Natalie Middleton
Half of fleets yet to incorporate EVs and PHEVs into car policies
More than half (52%) of fleet managers still haven’t made any changes to their driver policy for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), despite many saying they plan to.
Europcar drives electric company car take-up under new CBVC fleet deal
A new inhouse company car scheme launched at Europcar Mobility Group UK has seen a 90% take-up rate for EVs among new orders.
Commercial fleets have three-year window to go electric in eyes of consumers
Companies have up to three years to substantially transition their commercial fleet operations to low-carbon vehicles after which time they risk reputational damage in the wake of COP26 pledges.
Addison Lee EV roll-out reveals shortcomings in London charging infrastructure
Private hire giant Addison Lee has called for urgent investment in London’s public charging network after its own EV roll-out revealed major obstacles in charging access.
Aviva introduces electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for staff
Aviva has launched an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for UK employees, helping to support them with tackling climate change.
BP to build EV fleet charging business in US with Amply Power deal
BP is expanding its fleet charging business in the US and globally by acquiring EV fleet charging provider Amply Power.
Up to 90% of fleet cars could easily be replaced with electric vehicles
The majority of petrol and diesel fleet cars on the roads in the UK and Europe could be switched to electric vehicles with minimal disruption to performance.
Over 20 ‘Electric Hubs’ to open at UK motorway services by Q2 2022
A major overhaul of motorway EV charging infrastructure is now underway and will see more than 20 ‘Electric Hubs’ open at service stations by Q2 2022.
Synthetic e-fuels just as polluting as conventional fuels
Cars powered by synthetic fuel emit as much poisonous nitrogen oxides (NOx) as fossil fuel engines, new emissions tests have revealed.
Polestar 2 gets performance boost in over-the-air update
Polestar has released a performance upgrade for the Polestar 2 long-range dual-motor model in selected European markets, including the UK.
Fleets ‘urgently’ seek EV charging reimbursement solutions to avoid short-changing drivers
Three-quarters (74%) of businesses will actively seek EV charging payment solutions to manage their electric company cars and vans in the next 12 months.
EO Charging tech to open up smart charging and V2G to legacy EVs
EO Charging has filed a new technology patent that it says is set to transform smart charging on EV fleets.
EV and automotive tech innovators urged to apply for accelerator programme
Start-ups in the electric vehicle and automotive sector are being invited to apply for a new tech accelerator programme focused on tackling the climate emergency.
Costain signs up Elmtronics to support fleet EV switch
Infrastructure specialist Costain has entered a three-year charging partnership with Elmtronics to help it transition its UK fleet to EVs.
Monta and Crystal EV Charging join forces to power up EV charge points
EV charging app Monta and charge point installers Crystal EV Charging are partnering to help solve the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure shortage.
Mazda to debut full hybrid tech with 2022 Mazda2 Hybrid
Mazda is to introduce a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris hybrid in 2022, dubbed the Mazda2 Hybrid and marking the brand’s first full hybrid model.
Fleet registrations constrained by chip shortage but EV uptake doubles
Company car registrations fell by a quarter (24.7%) in November, as the semiconductor shortage continued to bite, but plug-in vehicle uptake remained on a high.
Audi Q4 e-tron now most in-demand EV on salary sacrifice
Volkswagen Group vehicles are starting to dominate electric vehicle take-up within the salary sacrifice sector, led by the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Polestar 3 electric SUV to launch in 2022
The Polestar 3 electric SUV has been previewed ahead of its global arrival in 2022.
Latest-gen Toyota hybrid tech to debut in new Corolla Cross SUV
Toyota has unveiled its new Corolla Cross midsize SUV, which launches in the UK next year and debuts the brand’s latest hybrid technology.
