Any government help offered to the motor industry to help hit future ZEV mandate targets should consider electric van demand as well as supply to spur fleet uptake, the Association of Fleet
Electric vehicles continue to contend with reputation-damaging myths. From theories that the batteries don’t last through to fears that you simply can’t charge them anywhere, misconceptions abound. But, according to Ashley Barnett,
Vans need to be at the centre of the reported government rethink on the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, backed by a range of eLCV incentives for vehicle operators. FleetCheck has warned.
Demand for new light commercial vehicles rose 2.4% in October but industry concern for EVs and pickups is mounting.
The challenges facing fleets in the switch to zero-emission vans will be discussed in Parliament next week – and operators are being urged to contact their MP to request they attend the
Electric van purchase prices, battery range, payload and charging access remain major hurdles to eLCV adoption.
A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new Arval research shows.
Electric van demand plummeted last month despite a return to growth for the overall light commercial vehicle sector.
DPD UK says it’s on track to almost halve vehicle emissions after reaching new milestones for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Paul Starkey, product manager – commercial vehicles at Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet, on why businesses should not delay transitioning LCV fleets, despite government net zero target pushbacks.
The Goupil utility vehicle range, which is exclusively supplied by Bradshaw Electric Vehicles in the UK, continues to become a hit with independent schools.
Peugeot’s revamped range of electric vans is now on sale ahead of first deliveries in the spring.
Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate has taken delivery of its first refrigerated electric vehicles in partnership with Prohire.
Swiss solar industry leader Helion has switched its commercial fleet to EVs with the arrival of a large consignment of Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans.
Electric SUVs are being adopted by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK has reported.
UK registrations of light commercial vehicles have risen for the 11th month in a row but battery electric vans (BEVs) suffered a second month of decline.
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles rocketed again in September, supported by surging e-LCV demand, but the industry continues to hammer home the need for a van-specific charge point rollout.
Stellantis LCV brands are discounting their electric vans by £2,500 and adding charging incentives such as a free wallbox.
The Government has finally confirmed long-awaited details of the zero emission vehicle mandate, which will levy increasingly stringent EV sales targets on car and van makers from 2024.
The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) could see some fleets operating a number of diesel vans on an almost “indefinite” basis, FleetCheck is warning..