Natalie Middleton
Council-owned charging network to provide ‘reliable’ charging across west of England
A new council-owned public charging network will make it easier for more people to use electric vehicles in the west of England, providing more charge points and a simplified payment system.
New e-Niro gets enhanced specification as supplies ramp up
Kia is introducing new equipment to the e-Niro as it also commits to clearing the backlog of orders.
Future Government must provide certainty on company car tax rates, says industry
The future Government is being urged to provide much-needed certainty on forthcoming company car tax rates to ensure fleets and drivers can plan ahead while also playing their role in long-term carbon emissions reductions … Read More »
SUV demand could ‘sabotage’ net zero
Drivers’ ongoing love affair with SUVs is threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector, in particular the 2050 net zero emissions target.
Barriers to EV adoption revealed in new quarterly research
The EV market will struggle to grow to match consumer interest and governmental aspirations unless car supply, charging infrastructure and incentives align.
Zap-Map gets free voice activation with Google Assistant
Zap-Map has launched a free voice-activated function on Google Assistant to help make it easier for EV drivers to find charge points.
Plug-in grants crucial to fleet EV take-up, next government told
Certainty is needed on the UK’s vital Plug-In Car and Van Grants to ensure zero-emission road transport ambitions are met.
Free Jaguar I-Pace update delivers 8% extra range
Jaguar I-Pace drivers can now get a free software update that delivers 12 miles of extra range, equivalent to an 8% uplift.
Glenmorangie drivers shown benefits of EVs at Grosvenor Leasing
Employees at The Glenmorangie Company in Scotland have been given further insights into the benefits of switching to electric at an EV day run by Grosvenor Leasing.
Stand-out performance for Tesla Model X in latest Euro NCAP tests
Tesla’s Model X has achieved a stand-out performance in the penultimate batch of Euro NCAP tests for 2019, which also saw the Porsche Taycan score highly.
EDF Energy to power Ubitricity EV charging network
Ubitricity has signed up EDF Energy to power its network of more than 1,800 public charge points as part of its work to help drivers without off-street parking access EV charging facilities.
Free EV charging now available at 100 Tesco stores
Complimentary car charging is now available at 100 Tesco stores across the UK, giving drivers more than 1,000 miles of free driving per year.
Vehicle-to-grid tech could save EV drivers £300 a year, finds research project
Electric vehicle drivers could save up to £300 a year using vehicle-to-grid technology while also reducing overall carbon emissions but more support is needed to reach its potential.
Comment: No cause for alarm about electric battery recycling
Alan Colledge, senior manager of hazardous waste at electric car battery recycling service Cawleys, explains why concerns over an “electric vehicle battery waste mountain” are unfounded.
Energy Saving Trust’s 2019 Fleet Heroes winners revealed
Fleets including Doncaster Council and DPD UK have taken the top titles in this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards.
Gnewt marks 10 millionth ‘zero-carbon’ parcel delivery
London-based electric delivery fleet Gnewt has delivered its 10 millionth parcel emission-free as it also celebrates 10 years in business.
Audi aids switch to e-tron e-mobility with new WhatsApp advice service
Audi has launched a WhatsApp-based advice service to provide “almost instantaneous” responses to e-tron drivers’ e-mobility questions.
‘Class-leading’ RVs prompt Renault to axe battery lease option for Zoe
Renault has axed the battery lease option for the Zoe EV; the result of claimed class-leading residual values as confidence in EVs rises.
EV action plan sets out pivotal points for carbon-neutral targets
Key actions to help increase electric vehicle ownership and balance grid demand have been revealed in a new white paper that calls for public authorities to lead by example on EV take-up and for … Read More »
Used values for EVs turning into ‘two-speed market’, says Cap HPI
Used values for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are developing into a two-speed market, with values for models under £17,000 on the rise but premium BEV values declining in the last two years.
