Natalie Middleton
Majority of EV drivers could survive on a weekly charge, says Tusker
The vast majority of electric car drivers could cover their weekly mileage on a single charge, according to latest Tusker data.
Government has ‘mountain to climb’ to meet 2035 EV target, say MPs
The Government is lacking a plan to meet the “huge challenge” of driving the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric.
SMH Fleet Solutions partners with Drax for ‘industry-leading’ EV capability
SMH Fleet Solutions is working with Drax on deploying a robust charging infrastructure as it ramps up its focus on electric vehicles.
Octopus appoints Fleet Assist to support SMR for growing EV fleet
Octopus Electric Vehicles has signed up Fleet Assist to help manage its EV fleet, including supporting its servicing, maintenance and MOT requirements.
Enterprise expands electric rental solutions with Renault Zoe fleet
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has added 30 new Renault Zoe electric cars to its rental fleet in Scotland.
Franklin Energy to deploy 236-bay EV charging hub at Brent Cross
A new EV charging hub said to be the UK’s largest is to be deployed at Brent Cross shopping centre.
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen van due 2023 with 249-mile range
Vauxhall is adding a hydrogen fuel cell van to its line-up alongside its all-electric van range.
TMC adds EV charge point locator to Mileage Track app
New functionality that enables users to easily locate electric vehicle charge points has been added to TMC’s Mileage Track mobile app.
SSE drives electrification plans with Renault Zoe Vans order
SSE is introducing the fully electric Renault Zoe Van to its fleet as part of the company’s commitment to have ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Connected Kerb to work with local authorities to tackle EV charging postcode lottery
A new project said to be the first of its kind will deliver the electric vehicle charging revolution to out-of-town communities, helping to tackle EV inequality.
Order books now open for Citroën ë-Berlingo electric MPV
Citroën has revealed pricing and specs for its ë-Berlingo electric MPV, which is now available to order.
Used market has major role in supporting new EV sales, says Cox
The UK should draw on the used car market to encourage EV adoption – potentially through government grants for buyers of used EVs.
Short-term leasing could convince drivers that EVs are the future, says SOGO
Flexible leasing could prove the key to overcoming motorists’ concerns over electric vehicle reliability.
More alternatively fuelled cars registered in 2020 than diesels
Sales of greener new cars boomed in 2020 despite the overall challenges for the new car market in the pandemic.
Ford calls for clear EV roadmap in run-up to 2030
The UK needs a clear roadmap to the 2030 ICE ban, focusing on developing workplace and public charging and giving stronger incentives to purchase electric vehicles.
OZEV to make ‘managed exit’ from Plug-in Grants
The UK’s Plug-in Grants will be cut further in the future and likely with no notice, according to the Government.
Ola now offering EV ride-hailing in London for no extra charge
Ola is expanding its ride-hailing solution in London with a new EV-only service for no extra charge.
Polestar opens Milton Keynes test-drive hub
Polestar UK has opened a new test-drive hub in Milton Keynes, enabling drivers to get behind the wheel of the Polestar 2.
VW ID.4 gets new grant-eligible entry-level model
Volkswagen has expanded the line-up for the ID.4 electric SUV with new powertrains available in City or Style trim levels.
UK urgently needs more gigafactories to bolster car production
The UK must rapidly accelerate the deployment of gigafactories and new battery technology development to ensure domestic car production is not threatened.
