Author: Jordan Westfield

ASFINAG, Austria’s state-owned motorway and expressway operator, has completed the transition of its entire passenger car fleet to electric vehicles, removing its last combustion-engine car and bringing the total number of electric service vehicles to 502. The company said the move forms a central pillar of its broader mobility strategy aimed at promoting low-emissions transport for its roughly 3,500 employees. The transition was carried out over six years and was accompanied by measures to reduce business travel through digitalisation and to encourage greater use of public transport. See also: Austria’s da emobil Integrates 2,600 Charging Points Into Cariqa Platform ASFINAG…

Massimo Group said it has launched a dedicated Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Program, aiming to expand sales of its electric utility vehicles to municipalities, campuses and commercial fleet operators, as the company seeks to diversify revenue beyond traditional consumer markets. The program centers on the company’s MVR HVAC electric vehicle lineup, which features fully enclosed cabs with integrated heating and air-conditioning systems designed for year-round operation. Massimo Group said the vehicles are intended for high-utilization environments where consistent availability and operator comfort are key procurement considerations. The Texas-based manufacturer said the fleet initiative will rely on a combination of national…

TPS, Volkswagen Group UK’s parts distribution business, is continuing to expand the use of electric vehicles in its delivery fleet, with more than one in ten vehicles now fully electric. Over the past year, TPS has more than doubled the number of EVs in its fleet, which totals around 680 vehicles. The business operates 83 TPS centres across the UK, supplying Volkswagen Group parts to independent garages and bodyshops, primarily for passenger vehicles from brands including Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. TPS is now using 88 electric vehicles for parts deliveries, including models such as the CUPRA…

Bristol Airport said it will transition two of its Airport Flyer bus services to fully electric fleets as part of its plan to achieve net zero operations by 2030. The A1 and A3 Airport Flyer routes, which connect Bristol Airport with destinations including central Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare and Bedminster, will be operated using battery electric buses from 2026. The services are run by First Bus. See also: Vilnius Airport to Switch Fully to Electric Apron Buses From 2026 According to Bristol Airport, the two routes have carried more than one million passengers so far this year, making 2025 the airport’s busiest…

Royal Mail said it has introduced its 8,000th electric vehicle into service in the UK, marking a milestone in the company’s effort to decarbonise its delivery operations as it works toward a net-zero target by 2040. The latest electric van has entered service at the Nottingham North Delivery Office, joining 48 electric vehicles already operating there for daily deliveries and collections. The milestone comes during Royal Mail’s busiest period of the year, from Black Week through the end of January, when parcel volumes typically rise due to post-holiday returns. See also: Royal Mail Begins Electric HGV Operations With DAF Trucks…

Pošta Srbije, Serbia’s state-owned postal service, has incorporated 216 new electric scooters into its fleet for mail delivery across the country. This acquisition marks the largest procurement of battery-electric delivery vehicles by the organization to date, with the new two-wheelers intended to enhance efficiency and improve working conditions for employees, particularly in rural areas. While the postal organization did not publicly release the total investment cost or the manufacturer’s details, local media reports estimated the cost of the new electric scooters at approximately 128 million dinar (around €1.1 million). See also: Serbia Halts EV Purchase Subsidies After Funds Exhausted According…

Openreach, the main network infrastructure company for the U.K., has announced a significant milestone in its fleet electrification strategy, adding its 6,000th electric vehicle (EV). The organization, which operates the U.K.’s second-largest commercial fleet, is targeting 7,000 EVs by the end of March 2026. The 6,000th vehicle, a Ford E-Transit Custom van, was delivered to the company’s exchange in Ilfracombe, Devon. See also: Openreach Reaches 5,000 EVs in Fleet, Targets 2,000 More by March 2026 The company stated it began the current year with 4,300 EVs and plans to transition the “vast majority” of its 23,000-strong diesel fleet to electric…