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Insurance, maintenance, tyres and breakdown cover could now be taxed when provided via a so-called Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA).

Registrations of electric cars will surpass those of diesel models in July 2020 if current sales trends continue, Leasing Options has predicted.

Toyota is expanding its partnership with Uber to jointly develop self-driving vehicles, while also investing $500 million (£387m) in the ride-hailing firm.

EO Charging has launched a device that allows non-smart electric vehicle chargers to automatically manage their charging load.

Audi has showcased an all-electric supercar concept at Monterey Car Week, in California.

HMRC has published its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), which come into force from September 1.

Volkswagen has announced We Share, an all-electric car sharing service in selected major cities.

Fleet operators will receive guidance with a transition to a zero emission future at Fleet Live.

Congestion and air quality could be improved if cargo bikes and electric vans were used for last-mile deliveries, according to the Government.

E.ON has announced a new tariff specifically tailored for EV, offering a fixed reward of £30 per year equivalent to 850 free miles.

By Kevin Welstead, sector director EVs SSE Enterprise

Fleet operators will get a chance to inspect Arrivals 7.5 tonne electric van, intended for Royal Mail trials.

Siemens and partner Ubitricity to provide on street residential electric vehicle charging points using existing street light infrastructure with £3.7m investment from Go-Ultra Low City Scheme.

Allianz Partners and Institute of Vehicle Recovery say training courses highlight demand for training in EV technology in the independent recovery market.

83% of Brits believe that in 120 years, cars will be autonomous and 51% think they will levitate, according to research from Goodyear.

Andersen EV has launched the A2 next generation charge point, capable of charging an electric car to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Energy minister Claire Perry hails OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle products - enabled by smart meters.

A Ford Mondeo Hybrid managed to return 123.7 mpg over an 80 mile journey, as part of an eco-driving challenge.

By Mike Gadd head of fleet sales at EO Charging

UK businesses lead the way with their plans to adopt hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles over the next three years, according to new research by Arval.

Green Motion has opened a new branch in Liverpool as part of a strategy to expand into city centres after establishing sites at all 14 of the UK’s busiest airports.

Anglian Water has rolled out Rolec electric vehicle charge points across six UK sites.

Instead of using the car to get from A to B, private and business motorists will choose multi-modal options, experts predict.

Pod Point has sealed a three-year preferred supplier deal with Fuller's, launching new charge points at 10 of its London and south-eastern venues.

A harmful chemical discovered in a component could force the Volkswagen Group to recall 124,000 electric and hybrid cars from its VW, Audi and Porsche brands.

ACFO welcomes HMRC decision to introduce a mileage reimbursement rate for electric company cars of 4 pence per mile (ppl) from September 1.

BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney calls on Government to “get its act together” and address “obvious failures” in short-term tax policies for electric cars.

Diesel registrations fell by 24.4% in July as petrol demand grew by 20.1%, while alternative fuel vehicles enjoyed an uplift of 21%, new SMMT figures show.

Derby City Council is considering three different options to meet its legal obligation to improve air quality.

The CO2 gap is ‘greater than expected’ between NEDC correlated values for vehicles – obtained under the new WLTP test – and existing NEDC data, says Jato Dynamics.

West Sussex County Council has added four fully-electric Renault Zoes to its fleet.

The Hertz Corporation has announced that it will provide management and operational services for autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas.

Mitsubishi has confirmed pricing for the new Outlander PHEV, starting at £34,255.

Government targets for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) branded unachievable, although the fleet sector is committed to accelerating uptake where possible.

All 4,000 or so AA hotels and B&Bs are being offered electric vehicle charge points installed at no cost, thanks to a strategic partnership with Chargemaster.

Business drivers looking to take their electric vehicles abroad should plan their route thoroughly to ensure they don’t run out of charge, warns the AA.

Metropolitan Police technicians have begun training to work on electric vehicles (EVs) as the organisation plans an EV fleet.

Four in 10 small and medium sized businesses are unaware clean air zones will arrive in the UK as early as next year, a survey from the BVRLA suggests.

Stuttgart must comply with a court order and come up with an air quality plan that includes a ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles or face a 10,000 Euro fine.

ALD Automotive has seen an increase in the number of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) ordered by its employees.