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Four in five SME fleet decision-maker say they would prefer a majority of their vehicles to be electric, rather than diesel or petrol, new research suggests.

DPD UK will double its fleet of electric vehicles after ordering 750 fully electric commercial vehicles from Maxus.

The IMI has warned there is a deficit in the electric vehicle (EV) skilled workforce in comparison to the growth in new vehicle sales.

Fleet News is asking fleet decision-makers for their views on clean air zones, including London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).

HCVS increased its overall fleet by 17%, adding in excess of 14,000 vehicles, with the expanded fleet now comprising more than 95,000 assets

Utilities contractor Clancy has added seven electric Mercedes-Benz eVito vans to its fleet.

Coventry City Council is leading a new project to investigate the implementation of dynamic wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles.

New research has highlighted how temperature and state of charge (SoC) impacts the degradation of lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs).

Vauxhall has given fleets a first glimpse of the all-new Astra – the first generation of the British brand’s compact car to be electrified.

Fleet News sister brand Smart Transport is holding its virtual conference today and tomorrow (June 8-9), with 30-plus speakers.

Electricity provider E.On has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its employees through Lex Autolease.

Deliveries of Ford’s all-electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, are on hold in the UK while a fix for a problem with the eCall system is found.

Investment from David Beckham will help Lunaz, which converts internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric power, target the commercial fleet market.

Next week’s Virtual Smart Transport Conference will look at the UK's plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

Audi has launched an updated version of its EV&me app, which helps drivers to understand the benefits of opting for an electric (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle.

Almost three in 10 (29%) fleets that operate or are planning to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) within the next three years now offer workplace charging for free.

Radius acquires insuretech business Modus and the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is hosting a new webinar on post-Covid fleet management.

Amey has launched a new trial with 10 Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans across five of its contracts on the UK.

Renault has expanded the engine line-up for the Captur with a new hybrid model, joining the existing plug-in hybrid version.

Lambeth Council has taken delivery of six electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech vans to be used by its landscapes division.

Royal Mail has launched its first ever zero-emission delivery office fleet, in Bristol.

HMRC has clarified the tax policy concerning the VAT treatment of the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) via public charge points and at home.

Electric commercial vehicle brand Arrival will develop an electric car to be used by ride-hailing drivers.

Toyota has added an entry-level Design grade to the RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) line-up, reducing the starting price for the car to £46,440.

Jaguar Land Rover is working with Google to integrate the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace with air quality measuring sensors and Street View mapping technology.

Using electric scooters instead of cars could be a valuable advance in cutting emissions and congestion in urban areas.

Alain Costa, head of fleet Europe at ChargePoint, explains leveraging the forces behind fleet electrification to bring delivery and logistics partners on board.

Zenith has supplied OVO Energy with a new fleet of 26 Nissan e-NV200 electric vans.

The XC40 is proficient in many areas, however, we feel a more affordable, lighter variant would make more sense for company car drivers.

Ofgem – the Government’s energy regulator – has announced a £300 million funding package for 200-plus net-zero schemes over the next two years.

Stellantis brands Citroen and Peugeot have introduced a large electric van to their line-ups, with prices starting at £49,335.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has introduced two Kia e-Niro cars to its emergency response fleet.

Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering, explains why logistics companies are focusing on electrifying the final mile of delivery.

Project with Kent County Council aims to provide blueprint for local authorities to deliver charging infrastructure to hard-to-reach communities

Former Ford of Britain chairman Graham Hoare has been appointed president of global operations by lithium-ion battery cell technology investor Britishvolt.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has appointed Fleet Assist to help manage its electric vehicle (EV) fleet and support its servicing, maintenance, and MOT requirements.

Given the popularity of small SUVs, this new model brings a welcome refresh.

New electrified engine line-up addresses tax burden of previous models.

A programme to develop infrastructure for autonomous logistics drones and air taxis has received backing from the UK Government.

The majority of electric car drivers could cover their weekly mileage on a single charge, new research from Tusker suggests.