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Natalie Middleton

Goupil electric vans prove increasingly popular with schools

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The Goupil utility vehicle range, which is exclusively supplied by Bradshaw Electric Vehicles in the UK, continues to become a hit with independent schools.

Government rolls out LEVI charge point funding to 44 more councils across England

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A further 44 councils across England are to benefit from government funding to boost charge point rollout under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund.

EV charge point grant launches for people without driveways

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Electric vehicle drivers without access to driveways can now access the Government’s Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for the first time.

Stellar speaker line-up revealed for 2024 Great British Fleet Event

3 days ago / 0 comments

More heavyweight names have joined the speaker line-up for the Great British Fleet Event on 17 April 2024, providing car and van operators with powerful reasons to attend.

Go Zero unveils Solar Mode for sustainable EV charging

3 days ago / 0 comments

EV charging business Go Zero has launched a new Solar Mode, enabling users to draw on the power of solar energy to fuel their electric vehicles.

Škoda Epiq baby EV to bring 248-mile range and sub-£25k price tag

3 days ago / 0 comments

Škoda is charging up its all-electric portfolio with an entry-level crossover that will team up practicality, spaciousness and affordable pricing.

Local authorities still not in dialogue with fleets about charging needs, finds BVRLA

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A growing number of local authorities now have an electric vehicle charging strategy in place but few are talking to fleets about their needs.

EVs are 59% less likely to break down, says Start Rescue

4 days ago / 0 comments

Electric cars are far less likely to leave drivers stranded, new data from a leading breakdown cover provider reveals.

Vauxhall slashes electric van prices in revamped LCV line-up

4 days ago / 0 comments

Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for its revamped and renewed LCV line-up – including significant price reductions on its electric vans.

Ford confirmed as event partner for Great British Fleet Event

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Ford has become the latest big name to sign up to the Great British Fleet Event on 17 April 2024, bringing further impetus for decision-makers to attend.

Replace your ‘ugly’ home chargers with help of new upgrade service

4 days ago / 0 comments

Premium charge point brand Andersen EV is encouraging EV drivers to switch their existing “ugly” charge points to a bespoke, design-led A2 charging unit.

EV drivers primarily reliant on home charging, finds Zenith

5 days ago / 0 comments

Despite the rapid growth in the number of public chargers, over half (52%) of electric vehicle drivers say they would face significant difficulties solely using the public charging network, according to new research.

The reality of vehicle-to-grid charging – and its feasibility for fleets

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By Adam Hall, energy services director at Drax Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen turns up the power for ID.3 and ID.7 GTX range-toppers

5 days ago / 0 comments

Volkswagen has spiced up its ID.3 and ID.7 electric models with new top-rung GTX variants.

A free hot drink and breakfast roll from MINI, available for ‘early bird’ GBFE visitors

5 days ago / 0 comments

‘Early bird’ visitors to the upcoming Great British Fleet Event will be able to get their hands on a free hot drink and breakfast, courtesy of MINI.

Paua goes live with EV payment reimbursement tool after Royal Mail trials

5 days ago / 0 comments

Paua has launched a charging reimbursement tool for EV drivers, developed with the help of Royal Mail.

Peugeot opens orders for updated electric LCVs

5 days ago / 0 comments

Peugeot’s revamped range of electric vans is now on sale ahead of first deliveries in the spring.

New-gen BMW X2 lands with first-ever fully electric iX2

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BMW’s new X2 SUV-coupé is now available to order, complete with the inaugural iX2 fully electric edition.

Open up public sector chargers to help private fleets electrify, AFP encourages

6 days ago / 0 comments

Making public sector charging facilities available to all fleets could spur electrification and help plug gaps in the national infrastructure.

Hydrogen power unit helps meals on wheels service go eco

7 days ago / 0 comments

An electric van kitted out with a hydrogen power unit is being trialled by a Welsh meals on wheel service to cut its emissions.