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BYD unveils new line-up of electric vans and trucks

Chinese manufacturer BYD has revealed a new line-up of electric vans and trucks, including the E-Vali, a new zero-emission LCV.

BYD 17 Sep

Electric retrofit firm Bedeo announces partnership with Dangel

Bedeo has announced a major partnership milestone with France-based Automobiles Dangel.

Electric vehicles 16 Sep

New hybrid electric vehicles to be sold beyond 2030 | Government to consult on criteria

The sale of new hybrid electric vehicles is expected to be allowed until 2035, with the DfT to consult on what the qualifying criteria will be.

Electric vehicles 16 Sep

First electric van revealed by Renault Volvo joint venture

A new, concept electric van – the Estafette – has been unveiled by Flexis, the new company formed by Volvo and Renault in March.

Van News 16 Sep

Andy Picton, chief commercial vehicle editor, Glass’s

Opinion: BEVs fall behind as van market returns to growth

Andy Picton, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s, examines the performance of both new and used light commercial vehicle (LCV) markets during August.

opinion 13 Sep

Scottish Water strikes fleet deal for Fiat Professional vans

Scottish Water has purchased 111 Fiat Professional vans including more than 40 fully electric vans.

Scottish Water 19 Aug

Bedeo calls for Government support to retrofit LCVs to cut emissions

Bedeo says that retrofitting an electric powertrain provides a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a brand-new plug-in van.

electric vans 19 Aug

Opinion: New van market trend and Vauxhall tops electric van registrations

Andy Picton, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s, examines the performance of both new and used light commercial vehicle (LCV) markets during July.

opinion 15 Aug

Fleets fear impact of planned electric vehicle tax hike

Treasury estimates suggest VED changes will be worth an additional £515m next year, rising to almost £1bn the following year.

Tax and Legislation 12 Aug

Electric fleet hub planned for up to 500 vans

Infinium Logistics has completed the acquisition of two adjoining sites in West Thurrock for £15 million.

Charging & infrastructure 9 Aug

Opinion: Will Labour adopt the carrot or the stick for van electrification?

AFP chair, Paul Hollick, examines issues around van electrification and what the fleet sector needs to help operators make the switch.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 6 Aug

Electric van demand down by almost 15% in July

Since January, battery electric vehicles have accounted for 5.1% of all new vans.

registrations 5 Aug

Royal Mail electric vans and charge points

Thousands more electric vans joining Royal Mail fleet

Part of the company’s plans to achieve net zero by 2040, the new electric vehicles will start being rolled out across the UK from August.

Royal Mail 25 Jul

DfT confirms ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030

It tells Fleet News it wants to “provide certainty”, but remains tight-lipped on whether it will do the same for fossil fuelled vans.

Department for Transport 23 Jul

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

New transport secretary, Louise Haigh, urged to boost electric van uptake by implementing measures outlined in the Zero Emission Van Plan.

electric vans 19 Jul

'Multiple challenges' to van electrification

Carbon-neutral parcel courier Packfleet has highlighted several challenges that are proving problematic to electrifying van fleets.

Fleet procurement 16 Jul

Call for electric van support ahead of zero emission freight zones

Clean Cities and the BVRLA want better support for the adoption of electric vans, with city centres becoming zero emission freight zones in the future.

Fleet strategy 12 Jul