Natalie Middleton
EST tool shows cost and CO2 savings from second-hand EVs
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has launched a new web-based tool that highlights the cost benefits of switching to an electric vehicle for used car buyers.
Strong demand for used EVs sparks higher RVs
Used demand for electric cars and vans is swiftly accelerating, resulting in stronger residual values.
Pod Point expands commercial charging operations in Norway
London-headquartered charging firm Pod Point is ramping up its commercial charging services in Norway, including a new agreement with Peppes Pizza.
Electric Renaults prove optimum vans for Lodge Tyres
Midlands-based Lodge Tyres has taken delivery of eight electric Renault Kangoo vans on the back of fleet analysis by Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM).
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance invests in Chinese EV charging start-up
Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has invested in Chinese EV charging platform start-up PowerShare in a move to help drive EV take-up.
Renault showcases electric vans at MK EV Experience Centre
Renault’s electric van range is being showcased at the EV Experience Centre, Milton Keynes, this week as the manufacturer spotlights the benefits of going electric.
Havant Borough Council goes electric
Three new GeniePoint Rapid Chargers have been installed across Havant in Hampshire as the council looks to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles.
New Arval tool pinpoints best powertrain type for job
Arval has developed a new tool that allows fleets to match drivers to the best powertrain type for their needs.
North East SMEs get free support with switch to EVs
A free advice service that could help SMEs save thousands of pounds by switching to electric vehicles has gone live in the North East.
Reforms to help streamline EV chargepoint deployment
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has introduced a new standardised process that will cut the paperwork required for chargepoint installations.
New report charts multinationals’ progress in switching to EVs
The Climate Group has published a new report showing the progress made by multinationals making the switch to EVs under the first year of its EV100 campaign.
UK’s first ‘fully open’ EV charging network launches
A new 100-strong network of charging stations is being launched in Suffolk to provide the UK’s first ‘fully open’ public charging network.
Fastned and Van der Valk partner for fast charging stations
Fastned has opened a fast charging station at Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck in Germany as part of a new collaboration.
Local authorities get £6m to fund ULEV taxi chargepoints
The Government is awarding more than £6m in funding to 17 local authorities across the UK to help support the shift to ultra-low emission taxis.
BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrids bring extra range and performance
BMW has announced further details of its Plug-in Hybrid 7 Series models, which bring increased performance and emissions-free capabilities.
Fleets urged to revisit electric vehicle thinking
Fleets that have previously discounted electric vehicles should make a point of monitoring the EV market over 2019 to see how things are fast-changing.
Uber adds 15ppm ‘clean air fee’ to fund switch to EVs
Uber has added a 15p per mile fee onto every trip taken through its app in London to help drivers switch to electric vehicles.
Renault Zoe gets flagship S Edition
Renault has updated its Zoe electric supermini with a new S Edition trim that brings extra equipment for less.
Shell expands EV push in America with Greenlots acquisition
Shell has acquired US-based electric vehicle charging specialist Greenlots as it looks to accelerate its EV infrastructure deployment and management in the US.
VW subsidiary offers eco-power tariff in Germany
New Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli Group GmbH is offering an eco-power tariff that is available throughout Germany with immediate effect as it builds up to offering a range of smart charging solutions.
