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Zapmap has launched a new charging payment card for electric vehicles (EVs), giving drivers access to tens of thousands of charge points.

The latest fleet industry news, including Licence Check adds new supplier management feature to Davis Fleet and the AFP confirms its third annual AFP Expo.

Denbighshire County Council has developed in-house EV training, enabling its staff to maximise their efficiency with new zero-emission vehicles in its fleet.

Suzuki is looking for a new national fleet sales manager after the manufacturer confirmed Lee Giddings has left the role.

Easee has been chosen by the AA as its preferred home charging partner to support the transition of its patrol fleet from diesel to electric.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a complimentary preventative maintenance dashboard for its midsize and large commercial vehicles to help cut vehicle downtime.

Two-in-five operators saying there are not enough public charge points, according to the Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

Tailgating continues to be a major safety issue on the country’s roads, contributing to 147 people being killed or seriously injured, on average, every year.

Nadeem Raza, CEO at Microlise, explains why driver-facing cameras should be welcomed, with operators wanting to watch in-cab footage because they care.

Announcement includes five major road schemes in the north and Midlands, including the M54 to M6 link road in Staffordshire.

Two out of three UK motorists think it is fair for drivers of electric vehicles to pay vehicle excise duty, new research suggests.

Kia’s new EV5 fully-electric C-SUV will have a range of around 329 miles when it goes on sale later this year.

A driver has been charged with fraud and dangerous driving after his ‘out of control’ Jaguar I-Pace had to be rammed off the M62 by police.

Chris Alexandrou has been named the RAC’s Patrol of the Year after rescuing drivers at the roadside for six years.

Alain Samaha, president at Teletrac Navman, looks at the need for fleets to focus on data governance.

The shortlist features more than 50 organisations across 11 categories.

The 1,100-strong fleet of diesel vans and company cars will be transitioned to electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Chery International – parent company of of Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo – will be entering the UK market under its own brand this summer.

Seven Isuzu D-Max DL20 pick-up trucks have been supplied to Burflex Scaffolding by Livingstone Motor Group.

Vauxhall will continue to be the Stellantis ‘van brand champion’ in the UK, according to Anne Abboud, head of Stellantis Pro One.

UK’s electric vehicle future hangs in the balance, with used values “falling relentlessly”, costing the fleet and leasing sector dear, says the BVRLA.

Hundreds of former and current BCA drivers look set to be compensated after securing a major victory in their long-running fight for workers’ rights.

Almost half of the employers offering car allowances do not know how the money is being spent, raising concerns over the condition of grey fleet vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines how the value of fleet managers is becoming much more widely recognised.

BP Pulse has confirmed it has withdrawn from the workplace charging market to focus on its charging hubs and rapid charger network across the UK.

Amid a tough economic environment and weak business confidence to invest in fleet renewal, the UK’s new LCV market continues to perform poorly.

Hungarian software business Volteum is ready to expand its electrification services to more UK fleets after completing a successful trial with Royal Mail.

Shared expertise and wider operational support will unlock new growth opportunities, says Hannah Wilcox, CEO of Activate Group.

SMMT registration figures show that 47,354 BEVs were registered last month, taking the total for the first six months of the year to 167,096.

Green TV EV campaign manager Daveena Saranna has become the youngest winner of the prestigious Barbara Cox Woman of the Year title.