Natalie Middleton
Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset
Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets are at risk without new ways to drive … Read More »
Rapid rise in ultra-rapid chargers at motorway services
Two hundred new ultra-rapid chargers have gone live at motorway services in England since the beginning of the year in a supercharged rollout of infrastructure.
Electric van fleets warn London Mayor not to end Congestion Charge exemption
Electric van operators including the AA, Ocado and Openreach have called on the Mayor of London to rethink his decision on scrapping the Congestion Charge exemption.
Renault Twingo E-Tech prototype set for Paris Motor Show debut
Renault is paving the way for the arrival of the budget-friendly Twingo city EV with the unveiling of the prototype at the Paris Motor Show.
Range, payload and charging access still major barriers to van electrification
Electric van purchase prices, battery range, payload and charging access remain major hurdles to eLCV adoption.
Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis
Hyundai and Waymo are collaborating to create a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 electric SUVs.
Believ gains Carbon Neutral Britain accreditation
Charge point operator Believ is now Carbon Neutral Britain accredited, reinforcing the company’s drive to achieve a sustainable future.
New entry-level Tesla Model Y now boasts 373-mile range
Tesla has introduced a new entry-level version of its Model Y electric SUV, boosting range.
Van registrations rise in September but EV uptake falls again
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle market grew for the second month running in September, but battery electric van (BEV) uptake fell.
Paythru proposes EV payments charter to tackle charging pain points
Paythru has issued proposed guiding principles to help the charge point sector address current customer pain points.
Hyundai Inster budget EV priced from £23,495
Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications for its Inster baby electric SUV.
Record EV performance in September down to unprecedented discounting, SMMT warns
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in September with record EV registrations but the automotive sector has warned that growth is unstable and unsustainable without government action.
Vauxhall slashes prices for electric Corsa and Astra models
Vauxhall has shaved thousands of pounds off prices for its electric Corsa and Astra models, helping more drivers go electric.
Maserati, Peugeot and Polestar electric car reviews in new issue of Fleet World
The new issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, delivering latest insights on conventional and electric vehicles.
Vaylens simplifies EV charging for fleet operators
Vaylens, the charging management software brand recently launched by the Kostal Group, is simplifying how fleet operators manage and monetise EV charging with the launch of its latest suite of solutions.
Lexus RZ electric SUV gets longer-range, lower-price entry model
Lexus has launched a new entry-level version of its RZ electric SUV, cutting pricing to under £50k and boosting range.
New Peugeot E-408 is fully electric fastback crossover with 281-mile range
Peugeot has debuted its E-408 fully electric fastback crossover, driving its mission to become the leading mainstream EV brand in Europe.
Net zero transport needs ‘unprecedented’ collaboration across government and industry
Delivering net zero transport will require collaboration across all key agencies of government and industry, according to stakeholders speaking today at the Zemo Partnership Summit 2024.
Skoda Elroq electric compact SUV to deliver 360-mile range
Škoda’s Elroq has entered the electric compact SUV fray, delivering a highly competitive proposition for fleets.
Vauxhall starts UK fleet trials of hydrogen vans
The first fleet trials of the Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen are now underway ahead of the arrival of the Movano Hydrogen later this year.
