Natalie Middleton
Fleet industry lends support to calls for urgent air pollution action
Political and business leaders, including the head of the BVRLA, have joined forces to urge stringent government action on air pollution.
E.ON opens first ultra-fast charging points in UK
German energy firm E.ON has opened its first ultra-fast charging points in the UK, expanding its existing network of more than 3,000 charging points across Europe.
Local authorities in Scotland gear up to support EV uptake
An Energy Saving Trust programme to help Scottish local authorities develop bespoke plans to drive EV uptake has reached the next stage.
Renault to launch hydrogen LCVs for 2020
Renault is introducing hydrogen range-extender versions of its Kangoo and Master vans in 2020, bringing around three times more range than the current electric versions.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Reflex Commercial goes on sale
Mitsubishi’s refreshed Outlander PHEV Reflex Commercial is now on sale, bringing a more refined and efficient plug-in hybrid drivetrain and updated specification.
Green number plates for EVs: a step in the right direction or a misguided gimmick?
The Government has launched a consultation on introducing green number plates for electric vehicles to encourage EV uptake; but the move is already causing debate among motoring and electric vehicle related organisations.
Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 plug-in hybrids get Polestar performance treatment
Volvo’s S60 saloon, V60 estate and XC60 SUV plug-in hybrid models have been given exclusive performance and handling upgrades from the carmaker’s Polestar electric performance brand.
Green Tomato Cars deploys further 25 hydrogen fuel cell cars
Green Tomato Cars has added a further 25 Toyota Mirai fuel cell cars to its existing 27-strong fleet, based on the cars’ robust eco performance.
London’s ‘first’ 150kW ultra-fast public charging hub goes live
BP has installed a new ultra-fast charging hub, said to be the first in London.
Ford backs EV plans with comprehensive Charging Solutions ecosystem
Ford has detailed how it’ll support its forthcoming electric vehicle customers, claiming its Charging Solutions ecosystem will bring access to Europe’s largest public charging network.
New Business Hub allows fleets to monitor, analyse and control EV charging
Charging solutions provider NewMotion has introduced a new Business Hub to bring fleets in-depth insight into EV charging and charge point usage.
Get expert advice on cutting CO2 at 2019 Fleet Heroes Conference
Fleets looking for the latest eco advice, including on how to switch to electric vehicles, will be able to get expert guidance at this year’s Fleet Heroes Conference.
Scotland’s fastest EV charging station goes live under Ionity network
Ionity is expanding its high-power charging network with the addition of a station in Gretna Green – said to be Scotland’s fastest EV charging station.
Toyota to debut two-seater EV at Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota is to present a production-ready ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show ahead of the vehicle’s planned commercial launch in Japan in late 2020.
PSA details ranges for forthcoming electric compact vans
PSA has confirmed that electric versions of the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Dispatch and Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro will launch in 2020 ahead of the arrival of wider electrified car and LCV options.
All-new Toyota Yaris brings latest-gen hybrid tech
Toyota has reimagined its Yaris for its fourth-generation iteration, introducing a new platform and hybrid technology as well as a bold new design.
Volvo introduces new ‘Recharge’ brand for EV line-up
Volvo is introducing a Recharge sub-brand for its fully electric and plug-in hybrid models as it also announces ambitious new climate plans.
MP calls for UK’s largest public charge point operators to become ‘interoperable’
The chair of the APPG on Electric Vehicles has called upon the UK’s largest public charge point operators to aid electric vehicle take-up by making their units interoperable.
Uniti One three-seat electric city car to cost from £15,100
A new three-seat electric city car that’s intended to bring affordable and sustainable mobility is now available to order in the UK, priced from £15,100 (including the Plug-in Car Grant).
New electric van to bring 21st century take on Morris J-type
Morris Commercial has published a latest teaser image of its forthcoming Morris JE, which revives the iconic Morris J-type van as a 21st century electric commercial vehicle.
