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EV sales fall overall but fleets dominate registrations of zero-emission cars and the new car market as a whole.

A new electric timber truck is now in operation, in the Highlands, as part of a forestry trial to help decarbonise the sector.

Toyota has revealed its new Urban SUV and Sport Crossover concepts which will feature among the six EVs it will be introducing by 2026. 

Nio, which is planning to bring its EV battery swap technology to the UK, has reached the milestone of opening 30 Power Swap Stations across five European markets.

Luxor Capital Group has bought Volta Trucks for an undisclosed sum after the electric truck manufacturer filed for bankruptcy in October.

The Government is looking at how it can further remove the burden of additional regulations governing the use of heavy electric vans.

Ministers hope that the ZEV mandate will drive down the upfront cost of electric vans.

First Hydrogen welcomed 21 fleets and representatives from the wider industry to test drive its hydrogen fuel cell-powered LCV at a track day.

Urgent action is needed to electrify half a million HGVs in the UK in order to meet net zero targets, a new report from the Green Finance Institute says.

UK automotive's potential to drive economic growth will be diminished without a deferral of upcoming rules of origin, according to the SMMT.

Europcar Mobility Group UK is using electric cars and bikes to cut its emissions when collecting and delivering vehicles.

The new vehicles will replace the remaining diesel people carriers on the fleet.

The Office for Budget Responsibility has slashed expected electric vehicle registrations in the UK by almost half.

The Government has launched an electric vehicle (EV) battery strategy setting out how it intends to grow the supply chain in the UK.

Luxor Capital Group is in advanced talks with the administrators at Volta Trucks administrators to buy the business, reports suggest.

Bramble Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDAG Group to investigate using a printed circuit board fuel cell within a standardised EV platform.

Nissan will build three fully-electric models at its Sunderland plant as part of the multi-billion pound investment.

Energy company Ovo has acquired the EV charging app Bonnet for an undisclosed sum.

The average peak time cost of using a slow-charging kerbside electric vehicle charge point has increased by 13p/kWh, new data suggests.

New salary sacrifice orders are on the increase because of shorter lead times, a wider range of models and growing manufacturer support, says Fleet Evolution.

Rightcharge is launching an electric fuel card for fleets to manage employees’ EV charging at home, at work and on the road.

Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass, examines how fleet concerns over the transition to electric vehicles must be addressed.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has agreed a deal with Fisker to become one of the first lease providers in the UK to offer the new Fisker Ocean SUV.

The average CO2 emissions of new trucks must be at least 45% lower by 2030, lawmakers in Europe have ruled.

The latest EV news includes the Fisker Ocean Sport achieves 288 miles under test conditions and new charge point operator announces £26m investment.

Upskilling EV drivers to make the most out of their vehicles can improve safety, enhance corporate compliance and boost a business’s bottom line, says Jim Kirkwood CEO of TTC.

The fleet industry is looking for the Chancellor to support the sector when he makes the Autumn Statement tomorrow (Wednesday).

Some the country's largest fleets are urging the Government to ensure the UK’s charging network can support their electrification ambitions.

Volkswagen has won a fleet deal to supporting the Vatican City State in its transition towards sustainable mobility.

Sales of new electric and hydrogen trucks continue to rise, according to the latest registration figures from the SMMT.

The Competition & Markets Authority has reminded motorway service area and charge point operators not to breach competition laws when planning infrastructure.

The new Vauxhall Vivaro Electric will offer a longer range and a lower price than the model it replaces when it goes on sale at the end of the year.

The best light commercial vehicles in Britain’s van and pickup market, including the best electric van, have been revealed by Parkers.

Watt Electric Vehicle Company has partnered with a leading aluminium and energy company to reduce production emissions of its new electric light van.

The number of on-street electric vehicle charge points has significantly increased but there is still a long way to go, says Vauxhall.

Daf Trucks has started its Daf EV Relay, with two Daf LF Electric 4x2 rigids touring its Dealer Network.

Volkswagen has announced the pricing and range for the updated ID4 and the ID5 coupe, which are available to order now.

Parkers has named the Tesla Model Y as its Company Car of the Year in its New Car Awards 2024.

Tesla has introduced a new test drive scheme that enables users to access vehicles remotely using the car maker's app.

Vauxhall has confirmed a price cut for the updated versions of its Combo and Combo Electric small vans.