Natalie Middleton
Comment: LeasePlan on normalising EV driving in the UK
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, on the four things that need to happen to get Britain to go electric.
AFP’s new Dealer Standard sets benchmarks for electric vehicle handovers
A new voluntary industry standard setting out benchmarks for dealer car and van deliveries, in particular for EVs, has launched from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
BVRLA launches Fleet Charging Guide for local authorities
The BVRLA has launched a new initiative to equip local authorities with the knowledge to meet fleet charging needs.
Comment: Infrastructure and management holding back fleet electrification
The last year has seen record electric vehicle (EV) sales. However, lingering concerns over the availability of chargers and unpredictable energy costs pose a risk to fleet electrification plans. André Dias, founder and CTO … Read More »
ISS to electrify global fleet under LeasePlan deal
ISS is working with LeasePlan to electrify its global fleet to reach its fleet net zero target by 2030.
AXA Commercial launches EV insurance proposition for fleet customers
AXA Commercial has introduced a new electric vehicle proposition for fleet customers, supporting businesses making more sustainable changes to their operations.
Hertz invests in UFODrive EV self-hire app
Hertz has co-led a $19m (£14m/€16.8m) investment in UFODrive, an app-based electric vehicle rental company, to enhance its global EV fleet operations.
MG to present new ZS EV and MG5 EV at Great British Fleet Event
MG Motor UK will use next month’s Great British Fleet Event to showcase its new MG ZS EV and MG5 EV Long Range, both key vehicles for fleets.
Sluggish rollout of rapid charging not keeping pace with EV take-up
The sluggish roll-out of truly rapid public charge points is hampering drivers’ switch to electric vehicles, and could derail EV adoption.
Cut VAT on charging for EV drivers without off-street parking, says AA
The AA has called for a tax break for EV drivers without off-street parking to ensure a more democratic approach to charging.
Carbon-neutral leasing scheme helps fleets offset 5,200 tonnes of carbon
Fleet operators and consumers offset more than 5,200 tonnes of carbon in the last 12 months with the help of a carbon-neutral leasing scheme from Sogo.
Actions needed for fit-for-purpose EV charging infrastructure revealed in Which? report
Significant work is needed to address consumers’ concerns about switching to EVs and ensure that user-friendly infrastructure is in place to support them when they do, according to Which?
Eurocell to supply EV batteries within 12 months from new European gigafactory
Anglo-Korean battery manufacturer Eurocell is to build a gigafactory in Western Europe, supplying ‘production-ready’ EV batteries in just 12 months.
Shell Recharge network passes 10,000 connections milestone
Shell Recharge Solutions, previously known as NewMotion, has reached a major milestone as its UK public charging network exceeds 10,000 charging connections.
ServCity robotaxi mobility project goes live in London with electric Nissan Leaf
A new three-year autonomous mobility service research project has gone live on the streets of London, supported by a modified Nissan Leaf electric car.
Fleet drivers at Hexagon UK flock to electric cars with help of LeasePlan
Hexagon UK, a leading provider of sensors and digital reality technologies, is seeing high numbers of company car drivers and former cash takers go electric thanks to a new sustainable fleet policy.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine now live
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.
Mazda2 Hybrid now on sale, priced from £20,300
Mazda has announced pricing and specification for its new Mazda2 Hybrid, which is available to order now.
Still time to nominate EV innovations for Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards
Fleets and service firms at the forefront of low-emission corporate motoring still have time to enter this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards to have their work recognised.
InstaVolt network to exceed 1,000 rapid chargers by summer
EV charge point network InstaVolt says it’s on track to become the largest owner-operated rapid charging network later this year, boosted by rapid rollout.
