Natalie Middleton
BMW to launch first hydrogen car in 2028 under Toyota collaboration
BMW has confirmed plans to launch its first mass-production hydrogen fuel cell electric car in 2028 using technology from its collaboration with Toyota.
Electric van uptake declines for fifth month this year
Electric van demand plummeted last month despite a return to growth for the overall light commercial vehicle sector.
New issue of Fleet World advises on EV Fundamentals for electric shift
The latest digital issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, complete with a series of ‘EV Fundamentals’ articles to help fleets with electrification decisions.
New car market falls for first time in two years but EV demand rockets
UK new car registrations fell 1.3% in August, marking their first decline in 24 months, although EV demand soared.
World EV Day 2024: EV drivers able to charge for free with Raw Charging
Raw Charging is offering drivers free EV charging on its network for World EV Day 2024.
Orders open for Volkswagen ID. Buzz seven-seater and 340hp GTX model
Volkswagen has opened order books for the more spacious ID. Buzz seven-seater and the flagship GTX models.
Local charging infrastructure progress should be tracked more effectively
Current UK electric vehicle infrastructure targets should be based on better, more precise metrics to ensure a true reflection of progress, according to a new report.
Volvo refreshes XC90 SUV with new looks and reworked interior
Volvo has given its XC90 large SUV a minor makeover, complete with exterior changes and changes to the cabin.
World premiere for Opel Movano Hydrogen at IAA Transportation 2024
The forthcoming Opel/Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen will receive its world premiere at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover this month.
Don’t reinstate 2030 ICE ban, Fleet Evolution urges new government
The Labour government should retain the 2035 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars/vans introduced by Tories rather than reverting to the former 2030 date, according to Fleet Evolution.
Cupra Terramar SUV revealed as sporty Tiguan rival with PHEV option
Cupra has revealed the latest addition to its line-up in the form of the Terramar compact SUV.
New Dacia Duster on sale with first-ever hybrid and sub-£19k price tag
Dacia’s brand-new Duster SUV has landed in the UK, priced from £18,745.
Per-mile charge on electric vehicles could plug £5bn tax black hole
Advocacy group Campaign for Better Transport is urging the Government to reform vehicle taxation as it warns of a massive revenue gap from the switch to EVs.
New government urged to act swiftly to deliver net zero transport
Zemo Partnership, formerly Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership/LowCVP, has called on the Labour government to act swiftly on delivering net zero transport and maximise opportunities.
Only one in six drivers think EVs will be affordable by 2030 ICE ban
Fewer than one in six motorists (16%) believe that electric vehicle prices will have fallen enough to make them affordable by the new government’s planned 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out date.
Electric and hybrid Vauxhall Frontera to deliver price parity
Vauxhall’s new Frontera SUV is to deliver list price parity between the fully electric and petrol hybrid models, eliminating the list price premium that usually applies to electric cars.
EV charging at home drops to less than 5p a mile, AA finds
Electric vehicle drivers charging at home are now driving for less than 5p a mile on standard rate domestic tariffs.
BYD Dolphin boosted with cheaper entry-level models
BYD has expanded the line-up for its Dolphin compact electric hatchback with new entry-level trims that slash £4k off the opening pricing.
Largest ultra-rapid charging hub in Stockport opens at Decathlon
A new 15-bay ultra-rapid charging hub installed by national charging network Be.EV hub has opened at the Decathlon Stockport store.
Most ICE drivers score just two out of 10 for EV knowledge
A poll of petrol and diesel car drivers has revealed a ‘poor’ level of knowledge of electric cars that’s hindering consumers from making the switch.
