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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX demonstrates 1000km+ range in first road trip
Mercedes has put its EQXX concept to the test in an augural road trip that saw the electric saloon travel more than 1,000km (620 miles)

Hyundai Ioniq 5 takes World Car and Electric Vehicle of the Year titles
The 2022 World Car of the Year awards have concluded with a triple win for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, announced at the New York International

Geotab and SureCam launch enhanced video telematics solution for fleets
A new generation of combined video and telematics capabilities is being offered to fleet operators under a tie-up between Geotab and SureCam.

Lack of charging infrastructure still major roadblock to EV adoption across Europe
A “total lack of government action on EV infrastructure” is creating a European charging shortage that’s roadblocking drivers’ electric vehicle adoption, according to new research

GreenFlux gains UK rapid charging network access under Osprey roaming deal
Osprey has opened its UK rapid charging network to EV drivers from mainland Europe under a major new roaming deal with GreenFlux.

Self-driving car crashes: Who should be held responsible?
Sergio Matteo Savaresi, full professor in automatic control at Politecnico di Milano, on plans to regulate self-driving vehicles in the UK, where responsibility should really

Webfleet Conference to feature expert mobility insights
The changing world of mobility and the challenges for fleets are to come under focus in an online conference from Webfleet Solutions.

First Ford E-Transit vans roll off production line
The first Ford E-Transit vans are starting to be shipped to fleets across Europe, supporting strong demand from operators to go electric.

All-electric Smart #1 compact SUV revealed
Smart has premiered its #1 electric compact SUV, spearheading the carmaker’s plans to reposition as a leading design brand with an all-electric line-up.

UK government opens consultation on car and van ZEV mandate
A new consultation that will shape the design of the forthcoming Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is now open in the UK, supporting plans for

Employee benefits startup debuts multi-solution payment card with sustainable mobility
French startup Worklife is planning to disrupt the employee benefits market and win over leading companies with its new multi-benefit payment card.

Targa Telematics scoops Ecovadis Silver medal for ESG performance
Targa Telematics has been awarded the Ecovadis Silver medal for its achievements in corporate social responsibility, rewarding its efforts in the sustainability field.

GM and Honda to codevelop affordable EVs
GM and Honda have announced plans to codevelop a series of affordable electric vehicles, based on a new global architecture and using new battery technology.

Maxus to reveal two new electric vehicles for UK at CV Show
Maxus is to showcase two new electric vehicles for the UK market at the CV Show from 24 to 26 May, as it also continues

Polestar to supply Hertz with 65,000 electric vehicles
Polestar is to provide rental giant Hertz with up to 65,000 electric vehicles over five years for both its retail and rideshare fleets.

Kia details electric and PHEV powertrains for new Niro
Kia has revealed details of the electric and plug-in hybrid versions of its second-generation Niro, ahead of orders opening later this month.

Mazda speeds up delivery times with new UK-direct import route
Mazda UK is now importing cars directly from Japan to Bristol to optimise logistics and speed up delivery times.

Toyota bZ4X electric SUV to boast driving range of up to 516km
Toyota has confirmed its bZ4X electric SUV will have up to 516km (317 miles) when it imminently launches in the UK and across Europe.

Fleets running LGVs in Europe urged to apply now for O-licence ahead of new rules
Operators and drivers of vans and other light goods vehicles in Europe are being urged to apply now for an International Operators’ Licence ahead of

EV Taskforce report reveals five key conditions for UK charging infrastructure
A new report revealing the five key conditions required of the UK’s public charging network to meet the needs of drivers, investors and the energy

Top 10 telematics trends revealed in April issue of Fleet World
The April issue of Fleet World is now out, including top telematics tips to help you gain control over your fleet.

Ford tests smart traffic lights that go green for emergency vehicles
Ford has trialled connected traffic light technology that clears a path for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles.

TraXall appoints international business development director
Francisco Ponton has joined independent fleet and mobility management specialist TraXall International as international business development director.

Electric vans cheaper to run than diesels, finds new study
The average electric van is 19% cheaper than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership, yet drivers and businesses are being let down

Aeris to provide flexible SIM management solution to VisionTrack
Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider Aeris is to provide a flexible SIM management solution for VisionTrack under a new partnership.

Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards 2022: The complete winners list
The UK’s leading fleet managers, suppliers, cars and vans have been recognised for their revolutionary work at this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards.

Great British Fleet Event 2022 gets underway
The doors have opened to this year’s Great British Fleet Event – promising to be the definitive fleet show of 2022.

JW Filshill explores switch to green hydrogen for van fleet
Cash and carry wholesaler JW Filshill is exploring the potential of using green hydrogen and electrification to decarbonise its commercial vehicle fleet.

Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event
The countdown to tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event is now almost complete but there’s still time for fleets to register.

Trakm8 to showcase suite of fleet management solutions at GBFE
Tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event will mark the return of telematics and fleet management technology specialist Trakm8, which will showcase how its solutions can improve

Connected vehicle data to become ‘successor product’ to fleet telematics, reckons Epyx
Connected vehicle technology will become the “successor product” to telematics for fleets over the next few years as it becomes more commercially viable, Epyx reckons.

Sopp+Sopp to deliver same-day vehicle repairs under Rapid Repair Network tie-up
Accident management specialist Sopp+Sopp is to deliver same- and one-day mobile repairs for its fleet and commercial clients under a new partnership with Rapid Repair

ARI Fleet UK rebrands as Holman
ARI Fleet UK has relaunched as Holman as part of a global rebrand and company-wide reorganisation to offer leasing and fleet management customers enhanced levels

BVRLA webinar to examine supply chain impact on rental and leasing sector
The BVRLA is to hold an Industry Outlook webinar next Wednesday (30 March) to support its leasing and rental sector members with the current supply

BP to invest £1bn in UK EV charging infrastructure
BP has announced new plans to invest £1bn (€1.2bn) in electric vehicle charging in the UK, marking its largest-ever EV charging expansion.

UK car production falls for eighth month as chip shortage persists
UK car production in February fell 41.3% to 61,657 units, marking the weakest February for since 2009.

UK government pledges 10-fold increase in EV charge points by 2030
The UK government has unveiled its long-awaited EV Infrastructure Strategy, pledging to increase the UK’s EV charge points 10-fold.

Local authorities to get insights on EV charging tech and advice at next week’s GBFE show
Local authorities attending next week’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to access a wealth of advice on EV charging infrastructure and reveals of

Honda reveals hybrid-only Civic and confirms trio of new electrified models
Honda has taken the wraps off its new hybrid-only Civic and announced a trio of new electrified models.

Nissan presents six-model electrified line-up due this summer
Nissan has revealed its new six-part electrified line-up arriving this summer as it commits to ending investment in new pure internal combustion engines for passenger

DHL Express to roll out 270 new electric vans on last-mile fleet
DHL Express is rolling out a further 270 new electric vans, which will join its last-mile fleet.

Europe burns equivalent of 15 million loaves of bread every day in cars
Governments globally are being urged to immediately halt the use of food crops for fuel as new figures show Europe turns 10,000 tonnes of wheat

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

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

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

One week to go until Great British Fleet Event 2022 opens
There’s just one week left until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway – bringing a packed 3-in-1 line-up of exhibition, conferences and awards.

Google launches new routing and analytics solutions for fleets
Google has introduced two new solutions to help fleet operators improve delivery success and optimise fleet performance.

Industry report calls for ‘step change’ in ambition of UK’s EV charging rollout
The number of charge points in the UK will need to increase 10-fold by 2030 to cater for the fast-growing number of EV drivers.

Advice on EVs and salary sacrifice at Great British Fleet Event
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

Great British Fleet Event to host panel discussion on future for shared mobility
Next week’s Great British Fleet Event will see the subject of shared mobility and the outlook for the future explored in an expert panel debate.

Call for crackdown on illegal e-scooter use in UK after 15 riders killed
The independent Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has urged the UK government to tackle illegal e-scooter use as it warns of a rising