Natalie Middleton
Volkswagen ties up with BP in work to expand European ultra-fast charging network
Volkswagen Group and BP are to team up on expanding ultra-fast chargers at BP sites in Europe, particularly in the UK and Germany.
Škoda Enyaq iV Sportline model opens for orders
Škoda has opened orders for the new SportLine variant of its Enyaq iV electric SUV.
Kia EV6 electric crossover to spearhead new EV family
Kia has unveiled its EV6 fully electric car; its first dedicated battery electric vehicle and the spearhead in the brand’s new electric line-up.
EV charging cables becoming must-have items for scrap metal thieves
Electric vehicle drivers are being advised to lock away charging cables as the metal in them becomes increasingly sought after by thieves.
Latest EVs and PHEVs on test in new issue of Fleet World
The new issue of Fleet World is now available to read, featuring latest news, EV reviews and a spotlight on telematics.
Nissan plans major renewable energy expansion at Sunderland plant
Nissan is planning for a significant expansion to renewable energy generation at its Sunderland plant under its work on carbon neutrality.
Councils to push EV sal sac and cleaner commuting with new grants
Local authorities are to use latest Air Quality Grants to fund new initiatives, including a pilot of employer salary sacrifice to promote electric vehicle take-up.
Hyundai Kona Electric prices and specs revealed
Hyundai has announced pricing and specifications for its updated Kona Electric, which is priced from £30,125 (incl. the Plug-in Grant).
Centrica’s new EV charging app to act as ‘virtual fuel card’ for fleets
Centrica has introduced a new recharging app, billed as a virtual fuel card to help fleet drivers who need to charge their commercial vehicles while working remotely and while most offices remain closed.
Loss of EV charge in cold conditions will require extra fleet planning
Fleets adopting electric vehicles will need to plan ahead to counter decreased battery efficiency in winter, particularly for essential commercial vehicle operations, according to FleetCheck.
Prices and BiK for fleet-friendly Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Hyundai has revealed details for its Tucson Plug-in Hybrid, which is priced from £39,330 and scores a 10% Benefit-in-Kind rating.
2035 zero-emission plan is ‘technology-neutral’ but not ‘outcome-neutral’
The Government’s plans to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 will be “technology-neutral” but not “outcome-neutral” on the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Government’s £20m fund to drive electric vehicle innovations
The Government has opened a competition to uncover new innovations in zero-emission vehicles, backed by £20m funding.
BP Pulse pledges £2m to help local authorities upgrade charge points
BP Pulse is making £2m available to help local authorities upgrade and replace outdated charge points across the country, bringing a “radical improvement” in charging for EV drivers.
CoolKit converts Kangoo Z.E. electric vans for temperature-controlled use
CoolKit has developed a temperature-controlled solution for the Kangoo Z.E. Maxi electric van, while also continuing its work on designing conversions for other battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV goes on sale priced at £31,085
The Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV opens for orders in two days, priced from £31,085 (incl. Plug-in Grant) and also available on a new finance package.
Volkswagen plans for 70% EV sales in Europe by 2030
Volkswagen is stepping up its plans for EVs under a new strategy that will see Volkswagen change “as never before”.
Arrival’s fully-electric van to bring ‘outstanding TCO and robust design’
Arrival has revealed its forthcoming electric van, which is intended to revolutionise the commercial vehicle sector with its “outstanding total cost of ownership and robust design”.
UK in good place for ‘EV revolution’ but charging still lagging, says LeasePlan
The UK is one of the best-prepared countries in Europe for the ‘EV revolution’, although charging infrastructure continues to be a major roadblock.
Top court rules UK has broken air pollution law
Further Clean Air Zones could be on the cards after the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled today that the UK has broken European air pollution laws.
