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New guidance has been published by the British Standards Institute (BSI) to help protect self-driving cars from being hacked.

Fortnum & Mason has added two electric Renault Kangoo ZE 33 delivery vans to its fleet, for deliveries in and around London.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles will not be exempt from the London congestion charge from 2021, as part of a new package of measures aimed at tackling congestion and improving air quality.

A review into the impact of the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) on VED and company car tax has been launched by HMRC.

18% say they would like to switch to an electric car next year – one of the top five most popular sustainable resolutions for 2019, according to Go Ultra Low.

Electric vehicles are expected to become much cheaper over the next two years as stronger residuals make them more attractive to the leasing sector.

Europcar Mobility Group has launched E-Car Club – a fully-electric car club – in North Solihull.

All government funded home charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) must use ‘smart’ technology from July 2019, the Government announced today (December 14).

The European Court of Justice says that the European Commission had no power to weaken emissions limits for on-the-road tests.

Rolec EV has announced the opening of a new factory complex to increase production output by over 200%, with the creation of a further 50 full-time jobs.

Private cars, taxis and vans will pay £8 per day, while HGVs, coaches and buses will be charged £50 per day, to enter Birmingham’s clean air zone (CAZ).

Government-funded and commercial-backed ventures are seeking to identify solutions to some of the most pressing concerns around EV charging infrastructure.

Companies need to change fleet policies to help drive down CO2 emissions further to combat global warming, according to Fleet Evolution.

How fast electric vehicles (EVs) can be ‘refuelled’ could undermine efforts to provide an adequate public chargepoint network, suggests a new report for the RAC Foundation.

By Paul Holland chief operating officer, Fleetcor

FM Conway has introduced two Nissan e-NV200 plug-in vans into its London-based fleet, in partnership with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent.

The vehicle rental and leasing industry is laying the groundwork for a secure long-term future, according to the BVRLA’s new Industry Outlook 2019 report.

Highways England and DfT have announced that TRL – the Transport Research Laboratory - will conduct a study into zero emission truck technologies.

The growth for petrol and alternative fuel vehicles failed to offset a further fall in diesel demand in November, according to the SMMT.

The demand for electric vehicles is likely to be significant over the next two to five years and potentially solves the risk to perk fleets.

Fleet decision-makers looking for support for the electrification of transport within their businesses can call on an international climate action body.

By Erik Fairbairn chief executive of Pod Point

The new Mercedes-Benz E 300 e is available to order, with prices starting at £47,450 for the entry-level SE.

Kia Motors Europe and Hyundai have announced reduced ranges for their electric SUVs after an error in the homologation process was discovered.

Kia’s fully-electric e-Niro SUV is to go sale in the UK in April, with a price of £36,495 before the plug-in car grant is applied.

TMC has updated its guide to reimbursing drivers of company-run or grey fleet electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) is being advised by ALD Automotive’s fleet consultancy team ahead of its planned relocation to London.

By Chris Evans, deputy managing director at Rolton Group

Volkswagen and Tesco will develop what they claim will be by the UK’s largest retail electric vehicle (EV) charging network, powered by Pod Point.

Many fleets will experience ‘quite a steep learning curve’ next year as a wider choice of vehicles offering different fuel types come to market, says Arval.

The next-generation Kia Soul EV will be available in the first half of 2019, featuring a 64kWh battery.

The AA has called on British Government to help alternative fuels flourish, as the fleet industry indicates a “strong desire” to use them.

By Dhruv Parekh UK chief executive Masternaut

Electric vehicles are expected to become dominant in 89% of fleets before the end of the next decade, according to a new study by Geotab.

FM Conway has added two Nissan e-NV200 electric vans to its fleet, supplied by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent.

Nottingham City Council becomes the first local authority to have plans to improve air quality approved by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The Electric Vehicles (Standardised Recharging) Bill aims to make provision for standardised payment for charging and vehicle connectors.

University College London says car will help further its research into advanced powertrain technologies and serve as practical, zero emission transport for staff.

BT has launched its first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) company car scheme, with support from BT Fleet Solutions.

Fleet decision-makers are failing to recognise the cost benefits of electric cars, says Fleet Evolution.