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More than half of UK councils have no electric vehicle (EV) transition strategy planned or have transition strategies planned but not started.

AW Repair Group (AW) has achieved ‘EV Ready’ certification across all of its sites, according to Thatcham Research.

A Fleet200 club debate on transport decarbonisation reveals there are several ways in which fleets can run more efficient operations beyond electrification.

JCB has taken delivery of a second-generation hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai as the digger giant develops its own hydrogen technology.

A new, Government-backed total cost of ownership app that tracks business journeys is aiming to help small fleet operators switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

To help electrify its company car fleet, Volvo Group has adopted a wholelife cost approach to constructing fleet choice lists, based on advice from Arval UK.

Renault Retail Group has switched its fleet of courtesy cars to fully electric Renault Zoe models.

IMI warning of shortfall in qualified electric vehicle technicians headed by Rivus as Fleet Assist warns garages to upskill employees so they are EV ready.

Energy firm SSE is ahead of schedule in switching to a fully electric fleet, with almost half of the cars it operates expected to be fully electric in 2022.

The EV Café have revealed their top tips and advice for fleet managers to help them overcome the challenges associated with transitioning to an electric fleet.

Drax has launched My Electric Vehicles, a fleet management platform for businesses, supporting their efforts to decarbonise and accelerate EV uptake.

Charity Cats Protection has extended its fleet sole supply arrangement with Peugeot and added the electric e-Expert van to its fleet.

Delegates attending this week’s Fleet & Mobility Live show will gain access to tips on expanding their electric vehicle (EV) fleets with an in-depth case study from OVO Energy.

The EV Cafe, the expert team of industry leaders on all things electric vehicles, will be on hand at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live to provide tips and advice on making the switch to zero emissions.

Falmouth and Penryn primary care network (PCN) has introduced a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) into its day-to-day operations.

There are just two weeks to go until the fleet and mobility industry is reunited in person again at the largest dedicated show of its kind in the UK.

Addison Lee will begin transitioning to a fully electric fleet in November, with an initial order for 450 Volkswagen ID4s.

Nissan has supplied 10 Nissan Leafs to launch Sunderland City Council’s mobility hub project, which aims to promote more sustainable travel in the area.

Halewood Artisanal Spirits has taken delivery of 25 Kia e-Niro’s from Bolton Kia to help transition its fleet to electric.

The issues and long-term challenges of moving people and goods around will be addressed at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live, at the NEC Birmingham on October 5 and 6.

Delegates attending Fleet & Mobility Live this year will gain access to expert sessions offering vital insight on how to make the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

Almost one-in-three fleet managers do not feel they have the expertise to advise drivers on electric vehicles (EVs), research from LeasePlan suggests.

The IMI has warned that workshops and garages do not currently have the skills and the pipeline of talent needed to service and repair electrified vehicles.

Ovo Energy is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles with an order for more than 1,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans.

Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers across Europe have covered 49% of their total distance travelled, this year, using battery power alone.

JustGoEV has launched an online marketplace for new and used electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars.

More needs to be done to encourage people to buy new and used EVs, if the country is to achieve its goal of phasing out the sale of petrol and diesel new cars and vans by 2030.

Subaru and Isuzu importer International Motors Group has agreed to take over Mitsubishi Motors’ aftersales business in the UK.

TMC has launched a new app, TMC-e, which automatically tracks drivers’ journeys via GPS to assess whether an electric vehicle (EV) would work for them.

Mercedes-Benz will be ready to become a fully-electric car brand by the end of the decade, following a ramp-up in development of zero-emission vehicles.

Asda is moving its entire company car fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a strategy to reduce emissions.

Tusker has delivered the 500th electric vehicle (EV) to EDF funded through its salary sacrifice scheme.

More new car market disruption predicted for the fleet industry, with the global shortage of semiconductors not the only factor behind long lead times.

Thrifty Car & Van Rental will install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all is UK sites by 2023 to support the rollout of an electrified fleet.

Stellantis has outlined a £25 billion electrification strategy, which includes switching Vauxhall to an EV-only brand by 2028.

A new driver profiling tool, designed to help company car drivers make the transition to an electric vehicle, has been developed by Fleet Logistics.

The RAC has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) leasing service with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for the consumer market.

Skoda will provide bespoke blue-light conversions for its new fully electric Enyaq iV model, from July.

A new course to help drivers get to grips with electric vehicles has boosted the real-world range of a fleet’s plug-in cars by up to 20%.

The UK Electric Fleets Coalition is calling for the Government to show leadership on issues affecting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).