Natalie Middleton
Toyota Mirai to help with ground operations for zero-emission aviation drive
ZeroAvia, a company working on decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry, has taken delivery of a Toyota Mirai fuel cell car to help with ground operations.
£1.6bn annual economic benefit from reducing air pollution to WHO guidelines
Reaching stricter World Health Organization (WHO) targets for air quality could boost the UK economy by £1.6bn annually as well as helping to prevent thousands of premature deaths.
Vauxhall announces pricing for Vivaro-e Life electric MPV
Vauxhall’s Vivaro-e Life electric MPV is now on sale, offering seating for up to nine, an official 143-mile range and the ability to travel in Clean Air Zones free of charge.
Transport Secretary to highlight fleet role in road to zero at BVRLA digital event
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is to attend the BVRLA’s free Fleets in Charge event next month, paying recognition to the important role that the vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors play in delivering the … Read More »
First-ever Defender plug-in hybrid joins expanding line-up
Land Rover has updated the recently launched Defender with new engines, including its first-ever plug-in hybrid and a new diesel, as part of a range of MY 2021 updates.
Uber to electrify half its rides in European cities
Uber is teaming up with Renault and Nissan to provide electric vehicles for its drivers, ensuring 50% of its rides will be emission-free by 2025.
Governments must ‘get act together’ on EV infrastructure, says LeasePlan
Governments around the world must get their act together and deliver on public demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Government outlines future electric vehicle plans for World EV Day
The Government has marked the first-ever World EV Day by revealing to drive electric vehicle take-up further through new research projects and initiatives.
AA rolls out dedicated EV Support package for charge point operators
The AA is rolling out a new EV Support package to help drivers with charge point issues, including dealing with confusion over charging technology.
Half of Arval staff switch to EVs under new company car scheme
A new Arval company car scheme intended to support electric vehicle adoption among staff has already seen almost half its drivers switch to electric vehicles some four months after launching.
EV app provides single cross-network charging payment service
A new app that enables electric vehicle drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks has launched.
New car sales down but EV demand rising
New car registrations fell 5.8% in August, including a 5.5% decline in the fleet sector, despite a boost to demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
EV incentives must be in place for at least six years to drive take-up
The Government must commit to significant long-term incentives for electric vehicle purchase and binding targets on charging infrastructure to give consumers confidence to take the leap into these technologies.
Enterprise Car Club brings electric and hybrid cars to Stirling
Fleets and private drivers in Stirling can now hire vehicles including electric and hybrid cars under a new scheme to promote low-emission shared mobility and sustainable travel in the area.
Amazon to add 1,800 Mercedes electric vans to European fleet
Amazon is adding more than 1,800 Mercedes-Benz electric vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year – marking the largest electric vehicle commitment for Mercedes-Benz Vans to date.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions and TMC collab to help fleets switch to EVs
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is tying up with TMC on a range of new services to help fleets cut costs and emissions, including switching to electric vehicles.
Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV to bring 316-mile range
Škoda has revealed further details for its Enyaq iV electric SUV, which will bring pricing from £30,450 (incl. the PiCG grant) and up to a 316-mile range when it arrives early 2021.
Senior managers still not aware of 0% BiK on electric vehicles
Fleets across the UK are likely missing out on the cost-saving benefits of running electric vehicles but a new EV salary sacrifice scheme from LeasePlan could help with their implementation.
Green number plates go on trial at Nissan dealers
Nissan dealers are fitting new 70-plate electric cars with green number plates to preview their introduction later this year.
Peugeot e-Boxer electric van to bring 211-mile range
Peugeot has announced further details of its e-Boxer electric vehicle, which will offer up to a 211-mile range when it goes on sale later this year.
