Natalie Middleton
New Charge Platform for Business to simplify EV adoption for fleets
Electric vehicle tech start-up Diode had launched a new platform to help fleets assess EV suitability and simplify charge point procurement.
Arnold Clark Innovation Centre educates drivers and fleets on electric journey
The Arnold Clark Innovation Centre in Glasgow has already drawn a positive response from fleets and drivers, just three months after launching.
United Utilities continues roll-out of greener fleet vehicles
United Utilities is continuing to roll out a series of green fleet initiatives, supporting its climate change pledges.
Maxus grows dealer networks in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Maxus has partnered with two highly renowned automotive dealerships to expand its networks in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Tier acquires Nextbike to create sustainable micro-mobility giant
E-scooter firm Tier has acquired Europe’s top bikeshare player Nextbike, cementing its plans to become a leading global micro-mobility provider.
Centrica launches employee-wide electric salary sacrifice scheme
A new employee-wide EV sacrifice scheme at Centrica has seen high take-up in its first fortnight as employees look for a cost-effective way to go electric.
Renault Retail Group courtesy car fleet goes all-electric
Renault Retail Group has switched all its courtesy cars in England and Wales to the Renault Zoe E-Tech, giving customers a real-world experience of how easily they can transition to an EV.
Vodafone to eliminate fleet emissions by 2027
Vodafone UK is working to eliminate carbon emissions from its 1,355-strong car and van fleet by 2027; three years ahead of the UK’s 2030 ICE ban.
Third of fleets now allow sales staff and managers to go electric
Just over a third (35%) of UK organisations now give sales professionals and managers the option to go fully electric or hybrid; nearly double the figure of 19% in 2020.
Croydon to install further 60 EV charge points
Croydon is to install a further 60 EV charge points by the end of 2021, helping to address the national “charge point crisis” in the UK.
Rivus and Fleet Assist work to plug EV technician skills gap
Rivus and Fleet Assist have stepped in to support work on plugging a gap in EV skills for the UK’s vehicle technicians ahead of the 2030 ICE phase-out.
Subaru debuts first global EV with Solterra SUV reveal
Subaru has unveiled its Solterra SUV; its first battery electric vehicle to be launched globally and a “cornerstone” of its future BEVs.
Silvey Fleet expands with EV fleet management and all-in-one fuel card
Silvey Fleet has launched a new EV fuel card, supported by an accompanying EV consultancy solution to help fleets make well-informed decisions on going electric.
Kia to go all-electric in Europe by 2035 and carbon-neutral by 2045
Kia has committed to having a fully electric model range in Europe by 2035 and in key global markets by 2040, supporting its carbon-neutral plans.
Saint-Gobain to roll out 4,500 EV charging points to support electric car fleet
Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland is rolling out 4,500 electric car charging points, underpinning its switch to an electric car fleet.
Sign up for free SME trial to see if your van fleet is ready for EVs
UK SMEs are being invited to sign up for a free trial that will assess if their van fleet can go electric without compromise.
Net zero targets won’t be met unless commuting emissions addressed
Emissions from commuting must be addressed for organisations to meet ambitious net zero targets.
EV skills gap could materialise as soon as 2026, says IMI
The UK automotive sector will have a shortfall of nearly 36,000 technicians by 2030 unless training is addressed urgently.
TMC updates free guide on EV mileage reimbursement
TMC has updated its guide to reimbursing electric vehicle drivers for business mileage.
London Borough of Islington deploys 500 e-bikes
E-scooter operator Tier has partnered with the London Borough of Islington to deploy 500 e-bikes, ahead of plans for a wider roll-out in the capital.
