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Plans to allow 17-year-olds to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) under an accompanied driving scheme have been labelled “dangerous”.

Stellantis has signed a deal to fit its cars with electric vehicle battery swapping technology from Ample.

The insurance industry has hit back at claims that fleets are being unfairly hit with high premiums for electric vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines how insurance premiums for electric vehicles are impacting fleets.

Abax has announced the acquisition of Movolytics, the Cambridge-based fleet management and tracking business, for an undisclosed sum.

The DfT has been ordered to disclose details about how ‘defeat devices’ operate in certain vehicles.

A company has been fined £1.4m after a driver was fatally injured when leaving its car park.

Telematics data has revealed when and at what time of the day a driver is most likely to be involved in an accident.

Alphabet has entered the Australian, New Zealand and Mexican markets through two new partnerships.

Bentley Motors is renewing its First Response Team fleet, with new fully electric vehicles (EVs) being adopted by the business.

Smart has confirmed the pricing and specification for the #3, the second model in its relaunched range.

The latest EV industry news including new fast chargers to be installed at Stellantis dealerships and Extra MSA expands EV charging provision with Ionity.

The Association of Fleet Professionals is warning that new strategies will be needed to maintain momentum.

Hexagon Purus has struck a deal with Ford Trucks to deliver a complete hydrogen fuel storage system for development of a hydrogen-powered truck.

Citizen has ordered more than 80 vans from Nissan saying that pricing, specification and great customer service helped secure the deal.

Andrew Cunningham, CEO of GeoPura, believes that hydrogen charging stations are the solution to EV charging infrastructure shortcomings.

The UK has installed its 10,000th rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger at Sedbergh Leisure Centre in Bradford.

The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report issues warning of a potential hike in lease rentals for electric vehicles.

The Government has announced a fund to help motorway service areas upgrade network capacity to cater for ultra-rapid EV charge points.

The DfT has launched a 10-week consultation seeking views on where chargers are needed most and how best to design the Rapid Charging Fund.

Gofor has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for Learnd employees.

KleanBus has launched a new business called KleanDrive to offer its electrification technology across the entire transport industry.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Sogo reports a leap in demand for LCVs on flexible lease and Microlise secures contract renewal.

Due to the sophisticated nature of the new technology, installers need special training to properly fit vehicles and ensure HGVs meet new standards.

Mark Cartwright, head of commercial vehicle incident prevention at National Highways, examines the risks you run with speeding.

Gary Savage will be retiring from Mercedes-Benz Cars in June next year, with Olivier Reppert named as his replacement.

The new LCV market grew by 12.7% in November, with 27,433 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining Britain’s fleets.

Latest fleet industry news, including Sinclair Finance and Leasing extends Fleet Assist SMR contract and Drivetech launches new course.

Silverstone Leasing has launched a new electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for UK employers and employees.

New analysis based on data obtained from police forces across the country has revealed the UK’s ‘most stolen’ van.