Natalie Middleton
Mer acquires Elmtronics to expand UK EV charging business
European electric vehicle charging firm Mer is acquiring Elmtronics, strengthening its position in the UK market.
Electric car subscription service Onto partners with Pod Point
EV subscription service Onto has appointed Pod Point as its new partner for home charging.
Vauxhall cuts £3k off Corsa-e and Mokka-e prices
Vauxhall has slashed pricing on its Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric cars in response to the Government’s Plug-in Car Grant changes.
Electric vehicles stake place among Euro NCAP 2021 winners
Euro NCAP has revealed the top performers of last year’s crash safety tests, which saw electric vehicles take a prominent role.
New Fleet Alliance appointment bolsters work to help fleets shift to EVs
Fleet Alliance has appointed Mark Roberts to the newly created position of salary sacrifice product manager, supporting the firm’s work to help fleets and drivers switch to electric vehicles.
New Volkswagen Multivan to introduce plug-in hybrid option
The new Volkswagen Multivan will go on sale in January 2022, priced from £43,160.
Arrival reveals ride-hailing EV co-developed with Uber
Electric vehicle maker Arrival has revealed the first finished prototype of the Arrival Car, developed specifically for the ride hailing sector and imminently starting testing.
Fleet Evolution and Aston University conduct EV perception study
Fleet Evolution is working with Aston University on a research project to investigate drivers’ perceptions around electric vehicles.
Michelin to become first fleet customer for new Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen van
Production is now underway on the Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen, with the first vehicle destined for the Michelin Group fleet.
NHS Lothian grows EV fleet with more Nissan e-NV200s
NHS Lothian has significantly increased the number of Nissan electric vehicles on its fleet with the addition of 10 e-NV200 vans.
Real-world fleet EV charging issues revealed in AFP webinar
Issues with charging electric vehicles in rural areas and during storms that cause power outages are just some of the challenges that fleets are facing in the real world.
Use 2022 to plan for eLCV switch, fleets urged
Van fleets not already planning for the transition to electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) should use 2022 to set out how to successfully integrate them into their operations.
Latest electric vehicle features and tests in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, including latest EV tests and insights on going electric.
Prices announced for electric Cupra Born performance hatch
Cupra’s Born electric performance hatch is now on sale, priced initially from £33,735 but with a lower-cost entry-level version due next year.
Toyota reveals prices and specs for bZ4X electric SUV
Toyota’s bZ4X electric SUV will cost from £41,950 when it goes on sale in the UK next year, spearheading a new range of EVs from the carmaker.
Plug-in car and van grants slashed with immediate effect
Plug-in grants on electric cars and vans have been slashed and eligibility criteria changed with immediate effect in a government move that’s been slammed across the industry.
Vauxhall boosts driving range on electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e
Vauxhall has extended the driving range on the electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e through a range of updates.
Toyota to have 30 battery electric models by 2030; Lexus to go all-electric
Toyota Motor Corporation is to launch 30 battery electric models by 2030, supporting plans for Lexus to go 100% electric by 2035.
Key barriers to EV charging roll-out revealed in new report
A new report investigating the key obstacles affecting the roll-out of EVs and charging infrastructure and public sector and industry work to tackle this is now out.
Citroën delivers first ë-Jumpy Hydrogen to Suez Group
The first Citroën ë-Jumpy Hydrogen van has rolled off the assembly line and is being delivered to long-term fleet client Suez Group for testing.
