Natalie Middleton
BP Pulse installs ultra-fast chargers on Scotland’s M8 motorway
BP Pulse has launched two new charging sites at Harthill services, bringing ultra-fast charging to electric vehicle drivers on Scotland’s M8 motorway.
World EV Day 2021: Top tips for fleets switching to electric vehicles
To mark World EV Day 2021, we asked the fleet and leasing sector for their top tips on how drivers and businesses can go electric. Natalie Middleton reports.
EV ranges ‘far better than drivers think’, says AA
Almost all UK drivers overestimate the number of breakdowns from electric vehicles running out of charge and should have more confidence in making the switch.
New government-backed app to help drivers assess electric vehicles
A new government-backed app has launched to help drivers to see which electric vehicles best suit their lifestyle.
ALD Automotive branches into corporate leasing for Teslas in Europe
Corporates and SMEs in Europe can now access operational leasing services for Tesla electric vehicles from ALD Automotive, which has become Tesla’s preferred operational leasing partner for the region.
Tusker now net positive contributor to environment after 11 years of carbon neutrality
Salary sacrifice provider Tusker has become a net positive contributor to the environment, having beaten its annual carbon neutrality target by 10%.
New EV company car drivers need direction on public charging, warns FleetCheck
Fleets should provide both guidance and policy on public charging to drivers taking delivery of their first electric company car.
67% of fleets expect to be using EVs in next five years
Two-thirds (67%) of fleet operators expect to be using EVs within the next five years – more than double the figure of 26% currently using them.
Electric vehicle reimbursement under spotlight in AFP webinar
The vital subject of how to pay for electric vehicle charging is to come under focus at a new webinar being held by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) next week.
Kia EV6 and Sportage PHEV debut at Munich
Kia’s new EV6 electric flagship and Sportage PHEV have made their European debuts at the Munich Motor Show.
AA teams with Silence UK for electric breakdown concept
The AA has teamed up with urban ecomobility organisation Silence UK to produce a concept electric e-moto scooter.
Fleet Assist garage network hits EV milestone to coincide with World EV Day
Fleet Assist is celebrating a new milestone for its garage network after servicing more than 30,000 EVs in just 2.5 years.
Ogilvie Fleet’s free EV database lists all electric cars
Ogilvie Fleet has launched an electric vehicle database to help fleets, company car drivers and consumers to research their EV purchase.
Fleet World Fleet: Suzuki Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT
Our long-term test of the Swace continues with some longer-journey trials.
DHL Express expands electric van fleet with extra 320 vehicles
DHL Express is to add 320 more electric vehicles to its UK fleet by the end of 2022, supporting plans for 100% of the fleet to be electric by 2030.
EVs and hybrids score five-star results in latest Euro NCAP tests
Five cars, spanning battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids and a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, have scored full five-star safety ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests.
Enterprise Car Club launches in Newbury with EVs and hybrids
Enterprise Car Club has opened for business in Newbury, bringing a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to the town.
Volkswagen previews sub-£20k small EV with ID. Life reveal
Volkswagen is to launch a small electric car from 2025, previewed by a newly revealed concept and costing around €20,000 (£17,000).
Beverage firm transitions fleet to electric with Kia
Halewood Artisanal Spirits Plc has taken delivery of 25 Kia e-Niro electric SUVs from Bolton Kia, supporting its work to go electric.
New partnership to help EV fleets cut charging costs and carbon
A new partnership deal has been signed, helping electric vehicle fleets cut costs and reduce their carbon footprints.
