Natalie Middleton
Believ calls on councillors to commit to faster EV infrastructure rollout
Charge point operator Believ has launched a series of pledge cards to ask local councils and parliamentarians to commit to scaling up the pace of the UK’s infrastructure rollout.
Iveco and Foton project to explore electric commercial vehicle cooperation
Iveco and Chinese manufacturer Foton are teaming up to explore a potential collaboration on electric commercial vehicles.
Flatlining eLCV figures show continued barriers to EV switch
Five months into the new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate regime, there is little evidence of it yet igniting the LCV market, according to the Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition.
Van market up for 17th month running but electric uptake must rise faster
The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units.
Strong fleet and EV demand helps new car market hold steady
New car registrations in the UK rose 1.7% in May, as soaring fleet and business demand continued to offset a fallback in the private consumer market.
EV market share falls as fleets switch to PHEVs, finds Cap HPI
Rising fleet demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is impacting on battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share, new data from Cap HPI reveals.
Ford kicks off mass production of all-electric Explorer at new Cologne EV centre
Mass production of the all-electric Explorer SUV is now officially underway at Ford’s new Cologne EV centre, springboarding the brand’s plans for a new era of EVs.
Dacia opens orders for £14,995 Spring electric supermini
The Dacia Spring electric supermini is officially open for orders – complete with a £14,995 starting price.
Co-op Funeralcare rolls out all-electric fleet
Co-op Funeralcare is deploying a fleet of all-electric vehicles to give clients a more sustainable travel option when saying goodbye to their loved ones.
Discovery Trust bolsters benefits with car and energy bill sal-sac schemes
Discovery Trust is boosting the recruitment and retention of staff while furthering its sustainability credentials, thanks to the introduction of a Tusker salary sacrifice car benefit scheme.
Restimulate private EV market, car dealers urge next government
The electric vehicle market is stagnating and requires action to incentivise take-up, address myths and misinformation, and drive charge point installations, according to the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA).
UK support for EV retrofits vital to meet green transport goals, says Bedeo
A new white paper exposing “major government and policy gaps” in the UK electric vehicle retrofit market is now out.
Eden Project walks the talk with new fully electric Volvo fleet
The Eden Project has deployed a new fleet of fully electric cars from Volvo, which are supporting its operations across its Cornwall home and further afield.
Electric vans pay for themselves within three years, finds CEBR report
Electric vans can pay for themselves within three years, while non-EV users are looking to switch within five years, new research has found.
Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV unveiled with 600hp and 300-mile range
Jeep has revealed its Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery electric vehicle and a rival to the Tesla Model Y.
Basemap launches electric vehicle routing tool in North America
UK-based transport solutions firm Basemap has launched its EVR Electric Vehicle Routing software in North America.
New Renault–Geely JV to develop ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines
Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company intended to “disrupt” the sector with ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines.
EV drivers in the UK pay the most for high-power charging – LCP Delta tool reveals
Electric drivers in the UK pay the most for ad-hoc high-power charging while France and Norway enjoy the lowest rates, according to new research.
New Citroën ë-C3 delivers 199-mile range for sub-£22k price tag
Citroën has confirmed pricing for the new C3 supermini and fully electric ë-C3 – designed to deliver “a beautifully simple vehicle at an extremely competitive price”.
Implementing zero-emission policies is top challenge for fleets
Implementing zero-emission policies will be the number one issue facing fleets over the next three years, according to new research.
