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Dutch waste disposal firm ROVA has begun field testing a new Daf CF Electric 6x2 refuse truck.

Bath and North East Somerset Council has reduced 11.7 tonnes of CO2 emissions in two and a half years from the adoption electric car sharing.

Gnewt founder Sam Clarke is to join Gridserve at its chief vehicle electrification officer.

LEVC has confirmed its new electric light commercial van will be called the VN5.

Independent food supplier Savona Foodservice is the latest company to trial one of Tevva Motors’ range extended electric vehicles (REEV).

The Chancellor says he will maintain the fuel duty freeze, spend billions on roads and incentivise low-emission transport.

In what was a Budget that will impact fleet operations for years to come, the fleet industry has broadly welcomed the measures outlined by the Chancellor.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association welcomes the range of electric vehicle (EV) grants and tax incentives in the Budget.

The plug-in grant for certain electric vehicles (EVs) has been cut with immediate effect, after funding was secured for another three years.

Many businesses are still wary of electric vehicles (EVs), due to uncertainty about range, charging and how they might fit into their choice lists.

The Chancellor has announced new company car tax rates in a Budget dominated by measures to soften the impact of Coronavirus.

Leeds City Council says its delayed Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will finally go live later this year.

January marked a bad start for new car registrations and electric vehicles (EVs) provided the only driver of growth for the market, according to Jato Dynamics.

Gridserve has started construction of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourt, providing rapid chargers for up to 24 vehicles at once.

Rumours of a possible hike in fuel duty continue to circulate ahead of the Budget on Wednesday (March 11).

First Mile has become one of the first customers to take delivery of fully electric Mercedes-Benz eVito vans.

A free 22kW EO Genius charger will be offered with the first 50 Renault Master ZEs ordered by UK retail and SME operators in 2020.

By James O’Brien, product group director at Mivolt

SMMT calls on the Chancellor to use next week’s Budget to announce bold new measures to make new-tech zero emission-capable cars.

The installation was supported by Octopus Group, the London-headquartered financial services and energy firm.

Fiat’s next-generation 500 city car will be fully electric, with a range of 200 miles.

Centrica and Volkswagen Group have agreed a three-year partnership to provide home charging units for new EV owners.

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its line-up of plug-in hybrids with the addition of the CLA 250 e and GLA 250 e.

The cost of electric vehicle (EV) base models has risen by 18% since 2013, according to research from Cap HPI.

Zenith is reporting a massive increase in orders of electric vehicles (EVs) thanks to changes to company car tax rates.

The first electric vehicle (EV) code of best practice has been launched to ensure that consumers receive fair treatment from domestic charge point installers.

Overnight charging at home can typically be done for as little as 8p per kWh but can be as high as 69p per kWh at a public rapid charge point.

Gloucestershire Constabulary is adopting 75 new electric vehicles (EVs) meaning 21% of the fleet will have zero tailpipe emissions.

Greater Manchester is calling on the Government to confirm what financial support will be available to help businesses choose cleaner vehicles.

Drivers looking to benefit from lower BIK tax bills has resulted in a huge growth in ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) orders at Fleet Alliance Group.

Highways England hopes to fund more free electric van trials for local businesses, after launching a scheme in West Yorkshire.

Some company cars could disappear from choice lists as new emissions test results put them beyond CO2 thresholds used by fleets.

HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) which will come into force from March 1.

Trade bodies call for support measures to help achieve the 2035 zero emissions goal.

Volvo has revealed the updated S90 and V90 with new mild-hybrid powertrains.

By Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan UK

SSE is increasing its fleet of fully electric vehicles (EVs) following its commitment to the EV100 initiative.

BMW is introducing a 330e Touring (estate) alongside the option of xDrive all-wheel-drive on its 3 Series plug-in hybrid.

Tusker has announced that emissions on new car orders have halved in the last six months.

Employees who currently opt out of a company car are interested in re-joining schemes to benefit from proposed new rates for electric vehicles.