Natalie Middleton
Early CO2 details on new-gen Toyota Yaris
Toyota Europe has published initial CO2 data for the forthcoming Yaris, which will introduce latest-generation hybrid technology when it launches this coming autumn.
New online EV rental platform is UK-first, says Nexus
A new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use has gone live from Nexus Vehicle Rental as part of its revamped IRIS V5 rental management system.
Northern Powergrid tool to help businesses and councils plan charge points sites
Business fleet operators and local authorities in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire can now use a free online tool to identify the best new EV charging point sites.
First LEVC range-extender van prototypes built ahead of Q4 launch
LEVC has started work on the first prototypes of its new range-extender van ahead of the vehicle’s debut at this April’s CV show and its launch in Q4.
Plug-in vehicle grants to continue past 2020, Treasury indicates
Comments from the Treasury have given hope that fleets and drivers will continue to get financial support with the switch to plug-in vehicles, ahead of plans to tighten the forthcoming ban on petrol and … Read More »
Fleet giants make 100% EV pledges but concerns mount over vehicle supply
Work to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles in the UK and globally continues to gather pace with the news that vehicle leasing giants Lex Autolease and Zenith have signed up to the EV100 … Read More »
National park furthers eco work with plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle
Wardens at the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority are using a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial as part of ongoing work to lower fleet carbon emissions.
Renault rolls out E-Tech plug-in hybrid to updated Mégane
Renault is adding its E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology to the Mégane as part of a mid-cycle update, providing differentiation in what it says is an increasingly crowded segment.
Petrol and diesel car ban to take effect in 2035 and include hybrids, under latest government plans
The ban on sales of new petrol or diesel cars and vans in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 at the latest and will also include hybrids, under government plans … Read More »
UFODRIVE all-electric car hire platform expands into London
UFODRIVE has expanded its exclusively electric car hire solution into London, offering 100 fully electric cars to rent across the capital.
DPD orders 300 Nissan electric vans
DPD has taken the first in a 300-strong order for Nissan e-NV200 electric vans, accelerating its plans to create the UK’s largest EV parcel delivery fleet.
Octopus Electric Vehicles launches new EV ‘transition bundle’ at GBFE 2020
Octopus Electric Vehicles has introduced a new bundle for fleet managers to make the switch to electric driving as easy as possible.
UPS invests in Arrival and orders 10,000 bespoke EVs
Delivery giant UPS has ordered hundreds of millions of euros worth of bespoke purpose-built electric commercial vehicles from UK startup Arrival, accelerating its transition to a zero-emissions fleet.
Royal Mail Group signs up EDF for EV charging
Royal Mail Group has signed a deal with EDF in the UK to deliver electric vehicle infrastructure.
MINI Electric and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe at Great British Fleet Event
BMW Group will be introducing fleet decision-makers to two new models at tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event (GBFE) – the soon-to-be-launched MINI Electric and the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.
34g/km Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 now in showrooms
Vauxhall’s Grandland X Hybrid4 SUV, its first-ever plug-in hybrid, is now in showrooms, offering lower-than-expected emissions and a higher electric-only range.
Audi EV charging service covers third of UK public charging network
Audi has launched a new charging service, aimed at both plug-in hybrid and e-tron drivers and providing access to thousands of charging points across Europe via one charge card/app and a single contract.
Pick the ALD team’s brains on mobility and alternatively fuelled vehicles at 2020 GBFE
ALD Automotive is bringing its knowhow in smart mobility and alternatively fuelled vehicles to this month’s Great British Fleet Event to help operators get to grips with the latest industry challenges.
Bevan debuts in EV sector with higher load volume e-NV200 conversion
Bevan Group has entered the electric vehicle conversion and bodybuilding arena with the launch of a Nissan e-NV200 conversion that offers up to twice the load volume of the standard model.
EV range and charging no longer barriers for fleets but pricing remains a concern
UK fleets expect to add significant numbers of EVs to their operations by 2022 but the higher acquisition cost of electric cars and their lengthy lead times and lack of availability still pose issues.
