Natalie Middleton
EV charge points required in all new homes, workplaces and supermarkets from 2022
All new homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, under newly announced legislation.
Electric Renault Trucks Master Z.E. van gets extra driving range
Renault Trucks’ Master Z.E. electric van now offers increased driving range, boosted to 118 miles (190km) thanks to a new higher-capacity battery.
Fleet electrification plans uncovered in new Athlon/Fleet World research
The changing face of fleet – including the switch to EVs and the revival of the company car – has been uncovered in Fleet World’s 2021 Insight Reader Survey, produced with Athlon UK.
EV repair costs driving up fleet insurance premiums
Rising repair costs, in particular for electric vehicles, could see fleet insurance premiums start increasing in the coming months.
Hybrid Toyota Corolla Trek estate reworked as police patrol car
Toyota has worked with Derbyshire Constabulary to create a bespoke blue light version of its hybrid Corolla Touring Sports estate.
Hybrid tops Aston Barclay used car desirability index for second month running
The Toyota Prius become the second consecutive hybrid to top Aston Barclay’s monthly used car desirability index.
Bridgestone and Michelin lead efforts on more sustainable tyres
Michelin and Bridgestone are to reveal plans to increase sustainability and cut emissions in the tyre industry via a joint presentation later this month.
Hyundai gives glimpse of new Ioniq 7 with Seven concept reveal
Hyundai has revealed its Seven concept at the Los Angeles motor show, giving an insight of how its flagship Ioniq 7 seven-seater SUV will look.
Comment: Boosting EV sales is just part of auto industry’s COP26 response
There’s more to meeting the COP26 call for increased electric vehicle sales than rushing out new models, says Jonathan Hewett, chief executive of Thatcham Research.
Interview: GoWithFlow and Charley Boorman on the fleet switch to EVs
At this month’s Web Summit, sustainability mobility management firm GoWithFlow teamed up with actor and EV enthusiast Charley Boorman to run an electric vehicle master class for fleets. Head of marketing Tomas Edwards, along … Read More »
Rural charging consortium scoops £335k in funding from Innovate UK
A new project focused on ways to improve public charging provision in rural regions has scored £335k in funding from Innovate UK.
New white paper reveals challenges and solutions for electric vehicle logistics
The EV revolution is creating significant challenges when it comes to single vehicle deliveries, requiring new ways of thinking.
Kia EV9 concept previews new range-topping electric SUV
Kia has uncovered its EV9 concept at the Los Angeles motor show, giving an insight into how its future range-topping electric SUV might look.
New £900k Enterprise Hub brings greener travel options to Dundee fleets
A new Enterprise Hub is now open in Dundee, providing a range of low- and zero-emission vehicles for hire by local drivers and businesses.
Competition on EV charging at motorway services to open up after Gridserve pledge
EV drivers are to benefit from healthier market competition on charging at motorway services on the back of new pledges to end current exclusive arrangements.
Audi boosts electric range across e-tron line-up with free update
Audi is offering a free software update for selected e-tron electric models, boosting range.
More action needed to convert eLCV sceptics, warns FleetCheck
The van fleet sector is becoming increasingly divided over eLCV adoption, with “sceptics” set to be a potential issue in the move towards electrification.
Hyvia previews two more hydrogen commercial vehicles, due 2022
Hyvia, a joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, has revealed two further hydrogen light commercial vehicle prototypes ahead of their 2022 launch.
Integrated home, workplace and public charging solution launches for fleets
A combined at-home and on-the-road billing solution that could transform the way businesses manage EV charging reimbursement has launched.
‘Soaring’ fleet interest in kerbside charging prompts new AFP webinar
A new kerbside electric vehicle charging webinar is to be run by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) on the back of soaring fleet interest in the subject.
