softening residual values are helping to stimulate greater demand for used electric vehicles, according to data from Auto Trader.

A new project led by Nissan aims to supercharge the UK’s progress on electric vehicle battery sustainability.

The company, founded by automotive designer Henrik Fisker, had flagged doubts about its ability to remain in business in February.

Fleets are being urged to embrace the role telematics can play in delivering a fit-for-purpose van electrification strategy.

Renault has updated the Kangoo van and improved its specification, while cutting prices.

Suzuki has applied further updates to its Swace hybrid estate, following the car's facelift last year.

BYD has is now accepting orders for the Seal U DM-i, its first plug-in hybrid model to launch in the UK.

Manufacturers will face tariffs of up to 38% after the EU labelled them a threat to its own electric car industry.

Vauxhall has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its updated Combo Life and Vivaro Life electric MPVs, which are available to order now.

Oil demand displaced by zero-emission vehicles will more than double from what it is today to almost 4 million barrels per day by 2027, new report suggests.

Fleets are concerned that proposed rule changes around the operation of electric vans may be lost for good with a new Government in Westminster.

Scania has announced a new company, Erinion, to provide fleet operators with solutions for depot and destination charging.

Dealers have revealed which Chinese car brands they think will most likely make an impact in the UK market.

Hyundai has published the first images of its new compact electric crossover, the Inster, which will make its official debut later this month.

Skoda has revealed pricing and specification for the second-generation Kodiaq, which includes a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain for the first time.

Demand for new electric vehicles is stuttering due to a lack of interest from retail buyers – and that has significant implications for fleet operators, according to Auto Trader.

Toyota has started testing a fleet of hydrogen fuelled Hilux pick-ups, as part of its multi-path strategy towards carbon neutrality.

Citroen is targeting a 50% increase in market share for its new C3 and fully-electric e-C3 range.

Publishing the latest new van market data, the SMMT says that converting more operators to go electric will be crucial to the delivery of net zero.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently shaping an infrastructure strategy for zero emission HGVs ready for launch this year.

Market share for battery electric vehicle fleet registrations has declined year-on-year with plug-in hybrids being the main beneficiary.

Major policy gaps in the UK EV retrofit market have been revealed in a new whitepaper published by Bedeo today.

Citroen has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its new C3, which includes an electric e-C3 variant.

Geely and Renault have completed the creation of a new joint venture powertrain business, known as Horse Powertrain.

Chinese brands are migrating away from competing purely on their electric propositions and are focusing on advantages around their connected and autonomous technology.

Cadillac is planning to launch two electric cars in the UK before the end of 2024.

Volkswagen has confirmed its commitment to introduce more affordable electric models to the European market.

BMW has unveiled a new estate version of the 5 Series, offered with a plug-in hybrid engine and as the electric i5.

JLR will use advanced battery intelligence software to improve the range and performance of its new electric vehicles.

CCIA gives fleet decision-makers the opportunity to make informed choice list decisions by testing more than 200 of the latest EVs.

Einride is partnering with DP World to electrify inter-terminal container flows with a fleet of connected, heavy electric trucks.

Chinese manufacturers say that the threat of tariffs on electric vehicles, imported to the UK or the EU, will not deter their plans for expansion.

The uptake of zero emission trucks reached 0.5% of overall registrations in Q1 2024, new figures from SMMT show.

Rules around the operation of electric vans remain on the Government’s radar and promised legislation should be submitted to Parliament later this year.

National Highways is electrifying its fleet with by ordering 51 Toyota bZ4X fully electric cars for its team of inspectors.