Natalie Middleton
UK ‘eReadiness’ stalls as government EV incentives dwindle, PwC finds
UK progress on switching to EVs is falling behind European counterparts due to a lack of government purchasing incentives, according to PwC.
Electric Ford Puma Gen-E delivers 233-mile range from £29,995
Ford’s newest and smallest electric car is now here in the UK in the form of the fully electric Puma Gen-E.
Volkswagen Group launches information campaign to address e-mobility myths
The Volkswagen Group is launching a cross-brand campaign to advise fleets and private drivers on the benefits of and prejudices against e-mobility.
EV survey results and key advice for 2025 in new issue of Fleet World
Your December 2024 issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, replete with across-the-board industry insights.
Jaguar enters new era as electric Type 00 concept officially debuts
Jaguar has shown us its electric Type 00 concept, officially opening a new chapter in the brand’s 90-year history.
Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update brings bumper load of upgrades
Tesla is spreading “extra joy to Tesla owners this holiday season” with a bumper pack of upgrades.
EV drivers want charging payment apps to offer more services
Most EV drivers would like charging apps to offer more services beyond just charge point location and payment options, according to a new study.
Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV gets new-look exterior and 27-inch OLED display
Genesis has refreshed its Electrified GV70 fully electric SUV with latest equipment and design upgrades in a mid-life refresh.
Kerbside charging costs rise but hike not as steep as 2023, finds AA
Peak-rate slow charging has increased by 11p/kWh, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report for October.
Virta, Blink Charging and Octopus Electroverse join ChargeUK
Trade body ChargeUK continues its expansion with the addition of four new charge point operators.
Fuuse acquires Everyday EV
Fuuse, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging software and services, has acquired the assets of Everyday EV, a UK-based service and support provider.
Motorway services and EV hubs now most popular charging locations
Motorway services and hubs are the most used public charging locations among EV drivers, new Zapmap research reveals.
London NHS Trust starts shift to fully electric pool car fleet
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has taken delivery of its first batch of electric pool cars as part of a wider project to cut fleet emissions and costs.
Price of public rapid EV charging still ‘stubbornly high’, RAC data shows
The cost of charging an electric vehicle using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers remains stubbornly high, despite a fall in wholesale energy prices.
New training courses to aid fleet driver shift to EVs
New e-learning courses training drivers on the electric vehicle experience and requirements are now available for fleets.
National Highways to trial energy storage system for super-fast EV charging
National Highways will start trials of energy storage technology in a move to offer super-fast EV charging across all parts of the UK.
Europe’s first V2G-enabled car-sharing service to launch
Europe’s first large-scale car-sharing service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is launching in the Netherlands under a new deal penned by Renault Group.
TotalEnergies-SSE charging venture appoints first MD to drive network rollout
Source, the TotalEnergies and SSE joint venture that’s developing a 3,000-strong network of high-power EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, has appointed Deepa Chandrasekaran as managing director.
Cupra Terramar SUV on sale with petrol and PHEV models
Cupra has opened orders for its Terramar family SUV, billed as the brand’s new SUV hero.
Final call to sign up for free fleet electric vehicle webinar on 28 November
Fleets still have time to sign up for tomorrow’s expert webinar on EVs and charging – but need to hurry before registrations close.
