Natalie Middleton
Comment: Why fleet managers need to prepare for 2030 now
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, urges fleets to start planning for the 2030 ICE ban and warns that nine years is shorter than you’d think…
New rapid EV charge network to provide taxi drivers with free charging
A new rapid charging network has launched in Bromsgrove, providing free charging to taxi drivers for the first year.
Volvo partners with Ohme to offer fleet charging solutions in Benelux
Volvo is to offer smart charging solutions to its electric vehicle customers in Benelux under a tie-up with Ohme.
Vattenfall showcases fully managed EV fleet charging with Red je Pakketje case study
The many benefits of Vattenfall’s new fully managed EV fleet charging ‘Power-as-a-Service’ solution have been showcased in a new case study with Red je Pakketje in the Netherlands.
Mer launches in UK to bring more chargers to workplaces
EV charging specialist Mer, part of Norwegian energy giant Statkraft, is launching into the UK market to help solve the EV infrastructure gap – including in workplaces.
Vauxhall supplies fleet of electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e to EV Experience Centre
Vauxhall is supplying a fleet of five Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric models to the EV Experience Centre, providing test drives for visitors.
Electric vehicles account now for 89% of salary sacrifice cars, says Arval
Electric vehicles make up almost nine out of 10 (89%) of cars leased via Arval on salary sacrifice now – up from 39% two years ago.
JCB replaces sales fleet with Toyota Corolla hybrids
JCB has switched the fleet for its sales team to hybrids under a new deal with Toyota.
Swarco eVolt appoints new strategic lead
EV charging infrastructure specialist Swarco eVolt has appointed Lindsay Yeoman as the new strategic account manager for Scotland.
Fleet growth plans underpinned by low taxation on EVs, says Arval
Fleets are markedly more optimistic about growth prospects than prior to the pandemic, supported by low Benefit-in-Kind taxation on electric vehicles, according to Arval.
Vattenfall to fund fleets’ charging tech under Power-as-a-Service model
Vattenfall Network Solutions is introducing a new ‘Power-as-a-Service’ model to help UK fleets switch to electric vehicles.
New app to help jump-start electric investments to avoid EV brownouts
A new UK government-backed app is to launch, helping to help jump-start the billions of pounds of investment needed to stop rolling brownouts happening when EVs dominate the roads.
Volvo, Uber and Vattenfall in open call for EU to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Businesses including Volvo, Vattenfall, Uber and Ikea have called on the EU to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars, including hybrids, by 2035.
Choosing right charging tariff could save EV drivers over £1,000 a year
Fleet drivers cost save more than £1,000 a year on charging costs by hunting down the best electricity tariff.
NCP starts transition to plug-in van and car fleet
National Car Parks (NCP) is moving towards a pure electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle fleet under a new contract with Alphabet.
ABB enhances Terra HP 350kW charger for fleets
ABB has updated its Terra High Power (HP) charger with a number of developments for both fleets and charging operators.
Surging demand for used hybrids, says BuyaCar.co.uk
Fast-rising new car demand for hybrids and plug-in hybrids is also being reflected in the used market, with online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk reporting its highest-ever proportion of hybrid customers.
World’s first long-range solar electric-powered car enhances efficiencies with new wheels
The world’s first long-range solar electric vehicle is due to go on sale at the end of this year with a 450-mile range (725km).
Toyota reveals specs for electric Proace van
Toyota has announced European specs for its fully electric Proace van, due on sale later this year.
New green leasing broker to simplify switch to EVs
A new vehicle leasing broker solely focused on electric cars and vans has launched, based on the premise of providing a complete and streamlined experience to both private and fleet drivers.
