Natalie Middleton
New smart battery solution enables EV drivers to store and use renewable energy
EO Charging has partnered with Moixa to create a smart home battery and solar solution that enables EV drivers to make use of their solar panels and save money on smart charging.
Shell’s first fast chargers go live in Singapore
Shell New Energies subsidiary Greenlots has started the installation of fast chargers in Singapore as part of wider global plans to expand access to EV charging globally.
Charging and range anxiety still biggest obstacles in switch to EVs, says Venson
While company car drivers are widely switched on to the benefits of switching to EVs, the majority still have ill-founded concerns over a lack of charging and range.
Have your say in inaugural EV Energy Taskforce report to government
Electric vehicle stakeholders including fleet operators are being invited to attend one of two workshops in September to help guide the initial findings of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce.
Prices and specs revealed for facelifted Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai’s updated Ioniq range is now available to order, bringing design changes as well as a new longer range for the pure electric version.
BP Chargemaster starts roll-out of 150kW chargers
BP Chargemaster has activated the first of its new 150kW ultra-fast chargers, which are planned for roll-out across the UK.
EV charging stations overtake number of fuel stations
There are now more EV charging stations than fuel stations in the UK, with almost 1,000 more public places to charge cars compared to forecourts.
‘World-first’ pop-up charging hub brings practical on-street charging solution
Pop-up charging hubs are to start springing up on kerbs in the UK to provide a unique solution to the issue of on-street charging.
ARC Europe and EVBox partner for pan-European EV assistance
ARC Europe, which provides B2B roadside assistance and mobility solutions in Europe, and electric vehicle charging stations specialist EVBox are partnering to bring assistance services to EV drivers.
InstaVolt adds 125kW charging points to network
InstaVolt has started the roll-out of new ChargePoint Express 250 high-powered chargers, capable of up to 125kW charging, on its network.
New VWFS | Fleet tool gives guidance on fleet EV journey
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new tool to help fleets make the switch to electric vehicles.
Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging
The Department for Transport is ploughing a further £2.5m into funding for chargepoints on residential streets.
Jaguar launches new range calculator for I-PACE
Jaguar has launched a new online calculator to help potential I-PACE buyers maximise the range of the all-electric SUV.
Motivations and obstructions to ULEV switch revealed in new research
Car and van drivers are ready to make the switch to hybrid and electric vehicles but ongoing concerns over operation and lack of awareness of the benefits of such vehicles are hampering take-up.
Fleet Heroes Awards 2019 to recognise latest eco innovations
Fleet operators, suppliers and even UK cities/regions are being invited to enter the 2019 Fleet Heroes Awards, which will take place this autumn alongside the Fleet Heroes Conference to spotlight green fleet innovations.
Ford underpins EV plans with Centrica charging services
Ford is partnering with British Gas parent Centrica to offer cheaper EV charging in the UK and Ireland as it ramps up its electrified vehicle plans in Europe.
East Lothian Council rolls out new EV charging hubs
East Lothian Council is deploying six charging hubs in the county’s largest towns in partnership with Swarco eVolt.
Second Ionity 350kW charging station launches in UK
The manufacturer-backed Ionity network has launched its second fast charging station in the UK as it looks to swiftly expand its network.
Royal Mail augments electric fleet with 190 more vans
Royal Mail has added a further 190 electric vans to its existing 100-strong EV fleet.
AstraZeneca to switch 16,000-strong vehicle fleet to EVs
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has committed to switching its global 16,000-strong vehicle fleet to electric by 2030.
