Natalie Middleton
Lex Autolease EV1000 fund fully allocated after higher-than-expected interest
Lex Autolease has successfully allocated its £1m zero-emission vehicle fund four months ahead of deadline, showing the power of incentives when it comes to electric vehicle adoption.
Car charger comparison site could save EV drivers £200 a year
A new comparison website for car chargers has launched, helping drivers choose the best home charge point and find the best installation rates in their area.
Toyota previews RAV4 plug-in hybrid
Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid – the most powerful RAV4 yet – is to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month ahead of its arrival next year.
Switching to EVs could cut employees’ TCO bill by 95%
Company car drivers migrating to electric vehicles could see their total cost of ownership bill cut by 95%, while large fleets could also benefit from major savings too.
Second-gen Toyota Mirai to bring 30% increase in range
Toyota has previewed its forthcoming Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with a new concept that shows how the second-generation model advances the game in styling, performance and practicality.
Shell forecourt debuts new rapid chargers
A Shell forecourt in Oxfordshire has become one of the first in the country to deploy new rapid chargers from InstaVolt.
Electric van project brings cleaner way to provide back-up electricity in power cuts
Electric vans are being trialled as a means of providing power to customers during power cuts and planned works, replacing noisy and polluting diesel generators.
Dyson scraps electric vehicle project
British technology company Dyson says it’s pulled the plug on its electric vehicles project after determining it was not commercially viable.
Inaugural WLTP Challenge eco-driving event now underway
Drivers in the first-ever WLTP Challenge are now off the starting blocks, highlighting the efficiency and safety gains that fleets stand to make from smarter driving of the right vehicles.
Surging support for EVs shows urgent need for greater infrastructure
Public support for electric vehicles is fast rising, putting increased pressure on the need for expanded charging infrastructure.
ALD brings real-world powertrain testing knowledge to bear in WLTP Challenge
ALD is furthering its ongoing tests into alternatively fuelled vehicles by taking part in today’s Fleet World WLTP Challenge.
Former PowerTeam Services CEO Roxanne Bowman joins ChargePoint board of directors
Energy industry leader CEO Roxanne Bowman has joined ChargePoint’s board of directors.
Extended electric van test drives now available from Lex
Lex Autolease is offering fleets the chance to test the Renault Kangoo Z.E. 33 electric van for up to two weeks at a time, enabling a more in-depth insight of the EV’s capabilities for … Read More »
Chevin to showcase end-to-end fleet management solutions at WLTP Challenge
Chevin Fleet Solutions, the leading global provider of fleet management software, is to take part in this month’s Fleet World WLTP Challenge. The multi award-winning software provider will participate both as an event partner and as an eco-driving … Read More »
Reservations open for Peugeot plug-in hybrids
Peugeot’s new 3008, 508 and 508 SW plug-in hybrids are now available to reserve as the carmaker expands its line-up of electric and PHEV models.
Shift to EVs could bring rise in motorway speed limits
The UK speed limit could be raised to 80mph on motorways and dual carriageways following drivers’ switch to EVs – but road safety organisations are already concerned over the wisdom of such a move.
Find out how EVs and salary sacrifice could work for your fleet at free webinars
Fleet Evolution is to run a series of autumn webinars intended to ‘bust myths’ common to electric vehicles and employee car schemes.
Volvo-Geely engine spin-off to become hybrid specialist
Volvo Cars and Geely are looking into plans to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business providing next-generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains – including potentially for other carmakers.
Ohme and Smart Home Charge team up to simplify charging
Smart Home Charge, a national electric car charge point installer, has partnered with manufacturer Ohme to simplify the installation process and reduce the cost of charging for drivers.
Larger fleets at vanguard of shift to low-emission vehicles
Larger employers are overwhelmingly leading the way when it comes to adoption of new fuel technologies, indicating that more effort needs to be made to educate SMEs on the benefits of these newer vehicles.
