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Natalie Middleton

Next-gen electric LCV to debut at CV Show in WEVC/ETRUX partnership

12 months ago / 0 comments

The first prototype in a “new era” of electric light commercial vehicles is to debut at April’s CV Show under a new collaboration.

Remarketing sector calls for standard battery check for used EVs

1 year ago / 0 comments

Implementing a standard battery health check would help accelerate driver confidence in used electric vehicles, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

Stockport Council inks £15m charge point deal with Be.EV

1 year ago / 0 comments

Stockport Council has signed up EV charging network Be.EV to install chargers across the borough in a £15m deal.

Barlows adds Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid van to fleet

1 year ago / 0 comments

Electrical contractor Barlows has added 22 Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid vans to its fleet.

‘Breakthrough’ Kia EV9 electric SUV to deliver 336-mile range

1 year ago / 0 comments

Kia has revealed further details of its EV9 three-row electric SUV, which will drive the brand’s work on sustainability, autonomous driving and connectivity-enabled tech.

First Hydrogen LCV trials underway with Rivus

1 year ago / 0 comments

Rivus is to start running trials of First Hydrogen’s LCV, helping shape insights into the benefits and practicality of adopting hydrogen mobility.

UK startup develops low-cost mini EVs for emerging markets

1 year ago / 0 comments

UK startup Helixx is developing a range of commercial mini EVs that it says can provide clean, sustainable mobility to transform emerging markets.

UK ranked as one of Europe’s top countries for electric vehicles

1 year ago / 0 comments

The UK has been ranked the fifth most attractive European country for electric vehicle market potential, according to the Electric Vehicle Country Attractiveness (EVCA) Index. 

Ultra-rapid charging now cheaper per mile than petrol – but only off-peak

1 year ago / 0 comments

A fall in ultra-rapid charging costs in February means an electric car is now cheaper to ‘fuel’ than a petrol – but only at off-peak rates.

North Lincolnshire Council to install 35 on-street charge points

1 year ago / 0 comments

North Lincolnshire Council has partnered with Ubitricity to deliver a network of 35 on-street electric vehicle charge points across the region.

Andersen EV launches new home charger augmented reality tool

1 year ago / 0 comments

Andersen EV has launched an augmented reality (AR) tool that helps potential customers visualise their future home charging unit in situ.

Sheffield to get 48 new EV chargers this April

1 year ago / 0 comments

Sheffield City Council is installing 48 new EV chargers in April under work to expand its infrastructure in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).

Ohme named new charging partner for Waylands Group

1 year ago / 0 comments

Waylands Group has signed up smart charging company Ohme as its new charging partner.

EU to allow sale of ICE cars past 2035 under e-fuel exemption

1 year ago / 0 comments

The European Commission and the German government have reached an agreement that will allow combustion-engined cars to stay on sale after the planned 2035 cut-off, provided they only run on e-fuels.

Smart #3 all-electric coupé-SUV teased ahead of official unveiling

1 year ago / 0 comments

Smart has issued details and sketches of the new #3 all-electric coupé-SUV ahead of its official premiere next month.

New EV efficiency tools added to FleetCheck software

1 year ago / 0 comments

A range of new tools enabling fleets to measure the efficiency of electric vehicles has joined FleetCheck’s fleet management software.

Osprey Charging to mark Autism Acceptance Week with charger artwork display

1 year ago / 0 comments

Osprey Charging is to display new artwork across its EV chargers to celebrate Autism Acceptance Week (Monday 27 March to Sunday 2 April).

Bury Council to boost charger network in new £9m deal

1 year ago / 0 comments

Bury Council has signed a multi-million-pound deal with Be.EV to boost the community’s EV charger network.

Hackney positions for EV charge point leadership

1 year ago / 0 comments

The London borough of Hackney says it will become a national leader in electric vehicle charging under plans to roll out 2,500 fast and slow chargers across its seven square miles.

Surrey County Council to roll out 10,000 public charging points by 2030

1 year ago / 0 comments

Surrey County Council has teamed up with Connected Kerb on plans to deliver 10,000 electric vehicle charge points by 2030.