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Higher purchase costs, insufficient charging infrastructure and misinformation are a serious risk to electric vehicle adoption, Lords committee warns.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced UK pricing and specification for the updated version of its electric eSprinter van.

The latest EV industry news including Aston Barclay appoints Radius for EV charging project and EO Charging launches energy management solution for fleets.

The average price of a litre of unleaded stayed at 140.5p in January, while diesel remained at 148.5p.

Fleet News has revealed the finalists for fleet's most prestigious and sought-after awards.

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Arrival has entered administration, having failed to launch its debut electric van.

New research from the AA suggests that one-in-four drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit.

Demand for pure electric vans is increasing, but battery electric vehicles accounted for just 5% of the new van market in January, according to the SMMT.

Paul Lawrence, managing director of Add Secure UK, North America and Australia, explains how fleets can best mitigate the impact of winter weather.

Fleet News has outlined the most important new models vying for the attention of fleet decision-makers, this year.

Wales and West Utilities will begin trials with First Hydrogen’s fuel-cell van before the end of the month.

Volvo has announced that will stop funding Polestar and is planning to reduce its shareholding in the company.

British Gas is claiming to offer the cheapest way to charge an electric vehicle in the UK with its Hive SmartCharge service.

Fleets accounted for more than six in 10 new cars registered, up from just over half last year.

A consultation to speed up the installation of electric vehicle charge points has been announced alongside new funding to boost numbers.

The deadline to enter the 2024 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards has been extended until February 12, 2024.

Keycare, which offers insurance policies for lost and stolen keys across the UK and Ireland, has been acquired by the AA following approval from the FCA.

Iveco has signed an agreement with Hyundai for the supply of a new electric light commercial vehicle.

Ford has unveiled the new Transit Connect, which will arrive in the UK this summer with the option of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.

Jenna Brown, head of Uber for Business UK, examines the evolving landscape of business travel and its impact on travel managers.

New guidance has been issued by the Department for Transport on how to buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters safely.

Maserati has opened the order books for its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore.

Arval has grown its vehicle leased fleet by 6.9% year-on-year, with battery electric vehicles accounting for one-in-five new vehicle orders in the last quarter.

The latest industry news, including Weybridge Isuzu strikes a fleet deal with British Airways and Michelin Connected Fleet signs four-year deal with Scottish Water.

The review aims to ensure the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency continues to evolve as new technology is rolled out on UK roads.

Lithia and Driveway has completed the acquisition of the UK motor and fleet management divisions of Pendragon.

Renault's new Master E-Tech has a WLTP range of up to 255 miles, making it the most capable electric vehicle in its segment.

A record-breaking number of speeding fines have been issued, while drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel have also increased significantly.

A new body – the Council for Net Zero Transport – has been launched to help forge a clear, strategic direction for road transport decarbonisation.

Justin Costello has been announced as the new UK head of fleet for Renault and Dacia following Horton's departure.