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Natalie Middleton

Charge My Street joins Paua EV roaming network 

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EV charge point community benefit society Charge My Street has joined the Paua roaming network, said to be the largest in the UK. 

Telematics algorithm for PHEVs to help fleet managers cut fuel costs

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Targa Telematics has enhanced its Targa Lite telematics solution with a new plug-in hybrid function to further help fleet managers optimise fuel consumption amid soaring prices.

EU lawmakers back 2035 end-date for combustion engine cars  

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The European Parliament has voted to set a 2035 deadline for all new car sales to be zero-emission, meaning the last fossil fuel cars will be sold by this date.  

New platform to simplify fleet switch to EVs   

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Tusker and Diode have launched a new platform that will further support businesses looking to switch employees to electric vehicles.  

Put electric van drivers through C1 training to future-proof operations, says RED  

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Deploying C1 training for commercial vehicle drivers could help fleets future-proof their business from changes in licensing legislation, providing added flexibility as electric vehicles evolve.  

Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to deliver 373-mile range  

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Polestar has teased its upcoming electric performance SUV ahead of its official debut in October.  

StoreDot to make ‘Extreme Fast Charging’ a reality with key partnerships  

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StoreDot has said it’s on track to start mass-producing its extreme fast charging batteries by 2024, supported by a new network of key strategic partners that can help fast-track its growth.  

Cupra to launch three new electrified models by 2025

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Cupra is expanding its line-up with three new electrified models by 2025, entering new segments and bolstering its growth plans.

Horses able to hear electric vehicles before humans

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Horses can sense an approaching electric vehicle before their riders, but EV drivers still need to be careful when passing on the road. 

Staffordshire councils join forces to help taxi drivers go electric  

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Three Staffordshire councils have come together to install electric vehicle charging facilities within local authority car parks, helping local taxis and private hire vehicles to go electric.  

UPDATED: Workplace chargers nearly doubles UK’s electric charging infrastructure

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The UK has almost as many workplace charge points as public chargers for electric vehicles in the UK – nearly doubling the amount of infrastructure available to drivers.

Local authorities most in need of company van kerbside charge points revealed by AFP 

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A list of the UK’s local authorities most in need of kerbside charging to help company van drivers go electric is now out.  

Hilti transitions 200+ car fleet to electric power   

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Tool manufacturer and construction solutions specialist Hilti is replacing more than 200 cars on its UK fleet with EVs under plans to become carbon-neutral by 2023.  

Whistl to transition van fleet to electric  

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UK logistics specialist Whistl has started to roll out electric vehicles across its fleet on the back of a wide-ranging review of its transport needs.  

New Fiat Doblò arrives with first-ever E-Doblò eLCV 

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Fiat has revealed the new Doblò line-up, which includes the first-ever all-electric E-Doblò variant.  

New Mercedes GLC SUV revealed with three plug-in hybrids 

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Mercedes has taken the wraps off its second-generation GLC SUV, introducing a new, larger platform, latest tech and an updated engine line-up. 

5 key takeaways from the 2022 EVBox Mobility Monitor report 

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New research from EVBox is now out on the main barriers for EV adoption in the UK and the government policies that could most incentivise EVs.  

Transport Scotland announces £30m funding to further boost EV uptake

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The Scottish Government has confirmed it will continue to provide low carbon transport loans and grants, delivering over £30m in funding this financial year to help drive the shift to fully electric vehicles.

BMW next-gen X1 SUV debuts with first-ever iX1 electric variant

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BMW has revealed its third-generation X1 compact crossover, which gains its first-ever fully electric version in the form of the iX1.

Updated Toyota Corolla gets latest-gen hybrid tech

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Toyota has updated its Corolla range for the 2023 model year, enhancing style, technology and performance.