Natalie Middleton
Mandate charger interoperability and government electric fleets, says thinktank
Electric vehicle uptake must be boosted by far-more radical policies, including for all new vehicle purchases for the public fleet to be battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and for interoperability to be a condition for … Read More »
New AA Smart Lease solution to provide ‘accessible way into EV market’
The AA is promoting its newly launched car leasing solution as an ‘accessible way’ into the electric vehicle market to help drivers avoid London ULEZ and other Clean Air Zone charges.
Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric now on Onto subscription service
Car subscription firm Onto has further expanded its electric vehicle fleet with the addition of the Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric.
New public sector procurement system to enable mass adoption of greener vehicles
A new procurement system has launched, claimed to enable the public sector to purchase alternative fuel vehicles on a larger scale than ever before.
AX commits to carbon reduction with dedicated EV offering
Accident aftercare specialist AX has launched a new like-for-like replacement vehicle service for electric vehicle drivers; part of a range of actions to enhance its EV offering.
Order books open for Mercedes-Benz EQA electric crossover
Order books are now open for the Mercedes-Benz EQA electric crossover, which is priced from £40,495 (incl. Plug-in Grant). It forms the lead-in to the carmaker’s growing EQ electric range alongside the EQC and … Read More »
Record-high support for electric driving, finds LeasePlan report
More drivers than ever are ready to go electric but lack of charging stations is proving a roadblock on making the switch.
2021 Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards open for entries
Fleet managers and suppliers are invited to enter for the 2021 Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards – including new electric vehicle categories – which will recognise leading-edge developments in the fleet industry.
UK car sales plummet but positive news on EVs
The UK’s new car sector has recorded its worst start to a year since 1970; a direct result of the lockdown and the closure of showrooms.
New DS 4 premium hatch to include 225hp plug-in hybrid
DS Automobiles has revealed its brand-new DS 4 premium hatchback, due November 2021 and rivalling the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.
Peugeot expands EV line-up with new e-Partner van
Peugeot has added the e-Partner to its electric vehicle range, joining the e-Expert van. Providing a range of up to 171 miles, the e-Partner is a core part of the brand’s plans to provide … Read More »
Mazda MX-30 electric SUV now available on Mazda scrappage scheme
Drivers could save up to £1,000 off the cost of a new Mazda MX-30 electric car under the brand’s latest scrappage incentive scheme. It’s the first time the MX-30 (see road test here) has … Read More »
Allstar EV charging network grows to over 3,700 charging points
Allstar has added 110 new charge points to the charging network for its Allstar One Electric payment card as it continues to expand the network fast.
Nissan fleet team reorg to drive EV ambitions
Nissan has made a number of changes to its fleet management team as it looks to further drive its ambition to be the leader in electric vehicle sales to UK fleets.
Enterprise trials Toyota hydrogen cars on fleet
Enterprise has added 17 Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars to its UK fleet as it explores options for low- and zero-emission rental vehicles.
Government puts extra £20m into charge points
The Government is investing an extra £20m into funding available for local authorities to deploy much-needed on-street charge points.
Pure EVs now account for 15.2% of Fleet Alliance managed fleet
Fleet Alliance has reported a huge surge in electric vehicle orders, driven by both the 0% Benefit-in-Kind rate and the 2030 fossil-fuelled vehicles ban.
Bott goes electric under Kia fleet deal
Vehicle conversions specialist Bott has taken delivery of its first electric cars under its work to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious.
AA innovation to transform recoveries of electric vehicles
A new game-changing solution to rescue electric vehicles and 4x4s is to significantly cut customer waiting times.
