Natalie Middleton
Local authorities ‘going backwards’ in plans to roll out charging
Local authorities are struggling to implement their electric vehicle infrastructure plans, seriously putting at risk the Government’s ambition to have 300,000 public charge points available by 2030.
Europcar adds Mercedes eVito to commercial fleet
Europcar Vans & Trucks has added the Mercedes-Benz eVito to its fleet.
Humax enters UK EV charging market with launch of 7.4kW home charger
Humax has entered the EV charging market for the first time in the UK.
Toyota C-HR Plug-in PHEV crossover now on sale
Toyota’s C-HR crossover is now available with a plug-in hybrid electric model, completing the powertrain line-up.
Chancellor’s Spring Budget overlooks urgent needs of zero-emission vans
The Spring Budget has left van fleets looking to go electric with more questions than answers, according to the Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition.
Spring Budget delivers zero incentives for zero-emission motoring
A distinct lack of electric vehicle support measures in the Spring Budget has sparked furore across the fleet, automotive and EV sectors.
Tusker car fleet now three-quarters fully electric
Tusker has reported its strongest-ever year in the company’s history as a result of rising demand for EVs on salary sacrifice.
BVRLA-led consortium gives 3.4m reasons for Chancellor to help electric vans
Over three million van drivers – 1 in 10 workers – are at risk of being left behind in the transition to cleaner, greener vehicles, unless the Government takes steps to support the move … Read More »
SSE ultra-rapid charging hubs now on Octopus Electroverse
SSE Energy Solutions has joined the Octopus Electroverse EV roaming service, providing easy access to its expanding network of ultra-rapid charging hubs.
UK needs more – not less – green investment, warns Fleet Evolution
The UK risks missing ‘golden’ investment opportunities in the impending green revolution because of decisions by both major political parties to row back on previous spending pledges.
Van sales hit 26-year February high but eLCV demand shrinks
LCV registrations in the UK grew by 2.2% in February to 17,934 units, marking the 14th consecutive month of growth.
Tesco expands electric home delivery fleet with 150 Iveco eDaily vans
Tesco is adding 150 Iveco eDaily vans to its growing electric home delivery fleet.
One in six new cars now fully electric but concerns for private demand
Demand for fully electric cars grew further in February as fleets continue to drive growth, but concerns mount for private EV uptake.
Charging apps to send real-time power cut alerts
A new open data initiative that allows EV drivers to get information on EV chargers out of service due to a power outage has gone live in London, the South East and the East.
Shurgard Self-Storage to build ultra-fast charging stations in UK and Netherlands
Shurgard Self-Storage is to introduce ultra-rapid charging stations at its locations in the UK and the Netherlands under a new partnership.
Chancellor must end EV injustice and reintroduce consumer incentives, say businesses
A collaboration of businesses, led by FairCharge, Auto Trader and E.On, is calling on the Government to reduce VAT on public EV charging and revisit consumer incentives in this week’s Spring Budget.
Citroën has expanded the line-up for its C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X models
Citroën has expanded the line-up for its C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X models.
EV mileage catching up with petrol and diesel vehicles
Britain’s motorists are driving electric vehicles further as petrol and diesel average mileages fall, according to a new study by Cap HPI.
March issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now available to read, complete with a special article on fleet management.
Nurture Group continues fleet electrification with new Ford E-Transit vans
Nurture Group is expanding its EV fleet with the arrival of 10 new Ford E-Transit vans for its Grounds Maintenance division.
