Commercial Vehicle News

Vauxhall will start production of its Vivaro Electric van in the UK from next year, securing the future of its Luton factory and 1,500 jobs

A collaborative effort led by industry experts and trade bodies has resulted in the launch of the ‘Zero Emission Van Plan’, aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vans.

Renault has revealed that its new Trafic E-Tech electric van will cost from £34,500 when it goes on sale in mid-2024.

Nissan has added an electric option to its large van offering with the launch of the Interstar-e.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the new eSprinter van will cost from £73,260 when it reaches UK roads in May.

There are now more than 60,000 electric vans on the UK’s roads after the LCV market reported its 13th consecutive month of growth.

International sightseeing bus operator Tootbus to work with VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol, to go fully renewable. 

Stellantis is set to offer a conversion programme that would take an existing vehicle and convert it into an electric van.

Econ Engineering has joined forces with UK highways specialist Ringway to create the world’s first full-electric gritting lorry. 

Volvo Trucks has become the first HGV manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations.