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Latest News19 Aug 2019Small businesses and electric vans key to EV success, says EDF Energy
Small businesses and electric vans have key roles to play in accelerating the widespread take-up of EVs, says EDF Energy.
Van News2 Jul 2019New Ducato Electric BEV eyes fleet market with strong focus on total cost of ownership
Fleet decision makers are front of mind for the launch of the new Ducato Electric, the first all-electric BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) from Fiat Professional.
Latest News24 Jun 2019Rolec EV installs charging network across DPD sites
Rolec EV has confirmed it has been appointed by DPD to design and provide a smart electric vehicle charging network across over 60 of its sites nationwide.
Van News25 Feb 2019Lodge Tyres to save £20,000 in fuel and tax with new EV Renault Kangoo vans
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has completed delivery of eight electric Renault Kangoo vans to Lodge Tyres, with expected savings of £20,000.
Truck News17 Jan 2019No public charge points for electric or hydrogen trucks, says ACEA
A lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks across the EU threatens CO2 targets, says the ACEA.
- Environment17 Dec 2018
World’s major fleets commit to speed up EV adoption
Global campaign seeks 100% transition to electric power by 2030
Van News12 Dec 2018Absolutely adds EVs to fleet ahead of ULEZ
Absolutely has added electric cargo vehicles to its fleet for the first time, ahead of the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.
Van News10 Dec 2018BT Group and E.ON pledge electrification of fleets by 2030
BT Group and E.ON are among another five companies to joined EV100 and pledge to electrify their fleets by 2030.
Truck News6 Dec 2018TRL to assess viability of zero emissions HGV tech
Highways England and DfT have announced that TRL – the Transport Research Laboratory - will conduct a study into zero emission truck technologies.
- Van News30 Nov 2018
World’s ‘biggest’ trial of electric commercial vehicles launched in the UK
Led by Hitachi Vantara and UK Power Networks, the three-year Optimise Prime trial will see up to 3,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from Centrica, Uber and a parcel carrier take to the road.
Van News23 Oct 2018Increase investment allowances to help van fleets adapt to ULEZ, says FleetCheck
The Chancellor should increase the Annual Investment Allowance in next week’s Budget to help van fleets adapt to the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), says FleetCheck.
Van News9 Oct 2018UK Power Networks adds electric Renault Kangoo ZEs to London fleet
UK Power Networks is taking steps to electrify its London-based fleet with a delivery of eight Renault Kangoo Van ZE 33 panel vans.
Van News20 Sep 2018LeasePlan and Chinese electric van maker make fleet deal
Under the exclusive partnership, LeasePlan will provide operational leasing solutions for SAIC’s Maxus zero emission electric LCVs.
Van News19 Sep 2018Renault last-mile self-driving delivery pods unveiled (video)
A last-mile delivery concept using self-driving, electric pods called Ez-Pro has been unveiled by Renault at the Hannover Motor Show in Germany.
Van News13 Sep 2018One-in-four fleets don’t know about clean air zone plans
A survey from Northgate Vehicle Hire shows operator ignorance of local air quality plans less than two years before they could be charged to enter major cities.
Van News12 Sep 2018New Renault Kangoo ZE fleet for London-based food charity
Renault UK is growing its support of the London-based Felix Project with the donation of a further seven all-electric Renault Kangoo ZE panel vans.
Van News7 Sep 2018Sixteen of UK's largest van operators make Clean Van Commitment to adopt EVs
Sixteen of the UK’s largest van fleet operators have pledged to invest a combined £40 million in the next two years on electric vans to improve air quality.
Truck News7 Sep 2018Electric bin lorries trialled by Veolia
Veolia will be trialling electric refuse collection vehicles (RCV) in Sheffield charged by power derived from the waste they have collected.
Van News6 Sep 2018Registrations of new LCVs grow 5% in August
Pickups experienced the largest rise in the month up 21.4%, while demand for large vans saw a 14.6% increase to take over two-thirds (67.2%) of all van registrations.
Van News30 Aug 2018Royal Mail faces environmental fleet challenges
The real-world implications of operating low and zero emission vehicles are challenging, says the lead engineer at the UK’s largest commercial vehicle fleet.
