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The lowdown on EV landscapes in three key global markets
Dunstan Power, MD of smart EV charging firm Versinetic, takes a look at what’s happening in three key EV markets – the UK, China and the USA – to give a snapshot of where … Read More »
Electric insights: The top reasons for EV breakdowns
By Jon Mason, commercial director at Call Assist, parent brand of Start Rescue
Volvo announces new entry-level EX30 and new XC90 trim levels
Volvo Cars is extending its UK EX30 range with the introduction of a new entry-level Core specification, making the fully electric small SUV more affordable.
A fare hearing: Transitioning taxis to EVs
Supporting the transition to a fully EV taxi fleet is critical to the decarbonisation of UK cities, says Sam Pooke, senior public affairs manager at Freenow UK.
New Audi e-tron GT series UK pricing and specification announced
Audi has announced the latest e-tron GT models, which are available to order in the UK today and priced from £107,730 (OTR). Deliveries of the first customer vehicles are scheduled for later in the … Read More »
First Drive: Fiat e-Ducato
Matt MacConnell gets behind the wheel of the latest LCV offering from the Stellantis stable.
NatWest Group issues the first bond by a UK bank dedicated to financing EVs
NatWest Group has today issued its first Electric Vehicle Green bond raising net proceeds of £631 million from institutional investors based in the UK, Europe & Asia.
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX models on sale in the UK from 1 August
The new Volkswagen ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer can be ordered through any Volkswagen UK Retailer from Thursday 1 August. Prices start from £61,980 and £62,670 respectively.
AFP Comment: Don’t cut off the car choices
Will fleets stockpile existing vehicles to sidestep electrification…? By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Three-year old used EVs fall in value by 43.8% in 18 months reports Indicata
The average three-year-old used electric car is now 43.8% cheaper than eighteen months ago according to Indicata UK’s latest Market Watch report.
Siemens launches fleet and energy management solution for fleet businesses
Siemens has launched a new Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution in the UK, providing the design, installation, management and financing of electric charging infrastructure as well as fleet and energy management solutions for fleet businesses.
EVC merges horsepower and EV charging at 14 racecourses
Electric vehicle charging company, EVC, has partnered with the UK’s largest commercial horse racing organisation, The Jockey Club, to provide bespoke EV charging solutions at each of their 14 locations.
Securing battery cell supply in the UK now is as vital as securing steel in the 1940s and 50s
Richard Moore, battery strategy expert at Greenpower Park – the West Midlands-based centre of electrification and clean energy, on why the next government needs to take urgent action to attract global battery manufacturers to … Read More »
What do the new EV charging laws mean for electrification?
By Dunstan Power, MD of EV charging consultancy Versinetic, looks at what the new UK EV charging laws mean for drivers and the UK’s overall electrification journey.
Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of Myenergi, addresses concerns from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) over rising public charging costs, questions whether high prices are really having a negative impact on vehicle sales, … Read More »
Accelerate EV adoption: Versinetic makes urgent appeal to next UK government
As the UK approaches the general election, Versinetic’s EV charging engineers are urging the next government to accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in a move to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality … Read More »
Fleet World wins big at 2024 Newspress awards
Fleet World has once again taken the best Automotive Business Publication title at the Newspress awards.
Use your unused capacity to boost your fleet’s EV chargers and reduce costs
Effie Vraka, managing director for UK and Europe at Wevo Energy, explains how property managers can electrify parking spaces without worrying about constrained electrical capacity.
Divided EV perceptions: How can we encourage drivers to make the switch?
Alfonso Martinez, UK managing director, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK, shares his thoughts on what more can be done to encourage drivers to make the switch to EVs.
