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The AA has recorded its lowest ever proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge in June.

In one recent tyre spend analysis, i247 Group found savings in excess of £1 million.

Climate Change Committee calls for reinstatement of 2030 phase-out date with the UK set to miss emissions target.

HGVC is helping Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils train 30 local people to become HGV drivers as part of its fully funded Skills Bootcamps scheme.

Relode is developing a UK-wide network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks, which will include electric HGV charging hubs.

Niels Haverkorn, senior vice president for Connected Automotive at Irdeto, examines the data security risks fleets face increased connectivity.

Jaguar has confirmed that five models, including the electric I-Pace, will be axed within the next year.

A pilot for electric recycling and waste collection vehicles has delivered reductions in noise pollution and emissions.

The used car market for EVs in the UK is close to market failure as values continue to fall, the BVRLA has warned.

A cargo drone delivery service in Orkney is being trialled by Windracers using its unmanned aircraft the Ultra.

Business contract hire is up year-on-year, while personal contract hire demand has fallen, according to the latest Leasing Outlook report from the BVRLA.

It will provide vehicle leasing and fleet management for the 1,050 vehicles operated by engineering services and asset management specialist.

The Government’s legislative plan for the next Parliament has been revealed in the King’s Speech, with 39 new laws promised.

The Welsh Government has issued new guidance and allocated £5 million to help councils reassess the speed limit on 20mph roads.

Daf Trucks has expanded its Plug & Play programme to facilitate the body-building process for its rigid trucks.

A company has been fined £30,000 after a delivery driver taking crushed concrete to a construction site was killed.

One in five companies have no plans to cut their fleet emissions, according to new research from YouGov.

Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass UK, looks at some of the common myths around electric vehicles.

Analysis of prices paid by fleets for parts over the past four years reveals how they have increased at different rates according to the type of car.

Lombard has launched a new salary sacrifice solution for fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Royal Mail is trialling the use of drones to deliver mail between two remote Scottish islands.

The latest electric vehicle charging news, including BP Pulse opens first hub at M&S store.

Zero Mission platform is designed to ensure commercial fleets can efficiently deploy and manage EVs at scale.

Omoda, the latest Chinese carmaker to enter the UK, has opened order books for its petrol Omoda 5 SUV and the full electric C5

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Aebi Schmidt launches new Street King 660 truck-mounted sweeper.

Prohire has invested in new recruits and vehicles to expand its mobile technician service nationwide.

The latest industry appointments, including Marshall Motor Group announces two senior appointments as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.

XPO Logistics has launched a salary sacrifice scheme with Arval, offering fully electric cars or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to its employees.

Drivers are prepared to pay higher tariffs for premium on the road charging for speed and convenience, says Allstar.

Charlie Jardine, founder and president of EO Charging, examines what’s needed to ensure nobody gets left behind on the road to electrification.