Insight & policy

Allstar's Tom Rowlands discussed how costs and charging availability are impacting fleet electrification in this thought leadership article.

Transitioning van fleets to electric models is beset with obstacles. Here we look at how three of the biggest issues are being face.

The switch to EVs is a top priority for most fleets, but it can be a complicated subject to tackle. This report provides comprehensive and straightforward advice.

Athlon’s managing director, Patricia Wolfe, discusses how electrification is changing the fleet industry in this thought leadership article.

New research project highlights progress made so far as well as how some emergency services fleets are meeting the challenge.

Changes to the 2030 ICE ban and ZEV Mandate will have a significant impact on fleets and their future operations. Here we look at the key points.

The pair have joined eFreight 2030, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme.

AstraZeneca, Aviva, Barclays, Capgemini, Costain, Deloitte and Mitie have electrified more than 50% of their fleets as they target full electrification by 2030.

Gregory Group will take delivery of 14 new fully electric trucks having joined the ZenFreight consortium last year.

Electrification and risk management continue to be top priorities for fleets, and these were among the topics discussed at the Fleet News Awards roundtable.

The vehicle leasing company is celebrating after transitioning its company car fleet away from petrol and diesel to battery electric vehicles.

While battery electric continues to be the dominant zero-emission powertrain, the controversial fuel continues to attract enormous support and investment.

The autonomous electric vehicles may have limited use cases, but their impact on efficiency and emissions can be enormous.

Heavy goods vehicles produce 21% of all road transport greenhouse gas emissions, but much needs to be done for the transition to electric or hydrogen vehicles.

Electrically-assisted pedal cycles can offer a versatile, efficient and cost-effective alternative to vans in urban areas.

Regulatory, charging and cost issues are holding back the take-up of zero-emission LCVs, but these challenges are being addressed.

Fleet and leasing will continue to be a huge focus next year, according to Auto Trader’s Rachael Jones

Technology and legislation evolves rapidly in the developing electric vehicle sector. We highlight some potential changes which will impact fleets.

The zero-emission LPV sector could be key to fleets cutting emissions, congestion and improving efficiency.

The mandate has placed extra pressure on manufacturers to increase battery electric car sales. We examine the pros and cons that could result.

Leading fleets discuss how they are overcoming obstacles as they move towards achieving net zero targets.

If the prospect of embarking on the road to net zero fills you with trepidation, then help is at hand at next month’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

As well as plans to electrify its fleet, the NHS has adopted a sustainable travel hierarchy as it looks to cut emissions from both business trips and commuting.

From worst-case scenario range to reliability and charging issues, some of the UK's leading fleet decision-makers share their experiences on running e-LCVs.

Two-in-five fleets report that implementing zero emissions policies is the number one issue they will face over the next three years, new research suggests.

A new range of all-electric funeral vehicles have been deployed by Co-op Funeralcare as part of a £9 million UK-wide fleet investment.

King's College London has deployed a new fleet of fully electric vans and an electric car to support campus operations.

National Highways is electrifying its fleet with by ordering 51 Toyota bZ4X fully electric cars for its team of inspectors.

A similar proportion are considering doing the same, new research suggests.

TG Lynes has deployed a 7.5 tonne electric truck on the streets of London to further decarbonise its fleet operations.

Julian Humphreys, co-founder and CEO of Motom, explains why real-time data is important as fleets navigate the roller-coaster BEV market.

Each vehicle features a 540kWh battery and three electric motors delivering 675bhp and a maximum 185-mile range.

Charlie Simpson, partner at EY-Parthenon, examines some of the challenges facing manufacturers as look to ramp up EV production.

Alok Dubey, regional director for Western Europe at Monta, explains electrification offers commercial opportunities to support the expansion of infrastructure.

Results from the Venson Automotive Solutions ‘Attitudes to Electric Vehicles’ survey showed 11% supported new laws to drive fleet electrification.

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

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

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

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

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