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Defra’s Dale Eynon on the goal of achieving zero emissions by 2027

Halving the car fleet is ‘most controversial thing I’ve had to manage’ – Dale Eynon

Problems persist for regulation change for charging EVs at home

Problems created by revised regulations covering the installation of isolators for home EV chargers are still persisting, the AFP reports.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 18 Jul

AFP concerned about Government plans for company car tax

The fleet trade body is worried that the recent scrapping of the plug-in car grant scheme could signal a move away from favourable BIK rates for EVs.

benefit in kind BIK 11 Jul

A personal perspective on EV adoption: "every single person drove better"

Lorna McAtear, board director at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and James Pestell, AFP director provide their personal perspectives on EV adoption.

CCIA 2022 7 Jul

Institute of the Motor Industry approval for AFP Fleet Academy

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) Fleet Academy has been approved as an IMI (Institute of The Motor Industry) centre for training.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 28 Jun

Case studies needed to increase advisory electricity rate (AER)

A call for case studies that can be used to support a push for an increase in the current advisory electricity rate has been made by the AFP and the BVRLA.

advisory fuel rate 22 Jun

Home-charger training needed for electric vehicle business drivers

Driver ignorance around battery care and electricity tariff rates are a concern, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 16 Jun

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Fleet industry: Axing of plug-in car grant criticised

The decision to scrap the plug-in car grant (PiCG) has been labelled “premature” and “disappointing” by the fleet and leasing industry.

plug in car and van grant 15 Jun

Workplace EV chargers outnumber public charge points, report suggests

The report, commissioned by Transport and Environment, found there are 33,000 charge points at workplaces across the UK, compared to 31,500 at public sites.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 8 Jun

Data shows daily rental new car registrations dip by nearly three-quarters

Rental market is ‘50,000 vehicles short’ says one fleet management boss.

vehicle provision 7 Jun

Few signs of improvement in the immediate future on vehicle rentals

James Pestell, director at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines the impact of vehicle shortages in the daily rental market.

vehicle provision 7 Jun

Charging from lampposts ‘46% cheaper’ than on-the-road rapid charging

Charging from a lamppost can be as low as 24p/kWh compared to around 45p/kWh at a rapid charge point, says the AA.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 26 May

Van operators defer switch to electric due to charge point concerns

SMMT survey finds 88% of van operators would go electric by 2035, but charging infrastructure concerns mean a fifth of those will defers switch for 3-7 years.

24 May

Kerbside electric vehicle charging map published by AFP

A map of the UK that shows where fleets need kerbside charge points close to the homes of company van drivers has been unveiled.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 24 May

AFP claims retail rental prioritised over fleet business

The Association of Fleet Professionals claims some daily rental companies are turning down fleet business in favour of higher margin consumer bookings.

vehicle provision 16 May

LCV EV survey: electric gains foothold with 21% of van forward orders

As diesel continues to dominate van sector, one-in-10 fleets plans full electric transition by 2025

Leasing strategy 12 May

Car plugged into electric vehicle charger

Government targets councils to help set-up EV charging infrastructure

Councils will be expected to work closely with fleets to ensure their needs for public charge points are taken into consideration, the Government says.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 10 May