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Fleet managers failing to change driver policies for electric vehicles

Half of fleet decision-makers have yet to make any updates to incorporate electrification into their company driver policies, new research from Alphabet suggests.

Europcar appoints CBVC to manage company car fleet

The new agreement reflects Europcar’s ‘One Sustainable Fleet’ programme, which aims to reduce fleet emissions each year.

Mercedes-Benz self-driving car technology approved for use

Approval of the self-driving system paves the way for it to be offered to customers where national legislation allows its use.

Fleets and drivers lose 73 hours and £595 to congestion

Latest statistics have revealed that UK fleets and drivers lost 73 hour this year and £595 to congestion.

Up to 90% of fleet vehicles could be replaced with EVs, research suggests

Up to 90% of fleet vehicles could be replaced by electric vehicles (EVs), given the average range of equivalent EV models, data analysis from Vimcar, has revealed.

Fleets ‘urgently’ seek payment solution for EV business mileage

Three-quarters (74%) of fleets will be looking at how to manage electric vehicle (EV) business mileage in the next 12 months, new research suggests.

Powered light vehicles a ‘great opportunity’ to decarbonise transport

Powered light vehicles, such as mopeds and small city cars, can deliver greenhouse gas (GHG) emission savings, according to a new study from Zemo Partnership.

Mayor urged to "rule out" new Greater London vehicle charge

Conservative MPs, councillors and assembly members have urged the Mayor of London to ditch plans to charge vehicles £5.50 a day to enter Greater London.

Aviva launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Zenith

Aviva has chosen Zenith to provide its employees with an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Costain strikes charge point deal with Elmtronics to electrify its fleet

Elmtronics has won a three-year deal with Costain to help provide the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to power its 3,000-strong fleet.

Uber price hike possible after High Court decision

Uber customers in the UK could be hit with higher fares after the ride-hailing firm lost a High Court case.

Transition to electric vehicles will be unlocked by digital technology

Lee O’Connell, sales director at Sogo, explores how the transition to net-zero will challenge fleet thinking.

Supply constraints blamed for company car decline in November

New figures from the SMMT show that 53,085 company cars were registered to fleet and business last month, 16,516 units fewer than November 2020.

EO Charging says new technology patent will transform smart charging

Polestar reveals electric SUV Polestar 3 ahead of launch next year

Polestar has released a teaser image of the forthcoming Polestar 3 electric SUV, which is set to launch in 2022.

JCB adds to its hydrogen fleet with fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai

JCB has taken delivery of a second-generation hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai as the digger giant develops its own hydrogen technology.

LeasePlan wins G4S contract to help electrify fleet

G4S has appointed LeasePlan to provide an end-to-end contract hire solution for the firm’s 1,600 light commercial and company car fleet in the UK and Ireland.

Licence Check announces record results and new website

Licence Check has announced the launch of a new website and record results in terms of licence checks carried out in a single month, new customers and active drivers.

UK Government commits to zero emission fleet by 2027

The UK government has committed to fully convert its fleet of vehicles to be zero emission by 2027.

Driving for Better Business wins road safety award

Driving for Better Business has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for ensuring the safe use of vehicles by those who drive for work.