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Accurately measuring EV running costs difficult, says Chevin

Fleets operating electric vehicles face a key challenge in accurately calculating their running costs unless the vehicles are only ever charged from a public, office or depot based dedicated charging point, according to fleet software provider Chevin.

17 Oct

LeasePlan publishes best practice guide to decarbonising UK road transport

LeasePlan UK is urging the Government to incentivise take up of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) by recreating successful schemes from around the world.

17 Oct

Toyota posts strong growth

Toyota says it reaped the benefits of its comprehensive renewal of its core family market models in September with impressive results recorded by its Auris hatchback, Verso MPV and RAV4 compact SUV, all of which were launched within the past year.

7 Oct

Commercial's 'green' drive day declared a success

Commercial’s 'green' drive day has been heralded a success in the company’s journey to make travel more environmentally responsible.

7 Oct

Tristar Worldwide trial Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Chauffeur company Tristar Worldwide has taken delivery of three Volvo V60 plug-in hybrids to trial as part of the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-In Fleet Initiative (PIFI).

1 Oct

Route Monkey strengthens ULEV offering with board appointment

Route Monkey is targeting further growth in the electric and ultra-low carbon vehicle sector after strengthening its board of directors.

27 Sep

Fleets remain at heart of plans to increase EV sales

The Government is pinning its hopes on fleets being able to help drive the plug-in car and van market.

23 Sep

Sustainable MotoExpo postponed

Sustainable MotoExpo due to take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, has been postponed and provisionally rescheduled to April 5and 6, 2014.

20 Sep

Infrastructure and cost reduction key to hydrogen deployment

EU decision-makers and industry leaders joined forces at the annual Drive ‘n’ Ride event to discuss how zero-emission, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles can help meet European emission targets.

19 Sep

First carbon-zero taxi service hits UK roads

he UK’s first all-electric carbon-zero corporate taxi service hits UK roads this autumn.

17 Sep

Plug-in vehicle sales show low growth

The latest registration figures for plug-in vehicles have confirmed that the government's ultra-low emission incentive scheme is failing to ignite the market.

13 Sep

Vauxhall slashes Ampera pricing

Vauxhall has slashed the price of its Ampera extended-range electric vehicle by £3,500, to a starting price of £28,750 on-the-road, inclusive of the Government's £5,000 grant.

12 Sep

Fuel cell fleet trials ‘by 2015’

The elements needed for a hydrogen-fuelled future to become a reality in just two years are already being put in place, according to major stakeholders in the ‘greener’ fuel.

11 Sep

Government ‘satisfied’ for EVs to get full AMAP rate

The Government says it is happy for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to be reimbursed at the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate of 45 pence per mile (ppm). However, nearly three-quarters (71%) of respondents to a Fleet News poll disagree, suggesting the level is flawed.

10 Sep