Natalie Middleton
Expect faster tyre wear on electric vehicles, says ATS
The switch to electric vehicles is likely to bring increased tyre spend for fleets due to faster wear rates, ATS Euromaster has warned.
New speakers announced for Great British Fleet Event 2023
Fleet World has revealed further details of the specialist speaker line-up for the 2023 Great British Fleet Event, ahead of the event opening next month.
ICE vs EV comparison in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out, with all the latest road tests, EV insights and advice.
Magtec gets UK type approval for 7.5-tonne electric truck
UK business Magtec has secured GB Small Series Approval for its own-brand 7.5 tonne electric truck, which is now on sale.
Iveco to help fleets go electric with Pod Point charging deal
Iveco has signed up Pod Point as its preferred EV charge point supplier, helping fleets go electric via a new referral programme.
BP to help Uber drivers shift to EVs with global charging support
BP is to help drivers on Uber’s platform make the switch to EVs by providing access to its high-speed charging network and special offers.
EV charging solution could unlock £27m annual revenue for dealers and leasing firms
EV car dealerships and leasing firms are currently missing out on at least £27m in potential extra revenue every year by not selling home charger units with EV vehicles.
EV batteries will become valuable mobile asset away from home under V2X, says Indra
Future developments in V2X charging could mean that drivers will be able to use the energy in their batteries as a valuable asset away from home to gain added benefits.
Major US charge point provider makes move into UK to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure
US charge point provider Blink Charging has announced the launch of Blink Charging UK – a new arm of the company set to “supercharge” EV charging infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
BMW i5: Electric 5 Series teased ahead of arrival this year
BMW has previewed its first-ever fully electric 5 Series with a gallery of shots from some rather harsh winter testing.
‘Ambitious’ ZEV mandate and e-fuels exclusion in Powering up Britain plans
The Government has pledged to introducing an ‘ambitious’ Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate from 2024 with a new consultation, paving the way for all new car and van sales to be zero-emission by 2035 … Read More »
Next-gen electric LCV to debut at CV Show in WEVC/ETRUX partnership
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
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
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
Electrical contractor Barlows has added 22 Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid vans to its fleet.
‘Breakthrough’ Kia EV9 electric SUV to deliver 336-mile range
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
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
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
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
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.
