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Comment: The missing piece of the EV puzzle
Ohme mobility director Peter Mcdonald ponders over the high-profile news stories from the past few months – and thinks there’s been one glaring omission…
Electrifying the fleet: How flywheel power boosters unlock fast charging at the depot
As growing numbers of electric vehicles join fleets, charging is becoming a bottleneck that harms operational efficiency and drives up cost. Kinetic power boosters can help to reduce charging times and ensure that vehicles … Read More »
This World EV Day it’s time to celebrate the unsung hero of the EV revolution
By Tom Mennell, technical standards manager, power systems UK&I at Schneider Electric
World EV Day 2024: Five money-saving tips for switching to an EV
Celebrating World EV Day 2024, smart home charging company Ohme has issued five top money-saving tips for drivers.
Essential guide advises leaseholders on workplace EV charger installations
Drax Electric Vehicles has released an essential guide to help commercial leaseholders tackle challenges such as landlord approval and infrastructure barriers.
Chinese Tesla rival Zeekr debuts its SUV – the Zeekr 7X
Targeted at the global markets, Zeekr’s first mid-size Tesla-rivalling electric SUV makes its debut ahead of European arrival in 2025.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Widely regarded as one of the best EVs available, Porsche’s Taycan gained faster charging and longer range this year. Al Suttie puts the SUV-esque Cross Turismo version, complete with all-wheel drive and increased ground … Read More »
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 »
