electric vehicles
Van News16 JulMilk & More boosts electric fleet with LDV EV80
Milk & More is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles to more than 500, with the addition of 159 new LDV EV80 models.
Van News26 FebSmall businesses say fleets fully electric by 2040
Two thirds (66%) of small businesses predict their fleets will be fully electric within the next 20 years, with 50% expecting this to happen in half that time, new research suggests.
Environment17 DecFuture powertrains: intense hunt for the ideal powertrain solution
OE suppliers access the best ways to reduce pollution and help vans and trucks to travel further
Van News30 NovWorld’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 News20 SepLeasePlan 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 News23 AugGovernment wants to replace diesel delivery vans
Congestion and air quality could be improved if cargo bikes and electric vans were used for last-mile deliveries, according to the Government.
Electric and alternative fuel vans16 AugMercedes-Benz eVito and eSprinter demonstrate electric potential, van review
Mercedes tests two models with an eye on the desire for larger electric vans with acceptable cargo volumes. By Simon Harris
Latest News30 MayMilk & More adds 200 electric StreetScooter Vans to fleet
Milk & More has expanded its EV fleet with 200 new StreetScooter electric vans.
Van News15 MayGovernment launches consultation on new road tax regime for vans
Government wants vehicle excise duty (VED) for vans to be graduated according to their emissions in the same way it is for cars.
New Contracts10 MayUPS to trial new fleet of bespoke electric delivery vehicles
UPS has begun a partnership with Arrival to develop and trial a fleet of 35 custom-made electric delivery vehicles.
Van News10 MayFord expands Transit Plug-in Hybrid van trial
Ford will begin testing its plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in Valencia, Spain, in addition to the ongoing trial taking place in London.
Van News9 MayClean Van Commitment challenges fleets to embrace zero tailpipe emissions
The Clean Van Commitment (CVC) is asking 100 van fleet operators to promise to be tailpipe emission-free in cities by 2028.
Truck News3 MayCompanies urged to prepare now for a low emission future or risk losing business
Fleet operators could lose out to forward-thinking competitors if they don’t consider ultra-low emission vehicles, Government officials have warned.
Van News1 MayUsed electric van training offered to sales staff
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has launched a used electric van training course for LCV dealer sales staff and fleet vendors.
Van News30 Apr80% of PSA's range to have an electric or a plug-in hybrid option
Currently, only Citroen's Berlingo and Peugeot's Partner are marketed with battery power and sales are modest in what remains a comparatively tiny market.
Van News4 AprNew VW eCrafter will feature at CV show
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will debut the all-new all-electric eCrafter at the 2018 CV Show.
Latest News3 AprElectric vans should require MOT test says Arval
The MOT test exemption for electric vans should be closed, says Arval.
Latest News3 AprGovernment seeks EU approval to relax licensing for electric vans
The Government will seek agreement with the EU to permit drivers with category B licenses to drive electric and hybrid vans weighing up to 4.25 tonnes.
Van News19 MarNew technology enables simultaneous charging of entire UPS electric vehicle fleet
Technology overcomes challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of EVs, without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid.
Latest News6 FebYorkshire Water to save £500,000 by switching to EVs
Yorkshire Water expects to save more than £500,000 over the lifespan of its vehicles by switching 5% of its 1,000 vans to electric by 2020.
