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The introduction of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has led to changes in vehicles run by Restore, which it says will save £45,000.

Renault has revealed the all-new Renault Captur compact MPV, following the launch of the all-new Clio.

By Tim Watts, managing director of Fleet Department

Announcement on future BIK tax rates also anticipated ‘very soon’ says Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).

Renault Trucks will become a driving force in the “electromobility revolution”, according to its managing director Carlos Rodrigues.

Carmaker may have lost ground over WLTP, but 10-year lithium deal could provide welcome turning point

The Mayor of London’s inaugural London Climate Action Week gets under way today, with four companies making ambitious new commitments on clean energy and transport.

Bristol City Council has launched a public consultation to establish which air quality measures it will introduce.

Funding for new fleet of new e-cargo bikes will provide Scotland’s first integrated cargo bike delivery and waste service.

The Government will launch a new consultation this summer with the intention of increasing the penalties for vehicles left idling.

Diesel car sales for 2018/19 drop 26%, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rise by 41%.

LowCVP says that compact, lightweight electric or low-emission vehicles have the potential to provide mobility solutions for people living in towns and cities.

Sales of electric vehicles are being constrained by battery supply. We look at why this is and what the future holds

Engenie has received planning permission from Cardiff Council for the first 4 of 12 new rapid electric vehicle (EV) charge points, doubling the number of city centre chargers.

Ford has revealed the new Ford Puma, a compact crossover that comes with a mild-hybrid option offering CO2 emissions from 124g/km.

Evaluation tools that help fleet managers and their drivers assess the suitability of electric vehicles (EVs) for their specific needs could become central to wider adoption, says FleetCheck.

European NGO Transport and Environment makes claim after EU’s environmental watchdog shows new car average emission rise.

Legislation is a “hard hitter” in determining residual values fleet decision-makers need to be sensitive to.

Diesel is still an essential fuel for fleets as cleaner alternatives so far fail to achieve the economy and range it offers.

Nissan’s new Leaf e+ Tekna electric vehicle, which offers a range of up to 239 miles, has gone on sale priced from £35,985 (including £3,500 Government grant).

The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is beginning to grow, but businesses are hesitant to ‘take the plunge’, according to Lombard’s managing director Ian Isaac.

Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today (24 June 2019) announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that he will close 12 miles of streets in the capital to most traffic on Sunday, September 22.

Real-world trials of an AI-based range prediction system have delivered dramatically higher accuracy than manufacturer systems, says Spark EV Technology.

The LowCVP's 2019 Annual Conference, taking place in Westminster, London, on Monday, July 8, will focus on the low carbon fuels agenda.

Pod Point is once again making its 2,000-strong public charging network free on Clean Air Day, to promote the benefits of electric vehicles.

Businesses must act now to ensure they include the energy used by all fleet vehicles within overall compliance calculations, says Cenex.

Engie has acquired ChargePoint Services (CPS), a UK provider of integrated EV charging solutions, and owner and operator of EV charging network, GeniePoint.

UK sales of the fully electric Nissan e-NV200 have increased by 200% in 2019, amid changing emissions legislation and the introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone.

A fleet of 25 Nissan ENV200 Accenta vans will be available to Northgate’s customers from July and can be reserved now.

Long-term tax incentives, improved lead times and more rapid charge points are needed if the Government is to meet its ‘net zero’ emissions pledge.

A network of electric vehicle rapid charging hubs are to be established across London as part of new effort to accelerate EV uptake in the capital.

LEVC has revealed its new electric urban delivery van that uses a range extender to give a 377-mile range.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has written to every government department giving them detailed guidance on how to transition to ultra-low emission car fleets.

Fleets should switch to hybrid vehicles rather than waiting for an adequate supply of fully-electric vehicles, in order to reduce real-world CO2 emissions.

Interest in alternatively fuelled vehicles has soared since the introduction of London’s ultra low emission zone in April, says Carwow.

Almost three quarters (71.4%) of van operators expect to use an electric vehicle in their fleet this year, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Fleets need to compile accurate and reliable data about their use of electric and hybrid vehicles if they are to make a compelling case for more widespread use, says FleetCheck.

Fuel labels campaign aims to help educate drivers on the benefits of biofuels.

Electrification will be a major theme at this year’s Company Car in Action, with a wide range of alternative fuel cars on display and available to drive.