Natalie Middleton
Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury saloon on sale
Mercedes’ flagship EQS electric saloon is now on sale, priced from £99,995 and introducing advanced technology and a new electric drivetrain.
EV charging expert Carl Cook joins Renault’s Mobilize Power Solutions
Mobilize Power Solutions UK, Renault Group’s recently launched EV charging infrastructure and services provider, continues to ramp up its work with the appointment of Carl Cook.
Impact of NI rise on company cars is much lower for EVs
The financial standing of electric vehicles as company cars and their attractiveness in salary sacrifice schemes is to be heightened by the recently confirmed increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions.
Nissan supplies electric Leafs for new north-east transport hub
A new sustainable transport hub is launching in the north-east of England with the help of electric cars from Nissan.
Mitie launches bolt-on EV charge point service
Mitie has introduced four bolt-on decarbonisation solutions to help organisations reach net zero targets for business premises, including EV charge point infrastructure installations.
500th electric British Gas van to hit the roads this week
British Gas is to deploy its 500th electric van this week, reinforcing plans for all its fleet to go electric by 2025.
Scottish Water powers zero emission targets with electric van fleet
Scottish Water has ordered 20 new Nissan e-NV200s electric vans, marking the beginning of a shift en masse to greener vehicles.
Nearly 40% of UK fleet vehicles could go electric today
Nearly 40% of UK fleet vehicles could switch to electric today and save money over the vehicle’s life.
Collaboration between fleets and charge point operators essential, says Allstar
Allstar Business Solutions has called on fleet managers and charge point operators (CPOs) to work more closely to help meet the Government’s 2030 ICE ban.
V2G and smart charging central to Ofgem plans to ready for EVs
Ofgem has set out plans for how it will ready the grid for the roll-out of EVs and help drivers make the switch.
InstaVolt to grow network to 10,000 rapid chargers by 2030
InstaVolt has committed to expanding its UK product offering and pledged to install 10,000 chargers by 2030.
‘Dangerous gaps’ in fleet sector’s road to zero, BVRLA reveals
Dangerous gaps have appeared in the fleet market’s road to zero, with some sectors accelerating towards the petrol and diesel phase-out and others stuck at a red signal.
EV chargers to turn off at peak times to protect National Grid
New electric car charging points in homes and workplaces are to automatically switch off in peak times to avoid potential blackouts.
Zenith accredited as carbon-neutral
Zenith has achieved carbon-neutral status, as accredited by international environmental consultancy Carbon Footprint.
Volvo boosts electric range and power on PHEVs
Volvo has introduced a new powertrain for its plug-in hybrid 60 and 90 series models, improving electric-only range and power while lowering CO2 emissions.
Electrification creating ‘company car renaissance’
The switch to electric vehicles is prompting a “company car renaissance” as drivers turn away from cash allowances to benefit from low Benefit-in Kind rates.
Renault revamps roadside assistance for EVs under new RAC deal
Renault has switched to using the RAC to provide roadside assistance for all its new EVs, marking a move away from its previous focus on recovering vehicles.
Continental training to help address EV skills shortage
Continental Automotive has introduced latest electric and hybrid vehicle training to help address the EV skills shortage.
‘Serious lack’ of electric charging points in EU, says ACEA
Most EU member states have a “serious lack” of electric charging points along the road networks, impeding EV take-up.
Cupra EV&me app to help drivers go electric
Cupra has introduced a new app to help drivers understand if an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid is suitable for them.
