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Natalie Middleton

Government to remove barriers to 4.25-tonne electric van take-up

6 months ago / 0 comments

The Government is planning to remove some long-standing barriers to fleet usage of 4.25-tonne electric vans, supporting accelerated adoption by operators.

UK hits 50,000 public charge point milestone as slow and ultra-rapid installations surge

6 months ago / 0 comments

The UK has hit the landmark of having 50,000 public chargers, on track to having 100,000 charging devices by August 2025.

Nissan’s second EV concept for Tokyo is rugged sports SUV

6 months ago / 0 comments

Nissan has uncovered its new electric vehicle concept, focused on outdoor enthusiasts and previewing new features for its future EV line-up.

Aston Barclay recruits first-ever EV lead to support net zero shift

6 months ago / 0 comments

Aston Barclay has appointed its first-ever EV lead as part of its plans to become a leading destination for electric vehicles.

Helixx breaks the mould with new 3D-printed electric delivery van

6 months ago / 0 comments

UK-based technology company Helixx has revealed the first demonstrator of a new 3D-printed electric van that it says can be built by local businesses virtually anywhere in the world.

Hybrid Lexus RX 450h now UK’s second most stolen and recovered vehicle, says Tracker

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Hybrid cars are becoming more prone to vehicle theft in line with their growing popularity as new cars.

UFODrive launches UFOFleet platform to simplify fleet switch to EVs

6 months ago / 0 comments

All-electric vehicle rental company UFODrive has commercialised its EV-native fleet management platform to help fleets go electric.

UK pledges £89m funding for ‘cutting-edge’ electric vehicle technology

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The Government has announced a new £89m investment package that it says will reinforce the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle technology.

Fleets invited to take part in electrification and charging survey

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Fleet decision-makers can still have their say in new research on electrification and charging challenges and solutions – in return for the chance to win a hotel break.

Used EV battery health under spotlight in new VRA white paper

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A new white paper exploring the critical subject of used electric vehicle battery health is now out from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

Volue adds EVBox to Spark partnership ecosystem

6 months ago / 0 comments

Volue, which provides technologies and services to support the energy transition, has added EVBox to its Spark partner ecosystem. 

Renault and Volvo Group to develop electric vans in new joint venture

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Renault Group and Volvo Group are joining forces to develop an all-new generation of fully electric vans and associated services.

Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid gets GR Sport range-topper

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Toyota has given its plug-in hybrid RAV4 the GR Sport treatment with the addition of the new range-topping grade.

Octopus Electroverse launches in France, Spain and Italy

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British electric car charging platform Octopus Electroverse has opened for business for French, Italian and Spanish drivers.

Electric van uptake rises 85.9% in September

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Registrations of new light commercial vehicles rocketed again in September, supported by surging e-LCV demand, but the industry continues to hammer home the need for a van-specific charge point rollout.

Fleets propel new car market but concerns rise over falling private EV demand

6 months ago / 0 comments

The UK new car market grew 21.0% in September on the back of surging fleet demand, but the industry continues to call for private motorist support for EVs as uptake declines.

Cogent Hire appoints commercial director with EV brief

6 months ago / 0 comments

Cogent Hire, which specialises in credit hire, has appointed experienced insurance and auto executive Luke Le Sauteur to the new role of commercial director.

New Škoda Kodiaq gets bolder design, more space and first-ever plug-in hybrid

6 months ago / 0 comments

Škoda has revealed its new Kodiaq large SUV, which gains overhauled design, new technology and its first-ever plug-in hybrid for 2024.

Number of UK high-power charging hubs more than doubled in last year

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The number of public chargers and high-power charging hubs in the UK has risen significantly in the last year, latest figures from Zapmap reveal.

Ultra-rapid charging hub opens at Trafford’s Sale Water Park

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A new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub said to be the largest in Greater Manchester has opened at Trafford’s Sale Water Park.