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Fleets face policy flux due to the introduction of WLTP, the ‘demonisation’ of diesel and the lack BIK rates beyond 2020/21, says FleetCheck.

The Mayor of London says he wants to bring forward the introduction of zero-emission zones in some parts of the capital from 2025 to 2020.

Smart Travel Evolution Programme (STEP), a traffic flow trial using smartphones and connected car data, goes live in June.

A decision by the US to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement could see pump prices rise by 2p per litre in the next fortnight, says the RAC.

By Paul Loughlin, solicitor and motoring law expert at Stephensons

The Department for Transport (DfT) has given consent for Transport for London (TfL) to deliver the Silvertown Tunnel, a new twin-bore road tunnel under the Thames in east London.

Company Car in Action 2018 will provide visitors with everything they need to know about electric, hybrid and hydrogen powered vehicles.

This year’s seminar will examine the changing face of fleet management and takes place on May 18 at the Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham.

Modern vehicles can emit twice as much pollution in the first five minutes of running, according to new research.

Proposals include a standardised on-board energy monitoring device to allow drivers to compare lab results for CO2 emissions with average real-world driving.

Volvo Trucks has unveiled the FE Electric, its second all-electric model to be announced.

Researchers claim to have had interest from a number of manufacturers who want to fit it to their diesel cars.

By Gary Smith, managing director of Europcar UK Group

Fleet News editor Stephen Briers assures fleet decision makers that help is in hand to overcome the 'external factors minefield'.

Auto Windscreens has introduced EV charging points across its network in what it believes to be a UK first, for a vehicle glass repair company.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed reports that it is planning a ban on the sale of certain hybrids from 2040.

Diesel is no longer the dominant fuel for fleets, with petrol now the powertrain of choice for company car drivers, newly released sales data reveals.

Kia has unveiled a new all-electric version of the Niro with a 240 mile range.

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

Three major UK-based fleets are among the first to operate new fully-electric truck.

Fleet operators could lose out to forward-thinking competitors if they don’t consider ultra-low emission vehicles, Government officials have warned.

DS Automobiles has confirmed that its next generation of models will feature hybrid or fully electric powertrains.

180 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles will be deployed in London, Paris and Brussels as part of the Zero Emission Fleet vehicles for European Roll-out (ZEFER) project.

A recent technology breakthrough by Bosch could slow down the move away from diesel vehicles, says Fitch Ratings.

To celebrate its 100th charger going live, InstaVolt is making all of its rapid charging stations free to use for drivers throughout May.

Fleet representative body ACFO has launched a petition calling on HMRC to publish Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for electric cars.

Euro NCAP has awarded the all-new Nissan Leaf a maximum five-star safety rating under its new 2018 protocols.

Thatcham Research has announced 2019 digital compromise updates to the New Vehicle Security Assessment (NVSA) programme.

Volkswagen will launch a mild-hybrid version of the Golf as part of its strategy to gradually electrify almost every vehicle in its range of models.

Bosch claims it has achieved a “breakthrough” in diesel technology by dramtically cutting NOx emissions.

The number of electric vehicles on the UK’s roads has leapt 44% since 2015, according to Cap HPI.

The company has announced its intent for fully electric cars to make up half of its sales by 2025, strengthening its position in China

Fleets optimistic in spite of challenges including Brexit, new environmental legislation and driver shortages, according to Asset Alliance Group.

Three-quarters (75%) of UK businesses do not have a clear policy on alternative fuel vehicles, research from Allstar Business Solutions has found.

Sainsbury’s has launched the trial of the UK’s first zero emission grocery delivery service by electric cargo bike.

Electric vehicle rapid charging specialist Engenie will reach its network target of 1,500 rapid chargers across the UK following substantial capital investment from Investec.

By John Lawrence, managing director of CLM

The first three months of this year saw 13,327 new electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered, a 16% increase on the same quarter last year, bringing the total on UK roads to 147,431.

Defra is replacing a significant proportion of its diesel company car fleet with Toyota Auris hybrid electric models.

The Ovo charger will give drivers the option to discharge and sell surplus electricity from their electric vehicle batteries back to the grid.