Natalie Middleton
‘Give local authorities the power’ says BVRLA in response to EV Energy Taskforce Report
The BVRLA has welcomed the launch of the Charging the Future report from the EV Energy Taskforce, which highlights that much more needs to be done to hit the UK’s net zero targets.
EV Taskforce report reveals five key conditions for UK charging infrastructure
A new report revealing the five key conditions required of the UK’s public charging network to meet the needs of drivers, investors and the energy system has been published by the EV Energy Taskforce.
Switch to EVs under focus in new issue of Fleet World
The April issue of Fleet World is now out, including a look at the transition to EVs for fleets, alongside top telematics tips.
Allstar launches EV home charging payments solution
Allstar Business Solutions is helping fleets to simplify payments for EV charging at home with a new solution.
uSwitch founder invests in Electric Miles smart charging service
Electric Miles, an intelligent ‘Internet of Energy’ platform, has raised nearly £800k of seed funding, including funding from uSwitch founder Vipul Amin.
Jacobs Douwe Egberts to fully electrify fleet by end of 2022
Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) UK & Ireland is planning to fully electrify its fleet by the end of 2022 with the help of The Miles Consultancy (TMC).
Electric vans cheaper to run than diesels, finds new study
The average electric van is 19% cheaper than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership, yet drivers and businesses are being let down on supply.
Tesco free EV charging network expands further with 500 store milestone
Tesco has expanded its free EV charging network further to cover 500 locations nationwide, while usage has surged 300% over the past year.
eEnergy and EO to install 50,000 chargers for UK education sector
Digital energy services company eEnergy is to install 50,000 EV chargers for the UK education sector in a move to “revolutionise public sector access to EV charging”.
Government rejects calls to cut VAT at public charge points
The Government has said it has no current plans to review the rate of VAT applied to EV charging, despite growing calls for its “illogical” existing policy to change.
Europcar runs demo programme on Mercedes eVito electric van
Europcar Vans & Trucks is running a demo programme for the Mercedes-Benz eVito van to help fleets go electric.
Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards 2022: The complete winners list
The UK’s leading fleet managers, suppliers, cars and vans have been recognised for their revolutionary work at this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards.
Allstar and Zap-Map team up to simplify en-route EV charging
Allstar Business Solutions is helping its customers to search, plan and pay for EV charging on the road through its partnership with EV charging app Zap-Map.
JW Filshill explores switch to green hydrogen for van fleet
Cash and carry wholesaler JW Filshill is exploring the potential of using green hydrogen and electrification to decarbonise its commercial vehicle fleet.
Government’s EV charging infrastructure plans deliver most of what’s needed, says AFP
The Government’s long-awaited EV Infrastructure Strategy has been greeted by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), which says the plans deliver “most of” the measures that it’s been campaigning for.
Road Test: BMW iX
The Munich manufacturer’s i family grows with an SUV you certainly won’t miss, says John Challen.
Medequip rolls out electric Mercedes eSprinter vans on service and delivery fleet
Medequip, a leading provider of vital community medical services, has replaced a further 25 ICE vehicles with electric vans in partnership with Lex Autolease.
BP to invest £1bn in UK EV charging infrastructure
BP has announced new plans to invest £1bn in electric vehicle charging in the UK, marking its largest-ever EV charging expansion.
New Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund launches today for local authorities
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has announced the launch of the new Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) today (25 March 2022).
Government pledges 10-fold increase in EV charge points by 2030
The Government has unveiled its long-awaited EV Infrastructure Strategy, pledging to increase the UK’s EV charge points 10-fold.
