Natalie Middleton
Motability and BSI ‘close’ to an approved accessibility standard for charge points
National disability charity Motability has said it’s close to developing an approved accessibility standard for charge points, in partnership with the British Standards Institute (BSI) and fellow disability charity Designability.
Used electric car prices and market share hit highest-ever level
Prices and market share for used electric cars have reached their highest-ever level at Autorola, providing a further sign they are becoming an integral part of the UK used car market.
Mitie hits 30% EV target ahead of schedule
Mitie has achieved its target of converting 30% of its fleet to electric vehicles – three months ahead of its original March 2022 schedule.
Kia reveals hybrid powertrain details for next-gen Niro
Kia has announced further details for its second-generation Niro crossover ahead of its arrival in the coming months.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
Natalie Middleton finds that a few small changes to EV driving practices make a major difference to the Mokka-e range.
Online searches for electric cars up 172%, reports ZenAuto
Searches for electric cars on ZenAuto’s car leasing site have rocketed 172% since September 2021.
Citroën reveals prices and specs for plug-in hybrid C5 X crossover
Citroën’s new C5 X flagship is now on sale, priced from £26,490 and including plug-in hybrids alongside petrol versions.
Have your say on future UK kerbside charging facilities
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has issued a call for fleet data to support its work on constructing a national kerbside electric vehicle charging map.
EVs and hybrids dominate UK’s safest new cars league table
The UK’s safest new cars of 2021 have been revealed by Thatcham Research, dominated by fully electric and hybrid models.
Gridserve raises EV charging prices on back of ‘unprecedented’ spiralling energy costs
Gridserve has put up EV charging prices across its whole network, citing the “unprecedented spiralling costs impacting the entire energy sector”.
Eco groups to sue UK government over ‘inadequate’ net zero strategy
The UK government is being taken to court by two separate environmental pressure groups over inadequate net zero strategies.
Reflex Vehicle Hire plans EV fleet growth in senior management reshape
Reflex Vehicle Hire is to expand its electric vehicle fleet and help customers switch to EVs on the back of a senior management team reshape.
Mercedes upgrades eVito to 66kWh battery and rapid charging
Mercedes has introduced an upgraded version of its eVito electric van, featuring a larger battery and rapid charging along with a new Premium trim line.
Great British Fleet Awards to recognise latest EV innovations
Entries are now open for the Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, celebrating the best of corporate motoring in the UK, including the latest electric vehicle innovations.
Knowledge gap still a barrier for fleet EV transition
Driver ignorance and misconceptions around electric cars are still rife in the UK fleet sector, despite the fast-growing number of EVs on sale.
Drax debuts new platform to simplify EV fleet management and drive adoption
Renewable energy giant Drax has teamed up with tech consultancy AND Digital to launch a new EV fleet management platform.
Citroën cuts ë-C4 pricing with new £28,495 entry model
Citroën has introduced new, lower-price versions of its ë-C4 hatchback cum SUV, cutting entry pricing nearly £2,500 to £28,495.
Drivers urge OEMs to increase hydrogen investment
Drivers want manufacturers to dramatically increase investment in hydrogen technology on the back of a strong appetite for alternative to electric vehicles.
All AW Repair Group sites certified EV Ready by Thatcham
AW Repair Group (AW) has become the first group to complete Thatcham Research’s EV training.
160 councils still to start on EV fleet transition strategy in UK
A large number of councils in the UK are yet to implement an EV transition strategy for their fleet or to embark on existing plans.
