Natalie Middleton
EVs and hybrids now most in-demand used cars, reveals Aston Barclay
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric has topped Aston Barclay’s Used Car Desirability Index for October, reflecting buyers’ increasing desire for used EVs.
Drivers back council-run EV charging network
A government proposal for local authorities to be responsible for planning and delivering an electric vehicle infrastructure has received the backing of drivers in a new survey.
Oxfordshire infrastructure project to raise funding for 280 charge points
A new project to raise funding for 280 charging points across Oxfordshire has launched, potentially providing a blueprint for the rest of the UK.
Ford transforms Halewood into major EV plant under £230m investment
Ford is investing £230m to transform its Halewood, Merseyside site into a components plant for its future electric vehicles.
Public sector land could host a quarter of rapid chargers needed by 2030, says London Mayor
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has pledged to “unlock” land owned by the Greater London Authority Group and London boroughs to locate around 1,000 rapid charge points by 2030.
Tesla Model Y electric SUV goes on sale in UK
Tesla’s Model Y compact all-electric SUV has gone on sale in the UK, bringing a rival to models such as the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQC.
EV range optimisation tech scores £400,000 Innovate UK grant
New Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology that could bring accurate range prediction and optimised energy efficiency has been awarded a £400,000 Innovate UK grant.
Hydrogen Renault Master van prototype revealed with 500km range
A Renault Master Van H2-Tech prototype that offers up to a 500km (311-mile) range has been revealed by the Hyvia joint venture set up earlier this year by Renault and Plug Power.
Volkswagen wins latest electric van fleet deal
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has supplied aviation detailing business Up & Away with 15 ABT e-Transporter vans, helping the business to go carbon-neutral.
VMS Fleet Management expands electric van fleet with Maxus deal
VMS Fleet Management has taken delivery of its 1,000th commercial vehicle from Maxus, expanding its electric fleet to help customers make the switch.
Pioneering new ideas on EV charging awarded in OS hackathon
New innovations that could tackle key obstacles in EV charging for drivers, fleets and local authorities have been awarded in a two-day ‘hackathon’ run by Ordnance Survey.
Ocado deploys more BEDEO electric refrigerated vans
Ocado Retail has expanded its electric vehicle fleet further with the addition of extra refrigerated vans powered by BEDEO technology.
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK signs up EO as charging partner
Mercedes-Benz Vans has appointed EO as its charging partner to provide customers with a ‘one-stop shop’ approach to vehicles and infrastructure.
New EV fleet hub now live on AFP website with help of Nissan
A new electric vehicle hub that will support fleet operators through the process of electrification is now available on the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) website.
New Europcar Duoflex flexible vehicle subscription services includes EVs
Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a new vehicle subscription service, including both cars and vans and with a one-month minimum contract.
The ‘cusp of a real revolution’: Key EV findings in AA/Rivus report
Attitudes and perceptions of electric vehicle and awareness of their benefits are showing a major step change among operational fleets, according to latest research from the AA and Rivus Fleet Solutions. Natalie Middleton reviews … Read More »
Leasys short-term rental fleet to go 100% electric by end-2027
Leasys is to go fully electric across its short-term rental fleet and implement new mobility solutions to help fleets go zero-emission.
Fleet World Fleet: Cupra Formentor VZ2 eHybrid AFV 245
Luke Wikner gets behind the wheel of our new 245hp plug-in hybrid Cupra Formentor coupe-SUV long-termer.
Quarter of EV drivers charge at most expensive times
Electric vehicle drivers could save £360 a year by charging their vehicles more efficiently using cheap off-peak energy.
Peugeot analysis busts myth that EVs good for short trips only
Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles travel further in their cars over the space of a week than those in petrol or diesel cars.
