Government targets grid connection costs to unlock motorway EV charging

Government targets grid connection costs to unlock motorway EV charging

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Under a proposed Strategic Charging Infrastructure scheme, Government would fund electricity network upgrades at motorway sites where connection costs are too high for commercial operators to justify. Charging providers would...

Government targets grid connection costs to unlock motorway EV charging

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Under a proposed Strategic Charging Infrastructure scheme, Government would fund electricity network upgrades at motorway sites where connection costs are too high for commercial operators to justify. Charging providers would...

Shared charging offers fleets a flexible solution to charging availability

Shared charging offers fleets a flexible solution to charging availability

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The Association of Fleet Professionals' (AFP) shared charging initiative has now expanded to cover 15 London boroughs, giving fleets access to privately owned ultra-rapid chargers through a single app and...

Shared charging offers fleets a flexible solution to charging availability

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The Association of Fleet Professionals' (AFP) shared charging initiative has now expanded to cover 15 London boroughs, giving fleets access to privately owned ultra-rapid chargers through a single app and...

Microlise report highlights technology's growing role in fleet resilience

Microlise report highlights technology's growing role in fleet resilience

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Technology is helping transport operators balance increasing commercial, regulatory and sustainability pressures, according to Microlise's latest Navigating UK Transport and Logistics in 2026 and Beyond report.

Microlise report highlights technology's growing role in fleet resilience

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Technology is helping transport operators balance increasing commercial, regulatory and sustainability pressures, according to Microlise's latest Navigating UK Transport and Logistics in 2026 and Beyond report.

AI rundown: 25% emissions cut enabled by AI route optimisation

AI rundown: 25% emissions cut enabled by AI route optimisation

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Artificial intelligence continues to move beyond the hype and into day-to-day fleet operations, with this week's developments showing how the technology is increasingly being applied to solve practical business challenges.

AI rundown: 25% emissions cut enabled by AI route optimisation

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Artificial intelligence continues to move beyond the hype and into day-to-day fleet operations, with this week's developments showing how the technology is increasingly being applied to solve practical business challenges.

Royal Mail's electrification strategy delivers 31% emissions cut and lower running costs

Royal Mail's electrification strategy delivers 31% emissions cut and lower running costs

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Royal Mail has demonstrated how a long-term fleet electrification strategy can deliver both environmental and operational benefits, cutting its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021 while reducing vehicle running and...

Royal Mail's electrification strategy delivers 31% emissions cut and lower running costs

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Royal Mail has demonstrated how a long-term fleet electrification strategy can deliver both environmental and operational benefits, cutting its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021 while reducing vehicle running and...

ZEV watch: debate shifts from targets to certainty for fleets

ZEV watch: debate shifts from targets to certainty for fleets

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Pressure continues to build for the Government to review the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate after the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported unanimous concern over current...

ZEV watch: debate shifts from targets to certainty for fleets

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Pressure continues to build for the Government to review the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate after the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported unanimous concern over current...

Claims service overtakes price as fleets prioritise operational resilience

Claims service overtakes price as fleets prioritise operational resilience

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The shift reflects the growing recognition that the true cost of an incident extends well beyond the repair bill. Missed deliveries, replacement hire, overtime and customer disruption can quickly outweigh...

Claims service overtakes price as fleets prioritise operational resilience

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The shift reflects the growing recognition that the true cost of an incident extends well beyond the repair bill. Missed deliveries, replacement hire, overtime and customer disruption can quickly outweigh...

Employees raise concerns over EV reimbursement as fleets face adoption challenge

Employees raise concerns over EV reimbursement as fleets face adoption challenge

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Confusion over EV mileage reimbursement is becoming a genuine barrier to electrification, according to new research from The Electric Car Scheme. Almost half (47%) of employees surveyed said concerns about...

Employees raise concerns over EV reimbursement as fleets face adoption challenge

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Confusion over EV mileage reimbursement is becoming a genuine barrier to electrification, according to new research from The Electric Car Scheme. Almost half (47%) of employees surveyed said concerns about...

Polestar 4 updated with sharper ride and revised fleet-focused line-up

Polestar 4 updated with sharper ride and revised fleet-focused line-up

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The biggest changes are aimed at improving the way the car drives. Revised dampers, springs and anti-roll bars, together with more precise steering, are designed to deliver a smoother ride...

Polestar 4 updated with sharper ride and revised fleet-focused line-up

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ian richardson

The biggest changes are aimed at improving the way the car drives. Revised dampers, springs and anti-roll bars, together with more precise steering, are designed to deliver a smoother ride...

BMW gives X5 lovers more choice than ever with first all-electric version

BMW gives X5 lovers more choice than ever with first all-electric version

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The biggest news is the arrival of the iX5, which promises up to 525 miles of official range from a huge 141kWh battery. That puts it among the longest-range electric...

BMW gives X5 lovers more choice than ever with first all-electric version

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ian richardson

The biggest news is the arrival of the iX5, which promises up to 525 miles of official range from a huge 141kWh battery. That puts it among the longest-range electric...

Nissan lowers Leaf entry cost with new £28,849 model

Nissan lowers Leaf entry cost with new £28,849 model

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Nissan has expanded the new Leaf range with a more affordable entry-level model, introducing a 52kWh battery version priced from £28,849 including the Government's Electric Car Grant.

Nissan lowers Leaf entry cost with new £28,849 model

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Nissan has expanded the new Leaf range with a more affordable entry-level model, introducing a 52kWh battery version priced from £28,849 including the Government's Electric Car Grant.

Dacia cuts Spring price to become UK's cheapest new car

Dacia cuts Spring price to become UK's cheapest new car

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The entry-level Spring Expression now starts from just £11,990, while the higher-specification Extreme model is priced from £12,990. The move sees the Spring undercut rivals including the Leapmotor T03, while...

Dacia cuts Spring price to become UK's cheapest new car

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The entry-level Spring Expression now starts from just £11,990, while the higher-specification Extreme model is priced from £12,990. The move sees the Spring undercut rivals including the Leapmotor T03, while...

Kia expands EV5 range with new AWD model and Storm trim

Kia expands EV5 range with new AWD model and Storm trim

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Kia has expanded its growing SUV line-up with a new all-wheel-drive version of the EV5 and a new Storm trim level available across both the EV5 and Sportage, giving fleet...

Kia expands EV5 range with new AWD model and Storm trim

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Kia has expanded its growing SUV line-up with a new all-wheel-drive version of the EV5 and a new Storm trim level available across both the EV5 and Sportage, giving fleet...

Auto Express Awards 2026: Fleet favourites dominate this year's winners

Auto Express Awards 2026: Fleet favourites dominate this year's winners

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Electric cars and vans dominated the fleet-relevant categories at this year's Auto Express New Car Awards, with several of the UK's newest models recognised for their practicality, value and everyday...

Auto Express Awards 2026: Fleet favourites dominate this year's winners

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Electric cars and vans dominated the fleet-relevant categories at this year's Auto Express New Car Awards, with several of the UK's newest models recognised for their practicality, value and everyday...

Business lease deals of the week: Long-range plug-in value, crossover comfort or compact city motoring?

Business lease deals of the week: Long-range plug-in value, crossover comfort or compact city mot...

ian richardson

This week's standout business lease offers, all available at Autotrader.co.uk, cater for very different driving needs, from drivers looking to maximise electric commuting to those simply wanting an affordable, dependable car...

Business lease deals of the week: Long-range plug-in value, crossover comfort or compact city mot...

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ian richardson

This week's standout business lease offers, all available at Autotrader.co.uk, cater for very different driving needs, from drivers looking to maximise electric commuting to those simply wanting an affordable, dependable car...

RAC research reinforces money-saving impact of telematics

RAC research reinforces money-saving impact of telematics

ian richardson

Fresh research from the RAC this week has reinforced one of the key messages from FleetWise's latest Better Fleet playbook: telematics only creates value when the data is turned into...

RAC research reinforces money-saving impact of telematics

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Fresh research from the RAC this week has reinforced one of the key messages from FleetWise's latest Better Fleet playbook: telematics only creates value when the data is turned into...