Natalie Middleton
21 Training to deploy new fleet of Nissan Leafs
A training firm for young and unemployed people in Northern Ireland is updating its fleet with six all-electric Nissan Leafs to accelerate its carbon footprint reduction plans.
Octopus lends backing to green infrastructure startup
Octopus Group, parent firm of Octopus Energy, is lending its support to a new venture that provides green rental equipment for infrastructure projects.
Suzuki eVX concept previews brand’s first electric car
A new EV concept model that will form the basis of Suzuki’s first fully electric car has made its debut at the Auto Expo 2023 in Delhi, India.
Rolec EV and Sinexcel to bring ‘more affordable’ rapid charging for UK fleets
EV charge point manufacturer Rolec EV has partnered with global electric tech firm Sinexcel to introduce a new range of DC rapid charging stations to the UK.
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority spreads eco word with new e-Expert van
The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has expanded its EV fleet yet further still with the arrival of an electric events van.
Bolt to grow EV ridehailing share under new plans
Ridehailing specialist Bolt is accelerating its electrifications efforts by creating a brand-new head of electrification role.
Tevva 7.5t electric truck enters mass production after whole vehicle type approval
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has secured European Community whole vehicle type approval for its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck, enabling it to push ahead with mass production.
Jaguar I-Pace enhanced with new trims and bolder design
Jaguar has updated the I-Pace with new design features and trims, further bolstering its appeal in the electric SUV sector.
Dacia opens orders for hybrid Jogger seven-seat MPV
Dacia’s Jogger seven-seat MPV/estate is now available in a hybrid version, priced from £22,595.
Onto signs up insurer Flock amid EV subscription fleet scale-up
Connected fleet insurance specialist Flock is to provide cover across Onto’s electric subscription cars under a new deal to support growth plans.
Mazda MX-30 rotary range-extender to arrive this spring
Mazda has confirmed its much-anticipated range-extender MX-30 SUV will launch on the European market this spring, including in the UK.
Electricity now more expensive than petrol for EV drivers using rapid charging
EV drivers using rapid chargers are paying more to top up their batteries than petrol drivers are shelling out for fuel, new analysis reveals.
Charge point operators hike prices during peak times amid energy crisis
Three more charge point networks in the UK have increased the cost of charging electric vehicles at peak times after adopting new dynamic pricing models, energy analyst Cornwall Insight has revealed.
Mercedes reveals plans for global high-power charging network
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a branded high-power charging network globally, open to drivers of all electric vehicle brands and offering more than 10,000 chargers by the end of the decade.
Used diesel demand falls as petrols and hybrids rise
Demand for used diesels fell for the first time at Autorola last year, providing the first big sign that drivers are speeding up their move away from the fuel type.
Mitie to install 250 EV charge points at job centres
Mitie has struck a deal with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to roll out charge points at more than 120 job centres across Britain.
UK’s ultra-rapid charge point network up almost 80% in 2022
Over 100 high-speed charging hubs opened their doors to UK electric vehicle drivers in 2022, helping to boost the number of ultra-rapid charge points almost 80%.
EV drivers could save £238 using off-peak public chargers
New off-peak tariffs offered through major British charging networks could save EV drivers more than £238 in 2023.
Peugeot previews future electric vehicles with new Inception Concept
Peugeot has revealed its Inception Concept, giving an insight into future electric vehicles.
New EV charging stations open in Swansea
The city of Swansea has gained further EV charging points thanks to network expansion by charging software provider Clenergy EV in partnership with the local council.
