Natalie Middleton
Corporate uptake of electric vehicles ‘on a roll’, finds new report
Major companies doubled their action on electric vehicles in 2020, driven by the need to tackle the climate crisis and reduce air pollution.
Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
Ford’s passenger vehicle range is to go all-electric in Europe by 2030, supported by “expressive new vehicles and a world-class connected customer experience”.
Details of new EV training course released by Association of Fleet Professionals
A new online training course is being introduced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to help businesses transition to electric vehicles.
Peugeot debuts fully electric e-Rifter MPV
Peugeot is introducing a fully electric version of its Rifter MPV from this autumn.
Gigafactory at Coventry Airport could be operational by 2025
An electric vehicle battery plant could open at Coventry Airport by 2025 under new plans.
Europcar adds to green fleet with new EVs and hybrids
Europcar Mobility Group UK has expanded its green fleet with new electric and hybrid vehicles as part of its ambitious plans to cut CO2.
EV and PHEV orders hit record high at LeasePlan
2020 was the greenest year in the history of LeasePlan with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rising to account for 16.5% of all new orders in Q4.
Nissan reveals plans for e-NV200 electric van replacement
Nissan is introducing a next generation of small vans, built on a shared platform under its Alliance with Renault and again including a fully electric model.
Jaguar reimagined as all-electric luxury brand from 2025
Jaguar is to become an all-electric luxury brand from 2025 under a new Reimagine strategy that will streamline Jaguar Land Rover and enable its net zero plans.
Consultation explores how to improve EV charge point experience
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has opened a consultation exploring ways to improve the experience for electric vehicle drivers at public charge points.
Extra £50m funding for workplace and home charging schemes
The Government is to continue and expand the workplace and home charging schemes next year, providing £50m to help encourage EV use.
EV charging network not growing fast enough to meet demand
The rate of growth of the electric vehicle public charging network isn’t fast enough to meet growing demand for EVs, potentially putting would-be EV drivers off.
Pure EVs now account for one in five business contract hire registrations
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged to take a 21% share of new business contract hire registrations in the third quarter of 2020, thanks to the Government’s 0% Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax incentives.
Lidl on track to install 350 rapid chargers by 2022
Lidl’s plans to install 350 rapid chargers by 2022 have reached a milestone with the installation of the 100th charger.
Government to take more ‘streamlined’ approach to EV promotion
The Department for Transport has said it’s looking to evolve its current work on promoting electric vehicles as question marks remain over the future of the joint government and industry Go Ultra Low campaign.
Audi reveals e-tron GT electric saloon
Audi has broken into the electric saloon sector with the unveiling of its Tesla Model S-rivalling e-tron GT.
Vauxhall Combo-e Life electric MPV due this autumn
Vauxhall is to introduce an electric version of its Combo Life MPV, aimed at both families and fleets.
Ford S-Max and Galaxy Hybrids go on sale
Ford’s new S-Max and Galaxy Hybrid MPVs have opened for orders, bringing significantly reduced CO2 along with pure-electric driving capability.
Kia to launch further seven EVs and expand into subscriptions
Kia has announced plans to launch a further seven electric vehicles and move into car subscriptions; part of its core plan to diversify from being an internal combustion engine (ICE) carmaker.
Radius breaks into EV charging and dual-fuel cards
UK Fuels parent Radius Payment Solutions has launched a new range of EV products specifically aimed at businesses and fleet operators, including charge points and a new dual-fuel card.
