Natalie Middleton
Spring Budget 2020: Plug-in Car Grant continues but funding now slashed
The Government has been slammed after it revealed that funding for the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) is being slashed with immediate effect, just hours after announcing in the Budget that both the car and … Read More »
Spring Budget 2020: 0% BiK rate confirmed and future rates set out
The Budget has provided long-awaited confirmation that the company car tax rates announced last year will go ahead as planned, while also setting out rates for two further years.
Spring Budget 2020: EV support package continues Plug-in Grants and brings Rapid Charging Fund
Alongside company car tax and Vehicle Excise Duty measures intended to encourage electric vehicle take-up, the chancellor also committed further support for electric vehicles with the announcement that the Plug-in Car and Van Grants … Read More »
Spring Budget 2020: Electric cars exempt from VED surcharge
Providing a further incentive for drivers and fleets to switch to electric cars, the chancellor has announced that zero-emission cars will be exempt from the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) ‘expensive car supplement’ until 2025.
UK’s first ‘Electric Forecourt’ to open summer 2020
Global energy business Gridserve says it’s on track with plans to open a network of more than 100 Electric Forecourts in the UK, with the first to open this summer.
UK businesses plan £12bn EV drive but Plug-in Grants remain critical
Businesses are set to invest £12bn in electric vehicles over the next two years but say that grant funding and tax incentives remain vital to encourage widespread fleet electrification.
Alexa, tell me about electric vehicles
A new app that can answer common questions about electric vehicles and change drivers’ mindsets is now available for owners of Amazon Alexa and Google Play devices.
New Hydrogen Taskforce calls for collaboration on refuelling network
Collaboration to establish 100 hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) in the UK by 2025 would help support the roll-out of hydrogen transport and enable the UK to establish a leading position in an emerging technology.
Prices for Mazda MX-30 EV revealed
Mazda’s first-ever fully electric production vehicle will be priced at £26,995 (including Plug-in Car Grant) when it arrives early next year in First Edition form.
New Samsara tools to help fleets manage electric vehicles remotely
Fleet management technology specialist Samsara is introducing new tools to help customers make the initial transition to electric vehicles and manage EVs effectively going forwards.
Honda reveals UK pricing for hybrid-only Jazz
Order books are now open for Honda’s new fourth-generation Jazz, which will bring hybrid motoring at sub-£19k pricing.
UK’s first EV Consumer Code to drive best practice in home EV chargers
Drivers having an EV charge point installed at home can now use a new code of practice to help find reputable suppliers.
Renault Morphoz concept heralds new family of electric models
Renault has revealed its latest concept car, developed on the new CMF-EV modular platform and heralding a new family of electric models.
EV charge points at supermarkets double in two years
The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points at supermarkets has doubled in the last two years, although the proportion of supermarkets offering charging is still low.
Citroën targets urban mobility with Ami two-seat city car
Citroën is introducing a two-seat electric city car that will aim to resolve the challenges of urban travel and environmental concerns.
ULEV take-up at Fleet Alliance doubles in a year
Fleet Alliance Group has reported huge growth in ULEVs (Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) on its funded fleet as a result of drivers looking to benefit from lower tax bills and more models coming to … Read More »
One in five vehicles at Gloucestershire Police now electric
A new consignment of electric vehicles from Nissan means one in five vehicles (21%) at Gloucestershire Constabulary are now fully electric; and it’s planning to ramp this up to 40% by 2024.
DS 9 takes form of plug-in hybrid executive saloon
DS Automobiles has taken the wraps off its DS 9 plug-in hybrid executive saloon, which will bring a rival to established German models from later this year.
Renault and Ferrovial extend electric car-sharing scheme to Paris
A new electric car sharing service will go live in Paris in March 2020, offering 24/7 access to a fleet of 500 Renault Zoe electric vehicles.
Cupra Leon to include sub-50g/km plug-in hybrid
SEAT’s high-performance Cupra spin-off is to launch fast versions of the new Leon, including a plug-in hybrid variant.
