Natalie Middleton
Thousands of electric car chargers in South East fast-tracked with help of AI
Almost 1,000 electric car chargers have been fast-tracked to connect to the electricity network in London, the South East and East of England with the help of a new AI-equipped portal from an electricity … Read More »
Price cut for Stellantis electric MPVs as ICE versions axed
Vauxhall and Citroën have lowered pricing on their electric MPVs while also ditching the internal combustion versions.
Vauxhall sells most electric vans in 2021
Vauxhall was the best-selling e-LCV manufacturer in 2021, according to new figures now out.
CES 2022: The highlights for fleets
One of the world’s biggest tech trade exhibitions, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is also an increasingly influential event on the auto calendar. Fleet World reports back on the main highlights of this … Read More »
Zenith passes 150,000 fleet milestone and accelerates EV mission
Zenith has reported strong interim results as its fleet surpassed 150,000 units for the first time.
V12 Vehicle Finance to switch to EV and hybrid fleet
V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) has pledged to convert its company car fleet to either electric or hybrid vehicles by June 2024.
Renault confirms petrol-hybrid only line-up for Austral compact SUV
Renault has revealed further details of its Austral compact SUV, due to replace the Kadjar and now in its final stage of development.
Van registrations bounce back as eLCV demand more than doubles
UK registrations of light commercial vehicles rose by more than a fifth (21.4%) in 2021, including record numbers of electric vans.
REE trials new modular platform for electric delivery fleets
REE Automotive has started trials of a new electric vehicle platform designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans.
Plug-in vehicles account for over one in six registrations in 2021
New car registrations in the UK have recorded their second worst year since 1992 on the back of myriad challenges, but electric vehicle demand rapidly accelerated in 2021.
ALD to acquire LeasePlan to create global player in sustainable mobility
ALD has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy LeasePlan for €4.9bn (£4.1bn), helping the auto sector transition to zero-emission and sustainable mobility.
Electric vehicle drivers regularly using EVs on longer trips
Long journeys are becoming the norm among electric vehicle drivers, putting to bed concerns over the range of EVs.
Pinnacle Group begins transition to all-electric fleet
Property and facilities management services firm Pinnacle Group has begun its transition to an all-electric fleet with support from Fleet Alliance.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
It’s been a busy few weeks for Vauxhall’s Mokka-e electric crossover in the news.
EV Energy Taskforce reports set out roadmap for UK’s charging infrastructure
The Government-backed Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Taskforce has published four new reports covering key elements of the switch to electric vehicles and the requirements for a successful transition.
Mer acquires Elmtronics to expand UK EV charging business
European electric vehicle charging firm Mer is acquiring Elmtronics, strengthening its position in the UK market.
Electric car subscription service Onto partners with Pod Point
EV subscription service Onto has appointed Pod Point as its new partner for home charging.
Vauxhall cuts £3k off Corsa-e and Mokka-e prices
Vauxhall has slashed pricing on its Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric cars in response to the Government’s Plug-in Car Grant changes.
Electric vehicles stake place among Euro NCAP 2021 winners
Euro NCAP has revealed the top performers of last year’s crash safety tests, which saw electric vehicles take a prominent role.
New Fleet Alliance appointment bolsters work to help fleets shift to EVs
Fleet Alliance has appointed Mark Roberts to the newly created position of salary sacrifice product manager, supporting the firm’s work to help fleets and drivers switch to electric vehicles.
