Natalie Middleton
Australian startup Recharge on track to buy EV battery firm BritishVolt
Collapsed UK battery startup Britishvolt is expected to be bought out of administration within the next week with an Australian firm at the helm.
Battery electric van deliveries up 53.5% in January
UK new light commercial vehicle registrations rose 25.8% in January, boosted by a major jump in demand for fully electric vans.
EV sector continues to grow, but challenges ongoing, says Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has released its new car forecasts for 2023, highlighting the positive position of the UK market but with continued scope for volatility.
InstaVolt upgrades existing 50kW chargers to 125kW
Charging network InstaVolt is to upgrade its current 50kW chargers to 125kW outputs, significantly reducing charging times.
Fleet and EV new car sales rocket but industry urges charge point mandates
New car registrations by fleets of all sizes rocketed in January, helping the market score its sixth month of growth.
Select Car Leasing sets up EV salsac scheme for RingGo
Employees at cashless parking provider RingGo can now access electric vehicle salary sacrifice through a new partnership with Select Car Leasing.
Škoda Enyaq iV vRS sets ice drift world records
Škoda has broken two Guinness World Records for ice drifting with its Enyaq iV vRS SUV.
Renault Megane E-Tech gets flagship Iconic grade
Renault has expanded the line-up for its Megane E-Tech electric hatch with a new range-topping trim.
CitySprint expands EV fleet further with 40 new Maxus eLCVs
CitySprint has added to its existing electric vehicle fleet with the arrival of 40 new electric vans from Maxus.
Fleetcor acquires EV payments specialist Mina
Fleetcor has acquired EV fleet payment specialist Mina and its at-home charging capabilities, further broadening its electric vehicle portfolio.
New issue of Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The new issue of Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including unmissable technological fleet advice.
Ground-breaking V2X trial showcases future of electric fleets
Pioneering work to develop smart energy micro-grid networks for fleets while proving the benefits of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology is now underway in the UK, ahead of real-world trials with operators.
Targa Telematics and SAP Labs France to advance fleet electrification
Targa Telematics has partnered with SAP Labs (France) on a joint project to support customers with fleet electrification and management.
Seven new public EV charge points open for use in Leatherhead
Seven EV charge points have opened for public use at Riverbridge House Business Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey.
Electric car mandate must not be delayed or watered down, report warns
2022 was an historic year for electric car and van uptake but the UK government must not delay the implementation of its planned ZEV mandate.
Electric Nissan Ariya to cover 17,000 miles in epic Pole to Pole expedition
Nissan has partnered with British adventurer Chris Ramsey for the world’s-first all-electric driving adventure from the Magnetic North Pole to the South Pole.
MY2024 Range Rover Velar PHEV gets extra range and lower BiK
Land Rover has updated its Range Rover Velar for the 2024 model year, enhancing design and technology while boosting the plug-in hybrid version.
MICHELIN Connected Fleet to reveal latest fleet management innovations at 2023 GBFE
MICHELIN Connected Fleet has signed up as a partner at this year’s Great British Fleet Event to exhibit its cutting-edge fleet management solutions.
Fleet Evolution refutes claims on electric vehicle salary sacrifice
Claims that electric vehicle salary sacrifice is ‘not a silver bullet’ to cutting emissions have been rebutted by Fleet Evolution, which says it has evidence to back up its words.
Voi trials electric tuk-tuk on servicing fleet
Micromobility provider Voi has started a four-month trial of an electric zero-emission tuk-tuk that will make its servicing fleet greener.
