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Fleets face EV quotas when ordering ICE vehicles (video)

Fleets are being told they need to order a percentage of battery electric vehicles when placing bulk orders for petrol or diesel vehicles.

Fleet News at 10 webinars 9 May

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Opinion: Revolutionising heavy transport – innovative strategies to accelerate electrification

Spirii CEO Tore Harritshøj highlights some of the pioneering solutions businesses in Europe are using to pave the way for heavy transport electrification.

Insight & policy 7 May

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Opinion: Why low cost, on-street charging is crucial to the future of EVs

Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines some of the barriers to operating electric vehicles and what's needed to overcome them.

Insight & policy 7 May

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John Lewis joins Project Jolt to trial electric HGV

A new initiative to help freight operators decarbonise their fleet will see electric heavy goods vehicles trialled across the UK.

Electric trucks 2 May

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Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Rules relating to the operation of electric vans remain unchanged despite the Government promising to make it easier for fleets to operate them.

Tax and Legislation 30 Apr

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New Webfleet EV transition tool launched

Webfleet has launched the EV Transition Tool to support businesses transitioning to electric vehicles or expanding their EV fleets.

Insight & policy 29 Apr

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Charging hub installed to power Evri fleet

The installation of the 12 chargers by Blink Charging is part of Evri's goal to reach net-zero by 2035.

Charging & infrastructure 29 Apr

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Mitie reaches another electric vehicle milestone

Mitie has deployed its 5,000th electric vehicle on its fleet, just two months after taking delivery of its 4,000th zero emission vehicle.

Mitie 22 Apr

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Fleet expansion and EV charging support for drivers revealed

New research shows growth in fleet electrification and what support is offered by employers for drivers to charge their electric vehicle.

Fleet strategy 22 Apr

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VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

The Government has responded to recommendations in a House of Lords electric vehicle report, which includes a pledge to keep company car tax low.

Tax and Legislation 21 Apr

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Two-thirds of fleet vehicles could be switched to electric

Two-thirds of the cars and vans operated by fleets in the UK could be switched to electric, a major study of driving data suggests.

Insight & policy 18 Apr

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Medisort retrofits vans to electrify fleet

Medisort is electrifying its fleet by retrofitting its diesel Fiat Ducato vans with a range extender system from Bedeo.

Insight & policy 15 Apr

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New Mitie and Ford Fleet Management partnership to electrify fleets

Pair will offer customers advice on EV adoption and charging infrastructure planning as well as solar, battery storage and grid upgrades.

Fleet Management 12 Apr

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Tesla zero-servicing plan a ‘danger to fleets’

A Tesla job advert for a senior manager to be in charge of a new programme called ‘Zero Service’ should ring alarm bells for fleets, says FleetCheck.

Tesla 10 Apr

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Fleet News Awards roundtable: focus on risk management and electrification

Risk management and electrification are at the top of the agenda for almost all fleet managers, and this was the case at the Fleet News Awards roundtable last month.

Fleet strategy 9 Apr

Europcar collection and delivery electric vehicles outside Europcar offices

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Europcar grows zero-emission collection and delivery fleet

The investment supports Europcar’s target to achieve 25% of all delivery and collection miles in EVs to further reduce its overall environmental impact.

Europcar 9 Apr

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EV100 fleets now operating 630,000 electric vehicles

Fleets that are part of the Climate Group’s global EV100 initiative are collectively operating 630,000 electric vehicles – a 57% year-on-year increase.

EV100 5 Apr

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The future of EVs: cost of production to fall but repair bills to soar

Research by analysts Gartner also finds that legacy OEMs will have to adapt to new rivals and production techniques to remain competitive in the BEV sector.

Insight & policy 5 Apr