Natalie Middleton
Tesco, VW and Pod Point to roll out UK’s ‘largest free charging network’
Tesco is to fit more than 2,400 charging bays at some 600 stores over the next three years – said to mark the UK’s largest retail network of EV chargers while increasing the number … Read More »
Kia Soul EV brings extra power and range
Kia has unveiled its second-generation Soul EV, which launches in 2019 and will bring increased power and range.
2019 Toyota Prius debuts hybrid all-wheel drive tech
The 2019 Toyota Prius will feature a new, intelligent, electric all-wheel drive system as well as updated styling and extra tech when it launches in the UK and Europe next year.
ChargePoint to expand network under latest funding
ChargePoint has secured investment of $240m (£188m) as it looks to further expand its network in Europe and North America, and expand its fleet solutions.
AA Fuel Assist service brings back-up for hydrogen drivers
The AA is to offer a hydrogen refuelling service for stranded motorists to help play its part in encouraging fleets to make the switch to hydrogen-fuelled cars.
Nine in 10 fleets plan to go electric in next decade
The majority of fleets are looking to go electric in the next 10 years, driven by rising government pressure as well as advances in technology.
FM Conway trials electric vans on London fleet
Infrastructure services company FM Conway has introduced two Nissan e-NV200 electric vans into its London-based fleet as it explores how it can integrate more EVs across its business.
New app brings access to all-electric black cab fleet in London
A new app has launched to provide access to a fleet of exclusively electric black taxis in London – said to be a first for the capital.
BT deploys EVs on company car scheme
BT Group has added pure electric vehicles to its company car scheme with support from its Fleet Solutions business.
UCL furthers hydrogen fuel cell research with Mirai test
University College London (UCL) has added a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric car to its fleet to expand its research into advanced powertrain technologies, and to provide zero-emission transport for staff.
£25m battery to help shift to electric cars
Pivot Power has won planning permission to build a £25m grid-scale battery and rapid EV charging station in Norwich as part of plans to revolutionise power distribution across the UK and aid electric vehicle adoption.
British Gas launches EV tariff ahead of fleet charging service
British Gas has launched its first electric vehicle residential tariff, which will be followed up by EV charging services for business customers.
PHEV mileage rates would help curb driver misuse, says ACFO
Introducing advisory fuel rates for plug-in hybrid electric cars would help ensure such vehicles are used as intended rather than as a tax loophole.
Pricing and specs revealed for all-electric Renault Master Z.E.
Fleets can now order the Renault Master Z.E. all-electric LCV, which combines zero-emission running with the capabilities of a large LCV to bring a number of benefits to last-mile operators.
PitPoint to build new hydrogen refuelling station in Netherlands
Clean fuels provider PitPoint is implementing its third public hydrogen refuelling station in the Netherlands next year, helping to support plans for a network of stations across the country.
More range and less CO2 for new 3 Series plug-in hybrid
BMW’s forthcoming 2019 3 Series 330e Saloon will offer extra range and performance but with lower CO2 emissions when it goes on sale next summer.
EV-only car sharing club goes live in Malta
The first car sharing club in Malta has now launched, bringing EV-only motoring to the island.
Toyota starts hydrogen FCEV trials in Australia
Three Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) have gone on trial with a council in Melbourne, Australia, to help cut CO2 and provide real-world evaluation of the vehicles.
Sheffield plans for charging clean air zone
Sheffield City Council has revealed plans that could see a ‘Class C’ charging clean air zone introduced in 2020 for non-compliant buses, taxis, lorries and vans using the inner ring road.
Fleet drivers still misusing PHEVs, says TMC
Drivers are still failing to use plug-in hybrid company cars as intended, putting the fleet industry at risk of losing government backing.
