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Natalie Middleton

Used EV prices boosted, reports Aston Barclay

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The shortage of new sub-£25,000 electric cars gave the used EV sector a welcome boost in Q4, according to Aston Barclay.

2024 Volkswagen Golf delivers new plug-in hybrid and improved tech

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Volkswagen has unwrapped its updated Golf, which debuts a new longer-range plug-in hybrid and a next-generation infotainment system that includes ChatGPT.

Vauxhall/Opel Frontera makes comeback as electric SUV

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Vauxhall is reviving the Frontera nameplate for an all-new electric SUV that will launch later this year.

Bedeo confirms eLCV delivery milestone and Stellantis approval for electric retrofits

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Electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer Bedeo has scored two major wins with announcements of a new delivery milestone and latest approval from Stellantis.

Wales & West Utilities to trial hydrogen van and fuel ecosystem

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Gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is starting trials of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and fuel ecosystem this month in a move to decarbonise its fleet.

Highest-mileage drivers could avert need for new oil by going electric

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The UK’s highest-mileage drivers could save all of the oil expected to be extracted from new licences if they ditched fossil fuels and went electric instead.

SBL Couriers turns white van men green and saves £1.9m

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A London-based courier company has saved £1.9m by switching to electric vans, cutting its costs and carbon footprint.

PoGo senior appointment to steer ultra-rapid network growth

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PoGo Charge, one of the UK’s fastest-growing ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge point operators, has appointed Pete Singleton to support the organisation’s continued expansion.

Rho Motion report sets out 2024 EV and battery predictions

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Rho Motion, a leading research house into electric vehicles and the energy transition, has published a new report on the prospects for 2024 across the EV and battery markets.

Wenzel’s car fleet goes electric with help of VWFS Fleet

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Wenzel’s the Bakers is reducing fleet costs and lifting overall business sustainability by transitioning to electric vehicles.

IAM RoadSmart to debut online risk management system at 2024 Great British Fleet Event

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IAM RoadSmart is returning to the Great British Fleet Event for 2024 to showcase its latest developments in fleet road risk management.

Goupil G4s cut emissions and ensure Clean Air Zone compliance for university fleet

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Newcastle University has bolstered its fleet of utility vehicles with the addition of two Goupil G4s from Bradshaw EV.

KGM confirms imminent launch of Torres SUV in ICE and electric guise

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KGM Motors, previously SsangYong, has confirmed that its Torres SUV will launch in the UK this quarter in both ICE and electric versions.

Clenergy EV joins Octopus Electroverse to expand charging access for drivers

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Clenergy EV has joined Octopus Energy’s Electroverse EV roaming service, further opening up charging access for drivers.

Vauxhall partners with Ryze to develop hydrogen refuelling solutions for van fleets

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Vauxhall is working with UK company Ryze Hydrogen to develop hydrogen refuelling solutions that will help fleets to adopt hydrogen vans.

Updated Ford Kuga lands with improved hybrids and new Active model

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Ford has given its bestselling Kuga SUV a mid-life facelift, adding in a new Active model and enhanced hybrid engines.

Glenmorangie goes electric with Nissan Ariya coupé crossovers

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One of the world’s most famous whisky distilleries is making the transition to electric motoring with the help of Nissan.

Feasibility for van fleets to share EV charging comes under AFP focus

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A new committee exploring the practicalities of electric van fleets sharing charging infrastructure has launched from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

The Electric Car Scheme reveals top-selling EVs on salary sacrifice

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The Electric Car Scheme has revealed the top 10 most popular EVs ordered through its salary sacrifice scheme in 2023, as well as its predictions for 2024 and where it thinks government action is … Read More »

£15m EV charging deal underway for Stockport with first community hub

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Drivers in Stockport now have access to a new EV charging hub as part of an ongoing £15m project to revolutionise electric transport infrastructure in the borough.