Natalie Middleton
Ex-fleet electric vehicles take twice as long to sell as ICE
Selling times for ex-fleet electric vehicles are more than twice as long as internal combustion engine (ICE) models, according to epyx – but it says the situation could change relatively quickly.
Safety risks for EVs will increase if first MOT date is extended, says motor sector
New research shows the motor industry is unanimous in voicing fears for road safety if the date of the first MOT is extended – in particular for electric vehicles.
PoGo to create 40 new charging hubs in Kew Green Hotels link
Ultra-rapid EV charging network newcomer PoGo has signed a major partnership agreement with Kew Green Hotels, kickstarting its plans for the UK.
Gap between public EV charging and cheapest home tariff up to £1,515 a year
The cost gap between public EV charging versus the cheapest home tariff now stands at up to £1,515 a year.
Raw Charging installs major new EV charging hub at Brent Cross
One of the largest EV charging hubs in the UK has gone live at Brent Cross shopping centre in partnership with Raw Charging.
EV drivers missing out by not using cheaper home charging tariffs
Most EV drivers are missing out on savings worth hundreds of pounds by not switching to cheap specialist home charging tariffs, data from Mina has revealed.
Chinese brands should fare well in fleet and used markets, says Aston Barclay
Chinese challenger brands are likely to prove popular with fleet and used buyers, according to Aston Barclay.
Kwik Fit to support e-cargo bike fleets with new servicing and repair operations
Kwik Fit has teamed up with bike repair network Fettle to launch new servicing and repair operations.
Ogilvie Fleet to share 40 years of expertise at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Ogilvie Fleet is the latest firm to sign up to this April’s Great British Fleet Event, bringing its award-winning business contract hire and leasing to the show.
E-fuels ‘not serious mass-market’ solution but could have limited fleet role
E-fuels are not a genuine widescale solution to transport decarbonisation but could play a “limited role” for fleets in the future, says FleetCheck.
Electrified vehicles account for one in three new orders at Alphabet
Demand for sustainable, alternative fleet options jumped considerably in the last year, according to Alphabet’s FY22 global results.
Major new EV charging depot at Nottingham provides blueprint for fleets
An energy ecosystem described as ‘next era energy management’ has gone live at Nottingham City Council’s fleet depot, providing a blueprint for vehicle operators.
Tesco EV charging rollout hits 600-store target
Tesco’s project to install EV charging points across 600 UK stores has hit its target with installation at the 600th store.
Spotlight on Grosvenor’s risk-free EV sal-sac scheme at Great British Fleet Event
Grosvenor Leasing will showcase how its salary sacrifice scheme can deliver major benefits for drivers and businesses at this April’s Great British Fleet Event.
Netherlands’ Opcharge enters UK market with first EV charging station
Opcharge, a leading charge point operator in the Netherlands, has expanded into the UK market with the opening of its first charging station.
Four in 10 local authorities yet to consult with fleet sector on EV charging needs
Local authorities are missing opportunities to shape fleet-friendly EV charging networks by not consulting with local businesses.
Volkswagen previews sub-£22k small EV with ID. 2all concept
Volkswagen has given a first glimpse of its forthcoming ID.2 compact electric car with the premiere of the ID. 2all concept.
EV charging startup Bonnet launches crowdfunding campaign
Rapidly growing EV charging app Bonnet has launched a crowdfunding campaign, inviting its 150,000-strong user base to take a stake in the company.
Spring Budget 2023: Lack of support leaves EV sector ‘without a clear direction’
Hopes for support to strengthen the UK’s electric vehicle sector and charging infrastructure in this week’s Spring Budget have been dashed, leaving many in the fleet and EV industries disappointed.
Novuna and Applied Driving partner for online EV driver training
A new suite of online training modules is being created by Novuna Vehicle Solutions and Applied Driving to help fleet drivers transition to electric vehicles.
