Natalie Middleton
Monta and Crystal EV Charging join forces to power up EV charge points
EV charging app Monta and charge point installers Crystal EV Charging are partnering to help solve the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure shortage.
Mazda to debut full hybrid tech with 2022 Mazda2 Hybrid
Mazda is to introduce a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris hybrid in 2022, dubbed the Mazda2 Hybrid and marking the brand’s first full hybrid model.
Fleet registrations constrained by chip shortage but EV uptake doubles
Company car registrations fell by a quarter (24.7%) in November, as the semiconductor shortage continued to bite, but plug-in vehicle uptake remained on a high.
Audi Q4 e-tron now most in-demand EV on salary sacrifice
Volkswagen Group vehicles are starting to dominate electric vehicle take-up within the salary sacrifice sector, led by the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Polestar 3 electric SUV to launch in 2022
The Polestar 3 electric SUV has been previewed ahead of its global arrival in 2022.
Latest-gen Toyota hybrid tech to debut in new Corolla Cross SUV
Toyota has unveiled its new Corolla Cross midsize SUV, which launches in the UK next year and debuts the brand’s latest hybrid technology.
Commercial transport industry urged to ‘act now’ on net zero at ITT Hub Conference
The commercial transport industry has been urged to ‘act now’ on decarbonisation strategies by industry-leaders at the ITT Hub Conference.
Rightcharge raises £700k to accelerate adoption of smart EV charging
Charge point and EV-friendly energy tariff comparison service Rightcharge has raised £700k in seed funding, helping accelerate the adoption of smart EV charging in the UK.
G4S advances low-carbon fleet plans under LeasePlan deal
International security company G4S is driving forward plans to optimise and decarbonise its fleet under a new deal with LeasePlan.
JCB takes delivery of second hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Mirai
Digger giant JCB has added a fuel cell Toyota Mirai saloon to its growing hydrogen operation.
Moving with the times: DMN on EV logistics challenges and solutions
Nick Chadaway, managing director at DMN Logistics, speaks to Natalie Middleton about the firm’s work to develop best practice solutions for electric vehicle logistics.
Worsening ratio of public charge points to cars will “drain” EV confidence
The number of charge point installations is failing to keep pace with surging plug-in vehicle uptake, potentially “draining” drivers’ confidence to go electric.
Škoda enhances Enyaq electric SUV with DC fast charging as standard
Škoda has introduced DC fast charging as standard across its Enyaq electric SUV line-up, enabling drivers to charge at up to 125kW.
Prices revealed for all-new Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid
Kia has announced pricing for its all-new Sportage, which opens for orders later this month, priced from £26,745.
UK government commits to fully electric fleet by 2027
The UK government has confirmed that its light duty fleet will go zero-emission by 2027 – one of a raft of EV commitments made by international governments.
Electric van drivers still being short-changed on charging despite AER increase
Many electric van drivers are still being left out of pocket on charging reimbursement despite an increase to the advisory electric rate (AER).
Vauxhall debuts plug-in hybrid Astra Sports Tourer estate
Vauxhall has debuted its new Astra Sports Tourer estate, which includes a plug-in hybrid powertrain from launch along with petrol and diesel models.
Plug-in hybrid Peugeot 308 and 308 SW now on sale
Order books are now open for the Peugeot’s new 308 and 308 SW, which include plug-in hybrid powertrains for the first time.
National kerbside EV charging map due from AFP early 2022
A national map showing exactly where kerbside charge points are needed in the UK is on track to be published by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in early 2022.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T6 AWD
The XC60’s equipment features come into their own as the weather gets colder. John Challen reports.