Natalie Middleton
Eaton to help fleets maximise EV charging following Green Motion buy
American-Irish power management firm Eaton is working to help companies and fleets maximise the number of EV chargers they can have onsite following its buyout of Swiss charging specialist Green Motion SA.
Daimler to step up pace on shift to electric mobility
Daimler has said it will accelerate its work on shifting to electric mobility as it revealed better-than-expected results for 2020.
Advisory electric rate leaving EV drivers out of pocket on charging costs
The Government’s current advisory electricity rate (AER) of 4p per mile is leaving many electric vehicle drivers out of pocket on charging costs and needs to be increased to encourage EV uptake.
BP joins BMW and Daimler charging software venture
BMW Group and Daimler Mobility have added BP as a third shareholder to their digital charging software business, further expanding their charge point networks for EV drivers.
Bulb app provides full energy solution for EV drivers
Bulb Energy is launching a new app that will provide EV drivers with 100% renewable electricity, cheaper charging at night and tools to make sure their car is always charged.
AFP announces date for next ‘Making the Switch to EVs’ course
The AFP is planning to host further sessions of its dedicated EV training programme on the back of a highly successful first course.
BMW cuts i3 and i3s pricing to remain grant-eligible
BMW has cut the prices for the i3 and i3s to ensure that customers can continue to benefit from the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG).
Kia EV6 electric crossover to boast 316-mile range
Kia has revealed details of its EV6 electric crossover, which will offer a 316-mile (510km) range and 800V ultra-fast charging.
New Uber Green service allows drivers to book EV rides in London
Uber riders in London now have the option of choosing to travel in a fully electric vehicle under the new Uber Green service.
UK fleet sector has greatest potential to adopt EVs in Europe
The UK has the greatest potential to go electric in Europe, with more than two-thirds of business cars and light commercial vehicles able to be switched to EVs.
Hydrogen car lesson pack supports schools in lockdown
Teaching resources covering hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle technology have been downloaded more than 31,000 times, supporting schools and colleges in lockdown.
AFP webinar to explore super deduction for EV charging equipment
HMRC’s new 130% super deduction and its implications for EV charging equipment is to come under focus at a webinar next month.
UK to get first recycling plant for rare earth magnets in EVs
Plans are taking shape for the UK’s first recycling plant for high-performance rare earth magnets, used in electric vehicles as well as other technologies.
Government to pour over £30m into EV battery development and hydrogen vehicles
Projects to support electric vehicle battery development and hydrogen vehicles in the UK are to get off the ground with the help of multi-million pound government funding.
Amazon Web Services and ABB develop EV fleet management platform
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has teamed up with global tech firm ABB to develop a new cloud-based digital solution for the real-time fleet management of electric vehicles.
BP Pulse to roll out ultra-fast charging hubs
BP Pulse is opening a network of charging hubs across the UK, “significantly” expanding its ultra-fast charging infrastructure.
Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland pledges electric and hybrid fleet by 2024
Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has pledged to move its entire car fleet to electric and hybrid vehicles by the end of 2023.
MFG to roll out 2,800 ultra-rapid EV chargers in next decade
Independent forecourt operator MFG is to install ultra-rapid chargers across its network by 2035.
Goodyear to help improve EV fleet performance at UFODRIVE
All-electric car rental firm UFODRIVE has teamed up with Goodyear to improve the performance of its EV fleet, bringing a range of benefits for its rental customers.
EVA England members offered discounted Onto EV subscriptions
The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has partnered with Onto, enabling members to try an electric car without any long-term commitment.
