Natalie Middleton
Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid due 2021
Kia has revealed its forthcoming Sorento plug-in hybrid, due on sale in early 2021 and providing the lowest emissions and highest performance in the Sorento range.
Bristol Clean Air Zone may not be needed, says council
Bristol has joined Leeds as the latest council to explore alternatives to a planned charging Clean Air Zone.
Prioritise EVs and carbon-reduction tech over voice assistants and space travel, say consumers
Consumers would rather have technology to help protect the planet, such as EVs, than headline-grabbing services such as sending tourists into space.
Second plug-in hybrid joins Volvo XC40 line-up as diesels exit
Volvo is expanding the electrification of its XC40 compact SUV with a new plug-in hybrid and the ending of diesel model sales.
Toyota Yaris Hybrids bring greener mobility option in Bristol
Toyota is providing a fleet of 25 Yaris Hybrids for the new hiyacar car sharing scheme in Bristol.
Pricing and range revealed for Fiat’s E-Ducato electric van
Fiat’s E-Ducato electric van is now on sale in the UK, priced from £47,675 (excl VAT and incl Plug-in Van Grant).
Leeds Clean Air Zone may never see light of day
Plans for a charging Clean Air Zone in Leeds are on hold for the foreseeable future as pollution falls due to the coronavirus crisis.
LEVC doubles SMR network for new electric van under Rivus tie-up
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has partnered with fleet management firm Rivus to double the service and maintenance network for its new electric van.
Drive Energi and Greene King partner for rapid EV charging network
Electric vehicle charge point operator Drive Energi has signed a deal with pub retailer and brewer Greene King to build, own and operate one of the UK’s largest retail located rapid charging networks.
Toyota Mirai supports Haskel work on hydrogen refuelling station for small fleets
Haskel Hydrogen Systems has added a Toyota Mirai saloon to its fleet in line with its work to build a global refuelling infrastructure for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Mandate carmakers on 15% electric vehicle quotas, says charity
Introducing a ‘15% electric vehicle quota’ for carmakers would enable an earlier phase-out of petrol and diesel cars and benefit air quality.
BMW launches its eDrive Zones geofencing technology in UK
BMW has introduced its GPS geo-fencing technology, enabling zero-emission running for its plug-in hybrids in designated zones.
Openreach eyes fully electric fleet plans with plug-in hybrid van trial
Openreach is to trial a fleet of six plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) vans, part of work to go fully electric and deployed under a new project with Rivus Fleet Solutions.
Kia ramps up e-Niro supply to meet ‘intense’ EV demand
Kia is increasing availability of its MY20 e-Niro, supporting “intense demand” for the crossover EV.
Major V2G trial seeks new fleet participants
Fleets are being invited to sign up to the next stage of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project that could bring them extra revenues as well as supporting the power grid.
First EVs join Meridian’s medium-term rental fleet
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions has deployed the first electric vehicles on its fleet, targeting fleets and drivers looking to try out the technology.
Drivers believe petrol and diesel sales should end early but industry still concerned
The majority (82%) of drivers believe the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans should end before 2035 – although there are still concerns in the fleet and industry sectors over the … Read More »
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.
