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Paythru MD Keith Brown examines how one of the key considerations in the transition from petrol or diesel to electric is the change in the driver experience.

Putting fleet risk front and centre of an organisation’s operations can reap big rewards for both driver and business.

Car manufacturers are recalibrating their EV production plans with a focus on plug-in hybrids due to a falling demand for fully electric vehicles.

Government targets for manufacturers to sell a certain proportion of electric vehicles is starting to impact car and van orders for fleets.

Lex Autolease survey suggests fleet sector’s enthusiasm for electric cars continues to grow.

Senior leaders from Scotland’s HGV industry have developed a set of actions to help the sector transition to net zero.

A council has taken delivery of more than 30 new electric vehicles (EVs) and a hydrogen-powered electric refuse truck.

Details have been confirmed for this year’s annual conference from the AFP, with the main themes being chosen by the organisation’s members.

Paul Holland, managing director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Fleetcor, examines what fleets can expect to spend on operations in the year ahead.

Half of businesses currently monitoring driver behaviour, with almost a third 30% planning on investing in driver technology this year, new research suggests.

Lucy Soper, first aid trainer at Ridgeway Training, shares her concerns over the mental health of commercial vehicle drivers and urges the industry to do more.

The Government has been criticised for failing to offer fleets the urgent fiscal support required to replace diesel vans with electric LCVs.

Flakt Group is employing a total cost of ownership approach to overhaul its company car and van policy with the appointment of Ogilvie Fleet.

Fleet Evolution says Conservative and Labour parties are heading in the wrong direction at a time when more, not less, green investment is needed.

Osman Boyner, founder and CEO of Bedeo, wants the Budget to ensure incentives and stability for the commercial vehicle industry beyond the fiscal year into a net-zero future.

Emissions reporting requirements have the potential to impact fleet operations, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.

Mark Newberry, commercial director and sustainability spokesperson at Europcar Mobility Group UK, examines the barriers and opportunities to EV adoption by fleets.

Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.

Mitie has secured its position as one of the largest electric fleets in the UK after deploying its 4,000 electric vehicle.

Almost half of UK employers have already installed electric vehicle chargers, while a third are planning to invest in charging infrastructure.

FleetEV will supply 300 vehicles, including cars, vans, and specially adapted vehicles to 15 regions across Wales.

Denise Beedell, senior policy manager at Logistics UK, discusses what the commercial fleet industry needs from the next Government.

AFP chair Paul Hollick examines the key issues fleets are facing and suggests how the sector can best tackle them.

Fleet News Award-winner reaps rewards after improving risk management strategy and adopting wholelife cost model for car procurement.

Fleets urged to decarbonise their drivers first, rather than just concentrating their efforts on replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric models.

FedEx Express Europe has introduced new e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Greater London.

Warburtons has taken delivery of a further four Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s after gaining confidence when running its first 16 tonne electric truck.

There is also a significant gap in the adoption of basic data analytics and artificial intelligence, new research suggests.

The life-saving initiative will see more than 300 of its vans carrying portable defibrillators to help with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

The latest EV industry news including Aston Barclay appoints Radius for EV charging project and EO Charging launches energy management solution for fleets.

The latest industry news, including Weybridge Isuzu strikes a fleet deal with British Airways and Michelin Connected Fleet signs four-year deal with Scottish Water.

A new body – the Council for Net Zero Transport – has been launched to help forge a clear, strategic direction for road transport decarbonisation.

A commercial fleet operator has made the switch to all-electric vehicles with the world’s largest handover of Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo electric vans.

Vehicle off road times – the time between when a car or van enters a workshop and is finally repaired – have increased, according to new data from Epyx.

Paul Holland, managing director of UK Fleet, Fleetcor, including Allstar, examines what needs to happen to help drive the switch to electric.

Jon Dye, director of underwriting for motor at QBE European Operations, looks at how insurance is both a challenge and an opportunity for EV adoption.

Dealers are not expecting the electric van market to flourish any time soon, according to new research published today.

Wenzel’s the Bakers has reduced its fleet costs while improving the sustainability of its operations.

Fleets have placed van electrification at the top of their agenda for the year ahead but face several challenges in deploying the zero-emission vehicles.

Employers need to be wary of introducing company car policies which only allow employees to choose electric vehicles.