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Scottish universities are working to digitally simulate the UK’s entire transport infrastructure to help shape future decarbonisation strategy.

Electric vehicle (EV) public charging costs came down for the first time in over a year to 75p per kWh, according to Mina.

Hyundai is looking to follow up the success of its fully-electric Ioniq 5 by winning conquest sales from premium brands with its Ioniq 6.

The cost of off-peak slow public charging has dropped more than 10% in the past month to 33p/kWh, according to the May 2023 AA EV Recharge report.

DMN Logistics has acquired JLL Vehicle Distribution for an undisclosed sum to boost its electric vehicle (EV) and transported vehicle logistics operations.

Vauxhall has confirmed the successor to its Crossland SUV will be offered with an electric powertrain, when it launches next year.

The Scottish government has set out plans to integrate its ChargePlace Scotland more closely with private charging networks to reach 6,000 points by 2026.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has raised £150 million from Pollen Street Capital to help expand its salary sacrifice offer.

With an ambition to be net zero by 2029, Central Co-op is beginning the process of electrifying its funeral fleet.

Successfully integrating home, workplace and public chargers into a single strategy can improve a fleet's operation as well as cut costs.

Honda has confirmed the pricing and specification for its new mid-size SUV, the ZR-V.

Supply shortages are stopping fleets from adopting electric vans, according to the international NGO Climate Group.

Fleets have been warned that any step-change in electric vehicle battery technology could create future shocks for residual values, according to FleetCheck.

The Transport Committee has urged the Government to abandon its “technology agnostic” approach to alternative fuels and wants greater certainty for the sector.

Nio has unveiled a new electric estate and an electric SUV that will form part of its European line-up.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) has revealed business and personal contract hire (PCH) rates for its first model, the Ora Funky Cat.

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers will have to report the product’s entire carbon footprint, from mining to production to recycling, as early as July 2024.

Vauxhall has confirmed the fully electric Astra hatchback has a P11d price of £39,940 and is available to order now.

Latest electric fleet news, including BP expanding the number of charge point operators available through its Fuel and Charge card and Gridserve opening innovation centre.

A UK-based battery company has developed an EV capable of being charged in under 6 mins with existing charging infrastructure.

Toyota is developing new battery technology that will give future electric vehicles (EVs) a range of up to 932 miles (1,500km).

Fleet decision-makers have until 1pm today to register for CCIA, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday (June 14-15) at Millbrook Proving Ground.

Volvo has unveiled the EX30 compact SUV as the latest addition to its line-up.

The Mazda CX-60 PHEV has moved into the 8% benefit-in-kind (BiK) tax band following clarification of HMRC company car tax rules.

Developing an electrification roadmap can help organisations avoid any potential pitfalls on their way to a zero-emission fleet.

Tesla price cuts, the arrival of new manufacturers from China and an increase in production are resulting in fleets starting to see discounts on new EV orders.

Toyota has showcased the updated Yaris, which is due to arrive in the UK in 2024.

The Range Rover Velar will be re-launched as an electric vehicle (EV) as part of a wider overhaul of JLR's line-up.

The average distance a new electric car coming to the market for the first time in 2023 can travel on a single charge is almost 300 miles, new analysis suggests.

The UK could benefit from the building of two giant electric car battery plants as Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover develop future production plans.

China’s largest car manufacturer Chery Group has confirmed to Fleet News that it will launch in the UK next year under a separate subsidiary brand called Omoda.

Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Gotion High Tech, which supplies Volkswagen, has revealed the Astroinno L600 with a range of 1,000km (620 miles).

The latest electric fleet news, including how salary sacrifice can mitigate 40% tax trap and Allstar increases EV charging network.

The Jogger presents as a ‘cheap and cheerful’ proposition, but it’s much more than that in practice.

The latest electric vehicle news, including Osprey’s new charging hub and a £10m investment by Radius to help businesses transition to EVs.

Fleet News has published a digital report offering advice to any business taking its first steps into the world of electric vehicles, while laying out the challenges to those yet to start their transition.

Avenger is a big departure from the terrain-munching Jeeps of the past, but the fully-electric B-SUV will be both appealing and relevant to fleet customers.

Range Rover has updated the plug-in hybrid powertrains on its flagship model, improving performance and efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has partnered with Solomon Commercials to deliver its first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck.

Ford has unveiled the all-new E-Tourneo Courier which will go on sale in 2024.