Natalie Middleton
Orders open for 100% electric Vauxhall Combo-e compact van
Vauxhall has opened orders for its fully electric Combo-e compact van, which makes its global debut today at the CV show along with the larger Movano-e.
DS to go all-electric for new models from 2024
DS Automobiles has committed to only launching 100% electric models from 2024, starting with the new DS 4.
Renault to show all-electric subscription-based fleet saloon
Mobilize Limo is an all-electric saloon from Renault specifically designed for taxis, private hire vehicles (PHV) and fleet use.
Charging project aims to address EV inequality
The London Borough of Lambeth has worked with ev charging firm Connected Kerb in a project to demonstrate how affordable and accessible public EV charging infrastructure can be.
UK’s largest forecourt operator to join Zap-Pay for EV charging payments
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the largest independent forecourt operator in the UK, has signed up to Zap-Pay, the simple way to pay for EV charging across networks from within the EV mapping service, Zap-Map.
On-street charging boosts electric drive as demand for charging grants gathers pace
The acceleration of public charging device installations under the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) is helping boost the electric car revolution, according to figures from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
Data will be vital in driving electric vehicle revolution, finds new report
With the 2030 target for phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles nearing, a new report finds that data will play a critical role in tackling the challenges of the charge point infrastructure roll out, … Read More »
Vauxhall’s Movano-e and Combo-e electric vans make global debut at CV Show
Vauxhall is to return to the Commercial Vehicle Show with the world premiere of the Combo-e and Movano-e electric vans plus the UK debut of the Vivaro-e Hydrogen.
Wireless taxi charging trial gets off the ground in Nottingham
A wireless charging electric vehicle trial funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has started deployment in Nottingham.
Genesis GV60 is brand’s first-ever dedicated EV
Genesis has revealed its GV60 crossover – the first dedicated EV to launch from Hyundai’s premium offshoot brand.
Eco-launderette reinforces sustainability with eSprinter fleet
West London-based dry cleaner BLANC has underscored its environmental best practice by investing in zero-emission Mercedes-Benz eSprinters.
Interview: Barney Goffer on Teletrac Navman’s work to help fleets go electric
Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman UK, speaks to Natalie Middleton about the firm’s new AI-powered TN360 telematics solution and its tools to help fleets optimise electric vehicles.
LV Britannia Rescue launches breakdown service for electric cars
Breakdown recovery specialist LV Britannia Rescue has launched a new electric car service for its customers who break down in Central London.
New generation of Nissan LCVs on way as e-NV200 sells out 2021 allocation
Nissan’s UK allocation of e-NV200 electric vans has sold out for 2021 on the back of high interest, but details of the replacement model are due in the coming weeks.
£15m funding boost could fill EV skills gap, says IMI
A £15m skills funding boost would play a critical role in filling the current EV skills gap in the automotive sector.
Major investment in technology to make EVs long-range capable
Four new automotive projects addressing electric vehicle range anxiety and costs have received major government and industry funding.
New Marshall division to help van and truck fleets switch to renewable energy
Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) has created a new division to help van, truck and trailer fleets with the switch to renewable energy.
Ovo Energy orders 1,000-plus Vauxhall electric vans
Ovo Energy has placed an order for over 1,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans, driving plans for a 100% electrified fleet by 2026.
Hydrogen could become ‘de facto choice’ across CV market, says FleetCheck
The Government’s newly announced hydrogen strategy could bring benefits across the commercial vehicle market, enabling its use across the whole sector.
