5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1625+ words) The Conservative Party has dramatically changed its position on electric vehicles by proposing legislation to scrap the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate – a policy introduced by the Conservatives themselves. Mark Salisbury, Fleetpoint Editor, looks at what is being proposed…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (465+ words) Once Osprey Go has been set up through the Osprey app, drivers can simply plug their compatible electric vehicle into an Osprey charger and walk away. Charging starts automatically, with the best available Osprey price for that particular location and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (724+ words) The Volvo EX30 is gaining greater versatility through a new over-the-air software update that allows owners to use the electric car’s battery to power external devices. The free software update is being rolled out to new and existing EX30 customers globally over…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (498+ words) ReFuels, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has begun construction of a new refuelling station in Carlisle, North-West England. The project comes as hauliers, delivery operators and retailers continue to seek…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (416+ words) China’s record vehicle recall could reshape global EV design as regulators prioritise emergency escape over flush styling. China has launched the largest automotive recall in its history, affecting approximately 4.3 million electric vehicles from nine manufacturers after regulators raised concerns that…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (725+ words) The new Ford SUV will be built at Ford’s Almussafes plant in Valencia as part of a joint venture between Ford and Geely. Under the agreement, Ford will hold a 66% stake in the venture, while Geely will own 34%. Production is…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (988+ words) Electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) can already match, and in some cases outperform, diesel trucks on local wholesale delivery routes, according to a new case study from the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), Renault Trucks and specialist contract hire provider Vertellus....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (751+ words) The UK’s ZEV mandate requires 24% of new van sales to be zero-emission in 2026, rising towards 70% by 2030. As fleet operators face increasing pressure to accelerate electrification, new analysis suggests that choosing the right routes may be more important than simply deciding…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1432+ words) The Government is preparing to consult on changes to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, with reports suggesting ministers are considering a substantial reduction in the proportion of new cars that must be fully electric by 2030. The Government has…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1005+ words) New Euro 7 emissions rules could add further pressure on UK fleet operators to review their vehicle replacement strategies, with higher compliance requirements potentially making some new vans more expensive and strengthening the case for a phased switch to electric vehicles....