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Fleet decision-maker Chris Connors urges fleets not to ride roughshod when implementing carbon-cutting measures

B&Q is deploying new electric delivery trucks to help it hit its Scope 1 and 2 net zero target by 2040.

Centrica has solved a major challenge faced by electric fleets called ‘bricking’, when the 12-volt auxiliary battery fails - leaving the vehicle inoperable.

Going green requires input from different parts of a business, says Lorna McAtear.

The uptake of fully electric vans up to 3.5 tonnes has fallen, down by 7.1%, from 11,414 to 10,602 units, when compared to the same period last year.

Widespread rewriting of choice lists to tackle issues around plug-in hybrids expected after tax hike.

BCA is introducing a new electric vehicle battery health grading service, a first for the remarketing industry.

The groundwork is being laid for the widespread use of electric HGVs, with several fleets deploying the zero-emission trucks as part of Government trials.

Audi has expanded the line-up for its new A6 e-tron, which offers a range of up to 463 miles.

Transport minister also promises more details around 2030 ban on sale of new ICE vans.

Tual has launched a battery-buffer powerbank enabling fleets to plug gaps in energy supply and relieve their reliance on grid infrastructure.

Royal Mail has struck a deal with Peugeot to supply 2,100 electric vans, including 1,100 British-built E-Partners.

Decarbonising a fleet is not just about replacing an ICE vehicle with a like-for-like electric replacement – it may open the door to other transport modes.

MPs will debate the challenges faced by fleets transitioning to zero-emission vans in Parliament on Tuesday (October 29).

Environmental campaign groups call for the UK to implement zero-emission zones such as those being introduced in the Netherlands.

Skywell will enter the commercial vehicle space in 2025 with the introduction of a new large electric van.

Fleet decision-makers are calling for clarity around what powertrains for new LCVs will be allowed beyond 2030.

Octopus Electric Vehicles is offering the Dacia Spring via its salary sacrifice scheme for less than £200 per month.

Targets for light commercial electric vans and regulation around electric HGVs must be revised to reflect the pace at which fleets can adapt, it says.

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No timeline for making it easier for fleets to operate electric vans by changing 4.25-tonne rules as Government considers safety implications.

Professor Colin Herron CBE, expert partner of Teletrac Navman, takes a deep dive into the chemical make-up of batteries and their pros and cons.

The first electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV), deployed via the eFreight 2030 consortium, has joined Welch’s Transport.

Government funding has been awarded to trial new technology and improve driver facilities.

Tesla has introduced a new Long Range RWD variant of the Model 3 that has a 436-mile range.

New fully electric van registrations fell in September, the fourth successive month of falling demand and the sixth month of decline this year.

Hyundai has confirmed pricing for the Inster, a budget-friendly model that will sit alongside the Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring.

Tesla has introduced a new Long Range RWD variant of the Model Y, replacing the existing entry-level model.

Peugeot has unveiled the E-408, an electric version of its existing 408 fastback.

A Volkswagen ID 7 has been driven for almost 500 miles on a single charge, during an on-road range test.

Vauxhall has realigned the pricing for its electric Astra and Corsa models, with cuts of up to £4,795.

Lexus has launched a new variant of its RZ electric SUV with a longer range and a lower starting price.

Skoda is expanding its electric car line-up with the new Elroq compact SUV.

Allowing hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential window of opportunity for hydrogen vans to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck.

Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor has revealed details about the all-electric T03, which will be priced from £15,995.

Leapmotor has released more details about its all-electric SUV, the C10, which has a 69.9kWh battery offering up to 262 miles of range.

Gecko Motors has launched its MagicWay electric van into the European market, promising a pure electric range of up to 550km (341 miles).

Equipmake has been awarded £350,000 in funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre for the co-development of an electric fire truck.

Petrol and diesel cars are written off at more than double the rate of electric vehicles (EVs), according to new research Cap HPI.

A real-world range test has shown what distance a driver should expect to cover from a fully-charged battery on some of the latest EVs.