Natalie Middleton
EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy after rescue talks fail
American electric car maker Fisker Inc has filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a rescue deal with investors.
EV battery health checks under focus in July’s VRA member meeting
Battery health checks and their impact on the used electric vehicle market will come under the spotlight at the July member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Tual advances charging solutions expansion with new Bicester Motion commercial HQ
Electric commercial vehicle charging solutions firm Tual has unveiled its new commercial headquarters at the Heritage area within Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire.
Polestar appoints former Nio boss as MD for UK and Ireland
Polestar has named Matt Galvin as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, effective 1 July 2024.
Next government must do more on road safety and electrification, says Lightfoot
The new government must do more on road safety and electrification, according to Lightfoot, which has warned of major omissions from the general election manifestos.
Suzuki Swace hybrid estate gets more technology as standard
Suzuki’s Swace fully hybrid estate has gained extra technology as standard in a latest update.
Vauxhall Combo Electric eLCV gets price parity with Combo Diesel
Vauxhall has announced a new offer on the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo.
‘Good and bad’ for remarketing in Labour manifesto, says VRA
There is “good and bad” for the remarketing sector in the Labour Party’s election manifesto, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Osprey acquires land to establish its largest EV charging hub in Scotland
Osprey Charging is pushing ahead with plans to 16 ultra-rapid chargers in Paisley, Glasgow, after completing the purchase of the land.
More detail needed on Labour manifesto proposals for EVs, says AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has called for the Labour Party to provide more details on a range of proposals affecting fleets contained in its new manifesto.
NewRiver REIT and Osprey Charging open first site in rapid charging tie-up
Real estate investment trust NewRiver REIT and Osprey Charging Network have opened their first EV rapid charging site in the heart of Warminster under their new partnership.
Allstar drivers get 20% off charging at Be.EV charge points
Allstar drivers can get an exclusive 20% off EV charging with Be.EV until 12 July to celebrate their new partnership.
Labour pledges to restore 2030 ICE phase-out for cars
The Labour Party has released its election manifesto, containing standout policies such as a pledge to restore the 2030 ICE phase-out for cars and to fix an additional one million potholes a year across … Read More »
Ofgem-funded study to explore integrating hydrogen refuelling stations into UK gas network
Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has commissioned Costain to lead a study exploring how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.
BYD reveals prices for Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV
BYD’s Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV is available to order in the UK, priced from £33,205.
Only 2% of on-street chargers adapted for disabled drivers
Only 2.3% of the UK’s on-street electric vehicle chargers are specifically adapted to consider the needs of disabled drivers, according to new research by Vauxhall.
EV drivers now able to get Nectar points at Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid charge points
Rolling out from today, customers using Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid EV charging service will be able to collect Nectar points, rewarding them for charging their electric vehicles.
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric on sale with extra range
Vauxhall has opened orders for its revamped Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric MPVs, priced from £32,180 and £39,190 respectively.
Green Party pledges ICE ban by 2027, grants for EV shift and arrival of road pricing
The Green Party has thrown its manifesto into the ring ahead of next month’s general election, promising change to create a greener, fairer world.
EU threatens to hike tariffs by extra 38% on Chinese EV imports
Brussels has unveiled provisional plans to impose extra duties on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made in China and exported into the European Union from July in a move that could add thousands of euros … Read More »
