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Vehicle funding and fleet management provider Fleet Alliance has embarked on a new programme of green initiatives aimed at cutting carbon emissions on its clients’ fleets.

A Cornwall taxi company has taken delivery of one of the first all-electric Nissan e-NV200 Combi models to arrive in the UK.

A new ownership package for two of Renault’s most popular electric vehicles has been welcomed by the leasing industry.

Alphabet has surpassed the 700 electric vehicles (EV) milestone, exceeding its 2014 target for EV orders by 24%.

The development of wireless electric vehicle charging has been boosted by wireless technology provider Qualcomm Incorporated investing in Chargemaster.

BMW is set to become the first premium car maker in Europe to put a hybrid car on sale at the same price as the diesel version.

The first volume production electric car by Mercedes-Benz – the B-Class Electric Drive – is now available to order in the UK.

Volvo has released more details on the XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid model.

Oldham Council has added two 100% electric Nissan e-N200 vans to the eight all-electric Nissan LEAFs it already has in service across the borough.

Mitsubishi and BCA combined to launch the Outlander PHEV onto the used car market at BCA Nottingham on Tuesday (November 25).

Renault UK has introduced a new ownership package for two of its most popular electric vehicles that is expected to help increase their traction in the fleet market.

Ford has started production of its Ford Mondeo Hybrid.

Pod Point has launched a crowdfunding campaign to boost its EV charging network.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 200,000th electric vehicle and has a leading 58% market share for zero-emission cars.

99% of people looking for new cars wouldn’t consider buying an electric car and only 13% are interested in buying a hybrid vehicle, according to a PwC survey of 500 drivers.

The Royal Parks has added two new Nissan Leaf electric cars to its fleet.

Central Training Services is putting its green message into practice with the introduction of a new fleet of Toyota hybrids.

The number of electric vehicles available through car clubs in Scotland will grow from 15 to 73 by the end April 2015 thanks to funding from Transport Scotland.

Fleetdrive have delivered Slough Borough Council's 15th electric car.

Administrative problems for plug-in car and van grants could result in money due to dealers being delayed and even withheld, claims Malcolm Pearson, group fleet director at Stoke-on-Trent based Holdcroft Motor Group.

Martin Wedge, managing director of OVL Group discusses the highly-charged subject of alternative fuel.

Wiltshire Council is installing electric vehicle rapid charging points across the county which can top up a plug-in car or van in just 20 minutes.

The growing appeal of hybrid power is reflected by the presence of three hybrids in the top 10 of Glass’s league of fastest selling used cars for September.

The advantage of hybrids over frugal diesels is often illusory, if judged solely on fuel economy, according to testing firm Emissions Analytics.

A leading building and building services engineering group is the latest UK business to accept Nissan's £2 Challenge.

Fleets have been warned that they could be missing out on major cost savings by waiting for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to publish official fuel rates for electric vehicles.

Alphabet is boosting its AlphaElectric scheme by partnering with EDF Energy.

Hedge End retail park has invested in its second electric truck.

South Yorkshire scheme to give grants toward EVs and charging infrastructure

Sales of electric vehicles are on the rise, with more than 5,000 Government plug-in grants handed out in the last quarter alone.

A Northamptonshire engineering company that works with the world of Formula One has gone green with three new Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Prius+, the Toyota seven-seat hybrid MPV, is being re-groomed for 2015 with new styling details, equipment features and colour choices.

Slimming World has switched to a fleet of Lexus hybrids, signing a deal that will see 76 cars acquired for its managers during the next three years.

Alphabet has appointed David Bushnell as an e-mobility consultant, further strengthening the company’s expertise in the use of electric vehicles.

Urban delivery company Gnewt Cargo has doubled its electric vehicle fleet size.

Nissan has today launched a web hub offering fleet van operators in the UK real-world testimony and insights into its ground-breaking e-NV200 all-electric van.

Energy Saving Trust (EST) is hosting a series of free, electric vehicle (EV) events across Scotland to highlight the benefits of integrating EVs into transport operations.

Venson Automotive Solutions believes fleet decision-makers have a critical role to play in boosting demand for electric vehicles and reports a rising interest in zero and ultra low emission vehicles from its clients.

Kia will reveal the new Optima mild hybrid show car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show on October 2 - the first application and demonstration of its new mild hybrid powertrain.

Rolec Services is to offer free 32amp (7.2kW) electric vehicle charging points to domestic customers.