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Multi-million pound cash boost for depot and cross-pavement charging

Government commits £30m to depot charging, £25m for people without off-street parking and £8m to power electric ambulances and medical fleets.

Charging & infrastructure 13 Jul

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Hundreds of council staff benefit from in-house EV training

Denbighshire County Council has developed in-house EV training, enabling its staff to maximise their efficiency with new zero-emission vehicles in its fleet.

Driver Training 9 Jul

TX electric-hybrid taxi-ambulances from LEVC

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LEVC taxi-ambulances to provide transport for hospital patients

The electric-hybrid TX vehicles have joined the patient transport service for hospitals in the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Fleet procurement 2 Jul

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Council adopts new fleet management software to solve VOR issues

London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council is aiming to eliminate unexpected vehicle off road (VOR) issues after adopting new fleet management software.

SMR 27 Jun

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Plans to expand zero emission zone and introduce congestion charge

Consultations will soon be launched over a temporary congestion charge in Oxford this year, as well as a significantly expanded zero emission zone in 2027.

clean air zones 13 Jun

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Lack of on-street parking identified to address EV charging divide

Local authorities in the north are being helped address a regional divide in electric vehicle charging infrastructure by identifying those in most need.

Charging & infrastructure 10 Jun

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Fleet briefs: Latest from Chevin, E-Training World, Queclink, FleetCheck, FleetEV and Right Fuel Card

The latest fleet industry news, including Chevin launches Smart Integrate, designed to improve how operations connect and manage their data within FleetWave.

Fleet Management 27 May

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Public sector fleets: why you should attend next month’s CCIA

Challenges facing public sector fleets will take centre stage in the dedicated Public Sector Fleet Zone at this year’s Company Car in Action event.

company car in action 22 May

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Council bin lorry switch to HVO cuts emissions

Perth and Kinross Council is making the switch to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) after a successful trial of the diesel alternative.

Alternative fuels 12 May

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Employee-owned fleet specialist ‘saving £100m a year’ for customers

Transport management and car benefits provider, Knowles Fleet, is under new leadership and targeting its next phase of growth.

Business profiles - supplier 11 Apr

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Pretium launches fleet framework with Watford Community Housing

Pretium has launched a new four-year framework, offering a full mobility solution for vehicle hire, maintenance and fleet management services.

public sector 4 Apr

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Fleet emissions of refuse collection vehicles cut by a fifth

North Ayrshire Council has announced it has switched 36 refuse collection vehicles from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil.

Alternative fuels 17 Mar

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Fully electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic bin trucks join Leeds fleet

Three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks have joined Leeds City Council’s fleet.

Electric trucks 21 Feb

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Islington Council fleet to roll out £1.2m charging project

Islington Council has appointed Oxfordshire based EV charge point manufacturer Compleo UK to roll out a £1.2m infrastructure project.

Charging & infrastructure 12 Feb

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EV infrastructure procurement tools launched to support UK councils

A cross-government collaboration has launched a new initiative to simplify the procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) for local authorities.

Charging & infrastructure 12 Feb