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Ford reveals E-Tourneo Courier electric MPV
Ford has revealed its new Tourneo Courier MPV, which will launch in internal combustion engine guise later this year followed by the fully electric variant

e-fuels “won’t fundamentally change future powertrain mix in Europe”, says ICDP
The rise of carbon-neutral e-fuels could offer a reprieve to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and possibly hydrogen fuel cell

New-generation Honda CR-V gains plug-in hybrid option
Honda’s sixth-generation CR-V SUV has made its debut for Europe, gaining a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time plus latest driver assistance tech.

New Honda ZR-V hybrid crossover due this autumn
Honda has revealed its all-new ZR-V crossover, due on sale this autumn as a hybrid rival to the Nissan Qashqai.

Honda e:Ny1 revealed as brand’s next fully electric car
Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle for Europe, dubbed e:Ny1 and with up to 412km (256 miles of range.

Volvo to launch entry-level all-electric baby SUV
Volvo has confirmed plans to launch an all-electric small crossover that will provide a new entry point to its range.
Ford starts three-year trial of hydrogen fuel cell E-Transits
Ford is leading an innovation consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on its all-electric E-Transit.

Fleets and OEMs invited to join battery partner network
Connected Energy is calling on fleet operators and automotive OEMs to join its battery partner network, supporting its work to give EV batteries a second

Used vehicle consulting ‘supergroup’ launches to optimise remarketing
A new consulting firm that specialises in helping automotive organisations set up, strengthen and transform their used vehicle operations has launched in the UK and

LEVC to break into electric car space with new SOA platform
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), most famous for making the TX taxi, is expanding into the electric car sector, centred around a brand-new EV-focused platform.

Mini Cooper Electric to deliver up to 400km of range
Mini has previewed its upcoming Cooper Electric with a shot of a camouflaged prototype and early specification details.

Safety First: How fleet managers can promote safe driving
By Heather Chambers, technical sales specialist at Mike Albert

Miele deploys Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo eLCVs on fleet
Miele has become the first Volkswagen customer to take delivery of fully customised ID. Buzz Cargo vans.

New ChargeUK trade body to double charging network over 2023
A new EV charging trade association has launched to supercharge the UK’s infrastructure rollout.

Škoda to launch six new EVs by 2026 in accelerated e-mobility offensive
Škoda is to roll out six new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2026, significantly expanding and diversifying its all-electric line-up.

Just Eat to replace corporate sales fleet with EVs by 2025
Just Eat will replace its corporate sales fleet with fully electric vehicles by 2025, supporting wider plans to fully transition its entire corporate fleet to

Mercedes takes wraps off new E-Class
Mercedes has revealed the all-new E-Class saloon, which delivers increased space, more efficient plug-in hybrids and technology upgrades.

2023 Great British Fleet Event raring to go
The 2023 Great British Fleet Event is now underway – promising to be the industry’s must-attend show of the year.

Samsara launches sustainable fleet management solution
Samsara has introduced its new Sustainable Fleet Management solution, combining its existing fuel efficiency and electric vehicle offerings to help fleets go greener.

Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event!
It’s less than 24 hours until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway at Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes – make sure you don’t miss

Cupra reveals Tavascan SUV coupé with 550km range
Cupra has taken the wraps off the long-awaited Tavascan, which arrives 2024 to rival the Tesla Model Y.

Lexus to bring hybrid LM luxury MPV to Europe
Lexus has confirmed that its second-generation LM luxury MPV will make it to Europe and the UK in a first for the flagship ‘luxury mover’.

Chinese EV brand HiPhi confirms arrival in Europe
Chinese electric car brand HiPhi has confirmed plans to start selling cars in Europe towards the end of 2023, with the UK to follow later.

Only a third of companies monitor their fleet emissions
Sustainability is a top priority for European businesses, but many are still unaware of the environmental impact of their fleet operations.

ALD pushes date for LeasePlan deal closure back to 22 May
ALD has deferred the date for the closure of its acquisition of LeasePlan to 22 May 2023, allowing time for the sale of subsidiaries conditional

BVRLA to share industry insights and advice at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
The BVRLA will be at Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes next Tuesday 25 April to engage with the sector and shed

JLR steps up pace on EV future with new €17bn invest
Jaguar Land Rover is accelerating its work to go all-electric with a new €17bn (£15bn) investment over the next five years.

Don’t miss over 16 expert speakers, 40+ exhibitors, networking and a host of awards at 2023 GBFE
It’s less than a week until the 2023 Great British Fleet Event gets underway on Tuesday 25 April in Milton Keynes – but there’s still

Aeris to shed light on telematics optimisation at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Next week, Aeris will attend Great British Fleet Event to share details of its global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions and how it can
Chinese EV brand Zeekr confirms arrival in Europe by 2024
Chinese brand Zeekr has outlined plans for its arrival in Europe by 2024, supporting its global expansion rollout.

Polestar 4 coupé-SUV breaks cover with 600km range
The Polestar 4 has debuted at the Shanghai motor show, pitched as a “new breed of SUV coupé” and delivering up to 600km (c.372 miles)

MG Cyberster EV roadster revealed ahead of 2024 debut
Great British Fleet Event partner MG has officially confirmed production plans for an all-electric sports car, rebooting its roadster heritage for a new era.

Smart #3 electric coupé-SUV gets world premiere
Smart has officially revealed its #3 all-electric coupé-SUV at the Shanghai motor show.

Volkswagen ID.7 officially uncovered with 700km range
Volkswagen has added to its ID electric car family with the world premiere of the ID.7 saloon.

Babcock to convert military Land Rovers to EVs for UK Ministry of Defence fleet
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed up defence company Babcock International to help investigate electric vehicle technology capabilities for its fleet.

B–ON teams with EO Charging for combined electric van and fleet charging package
All-electric LCV business B–ON has partnered with EO Charging for a holistic fleet electrification ecosystem for European customers.

Gurtam awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification for excellence in information security
Gurtam, a leading European software developer of GPS tracking and IoT solutions, has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information security management systems and data

Ford’s ‘hands-off’ self-driving tech gets green light for Britain
Ford has become the first carmaker to get the go-ahead to launch “hands-off, eyes-on” self-driving technology in Britain – the first country in Europe to

Kia to mass-produce electric PBVs for ride-hailing and delivery firms
Kia has spearheaded plans to enter the electric ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV) market for delivery and ride-hailing firms with the start of construction on a new

May issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World incorporating Van Fleet World is now available to read – featuring latest mobility insights and road tests.

Aeris closes deal for Ericsson’s IoT accelerator and connected vehicle cloud businesses
Aeris, which specialises in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced the closure of its deal for Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator (IoT-A) and Connected Vehicle Cloud

London gets £35.7m of funding to add thousands more EV chargers.
London has been awarded £35.7m (€40.7m) from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to significantly expand its charging infrastructure.

Just two weeks to go until 2023 Great British Fleet Event
It’s just 14 days until the 2023 Great British Fleet Event gets underway – delivering an unmissable line-up of industry insights, unveilings and awards.

Ford reveals new Transit and E-Transit Courier vans
Ford has unveiled the new Transit Courier, which will replace the current model from later this year.

Electrification is the answer – but how do we get there?
By Jacob Scott, director of product management for electric compressors for TCCI Manufacturing

Leasys vies for European mobility leadership in new Stellantis JV
Stellantis and Crèdit Agricole (CA) Consumer Finance have launched their new Leasys multi-brand operational leasing firm, setting out plans for mobility leadership.

UK new car market up 18.2% on back of rocketing fleet demand
UK new car registrations by larger fleets surged 40.9% in March, helping the market to return to a pre-pandemic high.

ALD Automotive and ChargePoint create new EV charging business to drive electrification
ALD Automotive is teaming up with ChargePoint Holdings Inc to create a new EV charging business in Europe for international and local corporate clients.

The road ahead: Key factors of fleet electrification in 2023
By Frederic Wagner, manager, EV fleet partnerships at ChargePoint

First Hydrogen Generation II LCVs to pair zero-emission tech with function-led design
First Hydrogen has revealed more details of its Generation II light commercial vehicle as development continues.

ICE vs EV comparison in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out, with all the latest road tests, EV insights and advice.
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