electric vehicles

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is supplying 100 new electrified vans to a commercial vehicle rental provider. Europcar believes its new fleet of VN5, featuring eCity range extender technology, will be pivotal in helping reduce the environmental impact of its…

This year is set to be another eventful one for the road transport sector, with many developments affecting the industry in the areas of Brexit, electric vehicle production and vehicle charging. Here we look at some of the key things…

The Government’s decision to cut the van and truck plug-in grant has been criticised by leading figures in the commercial vehicle sector. Plug-in van customers had been eligible for a 20% reduction on the vehicle purchase price up to a…

While reducing fleet emissions is a current focus of the commercial vehicle industry, it poses a number of alternative challenges for the campervan and motorhome sector. In fact, according to the Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC), the issues facing the…

This week saw the official launch of Kar-go – an automated last-mile delivery bot from British start-up Academy of Robotics that aims to revolutionise the burgeoning home delivery market. Fully-electric Kar-go aims to offer logistics providers an autonomous, clean, quiet…

Ford and Volkswagen have expanded their global alliance to further develop the commercial and electric vehicle offerings of both companies and to better meet the ‘rapidly evolving needs of customers in Europe and beyond.’ The alliance will allow the companies…

When it comes to launching a viable electric or alternative fuel commercial vehicle, having the technology to deliver power, range and reliability is only part of the story. As every operator knows, any truck or van is only as good…

Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) says development of its Urban Lightweight Commercial Vehicles will move to the next level with the signing of a new agreement with a leading Finnish eBike hardware and software engineering company. Under the deal, Revonte will…

Delivery giant UPS has begun the testing of electric autonomous vehicles at its advanced technology hub in London. The company is exploring the sustainability and durability of the Gaussin ‘shifter’ vehicles for moving semi-trailers and containers around the facility. During…

SMMT has released a statement in response to the 2016 Autumn Statement.