Natalie Middleton
FedEx delivery fleet to go all-electric by 2040
FedEx has set out plans for its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to be zero-emission by 2040.
New planning tool to provide data-based solution for fleet switch to EVs
A new EV Transition Planning solution that will enable businesses and their leasing brokers to accelerate the switch to greener fleets is now available.
Fleet falls 33.5% in February but positive news on plug-in registrations
Fleet new car registrations dropped 33.5% in February but there was some comfort when it came to increased plug-in vehicle uptake.
Budget 2021: A summary for fleets
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second Budget speech has allayed concerns of sudden and swift tax rises to pay off the ‘Covid bill’, instead unveiling a number of extended support and ‘levelling-up’ measures, with varying impact … Read More »
Terry Rayner becomes head of UK sales at LEVC
LEVC has appointed Terry Rayner to the newly created role of head of UK sales, managing commercial activities.
Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV SUV on sale with CO2 from 37g/km
Hyundai’s new Santa Fe SUV is now on sale in the UK, with a choice of hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains and CO2 emissions starting from 37g/km.
DEFRA expands Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial fleet further
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) continues to expand its fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles, replacing its diesel vans.
Volvo to be fully electric car company by 2030 and only sell online
Volvo is to become a fully electric car company by 2030 and shift all sales online as it looks to future-proof its business.
Missing zero-emissions range figures causing P11D headaches, says AFP
Difficulty in obtaining and verifying the correct zero-emissions range (ZER) figure for newer plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles is leading to P11D headaches for fleets, reports the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Volvo to debut over-the-air updates on XC40 Recharge electric car
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge electric car is to become the brand’s first model to get over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
UK’s EV charging network on the rise but distribution still uneven
The UK’s electric vehicle charging network is at its highest-ever level but geographical distribution remains patchy.
EV demand drives record growth in salary sacrifice
Rising demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is creating record growth in salary sacrifice car scheme orders at Zenith.
‘Long way to go’ to meet UK’s electric vehicle targets, says NAO
Take-up of electric vehicles has a “long way to go” to meet government plans for only zero-emission cars and vans to be sold by 2035.
Eco benefits of PHEVs under scrutiny in new Green NCAP research
New research on the eco benefits of plug-in hybrids is now available – showing that some are no better than conventional cars while others genuinely offer a cleaner alternative.
New appointments at Lloyds Banking Group bolster EV work
Lloyds Banking Group Motor Finance and Leasing has made two senior appointments in line with its work to support fleets transitioning to electric vehicles.
Rivus makes garage network EV-ready
Rivus is continuing its investment in its garage network, including accelerating work to ensure EV-readiness and introducing a new flagship site.
Martin Gurney joins Polestar as head of European fleet and business
Polestar is to drive its fleet presence across Europe and the UK with the appointment of Martin Gurney.
EV fleet drivers could make major savings by changing energy tariffs
Fleet drivers using EVs could save up to £1,250 a year on energy bills by switching to the correct tariff for home vehicle charging.
Volvo and Geely Auto to deepen EV collaboration
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto are to work more closely on electric vehicle developments but will not push ahead with previous plans for a merger.
Find out about the latest electric vehicles in new EV Fleet World Digital issue
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital is now live, bringing latest electric vehicle advice and vehicle tests to help fleets make the switch to EVs.
