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Natalie Middleton

DriveElectric to expand EV leasing offer through Sumitomo Corporation deal

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EV leasing specialist DriveElectric is expanding its electric vehicle leasing offer on the back of a partnership with Sumitomo Corporation.

National media EV scare stories ‘neither helpful nor constructive’

2 years ago / 0 comments

National press scare stories on electric vehicles are neither helpful nor constructive at a time when the world’s leaders are meeting to agree new climate control targets.

Logistics UK reveals line-up for free Route to Net Zero webinar

2 years ago / 0 comments

Logistics UK has announced the speakers for its free Route to Net Zero webinar, which is now open for bookings.

EV Advice: 5 tips to get the most out of your electric vehicle battery

2 years ago / 0 comments

Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax, on how fleet drivers can get the most out of their EV batteries.

Mitie bolsters EV capabilities with Rock Power Connections acquisition

2 years ago / 0 comments

Mitie is reinforcing its work to support clients switching to EVs by acquiring Rock Power Connections.

Waitrose puts wireless-charged e-LCVs to test in London

2 years ago / 0 comments

Waitrose is to become the first supermarket in the UK to trial new wireless charging tech for electric vehicles, putting the business at the forefront of green home deliveries.

New longer-range MG ZS EV goes on sale

2 years ago / 0 comments

A significantly enhanced version of the MG ZS EV is now on sale in the UK, bringing much more range along with updated design and new technology.

Switch to PHEV fleet cuts CO2 by 43% at Symphony

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Car fleet carbon emissions at Symphony have been reduced by 43% thanks to the introduction of plug-in hybrid vehicles on to the fleet.

Sogo to drive green initiatives with new headquarters

2 years ago / 0 comments

Mobility provider Sogo is supporting its growth plans with a move to new headquarters in Milton Keynes.

Toyota bZ4X electric SUV revealed with 280-mile range

2 years ago / 0 comments

Toyota has revealed its bZ4X electric SUV, which arrives in 2022 with a 280-mile (450km) range.

SSE ahead of schedule on switch to fully electric fleet

2 years ago / 0 comments

Energy firm SSE is ahead of target on plans to electrify its fleet by 2030.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to move half of light fleet to EVs by 2025

2 years ago / 0 comments

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has partnered with EDF to significantly cut emissions, supported by a switch to electric cars and vans.

Half of UK councils spent nothing on EV charging infrastructure this year

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More than half (52%) of councils have spent nothing on EV chargers in 2021, despite record electric vehicle sales.

InstaVolt doubles number of chargers at Banbury hub

2 years ago / 0 comments

InstaVolt is to double the chargers at its Banbury charging hub as part of its infrastructure expansion plans.

Onto orders 1,050 Renault Zoe E-Tech for electric-only fleet

2 years ago / 0 comments

Electric car subscription service Onto has ordered 1,050 Renault Zoe E-Tech for its growing BEV-only fleet.

Mainstream carmakers ace electric vehicle safety tests       

2 years ago / 0 comments

The Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles have both scored five stars under the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings.

Vodafone to talk on strategic switch to an electrified fleet

2 years ago / 0 comments

Vodafone UK will reveal the measures it’s taken to fulfil its ambition to become an internal combustion engine (ICE)-free fleet by 2027 in a webinar on 4 November 2021.

Merits of hydrogen worth weighing up

2 years ago / 0 comments

Businesses should consider the ease of running a hydrogen commercial fleet compared to battery electric vehicles as part of their future fleet strategy.

40% of fleets not using public EV charging

2 years ago / 0 comments

Two in five (40%) of fleets do not use any public charging due to concerns over access and billing.

2022 Range Rover on sale with PHEVs and seven seats

2 years ago / 0 comments

The new Range Rover is available to order now, including plug-in hybrid versions and with a fully electric model due 2024.