Natalie Middleton
Window for achieving net-zero in road transport by 2050 ‘closing quickly’, says BloombergNEF
Electric vehicle sales are set to rise faster than ever but more policy action is needed to get on track for net zero by 2050.
New Zap-Map subscription service includes Apple CarPlay in-car support
Zap-Map has launched a new subscription service, providing enhanced charging information services and including in-car support via Apple CarPlay.
Northern Ireland Water deploys first electric vans
Northern Ireland Water has added four Nissan e-NV200s to its 600-strong fleet – its first all-electric vans.
Challenges in countdown to 2030 ICE ban being overcome, says Fleet Alliance boss
The challenges faced by UK fleets to meet the 2030 ban on new ICE car and van sales are being overcome, thanks to developments in infrastructure and changing driver perceptions.
Volvo and Polestar to offer EV customers heavily reduced ultra-fast charging rates
Volvo and Polestar are to provide their EV customers with access to heavily reduced ultra-fast charging rates at Ionity charging points.
Advisory Electricity Rate for EVs no longer fit for purpose, says fleet sector
The Association of Fleet Professionals and the BVRLA have teamed up to urge the Government to review the current Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) as they warn that it’s continuing to leave drivers short-changed.
40% of UK fleet vans could go electric, new EV transition tool finds
UK fleet operators could replace 40% of their current light commercial vehicles with electric alternatives today – cutting costs and CO2 emissions.
Gridserve acquires Electric Highway charging network from Ecotricity
Green energy firm Ecotricity has sold its Electric Highway charging network to Gridserve for an undisclosed amount.
EV take-up soars 368% at Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions despite pandemic
Leasing giant Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) expanded its fleet and profits in the last financial year, during the lowest year of new car registrations since 1992.
DPD doubles EV fleet with Maxus electric van order
DPD has signed a deal with Maxus for 750 electric vans, doubling its total EV fleet in the UK.
Mer UK signs roaming deal with NewMotion for simpler EV charging
EV charging specialist Mer is building on its launch into the UK market under a new roaming partnership with NewMotion.
New warranty to help build consumer confidence in used electric cars
A new warranty designed especially for used electric and hybrid cars could help drive consumer confidence and accelerate take-up.
E.On helps employees go electric with EV-only salary sacrifice scheme
E.On has deployed an EV-only salary sacrifice scheme to help its employees become more sustainable.
Cupra promotes fleet TCO benefits of Formentor e-Hybrid
Cupra is highlighting the fleet benefits of its Formentor e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid SUV, which it says delivers outstanding TCO along with high levels of efficiency, safety and equipment.
Ministry of Justice to install EV charging points across prison sites
The Ministry of Justice is deploying charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at 45 prison sites to support its switch to electric vehicles.
Three in 10 EV fleets offer free workplace charging
Almost three in 10 (29%) fleets already running EVs or planning to adopt them in the next three years now offer workplace charging for free.
Education is missing piece in EV revolution jigsaw
Educating drivers on the benefits of electric vehicles and demystifying their usage could play a vital role on helping encourage EV take-up.
Northern Powergrid calls on stakeholders for insights on EV regional planning
Up to five million electric vehicles could be on the roads of the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire by 2050.
One in five RAC patrol vans to have EV charging capability by end-2022
One in every five RAC patrol vans will be able to give electric vehicles an emergency roadside boost by the end of 2022 – supporting fleets and drivers switching to EVs.
Octopus grows electric vehicle work with help of Leaselink
Octopus Electric Vehicles is using the Leaselink solution from Ebbon-Dacs to source, order and track delivery of all new electric vehicles to its customers.
