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Natalie Middleton

Pod Point to expand into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services

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Charge point operator Pod Point is branching into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services with a raft of new deals.

Government pledges billion-pound EV manufacturing boost

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The Government has pledged to invest £2bn+ in UK automotive strategic manufacturing to ramp up production of zero-emission vehicles.

Consultation opens for new BP Pulse charging hub in Leeds

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Plans for a flagship new electric vehicle charging hub in New Wortley, Leeds are revealed in an online public consultation, launched by planning and development consultancy Lichfields on behalf of BP Pulse.

OCU Group moves into fleet charging solutions with new venture

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Energy and utilities specialist OCU Group has launched a new venture to provide EV charging and energy management solutions to businesses across the UK.

BGEN fuels net zero journey with EV salary sacrifice scheme

5 months ago / 0 comments

BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms, has introduced an electric car salary sacrifice scheme from Vehicle Consulting to slash its carbon emissions.

Priority Express starts rollout of fully electric fleet

5 months ago / 0 comments

Priority Express, part of the APC delivery network, has started to deploy electric vans as part of its move to a fully electric fleet.

British Gas offers one year of free charging to EV drivers

5 months ago / 0 comments

British Gas is providing electric vehicle drivers with a year’s worth of free home charging under a new offer.

Renault to revive Twingo as budget EV under new Ampere arm

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The Renault Twingo is returning as a new budget electric car that will help “democratise” EVs as part of the group’s new EV arm.

Watchdog warns motorway charge point operators not to breach competition laws

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The UK’s competition watchdog has warned motorway charge point operators to ensure they’re compliant with competition laws as it continues to monitor the infrastructure.

UK fleets call on government to grow crucial on-street charging network  

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Major UK fleets including Royal Mail, Openreach and DPD have backed a call for the Government to ensure the charging network grows in line with rising electric vehicle uptake – in particular when it … Read More »

Iveco supercharges EV offering with enhanced eDaily

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Iveco is continuing its rollout of latest e-mobility solutions with a range of enhancements to the eDaily.

TomTom and Bridgestone to help unlock fleet electrification

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TomTom and Bridgestone Mobility Solutions have signed a multi-year contract that will further help businesses to unlock the benefits of e-mobility.

Mer rated top among UK’s destination and on-street charging networks

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Newly published Zapmap ratings have revealed the UK’s best destination and on-street public charging networks in the UK – with Mer taking the top spot.

WEVC electric van to feature industry-first low-carbon aluminium

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UK start-up Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has struck a deal to slash production emissions of its electric light van.

Vatican fleet to go all-electric by 2030 in Volkswagen deal

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The Vatican is rolling out fully electric vehicles with the help of Volkswagen, supporting plans to make its fleet climate-neutral by 2030.

Vauxhall Vivaro Electric gets lower price and higher range  

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Vauxhall has revealed its updated Vivaro and Vivaro Electric vans, which gain new design and equipment highlights along with more attractive pricing and driving range for the electric model.

Toyota completes electrified van line-up with heavy-duty Proace Max

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Toyota has revealed its brand-new Proace Max large van in fully electric guise, joined by longer-range versions of the existing Proace City and Proace compact and medium-duty vans.

Government-funded course to rapidly upskill local authorities for charge point rollout

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A new government-funded course that will support local authorities with deploying charge points is launching in the UK to help drive public charging infrastructure.

Upgraded Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 on sale with more range, power and tech

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Volkswagen’s upgraded ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are available to order, ushering in higher levels of range, power and technology for 2024 but retaining current prices.

Allstar partners with Plug Me In to simplify EV charge point installation for fleets 

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Fuel, EV and business expense payment specialist Allstar has teamed up with energy technology solutions provider Plug Me In to help businesses simplify the installation of electric vehicle charge points.