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The mega-trends that will reshape the transport landscape and their consequences for fleets and suppliers will be revealed at the Automotive Outlook conference next month.

LeasePlan is looking to lead the industry in areas like electric cars, cars-as-a-service and autonomous vehicles with a new company strategy called What’s Next.

The BVRLA has published a blueprint for delivering a “cost-effective” transition away from diesel vehicles in urban areas.

Businesses and SMEs deserve more fleet industry support to stay ahead of coming regulatory and legislative changes, says the AA’s fleet and SME division.

The Energy Saving Trust has announced the 28 fleets, organisations and suppliers shortlisted for the Fleet Hero Awards 2017

Aston Barclay has installed twin electric vehicle chargers across its network to cater for the increasing number of EVs and hybrids set to arrive at auction over the coming 12-24 months.

The £10 ‘Toxicity Charge’, also known as the Emissions Surcharge or T-charge, operates on top of, and during the same operating times, as the congestion charge

Roads in Coventry and Birmingham are set to become a world-class UK testbed for developing the next generation connected and autonomous vehicles

Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance division, will be a new standalone electric performance brand.

Polar has reported that it is the “UK’s largest rapid charging network” after its 300th installation.

Motorway services and large petrol retailers will have to install chargepoints for electric cars under plans announced in Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill.

Bradley will be stepping down from the role of managing director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK at the end of the current financial year (March 31, 2018).

Office will target the near-term development of smart mobility technologies while focusing on the specific requirements of European cities.

A combination of reasons is bringing petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrids into the mainstream of crossover engine choices.

Alphabet has revealed that it delivered 8.9% of the UK’s total number of ULEVs in 2017.

Groupe Renault UK has appointed Mathew Kiziuk and Jonny Berry as electric vehicle fleet sales managers to strengthen business, following a fleet team restructure.

By Gil Ayalon director for Europe at Mobileye

The ban would be introduced in phases, starting with some vehicle types and a small number of streets in 2020, moving to all vehicle types across the whole city centre in 2035.

A total of 12,932 plug-in models were registered between July and September, a rise of 36% on the same period in 2016.

80% of dealers have seen a change in consumer attitudes towards diesel, and a further 86% say they expect this to continue into 2018

A new initiative aims to help electricity networks cope with the increased demand posed by charging electric vehicles by opening up data from local substations.

To celebrate, DriveNow is giving away 10 million free minutes to its customers in all markets including London.

The environment, food and rural affairs, environmental audit, health, and transport committees have re-launched their joint inquiry into improving air quality.

Parking Energy has launched a disruptive technology for electric vehicle charging in real estate.

The 2018 Range Rover Sport will become the first model in Jaguar Land Rover's range to be available as a plug-in hybrid, offering CO2 emissions of 64g/km.

From ‘infancy’ through ‘adolescence’ and on to ‘adulthood’ the long road of autonomous vehicles can be likened to that of human development.

Without widespread, reliable and simple-to-use charge points the practicalities of ‘filling up’ electric cars could limit their mass-market appeal.

According to leading officials, The Government is creating a world first environment for development, testing and deployment of CAVS (connected and autonomous vehicles).

CEO urges Whitehall to move more quickly or face the ‘harsh’ dangers of failure.

Cars are ‘easier’ but there is concern about availability of suitable electric vans.

Electric and hybrid vehicles are likely to account for 58% of all new car sales in Europe, the USA and China by 2025, according to PwC.

EarthSense Systems is helping develop a system to automatically activate zero-emission running of hybrid vehicles along the most heavily polluted city streets.

Mazda, Denso and Toyota have signed a contract to jointly develop basic structural technologies for electric vehicles.

Tantalum Corporation announced its expansion within the United States, adding an office in Menlo Park, Silicon Valley following a £2.5m investment.

Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% to 46.3% of all new car registrations in the first half of 2017.

The practicalities of ‘filling up’ electric cars could limit the mass-market appeal of ultra-green vehicles, says the RAC Foundation.

UK engineering company Dyson, best known for its vacuum cleaners and fans, is working on a premium electric car to go on sale in 2020.

Diesel has received backing from the boss of BMW’s corporate sales division, labelling it as a fuel of the future.

Rapid chargers are being rolled-out across Devon county with no extra cost to the tax payer, says InstaVolt.

Independent research by published today reveals a compelling case for a dramatic increase in public investment in rapid charging infrastructure for electric cars, to support new low-emission taxis and private hire vehicles in London.