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With green issues at the heart of modern fleet management, Fleet News would like to know more about how you are cutting your impact on the environment.

Critics claim using models from volume manufacturers could result in big savings.

Smith Electric Vehicles is building a prototype that supplements the battery power with a hydrogen fuel cell, which Smith claims will result in the world’s first hybrid truck with zero tailpipe emissions.

In-vehicle telematics is fast becoming the ‘must have’ fleet management tool to help businesses cut operating costs, comply with at-work driving safety best practice and improve productivity.

The strong pro-green stance taken by multi-marque car leasing company Alphabet has been mirrored by a surge in customers’ demand for low-carbon cars.

Dr Victoria Bourne, who lectures in psychology at Dundee University, assesses driver fatigue.

Gateshead Council has purchased ten Smith Edison all-electric vans for assessment in operations across its commercial vehicle fleet.

Some fleets have started to relax the active management of company car journeys that was widely introduced at the start of the recession, says fleet software company CFC Solutions.

Ryder Europe has announced that it has signed contracts with Microlise and Ortec to provide a new integrated telematics and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system for Ryder’s driver and transport management operations.

Smith Telemetry has been developed specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) with the aim of simplifying the management of commercial electric vehicles, while also reducing costs.

TRL and MIRA join forces to cut emissions, improve safety and develop the market for low carbon vehicles, and announce a joint research project.

Fleet News Award winner cuts £900,000 from fleet bill but doubles the number of cars on choice list.

Fleets taking part in telematics trial already discover short and medium-term benefits

Opinion is split over the funding option, but Tusker boss David Hosking has bullish growth plans.

CAP manufacturer relationships manager Martin Ward scours the globe for the week's insider fleet intelligence

Nottingham is the least car-dependent city in England, closely followed by London and Brighton and Hove, according to new reaserch by the Campaign for Better Transport.

Company car and van drivers working in consultancy and the utilities have the most penalty points on their licences, according to new research.

Isotrak has struck a deal with Lysanda to buy 10,000 bespoke Eco-Log units to be used by clients including Skanska and Marks & Spencer.

Fleets will be adding more automated manual cars to their choice lists in future as car manufacturers and their suppliers focus on transmission technology.

Lexus has revealed details of its latest hybrid model - the CT200h, which it says will deliver CO2 emissions of just 96g/km and return 68.9mpg.

Telematics provider, Trimble MRM, has expanded its reach across Europe after it acquired Belgium-based Punch Telematix.

Fleet software supplier, Mycompanyfleet, is investigating the evolution of the fleet industry and the development of modes of transport at the recently refurbished London Transport Museum in two seminars that are free of charge to fleet managers.

Price will be a major stumbling block to fleets choosing electric vehicles for the long term, according to Britain’s biggest van manufacturer.

Nissan will not launch the diesel variant of its quirky Cube in the UK. The diesel variant was originally due to go on sale in July.

Venson Automotive Solutions has started to supply company cars to The Salvation Army after becoming one of two suppliers to the organisation.

HPI warns used car dealers to be aware of the dangers of buying a stolen vehicle, as it reveals nearly 31 stolen vehicles are uncovered by HPI Checks every day.

The average wholesale van value has fallen by just 1% (£40) to £3,999 compared with July, according to Manheim Remarketing’s latest monthly analysis.

Masterlease and All Fleet Services have joined forces to raise £5,000 for Shrubberies School based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Autohorn has added 50 Škoda Octavia vRS to its offering in a bid to attract a younger, more image-conscious customer base.

What are the big issues companies running cars and vans need to be aware of? This issue of Small Fleet Review looks at how you can manage your drivers better, maximise returns when selling vehicles plus a focus on safety and cost.