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Natalie Middleton

New electric Mini unveiled

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Mini has unveiled its new fifth generation Mini Cooper Electric and new Mini Countryman at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich.

Premium ICE SUVs and cheaper EVs and hybrids dominate used car demand

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Larger premium SUVs were the most in-demand ICE used cars in August but slightly older and lower value EVs and hybrids also proved popular, according to Aston Barclay.

2024 Volkswagen Passat debuts more estate space and 62-mile EV-only ranges

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Volkswagen has premiered its new Passat estate, which will deliver more onboard space and two new plug-in hybrid versions with up to 62 miles of EV range.

GeniePoint cut EV charging rates in new Zap-Pay promotion

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EV drivers using the GeniePoint network via Zap-Pay will benefit from discounted charging rates for the first two weeks of September under a new promotion.

New report to guide local authorities with charge point location decisions

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The Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has published a new report to help support local authorities with decisions on where to install EV charge points in their area.

EDF offers EV salary sacrifice to SMEs in DriveElectric partnership

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Energy firm EDF is providing its SME business customers with access to EV salary sacrifice under a tie-up with DriveElectric.

Mercedes-Benz confirms launch of first ultra-rapid charging stations this autumn

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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it’s on track with plans to launch its first ultra-rapid charging stations this autumn, open to drivers of all brands and supporting work to expand its global charging infrastructure.

Raw Charging keeps up pace on Greene King EV charging rollout  

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Raw Charging has activated a further 250 EV charge points at more than 50 Greene King sites since March 2023 – one of the fastest rollouts in the hospitality sector.

Gridserve hits milestone of 50 new EV charging hubs in 2023

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Gridserve has reached the milestone of having 50 new Electric Super Hubs locations either already open or underway for 2023.

Phase-out of ICE vans falling behind government targets, says BVRLA

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The UK is behind schedule on its plans to phase out the sale of new ICE commercial vehicles, according to BVRLA members.

JCB retrofits hydrogen engine in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van

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JCB has installed its hydrogen engine technology in an existing Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to prove the wider appeal of the technology.

EV charging in Elmbridge gets boost with 25 new charge points

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Elmbridge Borough Council is ramping up its EV charging provision with work to install 25 new charge points in the area.

Used car values down 2.0% but smaller fall for EVs, reports Cap HPI

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Average used car values fell 2.0% (c.£390) in August at the three-year point, but EVs recorded a smaller decline, latest Cap HPI data reveals.

Free charging for all EVs at Tesla Superchargers

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Tesla is enabling all EV owners to charge for free today (29 August 2023) on its anniversary in Europe.

Bromley deploys Gul-e charging solution for residents without driveways

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Bromley is deploying a new charging solution to allow residents without driveways to benefit from home charging.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine

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The iX1’s interior is well designed generally but one area niggles John Challen.

Evyve installs 150th Tritium rapid charger in UK network

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UK charging network operator Evyve has gone live with its 150th rapid charger from Tritium under a deal announced at the start of the year.

Polestar to work with Mobileye on autonomous driving tech for Polestar 4

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The forthcoming Polestar 4 SUV-coupé will become the first production car to feature Mobileye’s Chauffeur autonomous driving technology under a new collaboration.

New Tesla V4 Supercharger opens to all EVs in UK

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Tesla has launched its new-generation V4 Supercharger in the UK, further opening up its charging network to all brands.

HMRC increases Advisory Electricity Rate to 10ppm

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HMRC has bumped up its Advisory Electricity Rate for company car drivers as it also publishes Advisory Fuel Rates for the new quarter.