Natalie Middleton
Electric vehicle demand bolsters new car market return to growth
UK new car registrations saw a major rebound in July, helped by drivers and fleets fast-rising appetite for electric vehicles as well as pent-up market demand after dealerships reopened.
KPMG: To be ready for autonomous vehicles, UK must be ready for EVs
To be truly ready for autonomous vehicles, the UK first needs to be ready for electric vehicles – in particular through sufficient charging infrastructure to ensure their mass adoption.
EVs become means of parking payment at Nissan exhibition centre
Normally the stuff of sci-fi films, electric vehicles can now be used to pay for parking at a Nissan exhibition space in Japan.
Prices and CO2 revealed for all-new Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Toyota has announced pricing and specs for the fourth-generation Yaris, which launches this week with an all-hybrid line-up, priced from £19,910.
Fleet navigates EV tax minefield with help of consultancy
Fleets deploying fully electric cars but with back-up petrol or diesels for longer journeys are being warned of a tax minefield that could see additional BiK charges for drivers.
EV energy bundle helps drivers makes switch to electric vehicles
Electric vehicle drivers can now access a new energy starter bundle designed to make switching to EVs easier and said to give the UK’s lowest priced overnight fixed rate.
DPD smashes EV target five months early with 700+ electric vehicles
Parcel courier giant DPD has smashed its own 2020 target for 10% of its van fleet to be fully electric vehicles, five months ahead of schedule.
Webfleet Solutions ramps up focus on EV management with new telematics tools
Webfleet Solutions has updated its telematics solution with new electric vehicle-focused features to help fleets deploy and manage electric and hybrid vehicles more effectively.
EV subscription firm adds new Zoes to fleet in biggest-ever Renault deal
Subscription-based EV service Onto has taken delivery of the first cars in a record-breaking 1,100-strong order for the Renault Zoe electric supermini.
Orders now open for Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch
Volkswagen has opened UK orders for those who have already pre-booked for its ID.3 electric hatch.
Jeep advances electrified plans with arrival of Renegade PHEV
Jeep has launched a plug-in hybrid version of its Renegade SUV in the UK – offering sub-50g/km emissions and a 26-mile electric-only range.
Kia launches ‘Purple M’ JV to create EV mobility pioneer
Kia is accelerating its work in e-mobility with the launch of a new start-up firm focused on developing Transportation as a Service (TaaS) services based on electric vehicles.
Pricing and specs revealed for new 3.5T Renault Master Z.E.
Renault has announced prices for its expanded electric Master Z.E. commercial vehicle range, which now brings increased payload and additional body options.
Electric Zoe van joins Renault Pro+ line-up with 245-mile range
Renault has launched a van version of its Zoe supermini – combining a WLTP-rated 245-mile range and up to 1m3 of load space and particularly aimed at urban operators.
TMC and Shell tie up on integrated fuel and charging management for fleets
A new integrated fleet solution is now available from TMC and Shell, combining more than 3,800 forecourt sites with charging and technology solutions to manage both fuel and charging.
ULEV stimulus incentives boost new car registrations in France
France was the only EU market not to post a significant decline in new car registrations last month after its government introduced an enhanced incentive scheme for low-emission vehicles.
Polestar appoints Easee as recommended charge point provider
Polestar has entered into a major charging agreement with charging and fuel supply firm Circle K Norway and charging operator Easee as it ramps up for the launch of the Polestar 2 electric car … Read More »
Major milestone in UK’s ‘largest free charging network’
A partnership between Pod Point, Volkswagen and Tesco that will install 2,400 charging points across 600 stores in the UK has hit a major milestone.
Vauxhall Vivaro-e: Prices and further specs revealed
Vauxhall’s Vivaro-e flagship electric van is now on sale, priced from £28,361 OTR (excl VAT and incl PiVG).
Shell e-mobility solution brings all-in-one fuel and charge card
Shell has launched a new range of e-mobility services, adding a suite of electric vehicle solutions to its existing fuel card offering, to ensure drivers have a network of charging options on-the-go, at home … Read More »
