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A total of 85 electric chargers installed across the West Yorkshire region over the past two years have saved around 2,100 tonnes of Co2 entering the atmosphere.

Company sustainability agendas are influencing the way 70% of fleet decision-makers acquire and operate their fleet, Europcar Mobility Group has found.

The important work carried out by fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of their staff will be highlighted by a new award at this year’s FN50 dinner.

ULEMCo is expanding its hydrogen fuel conversion capability to include airport ground support vehicles.

Businesses are being urged to look at digitising their supply chain operation in order to mitigate the “perfect storm” of driver, technician and parts shortages afflicting many fleet, transport and logistics operations.

Mazda has confirmed it will launch two new SUV models in the next two years, which will feature plug-in hybrid powertrains.

BMW has unveiled an all-new 2 Series Active Tourer, which will be available with two plug-in hybrid engines and more passenger space.

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The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has struck a fleet deal with BP Pulse to supply 30 VN5 electric vans.

Birmingham City Council’s cabinet will vote on closing roads to through traffic and introducing a fleet of zero-emission buses on October 12.

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company.

Zenith Commercial has made several changes to its senior management team to help drive growth.

Citroen has also introduced trim level name changes and new Euro 6.3-compliant diesel engines.

A new device has been developed to prevent vehicles from aquaplaning and losing traction control due to adverse road conditions.

The UK has ranked fourth for ‘electric vehicle (EV) readiness’ against 10 auto markets globally, according to EY’s EV Country Readiness Index.

With analysts predicting $90 a barrel before the end of the year, unleaded could hit a new record high of around 143p per litre and diesel 145ppl.

The global shortage in semiconductors is being blamed for a 39.5% decline in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in September.

UK MD Ron Santiago predicts another bumpy year, but business ready to meet the challenge.

Personalised and flexible customer service remains critical, says new MD Greg McDowell.

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Fleet & Mobility Live has started welcoming delegates at the NEC in Birmingham as the two-day show gets underway.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has formed a new Kerbside Charging Group to tackle EV adoption concerns among fleets where drivers can’t access home chargers.

The semiconductor shortage is being blamed for poor new car registrations, with the company car market recording a 43.4% year-on-year fall, new figures suggest.

Telematics and stolen vehicle recovery company Tracker has launched a new fleet and asset management product called CalAmp iOn.

FOD Mobility Group has launched Movezero, a new electric Mobility as a Service (eMaaS) technology platform designed to help companies and their employees make the shift towards more sustainable travel.

Charity Cats Protection has extended its fleet sole supply arrangement with Peugeot and added the electric e-Expert van to its fleet.

Government efforts to recruit more lorry drivers from abroad are having limited success, with just 127 having applied for emergency visas.

Tevva has received a £4.2 million grant from the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to develop the next-generation of zero-emissions capable trucks.

Lex Autolease launched an ultra-low emission vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for 400 employees at Esri UK to help reduce emissions.

Willis Towers Watson has adopted Lightfoot’s in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform to help improve driver safety.