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Chauffeur company Tristar Worldwide has taken delivery of three Volvo V60 plug-in hybrids to trial as part of the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-In Fleet Initiative (PIFI).

Route Monkey is targeting further growth in the electric and ultra-low carbon vehicle sector after strengthening its board of directors.

The Government is pinning its hopes on fleets being able to help drive the plug-in car and van market.

Sustainable MotoExpo due to take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, has been postponed and provisionally rescheduled to April 5and 6, 2014.

EU decision-makers and industry leaders joined forces at the annual Drive ‘n’ Ride event to discuss how zero-emission, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles can help meet European emission targets.

he UK’s first all-electric carbon-zero corporate taxi service hits UK roads this autumn.

The latest registration figures for plug-in vehicles have confirmed that the government's ultra-low emission incentive scheme is failing to ignite the market.

Vauxhall has slashed the price of its Ampera extended-range electric vehicle by £3,500, to a starting price of £28,750 on-the-road, inclusive of the Government's £5,000 grant.

The elements needed for a hydrogen-fuelled future to become a reality in just two years are already being put in place, according to major stakeholders in the ‘greener’ fuel.

The Government says it is happy for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to be reimbursed at the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate of 45 pence per mile (ppm). However, nearly three-quarters (71%) of respondents to a Fleet News poll disagree, suggesting the level is flawed.

Manufacturers of luxury cars are embracing hybrid technology to drive down CO2 emissions.

With over 1,950 delegates and 154 exhibitors, Cenex LCV2013 set a new record of attendance at its two-day event, securing a total increase in visitor and exhibitor attendance of 5% compared with LCV2012.

Transport Minister Norman Baker has launched the Government's strategy to drive forward the ultra-low emission vehicles industry.

The work of the UK H2Mobility project to secure the opportunities and benefits of hydrogen fuelled transport is showcased in a new, dedicated website.

Ford reveals production version of the electric Focus at LCV2013.

Law enforcement teams, firefighters and medics across Europe are adopting the Nissan Leaf as a key frontline emergency support vehicle.

Peugeot and Total are set to launch the HybridFE edition of their popular 208 model at next week's Frankfurt motor show.

Whether you’re a large business with a whole fleet of vehicles or a small business with just one or two company cars, it's worth finding out more about electric vehicles (EVs), says the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

BMW will seek to control both new and used markets for its new electric vehicles in an attempt to protect values.

The Liberal Democrats have proposed a policy that will only allow ultra-low carbon vehicles on UK roads by 2040.

The Plugged-in Fleets Group has been launched by the Energy Saving Trust, an online platform dedicated to helping fleets discuss plug-in vehicles and keep up to date with the latest developments.

UK Power Networks has recently completed the installation of 60 Electric Vehicle (EV) charge posts at 12 London Underground (LU) car parks across the capital.

Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest fleet management company, has reached a milestone in the provision of alternative fuel vehicles with the delivery of its 100th plug in electric vehicle.

Renault UK welcomes the additional government funding for electric vehicle charge points with the announcement of the winning bids for additional points to be installed by dozens of local authorities, NHS Trusts and train operators.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers using the UK’s motorway system can now access 13 more rapid chargers at Welcome Break service stations.

BMW i Ventures has announced a strategic investment into Chargemaster, the UK’s leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance claims to have sold its 100,000th zero-emission car.

Leasing rates for BMW's first electric vehicle, the i3, will start at £369*a month, with deliveries in the UK in November, 2013.

Chargemaster, provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, has announced its intention to raise funds and seek admission of its shares to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Eight charging points for electric vehicles have been installed at Network Rail’s public car parks at Euston and Victoria railway stations in central London.

Rochdale Borough Council’s environmental management department has invested in 12 hybrid vehicles which are estimated to reduce emissions and fuel costs by a minimum of 15-20%.

25 families in have taken delivery of a British-built Nissan Leaf, as part Low Carbon London project to understand the impact of low carbon technologies on the electricity network.

Islington Council has purchased a further 29 hybrid vans, making it the largest local authority fleet of hybrid light commercial vehicles in the UK, with 66 hybrid vans in total.

Infiniti is to open a new retail centre in St. Albans in partnership with dealer group Glyn Hopkin.

Renault has unveiled one of the worlds smallest and greenest commercial vehicles with the new Twizy Cargo.

The Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) is paving the way for a new generation of micro-mild hybrid cars with a demonstrator.

Royston-based science company Blacktrace Holdings has taken delivery of eight new Nissan Leafs as part of its company car scheme.

BMW UK has revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company's new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems.

ACFO members have been urged to sign-up to the Government-backed Plugged-in Fleets Initiative to discover if electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles make sense for their businesses.

Source London, the capital’s electric vehicle charge point network and membership scheme, has now met the Mayor of London’s commitment to provide 1,300 publicly accessible charging points.