Natalie Middleton
Aussie firm Jolt brings free roadside charger network to UK
Australian EV charging company Jolt has launched its free roadside charger stations in the UK as part of global expansion plans.
DPD drives all-electric deliveries in London with new eco hub
Parcel giant DPD has opened a new eco-sortation centre that enables cleaner, all-electric deliveries in London.
Volvo reveals fully electric EM90 luxury MPV with 458-mile range
Volvo has taken the wraps off the new EM90, its first people carrier and a big part of its plans to go fully electric by 2030.
UK petrol station group EG to expand charging network with Tesla ultra-fast devices
Petrol station giant EG Group is buying Tesla’s latest ultra-fast charging units to add to its rapidly growing charging network.
Government support could spur major fleet demand for electric retrofit of vans
The Government is being urged to provide support for new range-extender technology that could be retrofitted to thousands of diesel vans already on the roads, cutting business costs and slashing UK emissions.
Vauxhall Combo Electric gets lower price and higher range
Vauxhall has debuted its new Combo and Combo Electric vans, which get key upgrades to offer increased practicality to van fleets.
Tesla opens app-based test drives in UK and Ireland
Drivers in the UK and Ireland can now schedule Tesla test drives and access the cars directly, all via the carmaker’s app.
Vast majority of EV drivers with home chargers still regularly use public charging
The vast majority of EV drivers who have access to home chargers still regularly use public charging infrastructure, a new survey has found.
Believ pursues northern charge point expansion with Leeds office
Charge point operator Believ has opened new offices in Leeds to further strengthen its capabilities and connections in the north of England.
Swarco Smart Charging appoints industry expert to help drive van electrification
Neil Durno has joined Swarco Smart Charging as new business manager for its truck and commercial fleet operations, tasked with helping support van electrification.
BVRLA takes three-point plan for fleet decarbonisation direct to MPs
The BVRLA has launched its Future of Fleets Manifesto 2024, revealing its key asks of government for the fleet sector.
EV drivers’ best charging networks revealed in 2023 Zapmap study
Zapmap has revealed the winners of its annual public charging network satisfaction rankings, with Fastned once again ranked in first place.
Environment Agency reaches 1,000th EV milestone
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of its 1,000th electric vehicle, supporting its work to cut emissions and tackle the climate crisis.
Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 electric saloon now available to order
Volkswagen has opened orders for its ID.7 electric saloon – the brand’s first all-electric upper mid-sized car and the new pinnacle of its range.
Sales of used EVs double in Q3 to reach record market share
Demand for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) soared during the third quarter on the back of increased supplies and lower prices.
Dangers of aftermarket EV charging cables revealed in new investigation
Aftermarket electric vehicle charging cables can pose a risk of overheating and electric shocks for users, an investigation by What Car has revealed.
Rivian opens up electric van sales to all fleets as exclusive deal with Amazon ends
EV maker Rivian Automotive is targeting sales of its electric van across all fleets as its exclusive tie-up with Amazon ends.
Toyota bZ4X gets ‘blue light’ debut with London parks police team
The Toyota bZ4X has taken on its first ‘blue light’ public service role, joining the fleet of one of London’s busiest parks police teams.
Subject of van electrification centre stage at BVRLA webinar
The hot topic of how to boost electric van uptake is to come under focus at the BVRLA’s next Fleets in Charge free webinar, taking place on Wednesday 29 November.
New tech to ‘revolutionise’ EV charging while ensuring grid stability
A new charging solution that intelligently detects grid imbalances and briefly pauses current EV charging sessions to help prevent power blackouts has launched.
