Natalie Middleton
Electric vehicle sales soar despite chip shortage
Electric vehicle registrations continue to see significant growth, despite overall new car market recovery being hit by the global semiconductor shortage.
Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 get major pricing and specification changes
Volkswagen has updated its ID.3 and ID.4 electric vehicles with significant changes to trim levels and pricing.
Maxus dealer network expands into Manchester under Motus deal
The Maxus dealer network has expanded into Manchester under a tie-up with DAF Trucks dealer group Motus Commercials.
Maxus continues dealer network expansion with Brindley Group deal
Maxus UK has expanded its dealer network further with the addition of the Brindley Group.
New RAC leasing service to make EVs more affordable than petrol models
The RAC has launched a new consumer leasing service to make the switch to electric vehicles more affordable.
Nissan’s £1bn EV hub to bring new electric crossover and gigafactory at Sunderland
Nissan is to transform its Sunderland plant into a flagship Electric Vehicle Hub that will build its new-generation electric crossover and encompass a new gigafactory.
CoolVan scores government funding for new electric fridge van
CoolVan has won more than £500,000 of government funding to develop a super-efficient electric temperature-controlled van.
Volvo reveals Concept Recharge electric SUV and future EV tech plans
Volvo has set out its vision for its future all-electric models, including revealing its Concept Recharge and outlining plans to focus on range and fast charging for future EVs.
Mer to provide EV roaming solution to Paua fleet customers
EV charging specialist Paua has teamed up with Mer to simplify charging for its fleet customers.
Energy study to explore how smart tariffs and technologies influence EV charging
A mass market study exploring whether changes in energy price and demand affect consumer energy use and EV charging is to start this month.
Fleet smart charging solution to enter testing with help of new funding
A new project on smart EV charging is to enter real-world testing on fleets with the help of Innovate UK grant funding.
GIG and Heliox partner for EV charging-as-a-service solution
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has partnered with rapid charging specialist Heliox BV (Heliox) to deliver fully funded electric vehicle turnkey charging infrastructure for fleets.
Gridserve Electric Highway launches to revolutionise EV charging across UK
Gridserve has launched its Gridserve Electric Highway brand, uniting its various public charging solutions under a single UK-wide entity as it looks to revolutionise the EV charging experience.
Dramatic increase in interest for sale and leaseback as fleets ready for EVs
The number of businesses looking to sell and lease back their fleets has dramatically increased in 2021 as businesses review options post-pandemic and look to electric.
Renault to revive iconic models and cut EV costs under fast-tracked electric strategy
Renault is to address both the cost and desirability of EVs under its future electric strategy, reviving iconic models and using a new e-powertrain and platforms.
Fleet Assist gets garage network ‘hydrogen-ready’ for early adopter fleets
Fleet Assist is working to ensure its garage network will be ‘hydrogen-ready’ for when hydrogen becomes the “next big thing alongside EVs”.
BSI to work with Motability on accessibility standards for EV charge points
Accessibility standards are to be developed for electric vehicle charge points across the UK to make EV charging inclusive for all.
Prices and specifications revealed for new Peugeot 308 plug-in hybrids
Peugeot’s third-generation 308 is to be priced from £24,000 and include plug-in hybrid versions for the first time when it launches later this year.
Free Fiat Professional tool to show if van fleets can go electric
A new tool that tells fleets if they can deploy the e-Ducato electric van and sets out the annual savings is now available from Fiat Professional.
Bold action needed on gigafactories and charge points to secure UK car sector future
A binding target on UK battery capacity and the deployment of millions of more charge points are needed to ensure the UK automotive sector remains competitive in the transition to net zero.
