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Ukraine war: Diesel nears £1.70 a litre as wholesale price falls

The average price of petrol and diesel climbed to new records again on Wednesday, but wholesale prices have fallen offering some possible respite for fleets.

fuel and fuel cards 10 Mar

Drastic cut in car miles needed to hit net zero, says report

A reduction in car travel by a quarter is needed by 2030 if the UK is to stay on track to achieve net zero emissions, a new report suggests.

congestion 10 Mar

AX electric vehicle hire helps Tusker customers stay zero emission

AX’s electric replacement vehicle guarantee means plug-in hires now represent 40% of all of Tusker’s non-fault replacement hires.

vehicle provision 9 Mar

Major brands back flying taxi and drone airport plan

Urban-Air Port announces multiple new partnerships with leading brands to enhance the customer experience at its first hub for flying taxis and delivery drones.

drones 9 Mar

Fleet vehicle movements reduced to meet net zero targets

In an effort to minimise the carbon footprint of their remarketing activities, major fleets are increasingly seeking to reduce vehicle movements, says Epyx.

8 Mar

London’s ultra-low emission zone to be expanded again in 2023

Sadiq Khan says that the new expanded ULEZ will mirror the existing low emission zone, which covers most of Greater London, and would go live next year.

ULEZ 4 Mar

Heycar panel discussion to help drive diversity in the automotive industry

Event on Thursday (March 10) aims to raise awareness of this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Break the Bias’.

vehicle provision 4 Mar

Volvo to trial wireless charging technology for electric vehicles

Wireless power to be more than 40kW, making charging speeds four times faster than a wired 11kW AC charger and almost as fast as a wired 50kW DC fast charger.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 4 Mar

AA Driving School strikes electric fleet deal with Peugeot

The AA Driving School has chosen the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 to launch its fleet of fully electric vehicles (EVs) for driving instructors.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 3 Mar

Fast-charging battery offering 100 miles in 5 minutes promised by 2024

StoreDot’s XFC technology are already being tested in the real world by a number of OEMs.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 3 Mar

RAC calls on Treasury to introduce emergency VAT cut on fuel

The Government is being urged to cut the VAT levied on petrol and diesel as pump prices continue to set new record highs.

fuel and fuel cards 3 Mar

Call for speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT

Almost nine in 10 (89%) motorists support the idea of safety cameras being used to spot those who flout the rules.

safety and risk management 3 Mar

Ukraine crisis pushes pump prices to record highs

The cost of crude oil has surged as a result of the war in Ukraine, pushing the price of diesel and petrol on UK forecourts to record highs.

fuel and fuel cards 2 Mar

Electric car plugged in to a charge point

Electric vehicle home charger confusion delaying installations

Electric vehicle drivers are facing delays to the installation of home chargers due to confusion over regulations, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 2 Mar

Waitrose truck refuelling at CNG fuel pump

Fleet briefs: Renewable fuels scheme gathers pace and Engineius goes carbon neutral

Latest news from the commercial fleet industry including a renewable fuels assurance scheme gathering pace and Engineius goes carbon neutral.

sustainability 1 Mar

Use pandemic learnings to drive fleet efficiency, says ATS Euromaster

Fleet managers should use the post-pandemic period to ensure vehicles remain fit for purpose - particularly those on extended lifecycles, says ATS Euromaster.

1 Mar

Read the February edition of Fleet News

The February edition of Fleet News is packed with exclusive interviews, best practice and insight, and the announcement of the Fleet News Awards finalists.

28 Feb