New regulations which remove the cost burden on businesses for local substation upgrades were top of the agenda at the September Fleet News at 10 webinar.

New van registrations grew by 10.8% in September, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Ogilvie Fleet has extended its SMR contract with Fleet Assist, as it enters the seventh year of working with the firm.

Boardroom pressure is driving the change as employers look to lessen the environmental impact of employees using their own car for work, the AFP says.

The average price of petrol fell by nearly 7p a litre to 162.89p in September – the sixth biggest monthly drop since 2000, according to RAC Fuel Watch.

Inadequate support from central and local government is threatening to put the brakes on the UK’s zero emission transition, new research suggests.

Vauxhall has revealed a new, simplified trim structure for its Combo, Vivaro and Movano LCV line-up.

Fleet and business registrations were up by almost 15% in September, but year-to-date are still down by 17.7%, according to new sales data from the SMMT.

Fleet decision-makers are being urged to sign-up to an important seminar where fleet and mobility leaders will share their journeys for improving diversity and inclusion (D&I) on October 11.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) rental solution and Co Charger and Paua partner to expand its network.

Fleet managers may be considering investing in an all-electric fleet - but is now the right time, or should fleet managers wait a little longer?

A new heavy Scania battery electric truck, capable of handling loads up to 64 tonnes, is enabling two Swedish companies to meet their sustainability ambitions.

Electric refrigeration company Hultsteins is helping Salford Van Hire reduce its CO2 emissions for its client Danish Crown.

OZEV has announced a temporary eligibility extension for electric vehicle (EV) orders placed between June 14, 2021, and March 31, 2023.

Fleets identified a range of motives, including environmental concerns, alongside cost and corporate social responsibility factors.

A 63-point checklist will include quality, safety and accessibility to produce a score out of five.

Allstar's combined fuel and EV network now has more than 8,600 charge points as well as access to more than 90% of the UK's fuel sites.

SMS will launch a new all-inclusive home and workplace charging solution at Fleet & Mobility Live, which will support anyone with net zero or facilities management objectives.

A third of large van fleets are only checking vehicle condition once a month putting their operation and drivers at risk, research from Crystal Ball has found.

New research from Mina shows that, on average, charging from home costs 9p per mile compared to 20ppm for using a public charger.

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has partnered with crowdsourced sat-nav app, Waze, as part of a two-way data sharing initiative to help reduce congestion.

BMW will showcase two brand new electric models – the iX1 SUV and i7 luxury saloon - at Fleet & Mobility Live, this year.

Fraikin has appointed Peter Backhouse as UK MD and Hexagon Leasing has appointed Nick Parker as national account and business development manager.

Replacing fuel duty and vehicle excise duty (VED) with a pay-as-you-drive taxation scheme is opposed by fewer than one in five people (18%), a survey suggests.

Recycling Lives has commenced zero tailpipe emissions skips services with the UK’s first electric skip transporter truck, from Renault Trucks.

The RAC has launched a new telematics package with a rolling 30-day contract and a plug-and-play interface.

A record gap between petrol and diesel pump prices emerged last week, analysis suggests.

BVRLA and AFP urge fleets to write to the new Chancellor urging him to keep BIK low.

BVRLA director of corporate affairs, Toby Poston, says that a supportive tax environment is critical to maintaining EV adoption rates.

Kia has expanded the model line-up for the Soul EV with two new versions.