Natalie Middleton
Centrica launches employee-wide electric salary sacrifice scheme
A new employee-wide EV sacrifice scheme at Centrica has seen high take-up in its first fortnight as employees look for a cost-effective way to go electric.
Renault Retail Group courtesy car fleet goes all-electric
Renault Retail Group has switched all its courtesy cars in England and Wales to the Renault Zoe E-Tech, giving customers a real-world experience of how easily they can transition to an EV.
Vodafone to eliminate fleet emissions by 2027
Vodafone UK is working to eliminate carbon emissions from its 1,355-strong car and van fleet by 2027; three years ahead of the UK’s 2030 ICE ban.
Third of fleets now allow sales staff and managers to go electric
Just over a third (35%) of UK organisations now give sales professionals and managers the option to go fully electric or hybrid; nearly double the figure of 19% in 2020.
Croydon to install further 60 EV charge points
Croydon is to install a further 60 EV charge points by the end of 2021, helping to address the national “charge point crisis” in the UK.
Rivus and Fleet Assist work to plug EV technician skills gap
Rivus and Fleet Assist have stepped in to support work on plugging a gap in EV skills for the UK’s vehicle technicians ahead of the 2030 ICE phase-out.
Subaru debuts first global EV with Solterra SUV reveal
Subaru has unveiled its Solterra SUV; its first battery electric vehicle to be launched globally and a “cornerstone” of its future BEVs.
Silvey Fleet expands with EV fleet management and all-in-one fuel card
Silvey Fleet has launched a new EV fuel card, supported by an accompanying EV consultancy solution to help fleets make well-informed decisions on going electric.
Kia to go all-electric in Europe by 2035 and carbon-neutral by 2045
Kia has committed to having a fully electric model range in Europe by 2035 and in key global markets by 2040, supporting its carbon-neutral plans.
Saint-Gobain to roll out 4,500 EV charging points to support electric car fleet
Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland is rolling out 4,500 electric car charging points, underpinning its switch to an electric car fleet.
Sign up for free SME trial to see if your van fleet is ready for EVs
UK SMEs are being invited to sign up for a free trial that will assess if their van fleet can go electric without compromise.
Net zero targets won’t be met unless commuting emissions addressed
Emissions from commuting must be addressed for organisations to meet ambitious net zero targets.
EV skills gap could materialise as soon as 2026, says IMI
The UK automotive sector will have a shortfall of nearly 36,000 technicians by 2030 unless training is addressed urgently.
TMC updates free guide on EV mileage reimbursement
TMC has updated its guide to reimbursing electric vehicle drivers for business mileage.
London Borough of Islington deploys 500 e-bikes
E-scooter operator Tier has partnered with the London Borough of Islington to deploy 500 e-bikes, ahead of plans for a wider roll-out in the capital.
New funding models on EV financing and charging essential for 2030 ICE phase-out
The UK’s transition to all-new EV sales by 2030 may fail without financial solutions that can facilitate an inclusive transition.
New EV100 members commit 250,000 vehicles to going electric
Seven new fleets have joined the EV100 initiative, committing to electrify their combined fleets of over 250,000 vehicles by 2030.
EV company car schemes proving key recruitment tool, FleetCheck reports
Electric vehicle company car schemes are fast-becoming a key retention and recruitment tool as the job market heats up following the pandemic.
Landmark global agreement on zero-emission cars and vans signed at COP26
A breakthrough agreement on accelerating the transition to 100% zero-emission cars and vans by 2040 globally has been published today for COP26 Transport Day.
New iconic British charge point unveiled at COP26 Transport Day
Transport Day at COP26 is now underway, marked with a series of global zero-emission pledges and the unveil of a new charge point design by the UK government.
