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KeolisAmey Docklands Accelerates Fleet Electrification With Early Switch to All-Electric Ford EVs
KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD), the operator and maintainer of London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR), has achieved a landmark sustainability milestone as it transitions its entire car and van fleet to electric vehicles—four years ahead of Transport for London’s (TfL) original deadline. With support from DriveElectric and Ford, KAD will operate a fully electric fleet by December […]
Diesel Dependence Dooms UK’s Net-Zero Goals, Says BEDEO: Calls for Urgent Retrofitting Support Intensify
Farnham, 16 April 2025 – Fleet electrification specialist BEDEO has issued a stark warning: without immediate government backing for electric retrofitting, the UK’s van fleet risks remaining locked in diesel dependency for decades—jeopardising the country’s net-zero ambitions and stalling progress on emissions reductions. Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) paint […]
Urgent Call for Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Incentives in the Upcoming UK Budget
As the UK approaches the 30 October Budget, BEDEO, a frontrunner in fleet electrification and retrofit technology, has issued a clarion call to the new Labour government. The urgency is palpable, with the van industry facing a critical juncture in its journey toward compliance with the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. This mandate, which stipulates […]
The Future of Fleet Electrification: BEDEO’s Call for Enhanced Regulation and Investment
BEDEO Calls for Government Support and Regulation to Boost Electric Retrofitting in the UK In a compelling new whitepaper, global electric mobility leader BEDEO underscores the urgent need for UK government support and regulation of electric vehicle (EV) retrofitting methods. This call to action aligns with the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) concerns that the UK […]
Strategic Electrification: How Data Analysis Can Revolutionize UK Waste Fleet Operations
London, UK (April 17, 2024) – VEV, a frontrunner in fleet electrification services, together with Whitespace, a leading provider of software solutions for waste management, are advocating for UK councils to adopt data-driven strategies for transitioning refuse collection vehicles to electric power. Over 300 UK councils have declared climate emergencies, indicating a need for rapid […]
Statement from VEV CEO in response to Government announcement on change to EV deadlines in the UK
VEV is a fleet electrification business that is backed by the world’s largest energy trading company, Vitol. VEV’s CEO Mike Nakrani said: “The decision to row back from the now three-years-old commitment to the 2030 timeline is the opposite of what the auto industry needs to play its part in the race to net zero. […]
Webfleet and VEV announce strategic partnership to optimise fleet electrification
London, August 17, 2023 – Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has entered into a partnership with new e-fleet solutions provider VEV to accelerate commercial EV fleet adoption. VEV provides a unique end-to end EV transition solution from EV fleet strategy through site design to operation. As well as initial site electrification, charge point […]
Lunaz confirms landmark local government fleet electrification programme
Silverstone, England “Lunaz is proud to unlock the power of up-cycling to provide local authorities and waste management companies with electric refuse trucks that represent a dramatically better outcome for both the planet and the taxpayer. As a Silverstone based technology company, we are delighted to announce the first phase of our large-scale volume commitment […]
Vitol-backed VEV launches its end-to-end fleet electrification solution
20th April 2023 London, UK: VEV, the e-fleet company backed by Vitol, today launches its end-to-end solution to the UK fleet and commercial vehicle sector. VEV offers organisations comprehensive and strategic e-fleet solutions, designed to cater for their current and future fleet needs. The solution encompasses the planning and delivery of the electrification of the […]
Volta Trucks and Siemens: Partnering to accelerate commercial fleet electrification
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, and Siemens Smart Infrastructure, the leader in electrification, have signed a letter of intent, outlining a cooperation













