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Nissan is aiming to sell one million vehicles per year that are all-electric or have electrified powertrains by the end of 2022.

Birmingham is the local authority area with the highest number of ultra-low emission vehicle registrations, research by Click4reg.co.uk has found.

Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan have awarded Pod Point with a preferred supplier agreement, which will see retailers and customers equipped with charge points.

Government consultation shows overwhelming support for measures to crack down on emissions cheats.

According to Close Brothers’ Britain Under the Bonnet report, UK drivers considering EV ownership has doubled over the past year.

More than 60 electric and hybrid models will be among the 300 cars to test at Company Car In Action (CCIA) this year.

Fleet operators have been warned that “doing nothing” in the face of legislation and taxation changes will lead to increased costs and “noise” from drivers.

Lexus has unveiled the RX L, its new seven seat hybrid SUV.

The average price of diesel and petrol increased by 6p per litre in May, the worst monthly rise in at least 18 years, according to RAC Fuel Watch data.

Fleet and business car registrations were down by almost 50,000 units in the first five months of 2018, compared to the same period last year.

Hyundai has revealed a new 48v diesel mild hybrid powertrain for the facelifted Tucson, which launches in the summer

Claims business supports plans for zero emission zones in London boroughs from 2020, and a zero emission zone in central London from 2025, have been questioned by ACFO.

Zipcar car club has ordered 325 fully electric Volkswagen e-Golfs as part of its new Zipcar Flex Service for London.

ChargePoint Services has installed 10 electric vehicle chargers at MediaCityUK in Manchester as part of a project to connect Peel Land and Property's developments to the nationwide GeniePoint Network.

Go Ultra Low will be holding a debate on the future of electric vehicles at this year’s Hay Festival, with transport minister Jesse Norman on the panel.

The Government has launched a consultation on how 33 councils should reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions in the shortest possible time.

Norway revealed as the only country where the cost of owning an electric vehicle is cheaper than a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle.

A national competition to design roads fit for driverless cars and the growth of the UK road network has shortlisted five entrants into the final round.

Birmingham will host the “world’s first” zero emission vehicles summit, following the Theresa May’s pledge at the One Planet event, Paris.

The Government has announced that the plug-in car and van grant will be extended until October 2018, having previously stated it would only remain until April 2018.

Visitors to Company Car In Action will be able to learn about switching to low emission and electric vehicles from a host of experts.

Growth in the number of EVs in London is outstripping the number of charge points, a new report from the London Assembly environment committee suggests.

UK businesses are “more committed” to taking action on sustainability as a new report by Edie reveals that 49% of business fleets will be fully EV by 2030.

BP has invested $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot to support the technologies and infrastructure required to support the future growth in electric vehicles.

Driving the Future – Electrifying the Industry conference in London hears one-in-10 vehicles will be a plug-in within five years.

Waltham Forest Council has announced the introduction of two new fixed bar car club operators to the borough.

Auto Windscreens technician Steve Abrahams has become the first UK vehicle glass repairer to gain EV certification from GQA Qualifications.

EVolt UK has installed the latest versions of its rapid charging units for a new hub to help Dundee City Council promote electric taxi use.

Porsche will be bringing the all new Cayenne E-Hybrid to Company Car In Action this year, just weeks after its official press launch.

New air quality strategy includes plans to develop new standards for tyres and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions.

German cities have been given the go-ahead to ban older diesel cars from their roads with immediate effect.

Conflicting messages about the future of diesel and contradictory advice on how and when to introduce alternative fuel vehicles are not helping fleets.

By Simon West-Oliver director of sales and marketing at Drive Software Solutions

Nissan has launched Energy Solar in the UK, enabling customers to integrate solar panels, battery storage and a home energy management system.

The European Commission says it will refer the UK to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to address air pollution.

Zero emission electric cars enjoyed a surge in popularity in the used market, with demand rising 33.8% to 2,927 units, followed by hybrids, which rose 14.1%.

Warning issued as MPs on Environmental Audit Committee publish report on green finance - mobilising investment in clean energy and sustainable development.

Volvo is to stop offering diesel versions on all new models launched from next year.

Scottish Natural Heritage has purchased five Renault Zoe cars to begin its move towards a fully electric pool car fleet.

Kia Motors is to launch a diesel mild hybrid Sportage later this year: its first car to feature this powertrain technology.