Natalie Middleton
Low-cost electric vans to help meet urban mobility challenges
New fully electric vans supplied through Saturn EV could help businesses ensure continued cost-effective operations in urban areas while meeting air quality concerns.
Kia bucks new car market with 21% rise in electric and hybrid sales
Sales of Kia’s electric and hybrid cars increase d20.8% in Europe in the first quarter of 2020, despite the overall decline in the new car market.
Key workers offered free electric vehicle charging
The GeniePoint charging network is offering free charging for key workers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Tonik Energy partners with Fortum Charge and Drive
Charge point provider Tonik Energy has deployed Fortum Charge and Drive’s cloud-based EV network management system to provide bespoke charging solutions for fleets and public charging providers.
Honda EV batteries to get ‘second-life’ industrial uses
Batteries from Honda’s electric and hybrid vehicles are to get a ‘second life’ in an expanded recycling initiative with France’s Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux (SNAM).
Drivers more likely to switch to EVs in wake of Covid-19 lockdown
The government-enforced lockdown is having a dramatic positive impact on people’s awareness of the benefits of reduced air pollution – with nearly half of drivers now considering a switch to electric vehicles in the … Read More »
New alliance to push for EV-focused policies in Europe
A new eMobility alliance has formed to lobby for the roll-out of consumer-centric electric vehicle policies in Europe.
Ionity rapid-charging network expands to Leeds
Ionity has opened a rapid-charging station at the new Leeds Skelton Lake Services; part of its expanding pan-European charging network.
Unplug EVs during lockdown to reduce risk of battery damage, says Arval
Drivers of electric vehicles should ensure vehicles are unplugged during the lockdown to reduce the risk of battery damage.
Enter Energy Saving Trust’s Transport survey for chance to win £50 M&S gift card
Fleet operators are being invited to take part in the Energy Saving Trust’s Transport survey in return for the chance to win a £50 M&S gift card.
All Clean Air Zones postponed until 2021
The Government is postponing the introduction of all Clean Air Zones until at least January 2021, enabling businesses to focus on work and response efforts during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Kia details UK specs for first plug-in hybrids
Kia has published full UK specification details for the plug-in hybrid versions of its XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon; the first plug-in hybrids in the Ceed range.
New BiK rates kick in with 0% for EVs
The long-awaited new company car tax rates have taken effect as of today, bringing certainty for fleet operators and helping to springboard the switch to electric vehicles.
Octopus launches salary sacrifice scheme to capitalise on new BiK rates
Octopus Electric Vehicles has entered the salary sacrifice arena as it looks to help employees make the most of new Benefit-in-Kind ratings.
New project to break down barriers to electrification for global fleet operators
A new project is to launch next month in the UK to demonstrate how smart charging can incentivise large fleet operators to go electric.
Energy Saving Trust appoints Mike Thornton as CEO
Mike Thornton OBE has been named as the new chief executive officer of Energy Saving Trust, replacing Philip Sellwood CBE, who is retiring.
BYD and Toyota launch electric vehicle joint venture
Toyota has teamed up with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to create a new 50/50 joint venture focused on battery electric vehicles, in particular for the Chinese market.
Severn Trent reinforces electric fleet commitment under EV100 initiative
Severn Trent Water is pushing ahead with its commitment to converting 100% of its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030 as it signs up to the EV100 initiative.
Transport Decarbonisation Plan to aid shift from fleet to mobility
Fleets and drivers will be able in future to access a ‘universally recognised measure’ enabling them to easily compare how much CO2 different forms of transport emit over a certain distance.
COP26 climate summit in Glasgow postponed due to coronavirus
The United Nations’ COP26 climate change conference due to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to Covid-19.
