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Natalie Middleton

Business leasing demand for EVs outperforms diesel and petrol combined

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Business lease popularity for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has outperformed both diesel and petrol combined at Leasing.com for the first time in the site’s history.

Electric Tevva truck to drive student skills at MIRA Technology Institute

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MIRA Technology Institute has invested in a brand-new Tevva electric truck to help students and apprentices get to grips with the latest EV technology.

Van uptake soars but industry calls for charge point action in Autumn Statement

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Uptake of brand-new LCVs rose for the 10th month running in October but the van sector has renewed its calls for faster charge point rollout.

Tevva to sue ElectraMeccanica for damages following scrapped merger

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British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva Motors has said it intends to sue ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp (EMV) for $75m (£60.4m / €69.8m) damages after the Canadian e-mobility firm pulled the plug on their merger.

New car market beats pre-pandemic levels but EVs struggle to boost market share

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October new car registrations have hit their highest level since 2018 on the back of strong demand from larger fleets, but subdued EV growth is hindering green goals.

New Škoda Superb gets extra space and longer-range PHEV

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Škoda has unveiled its all-new Superb hatchback and estate, revealing advances in space, design, technology and powertrains for its flagship ICE model.

Liverpool City Council helps clean up the streets with Goupil G4 electric pickup

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A Goupil G4 electric pickup is being used across Liverpool to help keep the streets cleaner and greener, while also delivering efficiency and cost benefits.

Majestic accelerates switch to all-electric van fleet

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Specialist wine retailer Majestic is advancing plans to transform its entire fleet of delivery vans from diesel to fully electric vehicles, supporting its accelerated sustainability drive.

Polestar teams up with Ohme and Octopus Energy for cheaper and greener charging

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Polestar has bolstered its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint through strategic partnerships with Ohme and Octopus Energy.

Volvo launches new Energy Solutions business to build grid solutions

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Volvo Cars has launched a new Energy Solutions business to pave the way for its electric cars to power houses and even the grid.

Polestar slashes carbon footprint for new Polestar 4 EV

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Polestar has released the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its 4 SUV-coupé, showing major reductions in its carbon footprint compared to the Polestar 2 and 3.

Registrations open for 2024 Great British Fleet Event  

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Fleet operators can now sign up for their free ticket to the much-anticipated 2024 Great British Fleet Event.

First all-electric Munro Series-M 4×4 leaves production line

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Glasgow-based EV start-up Munro Vehicle has completed the first pre-production model of its electric 4×4 as it confirms a £68m customer pipeline of orders.

Ovo cuts EV charging plan to 7p per kWh

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Ovo has cut the cost of its Charge Anytime EV home charging plan by 30% to 7p per kWh, making it the cheapest plan on the market according to the energy giant.

DPD gives eLCV drivers enhanced charging access in Paua deal

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Parcel delivery company DPD has teamed up with EV charge card Paua to enhance charging accessibility for its growing number of EV drivers.

Mercedes E-Class Estate on sale with range-topping PHEV

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The new Mercedes E-Class Estate is now on sale in the UK, delivering increased space, latest digital tech and a range-topping plug-in hybrid.

Leasys on track for 2026 electric vehicle target

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Leasys has published new figures showing it’s on track with its commitment to sustainable mobility in Europe.

Journey analysis could drive fleet EV adoption, advises Arval

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Car fleet operators could drive adoption of electric vehicles faster by factoring in analysis of journey types.

H2X Global and KTM reveal hydrogen delivery van prototype

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Australian hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturer H2X Global has partnered with Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM Technologies to develop a hydrogen delivery van prototype.

PoGo joins Paua EV charge card network

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PoGo’s rapidly expanding network of ultra-rapid chargers is being made available via the Paua EV ‘fuel card’ under a new deal.