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Lexus has confirmed pricing for new version of its best-selling car, the NX crossover, which comes with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain for the first time.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today published a new report calling on Government to help the commercial vehicle industry transition to zero-emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks.

Ford’s all-electric E-Transit has started customer trials with major European fleets ahead of volume launch in spring 2022.

The £1.6m trial, led by Flexible Power Systems in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and Heriot-Watt University, involves four electric vans.

Ringway has taken delivery of a fully electric 7.2-tonne Iveco Daily cage tipper for its Hounslow Highways contract.

LEVL have partnered with Maxus to include Intelligence Onboard in every new Maxus electric vehicle (EV).

Kia has updated the Soul for 2022 with a new Maxx trim level and the addition of its new logo.

Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, has published the first images of the GV60, its first dedicated electric platform-based vehicle.

Volta Trucks has started testing a prototype version of the Zero 16-tonne electric truck ahead of its launch in December 2022.

LV Britannia Rescue (LV BR) has partnered with LAR Traffic Services to launch an electric car service to its customers who break down in Central London.

Paul Holland, MD of UK Fuel at Keyfuels, gives an overview of the impact the 2040 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel HGVs will have on hauliers.

Ovo Energy is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles with an order for more than 1,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans.

MG Motor UK is expecting its new MG5 battery electric estate car will help it continue its rapid sales growth.

Electric taxi builder Dynamo Motor Company has showcased its designs for an electric last mile delivery van conversion based on the Maxus E Deliver 3.

Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has launched a new platform that will underpin a variety of specialist electric commercial vehicles.

Working with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and its fire service, it will be designing the fuel cell powertrain for zero emission fire appliances.

A 24-hour roadside assistance pilot using the electric e-Sprinter has been launched in London by Mercedes-Benz Vans.

BMW has revised the [pricing and specification for the fully-electric iX3, which is now priced from £59,730.

The Volkswagen Tiguan SUV is now available with a plug-in hybrid 'eHybrid' powertrain, which is priced from £35,515.

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has launched an eLCV course for fleets transitioning to electrification, with the first taking place on September 9.

Scottish distribution firm, M&H Carriers has begun to electrify its Highland delivery fleet.

Vauxhall is now accepting order for the new Movano and Movono-e, which are priced from £30,755 and £61,085 respectively.

Portsmouth City Council has added and five new Renault Kangoo Maxi Electric vans to its fleet.

Morgan Sindall Property Services (MSPS) has taken delivery of its first electric vans to be used across the UK.

Lyreco has chosen the Renault Master E-Tech to start transitioning vehicles operated by its UK business to an all-electric delivery fleet.

Honda is accepting orders for the all-new HR-V small SUV, which will be available exclusively with a hybrid powertrain.

Arrival has demonstrated its automated driving system (ADS) at a fully functioning parcel depot, for the first time.

A number of key fleet car makers are expected to join Fleet & Mobility Live 2021 at the Birmingham NEC on October 5-6.

SPIE UK has started to transition its fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) with the rollout of 60 new Nissan e-NV200 vans.

Mercedes-Benz has expanded the new S-Class line-up with a new plug-in hybrid S 580 e, offering a 63-mile zero-emission range.

Renault has confirmed full pricing and specifications for the new Megane hatchback plug-in hybrid, with deliveries starting from September.

Department for Transport (DfT) funding of £20 million has been announced to deliver a series of projects to help support the uptake of zero emission trucks.

The latest news from the fleet industry including Thatcham Research launches ‘EV Ready’ training programme.

Rural all-electric refuse vehicles are being piloted by SP Energy Networks in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council for the first time in Scotland.

Renault Pro+ has expanded the Master E-Tech Chassis Cab range with the introduction of fully converted Dropside, Luton Box Van and Tipper options.

Nottingham City Council has added nine Toyota Proace Electric vans to Electric Van Experience (EVE) scheme.

ePower Trucks is expanding its range of electric LCVs with the launch of the X-Cell and X-Cell micro.

SELDOC Healthcare has added six Toyota RAV4 Hybrids to its fleet as part of a conscious effort to reduce its environmental impact.

The moves comes in the wake of Government plans to end the sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040.