Natalie Middleton
Fleets ‘over-speccing’ on charging infrastructure needs, says VEV
A significant proportion of companies electrifying their fleet have ‘over-specced’ when it comes to their charging infrastructure needs – by as much as 20%, according to VEV.
Micro logistics hub trial launches with EVs and e-cargo bikes
A six-month micro logistics hub trial has gone live in Wandsworth, supporting a switch to zero-emission last-mile deliveries in the London borough.
Roc Technologies launches EV sal-sac scheme under Gofor partnership
Roc Technologies is introducing an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to augment its employee benefits while driving environmental goals.
UK industry faces major tipping point in electrification race, says Coventry University expert
UK industry needs sustained investment to avoid being left out in the electrification race.
Oxfordshire launches vehicle charging and hire offers for World EV Day
Electric vehicle drivers across Oxfordshire can benefit from a range of offers on vehicle charging and hire to mark World EV Day.
Battery electric van demand up 6.9% in August
UK registrations of new vans rose 5.0% to 16,303 units in August supported by rocketing demand for eLCVs and medium-sized vans.
Toyota reveals hydrogen-fuelled Hilux pickup
Toyota has unveiled a prototype Hilux pickup, equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system.
August new car market surges on back of rocketing fleet and EV demand
Surging fleet registrations and EV demand pushed the new car market up 24.4% to 85,657 units in August.
More than 9 in 10 EV drivers would not return to ICE vehicles
A new survey of current EV owners has found that more than nine in 10 (93%) would not go back to driving an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
Lords open EV inquiry with evidence from industry experts
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is opening its inquiry into electric vehicles by hearing from industry experts, including the BVRLA.
New software could enable smaller EV batteries with the same range
New software that could enable OEMs to reduce battery size without reducing performance or range has gone on display at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich.
Closing the used EV ‘information gap’ will convince car buyers to switch
Comprehensive and useful information on used EV vehicles will help kickstart the market, driving demand, according to automotive technology firm Regit.
Gloucestershire starts rollout of 1,000 EV charging points
Gloucestershire County Council has launched the first phase of plans to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points over the next three years.
BMW expands iX1 electric SUV line-up with longer-range entry model
BMW has introduced a new front-wheel drive variant to its iX1 electric SUV line-up, delivering more range and lower pricing.
Mercedes debuts CLA EV concept with 466-mile range
Mercedes-Benz has previewed its next-generation CLA with a new fully electric concept at the IAA Mobility motor show in Munich.
BMW gives glimpse of future EV plans with Vision Neue Klasse concept
BMW has revealed its Vision Neue Klasse concept at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich, giving an insight into its future EV design and technological innovations.
Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept previews EV hot hatch
Volkswagen has revealed its ID. GTI Concept show car at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich, previewing a forthcoming electric hot hatch.
Renault Scenic E-Tech debuts at Munich Motor Show with 379-mile range
Renault has unveiled its all-electric Scenic E-Tech electric family car at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich.
New Tesla Model 3 revealed
New Tesla Model 3 facelift brings fresh styling, technology, more range and refinement.
Drax acquires UK EV charge point installer BMM Energy Solutions
Drax Energy Solutions is strengthening its fleet electrification proposition to UK business with the acquisition of BMM Energy Solutions (BMM).
