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Volvo has revealed its second electric car, and the first electric-only model in its line-up.

The fuel consumption of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models was found to be 61% lower, on average, than official figures suggest, in a new independent test.

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet has launched a new offer for fleet and business customers that want to switch to a new VW ID3 electric car.

Volvo has outlined its plans to become a fully electric car company by 2030 and will launch a completely new family of electric cars in the coming years.

Schneider Electric is to electrify 1,200 vehicles in its UK and Ireland fleet, and 14,000 globally.

Increasing demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is driving record growth in salary sacrifice car scheme orders, according to Zenith.

The correct zero-emission range (ZER) data for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models is not readily available to fleet operators when completing P11Ds, according to the AFP.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be the first VW Group brand to offer a vehicle with autonomous driving capability.

Company car drivers charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home could save up to £1,250 a year by choosing the right tariff, says Rightcharge.co.uk.

The BP Pulse charging network has provided a record amount of energy to electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the first 40 days of 2021, despite ongoing Coronavirus restrictions.

Volkswagen is planning to evolve beyond simply being a provider of vehicles towards being a provider of fleet services, with the support of Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS).

Hyundai will recall 82,000 electric cars globally in order to replace their battery packs due to a fire risk.

Energy Infrastructure company, SMS, has set the target to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Automotive industry analysts at GlobalData believe that electric vehicle (EV) battery leasing could be the key to boosting uptake.

Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England wants to hear the views of electric vehicle (EV) drivers about their experiences of using public charge points.

DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have joined forces to launch the first pilot tests of a fully electric Volvo FH truck with gross combination weights up to 60 tonnes.

KiaCharge gives owners of the brand’s EVs access to more than 13,900 charge points across the UK from a single account.

A new EV ‘mythbusters’ document designed to tackle company car driver misconceptions has been published by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

British Gas says it plans to never order another ICE vehicle again after signing a deal for a further 2,000 Vivaro-e electric vans from Vauxhall.

Ford has confimed its entire commercial vehicle range will be zero-emissions capable, electric or plug-in hybrid, by 2024

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) name change reflects the UK's ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The number of electric cars on UK roads is expected to exceed that of diesel-powered models by 2030, according The AA.

New car supply issues caused by post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, according to Cox Automotive, while the used car market is outperforming expectations.

Renault Trucks is introducing a new electric truck with a low entry cab for urban applications, including waste and distribution.

Ford has committed to sell only electric cars in Europe by 2030, with all Ford cars sold in the continent by 2026 expected to be zero-emissions capable.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can pay more than four times as much for the same amount of electricity when they use different public chargers, new research reveals.

Coolvan has revealed a new refrigerated version of the Maxus eDeliver 3 electric van.

The number of vehicles operated by the large multinationals in the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative has risen to 169,000 – more than double the figure for 12 months ago.

Peugeot has launched its fully-electric e-Rifter, offering a range of 171 miles and a choice of five- or seven-seat configurations.

Plans for a Gigafactory at Coventry Airport will be submitted this year to increase the area’s attractiveness for investment.

World's largest EV trial aims to discover how the infrastructure will cope with the adoption of EVs, as well as how businesses can accelerate their transition.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has outlined its electrification strategy which will see Jaguar offer an entirely electric model line-up by 2025.

Nissan will launch a new range of commercial vehicles built on a shared platform from the Renault-Nissan alliance, including a new electric model.

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) expanded to include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) extended, announces DfT.

The Government wants charge point operators to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) no different to fuelling a petrol or diesel car.

Courier company Absolutely has launched its Eco Hub, a new zero emission focused courier depot in Holborn, London.

The number of public electric vehicle (EVs) charge points in the UK increased by 26% over the past 12 months, compared to a 186% rise in sales of EVs in 2020.

Ultra-rapid charge points are proving popular with usage increasing five-fold over the past year, according to a new report from Zap-Map.

Siemens will collaborate with hydrogen car maker Riversimple to help it prepare for full-scale production.

Audi has revealed the new e-tron GT, a fully-electric saloon car that will go on sale in the Spring.