Natalie Middleton
SG Fleet and Zoomo partner to put e-bikes on last-mile delivery fleets
A new partnership that will help electrify last-mile delivery fleets has been struck between e-bike specialist Zoomo and mobility solutions provider SG Fleet.
EV test-drive scheme launches at Gridserve Electric Forecourts
A new test-drive programme that enables customers to evaluate a variety of electric vehicles has launched at Gridserve’s Electric Forecourts in Norwich and Braintree.
BiK increases must be ‘fair and equitable’ to avoid ICE rebound, says AFP
Any increases to Benefit-in-Kind taxation for electric cars must be “fair and equitable” to avoid pushing drivers back into private petrol or diesel alternatives.
DPD builds EV charging platform Bonnet into all-electric fleet plans
Parcel delivery company DPD is bolstering its plans for an all-electric fleet through a new partnership with public EV charging app Bonnet.
Free DfT leaflet debunks 19 common misconceptions on EVs
A free leaflet that quashes common myths on everything from electric vehicle charging to production is now available from the Government.
Arval UK more than doubles EVs on fleet in a year
Arval has more than doubled the number of electric vehicles on its UK fleet in the 12 months to the end of June.
RAW to accelerate plans for 10,000 charge points with new growth capital
RAW Charging is to push ahead with plans to install 10,000 charging points in the next three years on the back of a successful growth capital fundraise.
Only 8% of drivers aware of EV-specific tyres
More than 500,000 fully electric cars are on the UK’s roads but only a small percentage of drivers know the importance of fitting custom-made EV tyres to the wheels.
New venture to help fleets map energy needs for EV charge points
A new scheme has launched to help property landlords and business workplaces work towards adopting low-carbon technologies such as EVs.
Octopus and Ohme offer ‘ultimate’ EV package
Octopus Electric Vehicles and smart charger provider Ohme are offering drivers an all-in-one EV package that combines car, charger and energy tariff for the ‘ultimate’ EV bundle.
Concerns for on-street charging as new report reveals holes in council EV approaches
Total charger coverage for UK ‘on-street’ households has increased significantly in the last two years but growth has not been consistent across the UK and there are concerns about charging inequality.
Osprey to open ultra-rapid Devon charging hub in Buckfastleigh
Osprey Charging Network is to open an ultra-rapid charging hub at a former café site in Devon, marking its first foray into land acquisition.
Rising fuel prices spur fleet EV adoption
Half (50%) of UK businesses reliant on fleets have accelerated their transition to electric vehicles in the midst of record fuel prices.
EU agrees to count real emissions of plug-in hybrids
The EU is to tighten up climate ratings for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), making them realistic of everyday use.
Cupra Born electric hot hatch scores five-star Euro NCAP rating
New Euro NCAP test results are now out, revealing that the Cupra Born electric hatch has scored the full five-star safety rating.
Europe’s most powerful EV charging hub officially opens
A new £41m EV charging hub said to be the most powerful in Europe has officially opened in Oxford.
2023 Toyota Highlander hybrid SUV updated with new connected tech
Toyota is updating its Highlander hybrid SUV with new connected technologies for the 2023 model year.
UK’s public charging network up 34% in last year
The number of devices in the UK’s public charging network has increased 34% in the last year, passing the 32,000-unit milestone and powering on up.
Fleet car registrations drop 27.6% but EV take-up rises 14.6%
UK new car registrations fell 24.3% last month, putting in their weakest June performance since 1996 as the supply shortages continued to “shackle” the market.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power range-extender available to order
Nissan’s Qashqai e-Power range-extender model has opened for orders, offering “an EV-driving feel without the need to recharge”.
