Natalie Middleton
Greenwich sets out EV and active travel plans in draft Transport Strategy
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking for residents, businesses and community groups to give feedback on its draft Transport Strategy, which seeks to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Ford E-Transit Custom to deliver 236-mile range and ‘no-compromise’ load-carrying
Ford has revealed more details of its E-Transit Custom; the EV successor to its best-selling van and designed to help fleets go electric with full Ford Pro support.
Indra spearheads EV charging expansion plans under new CEO
British EV and smart energy technology business Indra has appointed Adrian Moores as chief executive officer, driving its growth strategy in the UK and Europe.
Citroën C5 X PHEV review in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, including a review of Citroën’s new C5 X PHEV hatchback-cum-estate.
Hydrogen sector refutes claims that FCEVs aren’t viable option
Hydrogen fuel and vehicle stakeholders have fought back against claims that fuel cell electric vehicles aren’t a realistic UK zero-emissions alternative on the back of comments earlier this week.
Lyreco expands electric delivery fleet under £2.3m investment
Lyreco has added 50 Ford E-Transits to its existing electric fleet with the support of a £2.3m investment.
Tesla Model Y and Genesis GV60 ace Euro NCAP tests
The highly anticipated Tesla Model Y has scored top marks in Euro NCAP safety ratings, while the Genesis GV60 has also secured a five-star rating.
Fleetcor acquires EV solutions provider Plugsurfing
Fleetcor, a leading global payments company and parent company of Allstar Business Solutions, has acquired electric vehicle charging solutions specialist Plugsurfing for an undisclosed amount.
Benefits of salary sacrifice explored in new BVRLA podcast
A new podcast by the BVRLA shines a light on the merits of salary sacrifice schemes and the need for continued low Benefit-in-Kind rates to underpin them.
Octopus Energy’s EV roaming service rebrands amid global growth
Octopus Energy’s ‘Electric Juice’ EV roaming service has rebranded to ‘Electric Universe’ as it passes the 300,000-charger global milestone.
Nissan reveals all-new X-Trail
Nissan has unveiled its new X-Trail large SUV, which ups the ante on design, comfort, on-board convenience and driving.
Fiat reveals prices and specs for new Doblò and all-electric E-Doblò vans
Orders are now open for the new Fiat Doblò line-up, which includes the first-ever all-electric E-Doblò variant with a 175-mile range.
Green energy investor launches one-stop-shop fleet charging business
A new EV infrastructure business backed by one of the world’s largest green energy investors has launched to support fleet operators with the shift to electric.
Swarco EV charging stations go live in Powys
Swarco Smart Charging has installed two new rapid EV charge points at Machynlleth in Powys as part of Transport for Wales’ roll-out of rapid charging network.
EV drivers plagued by faulty chargers, finds Versinetic
Smart charging consultancy Versinetic has revealed the results of a poll uncovering issues EV owners continue to face – from faulty chargers to the need for membership of multiple charging networks.
Robust EV demand helps ends five-month decline for UK new car market
UK new car registrations rose by 1.2% in August, ending five months of decline with the help of robust electric vehicle demand.
Barnet to get over 500 ‘flat-and-flush’ on-street EV chargers
Barnet Council is making a multi-million-pound investment in on-street chargers, enabling EV motorists without driveways to charge their vehicles easily.
Moove to help Uber add 10,000 EVs to London fleet
Mobility fintech Moove is to help Uber scale up its EV fleet in London to 10,000 vehicles by the end of 2025.
Geotab’s emissions reduction targets earn SBTi validation
Geotab’s emissions reduction targets have scored validation and approval by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – said to be a first for a dedicated telematics company.
Mer and Joju help Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council expand EV charging
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is rolling out EV charging infrastructure with the help of charge point operator Mer and installer Joju Charging.
