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Calls for scrappage scheme to support new and used electric vehicles

The BVRLA and FLA have outlined ten principles upon which any scrappage scheme should be built, and has detailed them in a letter to HM Treasury, the Department for Transport and BEIS.....read more

Utility providers investigate hydrogen to power their fleets

Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities are working with Cenex to explore the possibility of using hydrogen to reduce their fleet's carbon emissions, including assessing refuelling infrastructure needs.....read more

Ford and VW alliance will develop vans, pick-ups and electric vehicles

Ford and Volkswagen are expanding their global alliance to develop more vans, pick-up trucks, electric vehicles, and autonomous vehicles......read more

Majority of fleet operators have EVs in place or plans to do so

A survey for London First has found that 30% of fleet operators have already begun using electric vehicles, while 46% have active plans to make the transition and a further 16% have begun to discuss it.....read more

Mercedes EV charging service integrated with Polar Network

Mercedes-Benz EV charging service, Mercedes me Charge, now includes access to the Polar network, operated by BP Chargemaster.....read more

FEATURES

First Drive: Volkswagen Passat GTE

Before the arrival of the new all-electric model era, Volkswagen has freshened up the plug-in hybrid version of its mid-size Passat. Richard Gooding finds that a longer all-electric range is just one of the benefits.....read more

E-cargo bikes for local authorities

Eighteen local authorities in England have secured funding from the Department for Transport’s £2m eCargo Bike Grant Fund, which will enable them to purchase e-cargo bikes for either local businesses or for use within their own fleets.....read more

GREENFLEET 365

GreenFleet 365 is delighted to bring you an online event, every fortnight, as we ease out of lockdown, helping you stay connected. Join us, OLEV, Crown Commercial Service, SMMT and National Grid, plus a gathering of experts, for the events that will help you continue to make the transition to a cleaner and more efficient transport operation. Fleet, transport, estates, facilities, environmental, sustainability and procurement professionals are invited to join us, FREE.....read more