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The Fleet200 Executive Club brings together the UK’s most professional and forward-thinking fleet decision-makers with national/local government policymakers and leading industry partners.

The February edition of Fleet News is packed with exclusive interviews, best practice and insight, and the announcement of the Fleet News Awards finalists.

The Government has agreed a fourth extraordinary funding settlement for Transport for London (TfL) worth £200 million, which will run until June 24.

A focus solely on the number of charging points in the UK when determining the country’s network quality for EVs has been branded ‘unhelpful’ by Cox Automotive and BP Pulse.

The UK’s first zero emission zone (ZEZ) goes live in Oxford today, with ICE vehicles and hybrids charged to enter the city.

Allstar Business Solutions has been reappointed to the Government’s Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) fuel cards and associated services framework.

Employees that have access to a  mobility hub at work are more likely to use active and shared travel options more often for commuting and business travel.

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Hyundai is introducing a new 77.5kWh battery for its retro-styled Ioniq 5, replacing the existing 73kWh unit.

A road pricing system, based on miles driven, is backed by a majority of fleet decision-makers, new research from Fleet News suggests.

The latest news from the fleet industry, including technology upgrades from Continental and Freeway Fleet Systems, and Mina’s charging network growth.

Tyre management is set to become the focal point of service, maintenance and repair (SMR) for fleets as they adopt electric vehicles (EVs), according to Fleet Check.

Conservation charity, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), is switching to an all-electric fleet under the guidance of Fleet Alliance.

Hiyacar is now offering business accounts to simplify employee mobility for its corporate customers.

The new fleet of trucks has been secured through contract hire agreements with Mercedes-Benz Finance.

UK car production fell by 20.1% in January – the worst start to the year since 2009 – with 68,790 units built, according to new figures from the SMMT.

New figures show the growing disparity between the relative success of electric vehicle (EV) charging device grant schemes.

NG Bailey has upgraded its existing Tracker telematics system to include dashcams.

E-scooter riders should follow similar rules to other motorised vehicle users if they are permitted for use on UK roads, according to a new survey.

JCT600 VLS has established a long-term partnership with Toolbank to manage its 160-car fleet, following a successful trial of its services.

Fleets are being warned to expect fuel prices to continue rising after Russia invaded Ukraine sending the price of a barrel of oil soaring past $100 (£74).

The BVRLA has published new guidance for local authorities that outlines the different charging needs for fleets with electric vehicles (EVs).

National Highways has joined forces with ambulance chiefs to raise awareness of why it is so important to comply with a red ‘X’ on smart motorways.

Classic car restoration and electric vehicle (EV) conversion specialist Lunaz is expanding into the commercial vehicle sector, with a launch of its upcycled refuse truck.

Fleets using older vehicle tracking systems face a telematics data blackout as mobile telephone operators begin to phase out the 2G network.

More than one in six of all fatal crashes involved alcohol in 2020 compared to around one in seven in previous years, new DfT suggests.

Rivus Fleet Solutions has announced the sale of AutoRestore to UKN Vehicle Services and Repair for an undisclosed sum.

Vital EV will support Company Car in Action 2022 as the event’s Official Charging Partner.

DPD has announced a partnership with What3Words to enable deliveries to precise locations specified by customers.

CLM Fleet Management have chosen ODO to help enhance its fleet management through enhancing driver communication.