Natalie Middleton
50MW battery storage goes live in Kent to power UK’s EV infrastructure commitments
A 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system has been activated in Kent, helping to support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and accelerate the UK’s net zero future.
Lack of driveway should not be barrier to EVs, says Tusker
A lack of a driveway should not be seen as a barrier to EV take-up and drivers developing the right mindset can make an EV work for them.
Sales of used EVs and hybrids starting to ‘hot up’ across Europe, says Indicata
Demand for used battery electric vehicles and hybrids is starting to hot up across Europe, new data from Indicata shows.
Onto adds Volkswagen e-up!, ID.3 and ID.4 to electric car subscription fleet
The Volkswagen e-up!, ID.3 and ID.4 fully electric cars are now available through the Onto subscription service, expanding the choice of electric cars on the fleet.
Voltia expands electric van portfolio with five new XL models
European van conversion specialist Voltia has expanded its e-LCV portfolio with five new XL models.
Fleet sector must embrace electrification and mobility, says Cox Automotive report
A proactive approach to both electrification and mobility will be vital for fleets in the countdown to 2030.
TPS expands delivery fleet with Volkswagen ID.3 electric car trial
TPS, part of the Volkswagen Group and a genuine parts provider to the independent motor trade, has added an all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 to its delivery fleet.
Addison Lee gives drivers off-street EV charging access with JustPark tie-up
Addison Lee is providing its drivers with exclusive access to off-street charging points, supporting them in the transition to electric.
Clear need for a national road pricing scheme in EV era, BVRLA tells MPs
The Government must start planning now for a national road pricing scheme to ensure a smooth transition and avoid a £40bn tax black hole in the switch to EVs, MPs have been told.
Further plans revealed for UK’s largest battery gigafactory
The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has unveiled further plans to develop the UK’s largest battery gigafactory from 2025, as it continues to explore investment opportunities with battery manufacturers from around the globe.
Corporate fleets hold key to successful EV transition, investors told
Investor engagement with corporate fleets could help meet Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation targets for the transport sector, according to new research from ShareAction.
West Yorkshire breaks record for highest number of rapid EV chargers
A pioneering project between the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Equans has delivered 85 EV chargers across the region – said to be the highest number of rapid chargers for any UK county, bar … Read More »
Future electric fleet options and advice in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, featuring a wealth of advice for fleets looking to go electric or optimise their existing EVs.
EDF to drive pure electric vehicle adoption with new ‘EV First’ campaign
Utility firm EDF is accelerating the shift to pure electric vehicles on its inhouse fleet under a new ‘EV First’ campaign with Arval.
Government’s Net Zero Strategy brings big plans for EVs
The Government has published its Net Zero Strategy, setting the UK on a clear path to net zero by 2050 and including big plans for electric vehicles.
New app to optimise electric range for Volvo and Polestar 2 in latest OTA update
A new app that enables Volvo and Polestar 2 electric car drivers to optimise their range is being rolled out in a major over-the-air update.
Octopus Electric Vehicles deploys Jaama Key2 systems to support fleet growth plans
Octopus Electric Vehicles has implemented Jaama’s Key2 asset management software, supporting ambitious fleet growth aspirations.
50 new charging points a day needed to hit EV targets
The exponential growth of the UK electric vehicle market requires 40 to 50 charge points to be installed per day between now and 2035 to meet demand.
SSE and Jedlix team up to balance grid and reward EV customers
A new smart charging partnership between energy company SSE and Netherlands firm Jedlix will help tackle challenges with balancing the grid while benefiting EV drivers with lower energy bills.
Core concepts for fleets adopting EVs: The industry advice
A recent webinar outling the findings from the AA’s and Rivus Fleet Solutions’ Operational Fleet Insight Report provided some compelling advice on EV adoption for fleets. Natalie Middleton reports back.
