Natalie Middleton
More fully electric cars registered in March 2022 than whole of 2019
Growth in battery electric vehicle (BEVs) take-up continues to hit new records, despite the overall new car market hitting its lowest level since 1998.
AFP’s first annual conference to tackle fleet charging solutions and eLCV operations
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has revealed the speaker line-up for its first-ever annual conference, which will address key operational issues with EV charging and deployment.
Maxus to reveal two new electric vehicles for UK at CV Show
Maxus is to showcase two new electric vehicles for the UK market at the CV Show from 24 to 26 May, as it also continues its £30m EV conquest programme.
£25m APC funding for late-stage automotive R&D projects to help drive net zero
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is investing up to £25m in UK-based, late-stage, collaborative research and development of automotive technology and processes.
Polestar to supply Hertz with 65,000 electric vehicles
Polestar is to provide rental giant Hertz with up to 65,000 electric vehicles over five years for both its retail and rideshare fleets.
Limiting climate change will require revolutionary changes in transport, says IPCC report
Meeting climate mitigation goals will require transformative changes in transport, including electrification along with systemic changes that lead to reductions in demand for transport.
Councils urged to incentivise transition to EVs in shared transport
Local authorities are being urged to incentivise the transition to electric vehicles by offering reduced permit fees for electric car club vehicles and open access charging networks for car club and bike share operators.
Kia details electric and PHEV powertrains for new Niro
Kia has revealed details of the electric and plug-in hybrid versions of its second-generation Niro, ahead of orders opening later this month.
Cupra Born electric hot hatch gains higher-power e-Boost versions
Cupra has expanded the line-up for its Born electric hatchback with new ‘e-Boost’ higher-power derivatives.
Toyota bZ4X electric SUV to boast driving range of up to 317 miles
Toyota has confirmed its bZ4X electric SUV will have up to 317 miles when it imminently launches in the UK and across Europe.
Moto boosts motorway ultra-rapid charging network with 24 new 350kW chargers
Moto is adding 24 ultra-rapid charging points to its UK network in partnership with Gridserve.
Mina recommends right charging hardware for fleets with new certification scheme
EV charging payment specialist Mina has launched a ‘Fleet Approved’ hardware certification scheme to highlight charge points which perform well in a fleet setting.
‘Give local authorities the power’ says BVRLA in response to EV Energy Taskforce Report
The BVRLA has welcomed the launch of the Charging the Future report from the EV Energy Taskforce, which highlights that much more needs to be done to hit the UK’s net zero targets.
EV Taskforce report reveals five key conditions for UK charging infrastructure
A new report revealing the five key conditions required of the UK’s public charging network to meet the needs of drivers, investors and the energy system has been published by the EV Energy Taskforce.
Switch to EVs under focus in new issue of Fleet World
The April issue of Fleet World is now out, including a look at the transition to EVs for fleets, alongside top telematics tips.
Allstar launches EV home charging payments solution
Allstar Business Solutions is helping fleets to simplify payments for EV charging at home with a new solution.
uSwitch founder invests in Electric Miles smart charging service
Electric Miles, an intelligent ‘Internet of Energy’ platform, has raised nearly £800k of seed funding, including funding from uSwitch founder Vipul Amin.
Jacobs Douwe Egberts to fully electrify fleet by end of 2022
Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) UK & Ireland is planning to fully electrify its fleet by the end of 2022 with the help of The Miles Consultancy (TMC).
Electric vans cheaper to run than diesels, finds new study
The average electric van is 19% cheaper than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership, yet drivers and businesses are being let down on supply.
Tesco free EV charging network expands further with 500 store milestone
Tesco has expanded its free EV charging network further to cover 500 locations nationwide, while usage has surged 300% over the past year.
