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ELM invites logistics firms to test new last-mile electric delivery vehicle
ELM Mobility, a joint venture between Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design, has opened testing of its first-of-a-kind last-mile electric delivery vehicle, supported by backing
Kempower launches EV charging leasing solutions with DLL
Electric vehicle fast-charging solutions provider Kempower is partnering with global asset finance company DLL to offer charger leasing solutions in various markets.
Refined EV battery tech able to charge from 0-80% in 15 minutes
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have refined lithium-ion battery design to enable faster charging along with a longer battery lifecycle.
ZeroMission targets North American growth with senior business development hire
ZeroMission, a leading provider of commercial EV fleet management software, has appointed Eduardo Espinal as head of sales & partnerships for North America.
DS Automobiles previews high-flying coupé-SUV with 750km range
DS Automobiles has teased a new coupé-SUV that will deliver an extensive WLTP range of 750km (466 miles).
Italian pharmaceutical firm is first in Europe to deploy new fleet technology
Farvima, one of Italy’s largest pharmaceutical companies, has become one of the first fleets in Europe to deploy a new dynamic routing solution.
Flexter van and truck rental platform now widespread across UK
Canadian-led mobility startup Flexter has hit a new milestone in the global rollout of its van and truck rental platform.
Shell report gives practical solutions to overcome fleet EV roadblocks
A new report that can help fleets accelerate their electrification progress through practical solutions is now out from Shell Fleet Solutions.
Auto.Works secures ‘unprecedented’ new clients for vehicle imaging solutions
Auto.Works, the vehicle imaging firm launched earlier in 2024, has announced unprecedented new client signings with more in the pipeline.
The future of forecourts and fleet card payments
By Leon Du Plessis, key account manager for MEA at The ai Corporation (ai)
Save the date: Details confirmed for 2025 Great British Fleet Event
Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Event is returning for 2025 with an all-encompassing line-up for visitors and exhibitors alike.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiled as seven-seat electric SUV with 620km range
Hyundai has revealed the Ioniq 9 electric SUV at LA ahead of its arrival in 2025 with up to seven seats and 620km (385 miles)
Jaguar teases upcoming Design Vision Concept
Jaguar has issued a teaser image of its Design Vision Concept ahead of its debut next month.
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe amid slow consumer EV demand
Ford is planning to axe 4,000 jobs across Europe as it warns of concerns over the “health” of its passenger vehicle business in the region.
Co-op to share key fleet charging insights in free EV webinar
Rob Clabon, contract manager for EV charge points at Co-op Food and Funeralcare, is the latest speaker to join the expert line-up for next week’s
New CEO for Michelin Connected Fleet, Europe, Africa and Australia
Michelin Connected Fleet has appointed Sophie Foucque as CEO for Europe, Africa and Australia.
Jaguar resets as ultra-luxury EV brand with new identity debut
Jaguar has showcased its new brand identity and logo as it embarks on a new era.
New saturation analysis from Targa Telematics could slash car sharing fleet costs
Targa Telematics has introduced a new saturation analysis function that could save car sharing fleets hundreds of thousands of pounds through optimised operations.
GridBeyond to evolve battery storage offerings with EV charging projects
Dublin startup GridBeyond and Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund are expanding their GridBeyond Storage joint venture into new areas that include EV charging projects.
Finalists for European Car of the Year 2025 announced
The shortlist for the European Car of the Year award for 2025 has been revealed, dominated by small electric cars.
Tesla Cybercab comes to Europe
Tesla is bringing the Cybercab robotaxi to Europe in a showcase at selected stores.
Volkswagen Group and Rivian officially launch EV joint venture
Volkswagen Group and Rivian have officially embarked on a new joint venture to develop the EVs of the future.
Damien O’Sullivan to take over reins as Volkswagen Group UK MD
Volkswagen Group UK has named Damien O’Sullivan as its new managing director from December, succeeding Alex Smith.
New small but mighty electric vehicles to push boundaries for last-mile logistics
ELM Mobility, a new joint venture from two UK pioneers, is pushing ahead with plans to launch a groundbreaking new last-mile EV from 2028.
COP29: What should world leaders focus on?
Now is the time to invest in the planet, says Kevin Brundish, CEO of solid-state battery startup LionVolt.
Harris Maxus UK appoints Andrew Lawson MD amid significant group expansion
Commercial vehicle distributer Harris Group has appointed Andrew Lawson as managing director for its Harris Maxus UK division.
Xynteo’s Ashish Pandey joins stellar speaker line-up for EV webinar
Ashish Pandey, a vehicle electrification specialist from Xynteo, has joined the speaker roster for this month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging.
Free ADAS safety tech guide for fleets and drivers
A free guide delivering detailed content on in-vehicle driving assistance features is now available for drivers and fleet managers.
Astrata Europe BV rebrands as AddSecure
European telematics specialist Astrata Europe BV has rebranded as AddSecure.
Suzuki enters electric era with e Vitara SUV unveiling
Suzuki’s first-ever fully electric car has broken cover in Milan, propelling the brand into the electric era as a Kia EV3 rival.
Brenda Shanahan joins ZeroMission as director of sales Europe
ZeroMission, a leading provider of commercial EV fleet management software, has appointed Brenda Shanahan as director of sales Europe.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car ‘Plus Your Points’ promotion now underway
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is giving customers the keys to unlock extra rewards with its annual Plus Your Points promotion.
Renault showcases plans for decarbonisation with hydrogen electric Emblème concept
Renault’s Ampere EV division has revealed radical new ways to decarbonise its cars “from head to toe” with a new concept.
Samsara’s AI-powered drowsiness detection now available globally
Samsara has introduced its Drowsiness Detection feature on general availability for customers globally.
Alphabet to drive digital transformation plans under new chief operations officer
Alphabet GB has appointed Jean-Michel Barachy as its new chief operations officer, supporting existing plans to enhance its digital transformation.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with 2025 new EV launches, latest road tests and EV insights.
Tesla expands self-serve test drive programme to more locations
Tesla has rolled out additional locations for its self-serve test drive programme, enabling more people to “experience a Tesla vehicle without Tesla”.
Hyundai Initium concept previews hydrogen fuel cell SUV due 2025
Hyundai has unveiled its Initium concept, previewing a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV coming in 2025.
Suzuki to share electric vehicle with Toyota
Suzuki is providing Toyota with an all-electric SUV, strengthening the Japanese carmakers’ ongoing collaboration.
New speakers announced for free fleet electrification and charging webinar
New speakers have been announced for next month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging being run by EV Fleet World in collaboration with EO
Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus debut
Oxa has unveiled fully autonomous versions of the Ford E-Transit van and minibus, marking a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology.
UK and Korean project to advance electric fleet safety and efficiency
UK and Korean partners have signed a technology research and development MOU to advance safety and efficiency in electric fleet applications.
Tual launches powerbank to help electric commercial vehicle fleets plug energy gap
Tual, a specialist in swappable powerbanks for commercial electric vehicles, has launched a powerbank solution to help electric commercial fleets plug the energy gap.
Kia launches CarPay in-car payment service
Kia has launched its CarPay in-car payment service which enables drivers to pay for items and services from inside the vehicle.
New mobile device blocking tool to boost fleet and driver safety
A new mobile device blocking tool that aims to dramatically cut the number of vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving has launched for UK fleets.
Ayvens and Wheels renew global strategic alliance
Ayvens and north American fleet management giant Wheels have renewed their global alliance following Ayvens’ merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan.
ComfortDelGro’s CityFleet Networks to acquire Addison Lee for €324m
Global transport group ComfortDelGro Corporation has announced that its CityFleet Networks subsidiary is acquiring Addison Lee for £269.1m (€323.5m).
Call for European capitals to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030
Governments in the UK and across Europe are being urged to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 to drive take-up of electric vans.
Epyx to bring 1link Service Network to Scandinavian countries
Epyx is rolling out its 1link Service Network in Finland, Norway and Sweden, further expanding provision of the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management solution.
New alliance aims to accelerate tech adoption in fleet sector
A new alliance launched to transform automotive leasing and e-commerce is set to deliver smarter fleet management solutions to operators.
Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring to help fleets ensure EVs are ready for work
Webfleet has debuted a new EV Charger Monitoring solution that allows fleets to monitor electric vehicles and private chargers across a single platform.
