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Ford has announced that it will stop producing the iconic Mondeo at the end of March next year.

Peugeot has revised pricing for all e-2008 models and enhanced deposit contributions for the e-208 range in response to the Government cutting the plug-in grant.

New figures show businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Drivers would be more likely to switch to an EV if they had access to a rapid 30-minute charge at an electric forecourt, a survey from Venson suggests.

Renault Trucks has outlined it plans to offer a fully-electric model in each segment by 2023.

Vauxhall has reduced the prices of its Mokka-e and Vivaro-e so that all its electric models are eligible for the revised plug-in grant.

Seat will develop and produce small electric cars for the Volkswagen Group based on a new MEB-Lite platform.

Veolia is trialling two electric pedal tricycles in Westminster, specially designed for on-street waste collection.

Citroen has reduced the price of it’s range topping e-C4 Shine Plus so that all versions of the electric car are eligible for the revised plug-in car grant.

Two new electric vehicle training courses have been launched by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)

The reduction in driving range electric vehicles suffer in cold conditions could lead to an increasing amount of seasonality in fleet usage, says FleetCheck.

The Government has cut the electric car grant from £3,000 to £2,500 and excluded models that cost more than £35,000.

SMH Fleet Solutions is rolling-out skills training at its sites across the UK to ensure technicians are qualified on the latest electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has opened to members, providing the opportunity for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to express their views.

Ford will launch a new version of the popular Transit Custom in 2023 with a fully electric powertrain.

Alphabet (GB) has been chosen by J Murphy and Sons to provide company cars to the global engineering and construction company.

Representatives from Oxford City Council are among the additional speakers now confirmed for the Electric Fleet Conference.

Oxford City Council has approved the introduction of a zero emission zone (ZEZ) pilot, paving the way for the wider roll-out of restrictions.

Nissan is planning a major expansion of renewable energy generation at its Sunderland plant, creating enough power to build every Leaf sold in Europe.

Belvoir Sales and Lettings is switching to a completely electric fleet with the help of local dealer Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Wolverhampton.

Company car drivers are being warned not to leave the charging cables for their electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles unsecured, as criminals are targeting the high-value items.

A new fleet charging management system has been launched by Centrica to help fleets with drivers charging commercial vehicles while working remotely.

Hyundai has updated the Kona Electric SUV with revised styling and new technology. It's now priced from £33,070 (P11d).

Hyundai has confirmed the pricing and specification of the Tucson plug-in hybrid, which joins the existing line-up with lower company car tax rates.

Eurocar Mobility Group UK plans to extend its green fleet, strong demand continues to demand record peak period for Nexus and Volkswagen names its top UK retailer.

Mitsubishi will sell new cars until the autumn, at which point it will transition to an aftersales only business.

Motoway service station chargepoints are set for an overhaul as the Government plans to intervene with new legislation to remove monopolies and ensure chargers are reliable and accessible by all.

Consultation will be launched to decide the distance a new hybrid electric vehicle can travel on zero emissions to remain on sale from 2030 to 2035.

The Government has announced £20m of funding for the development of new technology that will support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

A new fleet of electric refuse trucks have been introduced to the streets of Manchester by Biffa.

Demand for electric vans is expected to rise as an increasing number of consumers raise concerns over the environmental impact of their home deliveries during lockdown.

Volkswagen has upgraded its electric vehicle (EV) sales ambition with a new pledge that 70% of the cars it sells in Europe will be fully electric models by 2030.

The City of London Corporation claims it will become the first UK local authority to run a fully electric fleet of refuse collection vehicles.

Drive Software Solutions has launched an electric vehicle transition planning tool to accelerate the transition to greener fleets.

The Competition and Markets Authority investigation into electric vehicle (EV) charging has shifted its focus to ultra-rapid chargers and on-street charging.

Fleet and business new car registrations were down by more than a third in February as lockdown continues to depress demand, figures from the SMMT suggest.

The UK has been ranked as the third best prepared country in Europe for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, in LeasePlan’s EV Readiness Index.

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is calling for evidence for a new inquiry into the use of batteries and fuel cells for decarbonisation.

Audi has upgraded the battery in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the A6, A7 and Q5, giving a greater zero-emission range.

FedEx wants to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040, with the electrification of its parcel pickup and delivery fleet key to achieving its goal.