Natalie Middleton
VWFS | Fleet ‘EV-4-ME?’ tool guides drivers on ULEV choices
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new multi-marque tool that can help both fleets and drivers decide which powertrain type is best for their needs.
JLR calls for UK giga-scale battery production as XJ goes electric
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that the next-generation XJ will go electric as it also calls for a giga-scale battery production plant in the UK.
Tesla Model 3 scores highest-ever Euro NCAP Safety Assist score
The Tesla Model 3, Škoda Scala and Mercedes-Benz B-Class and latest GLE have earned five-star ratings in the latest batch of Euro NCAP ratings, with Tesla putting in a particularly strong performance.
Braintree to mark first of 100+ Electric Forecourt network
Gridserve has submitted a planning application to build the first of a 100-plus ‘Electric Forecourt’ network in the UK as it pushes ahead with plans to revolutionise EV charging.
Number of rapid chargers in Cardiff city centre to double
Cardiff Council is deploying 12 rapid EV charge points from Engenie, more than doubling the number of rapid chargers in the city centre.
EVBox and Smappee to roll out solar-powered smart charging
Global charging station manufacturer EVBox and smart energy management pioneer Smappee are rolling out smart charging products globally under a new multi-year agreement.
Ubitricity UK plans for expansion under new managing director
Daniel Bentham has joined on-street charging specialist Ubitricity UK as managing director.
Fleets commit to going electric for London Climate Action Week
Two more fleets have signed up to go electric under the EV100 initiative as part of the Mayor of London’s inaugural London Climate Action Week (1-8 July).
EST launches new lowering van emissions and costs guide
The Energy Saving Trust has published an updated version of its guide to Lowering Van Emissions and Costs.
Hybrids remain ‘real disruptor’ to new car market
Diesel sales are unlikely to recover in the foreseeable future from the various blows dealt to them, putting hybrids rather than electric or petrol vehicles in the limelight as the “real disruptor” to the … Read More »
Highways England trials electric vehicles
Highways England has deployed two fully electric roadworks vehicles under a five-month trial that will explore their potential on a wider basis.
Smart platform to more than halve the cost of charging
A new smart charging platform said to more than halve the cost of charging plug-in vehicles compared to regular charging has launched in the UK.
BMW moves electric car plans ‘up a gear’
BMW says it’s accelerating its electric car plans after meeting its own target two year ahead of schedule.
Leap to EVs will help counter UK automotive downturn
The UK automotive sector may be seeing its sharpest downturn in business conditions for six and a half years but an imminent switch from drivers and fleets to electric vehicles will bring opportunities.
Scottish Government funding to bring 800 extra charge points
The Scottish Government is pressing ahead with expansion of its charging point infrastructure through some 800 extra charge points to support EV take-up.
‘Source West’ EV charging point network gets major upgrades
The ‘Source West’ EV charging point network is being upgraded including the addition of more chargepoints under a move intended to help advance ULEV take-up in the region.
Government urged to mandate smart charging at workplaces too
The Government has been urged to ensure all new chargepoints, including at workplaces and public sites, are smart as it pushes ahead with plans to mandate smart tech for home chargers.
DPD ramps up for national EV roll-out with smart charging network
Parcel delivery giant DPD is building on plans for an all-electric fleet with the deployment of a smart charging network.
More sophisticated EV evaluation tools ‘sorely needed’, says FleetCheck
Evaluation tools could become central to fleet EV adoption but more sophisticated technologies are desperately needed, according to FleetCheck.
Ireland looks to ban new ICE cars and vans by 2030
Ireland has set out proposals to ban the sale of new diesel cars and vans by 2030; exceeding the current UK target.
