Natalie Middleton
Government confirms ZEV mandate review after car industry reprisals
The Government has confirmed it will run a “fast-track consultation” on the ZEV mandate following a backlash among vehicle makers.
Jaecoo 7 SUV on sale in PHEV and petrol guise
Chinese car brand Jaecoo has kicked off its UK launch with the start of orders for its Jaecoo 7 premium SUV.
‘Fast-track’ government consultation on ZEV mandate expected to open
A much-rumoured consultation on the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is expected to open today, possibly leading to a relaxation of targets.
Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandate
Vauxhall and Peugeot owner Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its Luton plant and consolidate production at Ellesmere Port.
Electric vans have shorter servicing times but longer offroad times, early data indicates
Electric vans are showing shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models, but longer vehicle off-road (VOR) times, according to findings from Epyx.
EVC rebrands as Roam to drive charging expansion plans
EVC, which specialises in fully funded destination charging solutions, has rebranded as Roam to drive expansion of its EV infrastructure in the UK and beyond.
ELM invites logistics firms to test new last-mile electric delivery vehicle
ELM Mobility, a joint venture between Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design, has opened testing of its first-of-a-kind last-mile electric delivery vehicle, supported by backing from Barclays.
Centrica innovates electric van operations with transformational solution
Centrica has improved productivity and cut downtime across its electric van fleet under a “transformational” collaboration with Gridserve.
Smart UK signs up Ohme as EV charger partner
Smart UK has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive official home EV charging partner.
Kempower launches EV charging leasing solutions with DLL
Electric vehicle fast-charging solutions provider Kempower is partnering with global asset finance company DLL to offer charger leasing solutions in various markets.
Former Tesla VP joins Connected Energy
A former vice-president of Tesla is joining second-life battery energy storage specialist Connected Energy as chairman, supporting the company’s major expansion plans.
Refined EV battery tech able to charge from 0-80% in 15 minutes
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have refined lithium-ion battery design to enable faster charging along with a longer battery lifecycle.
ZeroMission targets North American growth with senior business development hire
ZeroMission, a leading provider of commercial EV fleet management software, has appointed Eduardo Espinal as head of sales & partnerships for North America.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Enyaq
Our final thoughts on the Škoda Enyaq after eight months with the Fleet World team.
Workplace chargers open to public could be liable for fines under new rules
Workplace chargers open to the general public could be liable for significant fines if they’re not compliant with latest public charger regulation.
DS Automobiles previews high-flying coupé-SUV with 466-mile range
DS Automobiles has teased a new coupé-SUV that will deliver an extensive WLTP range of 466 miles (750km).
Ionity and Holiday Inn kick off ultra-rapid charging rollout with Doncaster hub
Ionity and Holiday Inn have opened the first of six planned ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK.
Shell report gives practical solutions to overcome fleet EV roadblocks
A new report that can help fleets accelerate their electrification progress through practical solutions is now out from Shell Fleet Solutions.
Clean argument for zero-emission freight zone in London
A zero-emission freight zone (ZEZ-F) in central London would deliver healthcare savings of £50m annually and cut 285,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Humax expands EV charging reach with Kelvelec distribution deal
Humax is continuing its expansion into the UK home and fleet charging sectors with a new distribution deal.
