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National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has developed an electric off-road utility vehicle in partnership with Skoda and Strongs.

The AA is urging the Government to recruit 1,000 new roads police officers to improve road safety and help tackle wider crime.

BMW iX2 and revised BMW i4 showcased at UK’s biggest show for the fleet and mobility community.

Carbon reduction is the primary reason for LCV fleets to transition from diesel and petrol to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Northgate.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to suggest best steps forward for decarbonisation based on a fleet’s own data, according to Geotab.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has said the introduction of a pay-as-you-drive charge for electric vehicles could cause “unforeseen effects”.

Motor Assist is calling for the accident aftercare industry to implement an EV replacement guarantee when EV drivers require a courtesy vehicle.

If part of your fleet responsibility includes planning a strategy for a workplace charging scheme, then a visit to next month’s free-to-attend Fleet & Mobility Live is a must.

Tual is launching swappable batteries for eHGVs to help address challenges facing commercial fleets looking to switch to zero emissions.

Nearly half of UK fleet managers expect to be using AI systems before 2030 to help improve the management of their vehicles and drivers.

Loughborough University has completed testing on Durite’s safety system to confirm it meets the new Direct Vision Standards ahead of new regulations set to launch in October.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has updated its Dealer Standard, which is designed to set an industrywide fleet vehicle delivery standard for dealers.

BMW Group has launched a global recall of more than 1.5 million cars due to a fault with their braking system.

If the prospect of embarking on the road to net zero fills you with trepidation, then help is at hand at next month’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

The Cross River Partnership (CRP) has expanded free pre-booking for dedicated loading spaces for fleets with two new locations in the London Borough of Camden.

The operator of Thrifty in the UK has started its rebrand of 90 rental locations to include the new name of Switch as part of its future growth strategy.

Renault has confirmed pricing for the Rafale plug-in hybrid, which is available to order now.

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More than a third (40%) of UK employees said they will choose an electric car for the their next vehicle, according to the 2024 Tusker EV Driver Survey.

Fleets, manufacturers and suppliers can now enter the 2024 Fleet News Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Cox Automotive (scroll down for entry form).

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully introduced and utilised hydrogen on military bases to generate electricity to recharge electric cars and vans using rapid chargers.

Salary sacrifice provider Fleet Evolution is urging the Government to stick with the 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.

Iceland Foods has reduced administration time for licence checking using DriverCheck API.

The future of automotive in the UK is getting greener, as OEMs emerge from around the world with EVs and ramp up their presence in the UK.

Vauxhall has partnered with Cenex to highligh shortcomings in the UK's delivery of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, in a new report.

Volvo Cars has changed its electrification and carbon reduction goals, going back on its original plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030.

The AA is calling for a continuation in the freeze on fuel duty ahead of the budget in October.

Tesla is planning to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in Europe during the first quarter of next year, subject to regulatory approval.

Volvo has confirmed a major update to its infotainment system software is being rolled out via an over-the-air update.

BMW will introduce hydrogen powertrains to its model line-up in 2028, as part of a plan to offer multiple zero-emission options.