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Clean air will only be a reality in London if diesel vehicles are banned from the city’s streets, new research suggests.

Built on an all-new platform and featuring an all-new powertrain, Kia today launches its first ever hybrid in the UK.

Fleet demand for hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles will increase, but if full-electric cars are to succeed, Government must play its part in encouraging uptake.

Evolt has installed a new series of Rapid and Fast electric vehicle (EV) charge points on the Western Scotland mainland and the Isle of Mull.

Brexit is unlikely to change the course of environmental policy in the UK in the short term, including the introduction of so-called ‘Clean Air Zones’.

Leeds City Council has taken delivery of the first of 42 electric vehicles it is adding to its fleet.

Electric vehicle drivers in Milton Keynes can now park for free in any one of 15,000 parking spaces with a new ‘Green Parking Permit’.

Electricity company Ecotricity is to introduce a £6 fee per use of its motorway electric vehicle charging network.

Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications of its forthcoming Ioniq, its new hatchback offering a choice of EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.

Route Monkey has signed a partnership agreement with global GPS navigation expert Sygic to jointly develop a fully integrated optimisation and navigation platform for electric vehicles (EVs).

A much larger electric vehicle charging infrastructure is one of the main developments required if electric vehicle residual values are to become competitive with petrol and diesel, says Glass's.

Less than 3% of vehicles sold at auction are ‘alternative fuel’; taking on average four times longer to sell than petrol or diesel, according to Venson.

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid has extended its lead over the Nissan Leaf as the most popular ultra-low carbon car or van on the road.

The new app will combine vehicle range data with route planning software to ensure electric vehicle (EV) drivers never run out of power.

The Government is considering reversing a cut in diesel duty in an effort to address air quality concerns.

Nissan scheme trials start in September, with electric storage plan also revealed

Addison Lee is urging the Government to help speed-up the installation of the EV charging network if it is to successfully switch to a plug-in hybrid fleet.

Fleets operating outside London are being urged to look carefully at the mayor’s clean air proposals, as they could form a blueprint for other major UK cities.

Jim Byard, partner at national law firm Weightmans, looks at the latest report on air quality.

Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put diesel vehicles on the market that already fulfil the stricter emission limits planned for the EU from 2017.

London estate and letting agent Chase Evans has replaced 95% of its fleet of company cars with hybrid vehicles.

GKN Driveline's new eAxle technology is to enable the use of plug-in hybrid technology in smaller cars with all wheel drive.

Councils across the country have won nearly £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport.

PSA Group, parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and DS, is to develop a new electric powertrain.

A Modern Transport Bill, which encourages investment in driverless cars and ensures insurance is available to their users, has been announced by the Queen.

Fleets should look carefully at the Mayor's clean air proposals, because they could form a blueprint for how vehicles are targeted in other cities, says Chevin.

Electric vehicle charging company Elm EV has partnered with consultancy Zero Carbon Futures, to support and consult for businesses looking to add EV's to their fleet.

MPs have called on the Government to give more councils the power to charge certain vehicles to enter pollution hot-spots.

New Mayor for London Sadiq Khan is proposing an extended area for the new Ultra Low Emission Zone.

The DfT and VCA's failure to push for legal proceedings against Volkswagen Group after the emissions scandal has been called “frighteningly complacent” by MPs.

Toyota has made changes to the Prius+ MPV to improve acceleration and reduce cabin noise.

New rental company White Car is launching in London this summer with a fleet of Tesla electric vehicles.

Public and private sector fleets will be able to get up to 75% off the cost of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles thanks to the launch of a £2 million Government fund.

Go Ultra Low has launched a new initiative today, recognising the use of Electric Vehicle fleets.

Evolt, the Electric Vehicle charge point supplier, has completed the installation of Cumbria’s first publicly accessible EV Rapid charging network.

BMW has upgraded the battery fitted to its i3. The new battery gives an increased range and faster charging time without compromising interior space.

The BVRLA is calling for consistency, forward planning and a measured approach to improving air quality, following a Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report.

Poll suggests shift, although drivers at half of fleets have not raised any concerns

Volvo Cars has announced that it aims to sell a total of up to one million electrified cars by 2025.

Indian restaurant owner Minesh Agnihotri expects to save £8,000 a year by making deliveries in a 100% electric Nissan Leaf.