Natalie Middleton
GeniePoint network adds new rapid chargers in Hampshire
ChargePoint Services and East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) have added a number of new rapid chargers in the county as part of the GeniePoint pay-as-you-go network.
LeasePlan joins global initiative to drive zero emission vehicle market
LeasePlan has joined cities, businesses and NGOs in founding a new global initiative to massively accelerate the adoption of electric and other zero emission vehicles around the world.
Most new cars to be ULEVs by 2030, says Government
Most new cars will be ultra low emission vehicles by 2030 with no current plans to ban hybrids while there will be a concerted push on the EV charging infrastructure, according to the Government’s … Read More »
LeasePlan and Allego to launch home-to-office charging service
LeasePlan is to offer its electric vehicle customers an all-embracing charging solution, covering home and office solutions as well on-the-road charging.
Volkswagen to offer electric car sharing globally from 2020
Volkswagen is to roll out vehicle-on-demand services, in particular car sharing, based entirely on electric vehicles from 2019.
ZF and e.GO autonomous electric van to debut from 2019
Technology firm ZF has teamed up with Aachen-based EV specialist e.GO Mobile AG to start production of autonomous electric minibuses and commercial vehicles from 2019.
Arval initiative aims to streamline greener fleets
Arval has developed a new five-step methodology to help European fleets transition towards cleaner, greener vehicles.
Hyundai announces Kona Electric pricing and specs
Hyundai’s Kona Electric will be priced from 24,995 – including the Government’s Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) – when it goes on sale on 2 August.
Cambridge pushes ahead with charge point installation
Cambridge has appointed eVolt UK to deploy electric vehicle charging points across the city for its Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi project.
ChargePoint to drive fleet EV solutions with Kisensum acquisition
ChargePoint has acquired US-based e-mobility software specialist Kisensum in a deal that it says will bring further EV solutions for fleet operators globally.
Company car tax vital to meet pollution targets, says CCC report
Far-reaching action on transport – including changes to company car tax – are needed to ensure the Government meets legally-binding targets emissions targets.
Nottingham fleets get added support with switch to ULEVs
Fleets in Nottingham are being offered funding support, advice and free vehicle trials in a new initiative to encourage the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles.
United Utilities’ entire van fleet to go green
United Utilities has announced plans to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next 10 years.
Geotab acquires EV telematics specialist FleetCarma
Geotab has acquired electric vehicle telematics firm FleetCarma as it looks to position itself as a dominant player for EV fleet management.
Hyundai and Audi partner on fuel cell tech development
Hyundai and Audi are partnering to develop joint fuel cell technologies for future models in a move to accelerate the fuel cell electric vehicle market.
Zap-Map route planner to enable longer EV journeys
Zap-Map has released a new smart Route Planner to help remove range anxiety for EV drivers planning longer electric journeys.
Government still dragging feet on air quality, says super-inquiry
The Government has been accused of shying away from taking bold action on air quality in its response to a cross-party MP report on the issue.
UPS to buy extra 950 electric vans from Workhorse
Parcel delivery giant UPS has placed a further order for 950 electric vans from US truck manufacturer Workhorse.
Former Bletchley outpost gets EV charging
Wavendon House, a Grade II listed former outpost of Bletchley Park, has been fitted out with EV charging for residents with the help of funding from Milton Keynes Council.
Tesla confirms layoffs as part of ‘difficult but necessary’ reorg
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed media reports that the carmaker is to cut 9% of its staff as part of a “difficult, but necessary reorganisation” to reduce costs and become profitable.
