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Almost three in 10 (29%) fleets that operate or are planning to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) within the next three years now offer workplace charging for free.

Radius acquires insuretech business Modus and the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is hosting a new webinar on post-Covid fleet management.

Amey has launched a new trial with 10 Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans across five of its contracts on the UK.

Renault has expanded the engine line-up for the Captur with a new hybrid model, joining the existing plug-in hybrid version.

Lambeth Council has taken delivery of six electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech vans to be used by its landscapes division.

Royal Mail has launched its first ever zero-emission delivery office fleet, in Bristol.

HMRC has clarified the tax policy concerning the VAT treatment of the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) via public charge points and at home.

Electric commercial vehicle brand Arrival will develop an electric car to be used by ride-hailing drivers.

Toyota has added an entry-level Design grade to the RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) line-up, reducing the starting price for the car to £46,440.

Jaguar Land Rover is working with Google to integrate the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace with air quality measuring sensors and Street View mapping technology.

Alain Costa, head of fleet Europe at ChargePoint, explains leveraging the forces behind fleet electrification to bring delivery and logistics partners on board.

Zenith has supplied OVO Energy with a new fleet of 26 Nissan e-NV200 electric vans.

Ofgem – the Government’s energy regulator – has announced a £300 million funding package for 200-plus net-zero schemes over the next two years.

Stellantis brands Citroen and Peugeot have introduced a large electric van to their line-ups, with prices starting at £49,335.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has introduced two Kia e-Niro cars to its emergency response fleet.

Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering, explains why logistics companies are focusing on electrifying the final mile of delivery.

Project with Kent County Council aims to provide blueprint for local authorities to deliver charging infrastructure to hard-to-reach communities

Former Ford of Britain chairman Graham Hoare has been appointed president of global operations by lithium-ion battery cell technology investor Britishvolt.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has appointed Fleet Assist to help manage its electric vehicle (EV) fleet and support its servicing, maintenance, and MOT requirements.

A programme to develop infrastructure for autonomous logistics drones and air taxis has received backing from the UK Government.

The majority of electric car drivers could cover their weekly mileage on a single charge, new research from Tusker suggests.

Toyota has launched an electric version of the Proace panel van, which is priced from £34,630 (CV OTR)

Vauxhall has unveiled its new zero emissions Vivaro-e Hydrogen van, which has a range of up to 249 miles.

New leasing service Fleet Electric is aiming to offset more CO2 and greenhouse gases than are generated by the production and lifecycle of every vehicle it leases.

Yorkshire Fleet partners wit ODO to help customers switch to electric and Airmax Remote launches a new telematics rental solution for fleets within SMEs.

Citroën has revealed pricing and specification for the new ë-Berlingo, the all-electric version of the brand’s MPV.

A healthy market for used electric vehicles will help the new EV market reach its full potential, says Cox Automotive.

The Government is warning that it is “unlikely” it will be able to give advance notice of any future cuts to the plug-in car and van grant.

A 236-bay electric vehicle (EV) charging hub will be installed at Brent Cross Shopping Centre, making it the largest facility of its kind in the UK.

Ford is calling on policymakers, energy providers, local authorities, consumers and the auto industry to join forces on a nationwide electrification strategy that will set the country on the right trajectory for 2030.

Volkswagen has expanded the ID4 range, with a new entry-level City model eligible for the plug-in car grant (PiCG).

Domestic car production is under threat in the UK unless more gigafactories are built and battery technology developed, suggests a new report.

Fleet operators should expect electric vans to achieve 60-70% of their claimed range in real-world use, according to a new study carried out by Arval.

Polestar UK is opening a new test drive hub in Milton Keynes and creating semi-permanent sites around the country to meet demand.

Vauxhall has revealed pricing for the new Combo-e Life, a fully electric variant of its Combo Live van-derived people carrier.

Bramble Energy and MAHLE Powertrain are to showcase new novel hydrogen fuel cell technology in a Renault Kangoo ZE demonstrator later this year.

A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the procurement of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) has been launched for the public sector by YPO.

Fleet decision-makers expect around four in 10 of their cars and vans will be fully electric within the next three years, Arval Mobility Observatory has found.

Daf Trucks has introduced charging stations for LF Electric and CF Electric trucks, as well as vans.

Electric cars and vans should be cheaper to make than petrol or diesel vehicles by 2027, with some segments achieving price parity from 2026, research suggests.