Natalie Middleton
Activate Accident Repair extends EV capability with new body shop
Activate Accident Repair (AAR) has opened a new body shop in Newcastle, expanding its EV repair capabilities.
New EV charging startup Zest to ‘rapidly fill gaps’ in UK infrastructure
A new public EV charging company has launched in the UK, supported by funding from the Government.
Mer to install rapid charging at IWG flexible working spaces
Flexible workspace provider IWG Plc has signed up Mer to provide charging facilities for its clients’ flexible workspaces.
Swarco Smart Charging expands fleet focus with new appointment
Swarco Smart Charging has appointed Tracey Burrows as business development manager, supporting fleets with uptake of charging infrastructure.
New Drax platform to help fleets optimise electric vehicles
A new EV management platform that can help fleets optimise electric vehicles has launched from renewable energy company Drax.
DfT to fund green transport innovations under £2m grant pot
Tech startups developing greener and safer transport solutions can now apply for a share of £1.95m Department for Transport funding.
Tesco signs up EO Charging to power electric van delivery fleet
Tesco is bolstering plans to go all-electric by 2028 under a new infrastructure deal with EO Charging.
New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer revealed with plug-in hybrid tech
BMW has unveiled its new 2 Series Active Tourer, built on an all-new architecture that enables two plug-in hybrid models to join the range.
Citroën enhances spec and real-world range on ë-C4 Electric
Citroën has updated the C4 and ë-C4 Electric for 2022, including revised specification as well as enhanced real-world range on its electric hatchback.
Government confirms reforms to workplace and home charging grant schemes
The workplace and home charging schemes are to be reformed next year, bringing more targeted support, including for SMEs and rental properties.
MG updates ZS EV with 273-mile Long Range model and new look
MG has upgraded its ZS EV with the addition of a new longer-range model and updated styling.
Mazda to launch new PHEV SUVs and range-extender MX-30 from 2022
Mazda is expanding its SUV line-up with two new plug-in hybrid models and a range-extender version of the MX-30 electric car from 2022.
BP Pulse equips installation electricians with LEVC range-extender vans
BP Pulse is deploying 30 LEVC VN5 range-extender vans for its charge point installation work.
Lake District National Park installs charge points across sites
Lake District National Park Authority has deployed 28 EV charging points across its locations, supporting both its employees and visitors in driving electric.
Lightning eMotors and Ricardo team up to bring electric vans to UK fleets
Lightning eMotors, a leading US provider of medium duty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, is partnering with Ricardo to deploy electric vans in the UK from 2022.
Warrington residents get access to on-street EV charging points
Warrington Council is to install 30 new on-street charging points, helping to support residents switching to electric vehicles.
Handelsbanken to incentivise EVs under new asset finance solutions
Local relationship bank Handelsbanken is to develop new asset lending products that incentivise low-emission and electric vehicles, supporting companies and private drivers to make the switch.
ChargePoint completes Has·to·Be and ViriCiti acquisitions
ChargePoint has completed its acquisition of European e-mobility technology provider Has·to·Be, expanding its charging network further.
Select Car Leasing revamps electric division
Select Car Leasing has radically revamped its ‘Select Electric’ division, supporting plans to be ‘at the forefront’ of the electric motoring revolution.
Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise and PHEV grant changes on cards
This month’s Autumn Budget could see big changes on fuel duty and plug-in hybrid incentives as the Government shows it’s proactively tackling climate change.
