A system where HGVs charge their vehicle via overhead cables, offers the best solution for electric trucks, according to Centre for Road Freight Sustainability.

Peugeot has updated the 208 and e-208 for 2022 with enhanced specification and a new trim structure.

Just one in eight drivers (12.2%) thinks that the current 5ppm reimbursement rate reflects the true cost of charging an EV, according to a Fleet News poll.

Cox Automotive has revised its quarterly and full-year used car market forecasts to reflect the changing shape of the market better.

A new study has revealed that only 28% of working electricians have received specific training for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.

Growing demand for a greener approach to fleet vehicle branding and livery is being met by Mediafleet with a new annual sustainability report.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has clarified the legal status of rental and leasing firms in the vehicle supply chain.

There were 220 deaths on Britain’s roads in 2020 where a motorist was over the drink drive limit.

New car registrations across Europe fell by 17% in June, recording the worst performance for the month since 1993.

The number of commercial vehicles built in British factories grew by 64.4% in June, marking the highest performance since 2015.

Maxus has stressed it is honouring any prices agreed with customers at the time of order after reports fleets have faced price hikes from some manufacturers.

The upgraded online service booking portal features connected car functionality and proactive alerts to provide real-time service SMR notifications.

Plans to expand the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) are opposed by 95% of Independent Garage Association (IGA) members within the M25 orbital motorway.

Stark regional variations in the proximity of public electric vehicle charge points to drivers without off-street parking have been highlighted in a new report.

New mobile phone use while driving data, from the Department for Transport (DfT), shows that van drivers are twice as likely to use a hand-held device.

SP Energy Networks has launched the EV Connection Cost Estimator, part of the Charge Project’s free-to-use ConnectMore online solution.

Fleets managers are being urged to monitor their grey fleets more closely for evidence of up-to-date servicing.

Mer is the latest electric vehicle charging network to go live on Zap-Pay, which allows drivers to pay for charging across a series of networks from Zap-Map.

The best June performance since the start of the pandemic was, in part, due to supply chain shortages beginning to ease, says SMMT.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced UK pricing for the ID Buzz Cargo, with prices starting from £38,125.

The sustainable delivery trial involves Ford Pro, City of London Corporation and DHL Supply Chain.

A consortium of Japanese vehicle manufacturers are developing a standardised replaceable and rechargeable battery for use in commercial vehicles.

Genesis has outlined the pricing and specification for its new Electrified GV70 SUV.

Scottish Water has introduced 20 new Nissan e-NV200 electric vans to its fleet, as part of a transition to plug-in vehicles.

The demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) increased by 72% in the second quarter of this year, reports Leasing.com.

The Government is being urged to introduce an immediate ‘essential user rebate’ by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics.

Onto has raised $60 million (£50m) in equity in a funding round to consolidate leadership in the UK and expand into Europe, starting with Germany.

Zego has revealed that Uber driver Mohammad Umran from Stockport, has won a new electric car in the company’s Good Driver Giveaway competition.

Venson Automotive Solutions has urged fleet managers to review their tyre management policies in light of findings from National Highways’ new report.

Small adjustments to car habits could see a large decline in carbon emissions produced by the transport industry in the UK, research by Uswitch has revealed.