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Caroline Sandall, specialist consultant at LeasePlan UK, highlights the importance of effective communication to encourage drivers to switch to electric.

Now is the “perfect time” for fleet decision-makers to reassess their fleet needs and start electrifying their vehicles.

Osprey Charging Network has installed its first Shell Recharge EV charge point as part of the fuel company’s aim to develop a nationwide charging network.

Volta Trucks will launch four fully-electric commercial vehicles as part of its newly-announced Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy.

Octopus Electric Vehicles is promising to shake up the salary sacrifice market with the launch of its new electric car leasing service, Electric Dreams.

Company car market to grow significantly after new research reports three-fold increase in drivers wanting to source their next vehicle through their employer.

One-quarter of decision-makers are not aware of the financial incentives available for adopting electric vehicles, LeasePlan UK research has found.

Van-makers are looking at whether hydrogen could provide commercial fleet operators with the range and payload to successfully make the switch to electric.

London-based couriers Mango Logistics has taken on the UK’s first used Mercedes-Benz eVito as part of its ambitions to operate an emissions-free fleet.

Citroen is launching an LCV version of its electric My Ami two-seater car, targeting organisations carrying out deliveries in urban areas.

Tevva and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, have joined forces to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations. 

Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, will introduce its first models to the UK market this summer.

The latest industry news from Engie, Ebbon-Dacs, Synergy and Samsara.

Toyota has revealed pricing for the second-generation Mirai, which is bigger, more powerful and able to travel further than its predecessor.

BMW makes biggest reduction, lopping almost £7,500 off sportier versions of its i3 model.

Ashley Barnett, head of consultancy at the UK's largest vehicle leasing company Lex Autolease, reacts to recent changes to the plug-in car and van grant.

Cleanology has taken delivery of a fleet of four new all-electric Nissan e-NV200 electric vans following a deal signed with the manufacturer in the autumn.

Government told ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, due to start from 2030, should be pushed back by five years.

Sogo is launching a new salary sacrifice product giving employees access to a new electric vehicle (EV) on a monthly basis.

Rent-to-buy vehicle provider WeFlex will provide up to 200 MG 5 cars to ride hailing drivers this year as part of its new electric vehicle offering.

Ford E-Transit van and converted chassis cab models are set to begin trials with last-mile and supermarket delivery operators as well as utilities providers.

Lex Autolease is implementing an electric vehicle (EV) only salary sacrifice scheme for 400 employees at Star Refrigeration.

Volkswagen has introduced a new plug-in hybrid version for the Golf, known as the eHybrid.

Cupra has added an eHybrid powertrain option to the new Formentor, its first standalone model.

Volkswagen has unveiled its first performance-focused electric model, the ID4 GTX.

The latest news in briefs from the fleet industry including Select Car Leasing celebrates a 'successful' 12 month partnership and the VRA announces new webinar.

Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has added 40 new Toyota Corolla hybrids to its fleet for use by its sales team

Bromford has taken delivery of its first electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans, as it begins a phased approach to electrifying its fleet.

Warburtons has started operating a new 16 tonne Renault Trucks D ZE as part of its fleet in London.

Charles Hurst Group has invested more than £3.5 million in a fleet of fully electric and hybrid vehicles and an “extensive” charging infrastructure programme.

Organic fruit and vegetable supplier Riverford has welcomed 10 new Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans to its fleet and plans to go fully electric by 2025.

Almost one in four drivers are ready to make the switch to an EV within the next five years, new research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK suggests.

Plans to build 80 new electric vehicle (EV) battery factories globally will not be sufficient to meet future demand, according to a new report.

A new digital service called EEVEE has launched, providing fleet managers and EV drivers with data on the true cost of charging electric vehicles (EVs).

Average CO2 emissions of new car orders have fallen below 50g/km, with the salary sacrifice provider suggesting that grey fleet drivers are behind the fall.

Polestar has signed a three-year deal with Ebbon-Dacs to deploy its Leaselink e-procurement platform to process new car orders in two markets.

Mitie has ordered 655 electric Vivaro-e vans as it continues to transition its fleet to electric power.

CCF has added a new 27 tonne electric curtainside truck to its fleet, following a three-year development project with Electra.

Smart technology could unlock the potential for the rollout of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, according to UK Power Networks.

This video offers insight and guidance on the procurement of electric vehicles.