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London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has confirmed it will enhance its plug-in hybrid VN5 light van with a larger and more efficient battery. The 34.6 kWh unit upgrades LEVC’s eCity powertrain with increased capacity, up from 31 kWh, and greater…

Econ Engineering has developed an electric gritter truck with demountable body options, enabling it to switch between fleet roles and provide year-round zero emission operations. The Yorkshire firm’s new Electric Quick Change Body (E-QCB) system means that the 19-tonne Volvo…

Tool and equipment hire specialist Speedy Services has taken delivery of its first two Fuso eCanters, both with an operating range of more than 62 miles on a single charge, ample for its urban delivery work. One of the 7.5…

Transport for Greater Manchester has ordered 50 zero-emission double-deck buses from Alexander Dennis as part of its new Bee Network. The BYD ADL Enviro 400EV battery electric double deckers are due to operate in Wigan and Bolton, where bus franchising…

Solar panels mounted on trucks, vans and trailers are showing potential for operators looking to squeeze efficiencies from their vehicles and gain power from them with cleaner electricity. Some companies with an eye on saving money and cutting emissions are…

Brighton and Hove flooring specialist La Boutique du Parquet has acquired a new battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eVito to deliver its products in and around the city. The fully electric eVito has a 41 kWh battery which is securely mounted in a…

E-truck manufacturer Nikola has announced the development of new battery technology it claims could double the range of battery electric vehicles without increasing the size or weight of the battery. Nikola Corporation says its prototype cell removes binder material and…