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Find out about the world’s fastest and most powerful EV charging at next week’s Great British Fleet Event

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Fleets attending next week’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to find out more about new HyperCharging technology – said to be the fastest and … Read More »

New EV partnership aims to provide more charge points for fleets

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A new partnership set to bring more chargers for businesses across the UK has been agreed by two EV companies.

Chancellor announces fuel duty cut in Spring Statement

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A much-anticipated cut in fuel duty has been announced in today’s Spring Statement, bringing some relief to drivers and businesses as fuel prices continue to hit … Read More »

Raft of new vehicle and technology reveals at next week’s Great British Fleet Event 

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Next week’s Great British Fleet Event is to play host to a large number of reveals, including vehicles and services, ensuring an informative day out for … Read More »

Demand for car clubs surges as business travel returns

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Hundreds of businesses are adding car rental clubs to their travel policies to meet growing demand for business travel as employees return to work.

Driver training key to enhancing fuel duty cut, says Red DRM

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Fleets taking efficient driving courses in 2022 with Red Driver Risk Management have seen on average more than three times the savings that Rishi Sunak is … Read More »

Global businesses committed to running 5.5m EVs by end-2030

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Over 5.5 million vehicles run by major global businesses will be switched to EVs by the end of 2030, avoiding 86 million tonnes of CO2.

Metro Mayors not supporting EV infrastructure expansion, analysis shows

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A £250m-a-year capital investment fund granted to the nine Metro Mayors is doing little to support the UK’s electric vehicle transition, according to new research from Novuna Vehicle Solutions.  

Auto Trader to expand leasing proposition with Vanarama acquisition

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Auto Trader is further expanding its work in the leasing sector with a deal to acquire Vanarama’s parent firm Autorama.

Blog: BVRLA on helping local authorities to think fleet

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Ahead of her talk at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, Catherine Bowen, senior policy advisor at the BVRLA, outlines how the organisation is working to … Read More »

Advice on EVs and salary sacrifice at Great British Fleet Event

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Fleet and mobility managers attending next week’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to hear first-hand about how salary sacrifice schemes can support work to … Read More »

New Škoda Fabia modified for police fleets

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Škoda has expanded its blue light fleet with a modified version of the new Fabia.

Call for crackdown on illegal e-scooter use after 15 riders killed

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The independent Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has urged the Government to tackle illegal e-scooter use as it warns of a rising number of … Read More »

RAC sets record straight over Environment Secretary remarks on EV air pollution

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“Unhelpful” comments from Environment Secretary George Eustice that electric cars may not be as green as people think have been slammed by the RAC, which is … Read More »

Targa Telematics to present latest greentech solutions at Great British Fleet Event

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Leading-edge technology solutions that can help companies reduce their fleet environmental impact are to be spotlighted by Targa Telematics at this month’s Great British Fleet Event.

Alphabet reports strong eMobility growth in its 25th year

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Alphabet has reported strong customer take-up of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for 2021, supported by its work on sustainability.  

BMW teases new i7 and 7 Series

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BMW has given a sneak preview of the forthcoming i7 and 7 Series ahead of the official reveal on 20 April.

Panel debate at Great British Fleet Event to talk EVs and sustainability

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The hot topic of electric vehicles and sustainability is to come under focus in a panel debate at the Great British Fleet Event this month.

First Hydrogen reveals inaugural green hydrogen vans

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Automotive and energy brand First Hydrogen has revealed its hydrogen fuel cell van demonstrators, which will be ready for road use from the autumn, showcasing the … Read More »

Countdown continues to this month’s Great British Fleet Event

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There’s less than two weeks to go until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway, featuring a packed 3-in-1 line-up of conference sessions, an exhibition … Read More »

Sogo Mobility to travel to Poland to support Ukraine aid effort

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Sogo Mobility is urging the fleet industry to support its work on aid effort for the Ukraine crisis.

Funeral details announced for fleet stalwart Vic Barnes

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Former ACFO director Vic Barnes is to be laid to rest next week with a funeral service near Doncaster.

Carmakers probed for suspected anti-competitive conduct

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Automakers in Europe are being probed for suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles.

Licence Check to demo new drivers’ CPC Hours feature in DAVIS at Great British Fleet Event

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Licence Check is to reveal a new free-to-use drivers’ CPC Hours feature within its DAVIS platform at the Great British Fleet Event this month.

Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid to deliver 43-mile EV range and 8% BiK

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Kia has revealed specs for the all-new Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, which will deliver a low Benefit-in-Kind band and long electric range when it starts deliveries next … Read More »

Growing call to cut fuel duty to reduce burden of soaring fuel costs

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Pressure is mounting on the Chancellor to cut the fuel duty in the spring statement to reduce the burden of soaring fuel prices on consumers and … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto

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While there’s a lot to be said for having a home charger, the UK’s public charging network is rapidly advancing too, says Natalie Middleton.

Drive to Zero to come under Northgate focus at Great British Fleet Event

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With the Government’s 2030 ICE ban starting to get a bit too close for comfort, a growing number of fleets are trying to embrace the shift … Read More »

Geotab to advise on using data to go green at Great British Fleet Event

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With fleet emphasis on sustainability goals increasing and deadlines approaching, Geotab is to provide expert advice on using data to go green at this month’s Great … Read More »

BP to help SMEs go electric with new all-in-one solution

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BP has launched a new e-mobility solution to help small business fleets go electric.