Natalie Middleton
Mobilize Power Solutions and Indra team up on affordable, future-proofed home charging
Mobilize Power Solutions has teamed up with EV charging firm Indra on a comprehensive home charging solution available to all EV drivers.
EV fleet drivers need practical advice on home charging, AFP says
Training fleet drivers on EV home charging could help cut costs and enable drivers to get more out of their electric vehicles.
Renault and Geotab telematics collaboration delivers turnkey fleet connectivity for EVs
Renault is to offer turnkey connectivity for fleets of all sizes under a new deal with Geotab.
Volkswagen to knock Tesla off EV top spot by 2024, reckons Bloomberg Intelligence
Tesla is likely to retain its battery electric vehicle sales crown until 2024 but could be overtaken by Volkswagen in around 18 months.
York HyperHubs provide blueprint for EV charging in cities
Two electric vehicle HyperHubs that could provide best practice design for EV charging facilities in cities are opening in York.
Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric: Prices and specs announced
Renault has opened pre-orders for its Mégane E-Tech 100% Electric hatchback, which is priced from £35,995.
Electric car charger law comes into force for new homes and workplaces
New legislation that requires the majority of new residential developments, workplaces and supermarkets to have electric vehicle charging points installed has come into force from today.
Salary sacrifice EVs can help staff tackle cost-of living crisis
Switching staff into an electric car provided under salary sacrifice can help them address the cost-of living crisis while also cutting CO2.
Car subscription sector outperforms new car market on EV uptake
Car subscription firm Mycardirect is significantly outperforming the overall new car market on take-up of electric vehicles, supported by the flexibility of its business model.
Green fleets could help save lives this ‘Clean Air Day’, says Venson
Venson Automotive Solutions has highlighted the quick-win opportunities for fleets to reduce their impact on the health of the UK population ahead of Clean Air Day tomorrow.
Volkswagen updates ID.5 electric SUV-coupé with new entry-level model
Volkswagen has introduced a new lead-in grade for its ID.5 electric SUV-coupé, cutting entry-level pricing to £49,735.
Electric Citroën Ami available for £19.99 a month on PCP
The Citroën Ami electric quadricycle is now available on personal contract purchase (PCP), priced from £19.99 per month over 24 months.
Hydrogen being allowed to ‘lag too far behind electricity’ for road transport
The adoption of hydrogen as a source of fuel for net zero road transport is “lagging way too far behind electricity” due to a lack of firm government action, FleetCheck has warned.
Plug-in Car Grant: Industry reaction to scheme closure
The Government’s withdrawal of the Plug-in Car Grant from today has largely been slammed across the fleet and automotive sector, which says it’s a “severely misjudged” decision that leaves the EV sector in a … Read More »
Government closes Plug-in Car Grant to focus on improving EV charging
The Government is closing the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) from today as it moves the focus onto improving the UK’s EV charging network.
BVRLA urges fleet sector to help lobby on low EV BiK rates
The BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping Benefit-in-Kind rates low and giving foresight beyond the current 2024/25 cut-off – and it’s calling on the fleet sector … Read More »
Fastned opens first ultra-rapid charging station in London
Fastned has launched its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging station in London, supporting the capital’s plans to become a net-zero city by 2030.
New specialist EV charging firm to offer widespread services to fleets
A new EV charging company that will deliver flexible EV charging solutions to support an accelerated electric rollout has debuted at the 35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS) in Norway.
EV sal sac scheme gives ‘ultimate short cut to carbon reduction’ to Willmott Dixon
A new, flexible ‘Go EV’ car benefit scheme has been described as the “ultimate short cut to carbon reduction” by Willmott Dixon after enabling large numbers of its drivers to go electric in a … Read More »
UK’s local authority electric vehicle fleet up almost fivefold in five years
Local authorities across the UK have grown their electric fleets almost fivefold in the last five years, new research suggests.
