Natalie Middleton
DPD to go ‘totally green’ on deliveries to 25 UK towns and cities
Parcel delivery giant DPD is planning to go “totally green” on deliveries within 25 of the largest towns and cities in the UK by 2025.
Kier Group to trial LEVC range-extender electric van on fleet
LEVC has teamed up with Kier Group to trial its VN5 range-extender electric van out in the real world.
Changing driver behaviour opens up business case for e-fleets
New driving behaviour adopted as a result of Covid-19 has enhanced the potential for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in SME fleets.
Amazon’s Rivian-designed electric van is ‘future of last-mile delivery’
Amazon has revealed its first-ever customised electric delivery vehicle, which will take to the roads en masse from early 2022 as “the future of last-mile delivery”.
Police Scotland to deploy 1,000+ chargers for EV fleet
Police Scotland has awarded BP Chargemaster a £21m EV charging contract to deliver more than 1,000 charge points as it switches to ULEVs.
Zero-emission Renault electric vans help food charity expand
A Scottish charity providing food access to older people has moved into new areas with the help of zero-emission vans from Renault.
Fleets to account for 75% of battery electric vehicles by 2025
The fleet sector will be responsible for 75% of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on UK roads by 2025 – underscoring just how vital the industry is to road transport decarbonisation.
EV energy and charging comparison site could save drivers £230+ a year
A new electric vehicle energy tariff, home charging and installation online comparison service that could save drivers hundreds of pound a year has launched.
Citroën ë-C4 with 217-mile range now on sale
Citroën C4 has opened orders for its new C4, the fully electric ë-C4 model that offers a 217-mile range and pricing from £29,180 (incl. PiCG).
Webfleet Solutions to launch major new EV telematics tools
Webfleet Solutions is to introduce some significant new electric vehicle features on its updated telematics solution, bringing further support for fleets already running EVs or looking to introduce them.
Data-led service to help fleets go electric
A new data-driven solution that can help businesses successfully deploy and manage electric vehicles is now available for fleets from TMC.
New tool to help fleets switch to EVs
A new tool has launched from Targa Telematics to help end-user and rental fleets identify which vehicles are potential candidates for switching to EVs.
Audi A3 gets 204hp plug-in hybrid
The new Audi A3 has gained a 204hp plug-in hybrid Sportback version, priced from £33,060.
Nissan Leaf reimagined as emergency response concept
Nissan has reconfigured its Leaf electric car as an emergency response vehicle concept that could provide a fully mobile power supply in the aftermath of natural.
Mazda MX-30 EV: Full-range pricing and specs revealed
Mazda has revealed full-range pricing and details for its MX-30 electric crossover, which arrives next spring priced from £25,545 (incl. OLEV grant).
LV develops roadside charging service for stranded EV drivers
LV General Insurance is now offering a new roadside charging service to come to the rescue of its electric vehicle customers who have run out of charge.
Plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf opens for order
Volkswagen’s eighth-generation Golf is now available in GTE plug-in hybrid guise; one of a number of new variants alongside a new 1.0-litre mild hybrid and the latest GTI.
NewMotion and Fleet Operations support fleets with switch to EVs
Smart charging solutions provider NewMotion is working with Fleet Operations to offer fleets electric vehicle charging solutions.
LeasePlan initiative demands universal EV charging infrastructure
LeasePlan is continuing its campaign to get governments to take action on EV infrastructure under a new global initiative.
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in to bring 22g/km and 46-mile EV range
Toyota has published further details on its plug-in hybrid RAV4, which arrives in the UK in spring 2021 as the brand’s new flagship model.
