Natalie Middleton
Electric company cars increasingly vital part of benefits package
Electric company cars are becoming increasingly attractive to would-be employees in the move to attract top talent.
New formula creates staff-to-charge-point ratio to kickstart fleet electrification
Daloop, a specialist in sustainable mobility management, has created a formula to help businesses looking to invest in workplace electric vehicle charge points.
Swappable car batteries could cut electric vehicle prices by 30%
Switching the UK electric vehicle model to Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) could cut upfront costs for consumers by 30% and hugely support the 2030 ICE ban.
Major UK fleet operators to trial First Hydrogen fuel cell vans
Hydrogen fuel cell van demonstrators are to go on trial with major fleet operators across the UK from early 2023.
Impact of EVs on downtime and maintenance costs less than expected
The switch to EVs is working smoother than expected by fleets, with less impact on vehicle incident management than anticipated.
Barhale adds LEVC VN5 range-extender vans to fleet with Europcar help
Civil engineering specialist Barhale has deployed LEVC VN5 range-extender vans on its fleet in partnership with Europcar.
BEVs take fleet top spot for first time on BVRLA leasing fleet
Battery electric has overtaken petrol to become the most popular fuel type on the BVRLA’s leasing fleet, according to the association’s latest Leasing Outlook report.
Off-peak energy incentives could slash costs for EV drivers and fleets
Government plans for off-peak energy incentives could bring major benefits for electric vehicle drivers and fleets, helping to slash costs.
Smart mobility trial connects public transport and EV hire via single app
Public and private hire transport across an entire city has been digitally connected via a single app in a new world-first trial.
Ultra-rapid charging hub goes live at Moto Wetherby
A new Electric Super Hub has gone live at Moto Wetherby, providing drivers with a bank of 12 ultra-rapid 350kW-capable chargers.
High Court rules government’s Net Zero Strategy ‘unlawful’
The High Court has ruled that the Government’s Net Zero Strategy breaches the Climate Change Act and must be updated with quantifiable data.
Rivus and Allstar partner to simplify EV fleet charging payments
Fleet solutions provider Rivus is to offer the Allstar One Electric card and Allstar Homecharge solution to its customers to streamline charging for EV drivers.
Renault Master E-Tech gets larger battery and longer electric range
Renault has updated the Master E-Tech electric van with a larger 52kWh battery, increasing official WLTP range to 126 miles.
Vauxhall Corsa-e electric hatchback becomes most sought-after used car
Vauxhall’s Corsa-e electric hatchback has become the first EV to top Aston Barclay’s used car desirability index, showing drivers’ increasing appetite to go electric.
Comment: Challenging times, interesting solutions
Beverley Wise, regional director for Webfleet UK and Ireland, examines van fleet perspectives on eLCV adoption, the challenges faced and explains why data insights are proving an important catalyst.
Genesis reveals prices and specs for fully electric GV70 SUV
Genesis’ Electrified GV70 SUV is now available to pre-order – priced from £64,405 and delivering a range of up to 293 miles.
Vattenfall’s fully managed EV charging solution for Instabox
Vattenfall is to provide charging infrastructure for Instabox’s fleet in Europe, supporting the last-mile delivery firm’s work to go electric.
UK ultra-rapid charging up 40% in H1
New mid-year figures for charge point installations in 2022 show an increase in on-street charging provision while the high-speed charger rollout also gathers pace.
New Renault Kangoo and Kangoo E-Tech: Prices and specs revealed
Renault has announced pricing and specification for the new Kangoo and fully electric Kangoo E-Tech vans, which are available to pre-order now.
EV home charger installation issues still ongoing, reports AFP
Installations of home chargers are still being delayed due to problems from revised regulations covering the installation of isolators.
