Natalie Middleton
Fleet World Fleet: Audi Q7 55 TFSIe quattro S line
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Countdown continues to this month’s Great British Fleet Event
There’s less than two weeks to go until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway, featuring a packed 3-in-1 line-up of conference sessions, an exhibition section and the Great British Fleet Awards.
Logistics UK to guide fleets to net zero with new consultancy service
A new service to help vehicle fleets decarbonise operations effectively and swiftly is now available from Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC).
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid to deliver 43-mile EV range and 8% BiK
Kia has revealed specs for the all-new Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, which will deliver a low Benefit-in-Kind band and long electric range when it starts deliveries next month.
Plug-in Van Grant scheme extended for further two years
The Government is extending availability of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants for a further two years, ensuring fleets can benefit from them until at least 2024/25.
Jaguar Land Rover reuses I-Pace batteries for portable energy storage unit
Jaguar Land Rover is giving a second life to I-Pace batteries for a portable zero-emission energy storage unit in partnership with Pramac.
BP to create city hydrogen hub in Aberdeen JV
BP and Aberdeen City Council have signed a joint venture agreement to develop a city hydrogen hub, targeting production from 2024.
Scotland’s hospitality industry urged to gear up quickly for EVs
Hospitality and leisure industries in Scotland are being encouraged to equip themselves with comprehensive electric vehicle charging to meet future demand from guests.
RAC joins forces with Zap-Map to support electric drivers
The RAC has joined forces with Zap-Map to further support electric vehicle drivers who run out of charge.
Connected Kerb appoints Good Energy founder Juliet Davenport to board
EV charging infrastructure solutions specialist Connected Kerb has appointed Juliet Davenport to its board as a non-executive director.
Drive to zero to come under Northgate focus at Great British Fleet Event
With the Government’s 2030 ICE ban starting to get a bit too close for comfort, a growing number of fleets are trying to embrace the shift to electrification while ensuring operational continuity.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
While there’s a lot to be said for having a home charger, the UK’s public charging network is rapidly advancing too, says Natalie Middleton.
Geotab to advise on using data to go green at Great British Fleet Event
With fleet emphasis on sustainability goals increasing and deadlines approaching, Geotab is to provide expert advice on using data to go green at this month’s Great British Fleet Event.
BP to help SMEs go electric with new all-in-one solution
BP has launched a new e-mobility solution to help small business fleets go electric.
Ford to introduce seven new electric vehicles in Europe by 2024
Ford is to launch seven new fully electric vehicles in Europe by 2024, supporting plans to go net zero by 2035.
New e-bike and air quality projects to launch under £11.6m government funding
Air quality improvement projects including new e-bike schemes and Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone are being springboarded under latest government grant funding.
Nissan expands Qashqai line-up with e-Power hybrid
Nissan is introducing its e-Power full hybrid to the Qashqai range in late summer, offering a more responsive, quieter and efficient powertrain option.
Mycardirect to expand EV subscription services further after new investment
Vehicle subscription specialist Mycardirect is to significantly expand its business in the UK and internationally after securing new investment.
JustPark launches FleetCharge to keep EV fleet drivers charged
Driveway sharing platform JustPark has launched a new FleetCharge programme to support fleets switching to EVs by unlocking charge point deployment on private driveways.
EVs and hybrids score top marks in latest Euro NCAP tests
Euro NCAP has published its first results of 2022, awarding five-star ratings to new models including fully electric vehicles and hybrids.