Natalie Middleton
CoolKit converts Kangoo Z.E. electric vans for temperature-controlled use
CoolKit has developed a temperature-controlled solution for the Kangoo Z.E. Maxi electric van, while also continuing its work on designing conversions for other battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV goes on sale priced at £31,085
The Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV opens for orders in two days, priced from £31,085 (incl. Plug-in Grant) and also available on a new finance package.
Volkswagen plans for 70% EV sales in Europe by 2030
Volkswagen is stepping up its plans for EVs under a new strategy that will see Volkswagen change “as never before”.
Arrival’s fully-electric van to bring ‘outstanding TCO and robust design’
Arrival has revealed its forthcoming electric van, which is intended to revolutionise the commercial vehicle sector with its “outstanding total cost of ownership and robust design”.
UK in good place for ‘EV revolution’ but charging still lagging, says LeasePlan
The UK is one of the best-prepared countries in Europe for the ‘EV revolution’, although charging infrastructure continues to be a major roadblock.
Top court rules UK has broken air pollution law
Further Clean Air Zones could be on the cards after the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled today that the UK has broken European air pollution laws.
Current and future values of EVs under focus at new VRA webinar
The current and future values of electric vehicles will be looked at in detail in the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA’s) next ‘New Normal Briefing’ webinar.
FedEx delivery fleet to go all-electric by 2040
FedEx has set out plans for its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to be zero-emission by 2040.
New planning tool to provide data-based solution for fleet switch to EVs
A new EV Transition Planning solution that will enable businesses and their leasing brokers to accelerate the switch to greener fleets is now available.
Fleet falls 33.5% in February but positive news on plug-in registrations
Fleet new car registrations dropped 33.5% in February but there was some comfort when it came to increased plug-in vehicle uptake.
Budget 2021: A summary for fleets
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second Budget speech has allayed concerns of sudden and swift tax rises to pay off the ‘Covid bill’, instead unveiling a number of extended support and ‘levelling-up’ measures, with varying impact … Read More »
Terry Rayner becomes head of UK sales at LEVC
LEVC has appointed Terry Rayner to the newly created role of head of UK sales, managing commercial activities.
Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV SUV on sale with CO2 from 37g/km
Hyundai’s new Santa Fe SUV is now on sale in the UK, with a choice of hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains and CO2 emissions starting from 37g/km.
DEFRA expands Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial fleet further
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) continues to expand its fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles, replacing its diesel vans.
Volvo to be fully electric car company by 2030 and only sell online
Volvo is to become a fully electric car company by 2030 and shift all sales online as it looks to future-proof its business.
Missing zero-emissions range figures causing P11D headaches, says AFP
Difficulty in obtaining and verifying the correct zero-emissions range (ZER) figure for newer plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles is leading to P11D headaches for fleets, reports the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Volvo to debut over-the-air updates on XC40 Recharge electric car
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge electric car is to become the brand’s first model to get over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
UK’s EV charging network on the rise but distribution still uneven
The UK’s electric vehicle charging network is at its highest-ever level but geographical distribution remains patchy.
EV demand drives record growth in salary sacrifice
Rising demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is creating record growth in salary sacrifice car scheme orders at Zenith.
‘Long way to go’ to meet UK’s electric vehicle targets, says NAO
Take-up of electric vehicles has a “long way to go” to meet government plans for only zero-emission cars and vans to be sold by 2035.
