Natalie Middleton
Vauxhall starts UK fleet trials of hydrogen vans
The first fleet trials of the Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen are now underway ahead of the arrival of the Movano Hydrogen later this year.
Kia Charge grows network to 800,000+ charging points
The Kia Charge electric vehicle charging service has hit a new milestone of 800,000+ charging points across Europe.
EV transition doesn’t need radical tax reform, says new report
Radical tax reform is unnecessary to support the country’s transition to electric vehicles, according to a new report.
Electric vans debut in Aston Barclay’s LCV desirability index
Aston Barclay’s latest LCV desirability index is now out – headed by an electric van for the first time.
Used EV values rise in September after 24 months of decline, Cap HPI reports
Used electric car values rose 1% at the three-year mark in September, according to new figures from Cap HPI.
Hydrogen vans far more viable under 2030 hybrid extension, says FleetCheck
Government plans to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential “window of opportunity” for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck.
Fleet trend for larger EVs skewing used market, VRA meeting hears
Fleet dominance of the new electric car market is skewing the used sector, impacting demand and values, delegates at the September Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting this week were told.
Mercia Fleet Management launches EV subscription service
Mercia Fleet Management has introduced a new electric vehicle subscription service, designed to help corporate customers go electric at affordable prices while meeting short-term vehicle needs.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council turns fleet green with e-cargo bikes and electric vans
Veolia and Hammersmith & Fulham Council are cutting emissions on their waste management fleet with the arrival of e-cargo bikes and electric vans.
JLR injects £500m to turn Halewood into ‘EV factory of the future’
Jaguar Land Rover – now officially known as JLR – is radically transforming its 61-year-old factory in Halewood, Merseyside, into the “EV factory of the future” with a £500m investment.
AA reveals latest UK charging rates and calls for more rural EV chargers
EV drivers saw a slight increase in flat-rate costs for both fast and rapid speeds, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report for August.
Stellantis and Leapmotor JV lands in UK with affordable EVs
Leapmotor International, the new EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has made its European debut with the unveiling of its C10 family SUV and T03 city car.
TfL’s Places for London selects Fastned for new ultra-rapid charging hub JV
Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has signed up Fastned as the preferred partner for its new ultra-rapid charging hub joint venture.
Canoo sets stage for UK electric van launch with new Bicester base
US brand Canoo is paving the way for the UK launch of its futuristic electric vans with the opening of its first commercial operations.
Fleets adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles, Arval finds
A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new Arval research shows.
One in 10 commercial fleet vehicles in South West could run on hydrogen by 2030
Some 2-10% of commercial vehicles in south west England will run on hydrogen by 2030, a new study has found.
Fraikin adds fully electric 3.5-tonners to rental fleet
Fraikin has made a multi-million-pound investment in new vehicles, including EVs, for its national short-term rental fleet.
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge signs Allstar as first EV business roaming partner
Allstar customers can now use their Chargepass to pay for EV charging at Sainsbury’s in a first-of-a-kind deal.
Manx Utilities starts major upgrade of Isle of Man EV charging network
Manx Utilities is working on a major upgrade of public charging on the Isle of Man in partnership with Evolt Charging.
Batterymaker Northvolt to axe 1,600 jobs amid EV slowdown
Swedish batterymaker Northvolt is cutting 1,600 jobs and “rescoping” operations amid electric vehicle headwinds.
