Natalie Middleton
EVs drive surge in used car sales
The UK’s used car market grew 7.2% in Q2 2024, supported by surging sales of electric vehicles.
Indra and Allstar streamline at-home fleet EV charging
EV charging manufacturer Indra has teamed up with fleet solution giant Allstar to streamline at-home charging for fleet drivers.
Fleet World Fleet: Renault Megane E-Tech
Nat Barnes reports back on life with our Megane E-Tech long-termer.
Infinium buys West Thurrock sites for FleetHub charging development
Infinium Logistics has acquired two adjoining sites in West Thurrock for a new electric vehicle FleetHub development.
Significant progress in EV charger rollout but disparities remain
Local authorities in Britain have made significant progress in the rollout of EV charging but ongoing disparities in coverage remain.
PoGo to deliver ultra-rapid charging at further 52 retail sites
LCP, a national commercial property and investment company, has signed up PoGo to deliver ultra-rapid charging points at 52 retail sites across the UK.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Hyundai Kona Electric
How much has the latest-generation Kona Electric, complete in sporty N Line guise, upped its game? By Al Suttie.
Cost of EVs still hampering electric switch, say business drivers
Cost remains the biggest blocker for employers switching to EVs, according to new Europcar Mobility Group research.
DfT-funded project to enable fleets to share EV charging
A new project that will enable fleet operators to share private depot charge points is now up and running with the help of Department for Transport (DfT) funding.
Vauxhall shaves nearly £3k off Astra Electric entry price with new Griffin grade
Vauxhall has cut entry pricing for its Astra Electric with the arrival of the new Griffin grade.
DPD hits EV milestone with third of final-mile fleet now fully electric
DPD UK says it’s on track to almost halve vehicle emissions after reaching new milestones for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new EV world record with epic 569-mile journey
A Ford Mustang Mach-E piloted by Webfleet-sponsored drivers has set a new electric car world record after racking up an incredible 569 miles on a single charge.
Be.EV charging network goes live on Zap-Pay
Zap-Pay customers can now pay quickly and easily for their charging on Be.EV’s network of charge points under a new deal.
Electric van demand down 15% in July
The UK’s light commercial vehicle market fell 8.5% in July, while eLCV demand slumped 14.6%.
‘Encouraging’ growth in number of EV technicians but skills gap remains
Almost one in four technicians are now qualified to work on electric vehicles but the UK still faces a postcode lottery for EV skills.
Study explores challenges for fragmented EV charging network in US
A “crippling disconnect” in America’s network of public chargers is impacting reliability and hampering EV take-up, according to a new report.
PHEV and HEV demand from fleets rising as BEV falls, finds Cap
Fleet uptake of plug-in hybrids and full hybrids has risen in recent months at the expense of fully electric cars, according to Cap HPI.
EV demand outpaces new car market but private buyers still a concern
Registrations of new electric cars soared in July but concerns for private buyer demand remain paramount.
Crash testing makes Club Car Urban ‘safest in sector’
Club Car, the global manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has raised the bar for utility vehicle safety with its Urban model.
BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition
BYD has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
