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Oly Richmond debates whether driving will become so strenuous, expensive and restrictive that having an autonomous car will become the preferable option.

Schneider Electric has chosen the GeniePoint platform as its preferred back office solution for EV charging.

The UK is still dealing with negative growth in true fleet registrations, while the rest of the EU-5 has swung back into positive growth for May.

The next generation electric Nissan Leaf will feature ProPilot technology, enabling autonomous drive functionality in single-lane highway driving.

Charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) at motorway service areas and large fuel retailers will be required under new laws, revealed in the Queen’s Speech.

Volvo has announced that Polestar, its performance car arm, is to become a new separately-branded electrified global high performance car company.

UK motorists taking their car abroad could be fined £117 if they don’t have an Air Quality Certificate (Crit’Air).

Smart has revealed the prices for its electric drive range, which is now on sale, starting from £16,420.

Road safety charity Brake will provide a free webinar on the benefits of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in commercial fleets.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has taken delivery of six electric BMW i3s to help reduce its carbon footprint.

Chargemaster will be opening an EV showroom in Milton Keynes on Saturday 22 July.

But no plans are announced for any outright ban on diesel vehicles.

Fleet News is launching a new fleet industry event on the afternoon of the FN50 Dinner in London on November 7.

ChargePoint Services has appointed Husnain Khan as project delivery manager.

With no official fuel expense rates for electric cars, TMC publishes advice on reimbursing drivers of company-run or ‘grey fleet’ plug-in cars.

Heathrow airport has added 17 Nissan Leafs to its fleet to inspire a new culture of electric car usage.

ALD Automotive UK are trialling a fleet of 20 Mercedes C350e Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs).

Hyundai’s investment in alternative fuel R&D has produced a double award-winner for environmental excellence.

Audi will launch a Q4 SUV alongside the Q8 and three e-tron battery electric vehicles, while also replacing five core models, by 2020.

The imminent launch of 100 new models and sufficient battery capacity for daily driving ranges mean plug-in hybrids are ready for transformational growth, says Frost & Sullivan.

Research company wants to investigate ‘pay as you pollute’ real-time readings.

Some leasing companies are setting high RVs so lease rates stay competitive.

The London Taxi Company (LTC) has made Chargemaster its preferred supplier of home charging equipment for the business’ new range-extended electric taxi.

Nissan car retained 70% of battery capacity after 174,000 breakdown-free miles.

Hyundai is bringing alternative fuels into the mainstream in an innovative way with the Ioniq three-in-one car. It is committed to hydrogen as well as electrified platforms and its sustainable energy is evident in its Korean factory where surplus electricity produced by solar panels is fed back into the grid.

Hyundai is bringing alternative fuels into the mainstream in an innovative way with the Ioniq three-in-one car. It is committed to hydrogen as well as electrified platforms and its sustainable energy is evident in its Korean factory where surplus electricity produced by solar panels is fed back into the grid.

Chargie has launched an online service to allow electric vehicle drivers to book a charge at domestic chargepoints across the UK.

Dealers have shown a growing appetite for electric vehicles after an EV and hybrid only sale outperformed expectations, reports BCA.

Tracker is urging fleet managers to become part of a free six-month trial and contribute to research which aims to reduce air pollution.

Fleet body ACFO says official mileage rates from HMRC ‘would encourage’ drivers to switch to EV mode.

Demand for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (AFV) grew significantly in the first quarter of 2017, with total registrations up by 29.9% over last year.

Technicians in the Mitsubishi dealer network are to receive IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) qualifications in electric and hybrid vehicles.

There has been a mixed response to the proposals, with some welcoming the Government's plans and others criticising its lack of committment to a scrappage scheme.

The future face of fleet will be on show at Company Car in Action next month in a special zone dedicated to new vehicle technology.

The Glass’s Editorial team has observed that Toyota Prius values have been seemingly on the rise.

Solar Carports has launched its range of EV and PHEV charging products in the UK to help to cut the long-term costs of powering future EV travel.

The High Court has told the Government it must publish its plan for improving air quality before the general election.

Giant battery doubles real-world electric range but reduces boot space

The Government has said it will publish a draft air quality plan by June 30, after the general election.

The Government has asked the courts for permission to delay the publication of plans to meet EU air quality standards until after the general election.