Natalie Middleton
Europcar circumvents Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone with electric fleet
Europcar Mobility Group UK has invested in a fleet of Renault Zoe electric cars and charging points at its Oxford rental station, helping drivers avoid Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) charges.
RAC rolls out faster emergency EV chargers to patrol vans
The RAC is deploying faster emergency EV charging units in its patrol vans, helping to cut downtime for members.
Tusker simplifies charging for EV drivers under Zap-Map tie-up
Tusker has partnered with charging app Zap-Map to help simplify charging for its salary sacrifice drivers.
SsangYong teases new Torres electric SUV
SsangYong has confirmed that its new midsize SUV will be called Torres and will arrive in Europe in late 2023.
Renault Scenic reborn as all-electric crossover
Renault has provided a first glimpse of an all-electric crossover, due 2024 and reviving the Scenic name.
ev.energy expands into public charging under Allstar tie-up
Smart home charging app ev.energy is to offer customers access to a growing network of 5,700 public charging stations from Allstar Business Solutions under a new tie-up.
Tesla to open up Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Tesla’s Supercharger pilot programme is rolling out to the UK and other new markets, opening up its sites to non-Tesla vehicles.
Anglian Water propels EV plans further with new salary sacrifice scheme
Anglian Water has deployed a new salary sacrifice scheme from Tusker as part of its drive to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Gridserve Car Leasing launches 1,000 miles free charging offer
Gridserve Car Leasing has launched a 1,000 miles free charging offer for drivers who make the switch to an electric vehicle.
Local charger scarcity impacting buyer interest in EVs, says VRA
Poor availability of charging facilities on a local basis is impacting buyer interest in both new and used electric vehicles.
Scotland’s biggest ultra-rapid charging station opens in Hamilton
European rapid charging company Fastned has opened Scotland’s first ultra-rapid charging station in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
Select Car Leasing partners with Egg to make switch to EVs hassle-free
Renewable energy brand Egg has signed up Select Car Leasing as an official partner for its new EV charge point subscription service.
Vauxhall drops Insignia in UK but EV replacement could arrive by 2026
Vauxhall has removed the Insignia from its UK line-up due to changing customer tastes and its wholesale move to electrification.
Furniture Village goes electric with Peugeot e-2008 fleet
Peugeot has won a deal to supply 25 e-2008s to Furniture Village, which is adopting a fully electric fleet.
Ford and Volvo join appeal to EU for 100% all-electric car and van sales from 2035
Ford and Volvo Cars have joined 26 other companies in an appeal to the EU to legislate 100% all-electric car and van sales from 2035 and to establish mandatory targets for charging infrastructure.
Myenergi appoints Tom Callow as head of external affairs
Myenergi, developer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charger, has announced the appointment of Tom Callow as head of external affairs.
Switch to EVs prompts move to leasing for SMEs
Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are turning to leasing in the move to fleet electrification.
Shell partners with ABB for roll-out of world’s fastest electric car charger
Shell and ABB E-mobility have partnered to start the roll-out of what’s said to be the world’s fastest all-in-one electric car charger.
EV switch is “easy and obvious way” for van fleets to cut running costs
More businesses should explore electrifying their van operations to unlock reduced running costs.
ZipCharge teams with ICEE and Graphite to develop GoHub for EVs
Portable EV charging firm ZipCharge has partnered with ICEE Managed Services and Graphite to bring its new GoHub to market.
