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Natalie Middleton

Comment: Forget 2035, there aren’t enough EV technicians now

6 months ago / 0 comments

Whether it’s 2030 or 2035, there’s still not enough trained technicians to work on EVs in the UK, says Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of aftermarket used car warranty firm Warrantywise.

IMechE report on vital measures for UK EV sector to thrive

6 months ago / 0 comments

A new report outlining where EV action is needed to ensure the UK automotive sector’s future competitiveness is now out from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Rochdale retail park gets EV charging hub

6 months ago / 0 comments

Property firm Glenbrook Investments has partnered with Manchester-based charging network Be.EV to install four new ultra-rapid electric car chargers at St Mary’s Retail Park in Rochdale.

Prodrive gets APC funding for zero-emission last-mile concept

6 months ago / 0 comments

Prodrive Advanced Technology is to develop a zero-emission last-mile vehicle concept with the help of government funding.

Fleets cancel orders for 4.25-tonne electric vans due to lack of legal clarity

6 months ago / 0 comments

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is urging fleets to “step up” lobbying for clarification on operational requirements on 4.25-tonne electric vans as it warns of ongoing confusion.

Novuna opens wireless charging forecourt to showcase fleet EV solutions

6 months ago / 0 comments

Novuna Vehicle Solutions has opened a flagship charging forecourt, showcasing its pioneering infrastructure capabilities for fleets.

October 2023 issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out…

6 months ago / 0 comments

The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now out – featuring latest advice and insights for operators.

Nurture Group makes shift to electric fleet with Northgate help

6 months ago / 0 comments

The Nurture Group is spearheading sustainability targets with a move to an electric fleet, supported by Northgate.

Carmakers urge EU to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle imports

6 months ago / 0 comments

Carmakers have urged the European Commission for urgent action on new taxes that will be imposed on electric vehicles traded between the EU and the UK from January 2024.

High EV driver satisfaction revealed in Tusker sal-sac report

6 months ago / 0 comments

The vast majority of EV drivers are happy to have made the electric switch and won’t go back to petrol or diesel cars, a new survey by Tusker has found.

New report highlights crucial role of fleet electrification in net zero

6 months ago / 0 comments

Fleet electrification is a vital means to decarbonise the transportation sector, with the potential to significantly drive emissions reduction.

Nissan to go all-electric by 2030 despite UK’s ICE ban delay

6 months ago / 0 comments

Nissan has committed to going all-electric in Europe by 2030, stopping sales of combustion-engined cars by the end of the decade.

Webfleet now able to link directly with electric vehicles

6 months ago / 0 comments

Webfleet is expanding its OEM.connect programme to support electric vehicles with in-depth insights.

Churchill Expert strikes insurance deal for Ezoo EV subscription fleet

6 months ago / 0 comments

Churchill Expert is to provide insurance for Ezoo’s Pay As You Go electric car subscription fleet under a new deal.

EV study explores potential of airport car parks to power grid

6 months ago / 0 comments

EV drivers using long-stay carparks could help power an entire city with green energy while offsetting parking fees, a new study has uncovered.

Best and worst times to find EV chargers revealed in new study

6 months ago / 0 comments

Monday morning is the best time to locate an available EV charger, while Friday at 9am is likely to be the most difficult.

Ionity to open hundreds of ultra-fast charge points at Village Hotels

6 months ago / 0 comments

Ionity is to open 380 ultra-fast charge points at Village Hotels sites across the UK under a new deal.

Complete Fleet World’s EV survey for chance to win hotel break 

6 months ago / 0 comments

Fleet World has launched an EV-focused market research survey to find out about fleet operators’ electrification plans. 

ICE ban delay to have little impact on fleet EV strategies

6 months ago / 0 comments

The Government’s delay on the ban of new petrol and diesel cars/vans is likely to have limited impact on real-world fleet strategies as fleets continue to push ahead with electrification.

Lords Committee urges clarity on ICE ban and ZEV mandate

6 months ago / 0 comments

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has called on the Government to provide clarification on its delay to the 2030 ICE ban.