Natalie Middleton
Alphabet grows fleet on back of soaring demand for EVs
Alphabet has reported rises in fleet size and new business for 2023, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles.
Used car values stable but EVs fall further, reports Cap HPI
The used car market remained stable in March although values for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) saw a further fall, Cap HPI has reported.
Northgate to help fleets fast-track van electrification at 2024 GBFE
Fleets attending next month’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to find out how to advance their electrification plans for vans.
Nissan to slash EV costs and achieve ICE parity by 2030 under new plans
Nissan has set out plans to launch new models, advance electrification and achieve significant next-generation EV cost reduction under its revised strategy.
EV market at tipping point – but on-street chargers must be a priority
The EV market for motorists with access to home charging is now assured – but 40% of the population are at risk of being left behind, Fleet Evolution has warned.
Solihull to supercharge EV network with 500 new charging points
Up to 500 electric vehicle charging points are to be installed across Solihull, more than doubling the borough’s existing EV charging capacity.
China’s EVE Energy on brink of £1bn investment in UK gigafactory, reports say
One of China’s biggest EV battery makers is poised to invest in an electric vehicle battery factory in the West Midlands, reports suggest.
Renault and Volvo Group forge ahead with electric vans venture
Renault Group and Volvo Group are pushing ahead with plans to develop a “revolutionary” generation of electric vans following the creation of their joint venture.
More than one in 10 UK supermarkets now offer EV charging
Supermarkets across the UK added electric vehicle chargers to over 600 new locations in 2023, meaning EV drivers can now charge up at more than one in 10 stores.
BMW previews electric SUVs of the future with Vision Neue Klasse X
BMW has lifted the lid on its next-generation electric SUVs with the unveiling of a new concept.
Isuzu to launch electric D-Max pickup with one-tonne payload and AWD
Isuzu has revealed its plans for a fully electric D-Max pickup, intended to offer uncompromised performance with electric technology.
Volkswagen Group UK extends charging collaboration with Ohme
The Volkswagen Group is continuing its partnership with Ohme as its official home EV charging company in the UK.
Plug Me In appoints managing director to drive expansion
Plug Me In has appointed Kim Ratcliffe to its newly created managing director role, supporting plans for expansion in the smart energy infrastructure sector.
Venson white paper gives fleets bare facts on Chinese EV challengers
Venson Automotive Solutions has launched a new white paper to offer fleet managers the bare facts on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Allstar Chargepass customers get access to Tesla Supercharger network
Fleet drivers using the Allstar Chargepass payment solution can now access Tesla Superchargers across the UK.
National Grid goes live with 1,000th onsite charger to support EV fleet rollout
National Grid has installed the 1,000th electric vehicle charger on its premises to support its commitment to having a 100% electric fleet by 2030.
Peugeot E-5008 packs in seven seats and 410-mile range
Peugeot has unveiled its E-5008 large SUV, complete with seven seats and up to 410 miles (660km) of range.
New Ovo app offers discounted rates at over 34,000 UK public chargers
Energy firm Ovo has launched a new app to provide EV drivers with discounted charging rates across the UK.
North East to get 2,100 EV chargers under new partnership
EV charging infrastructure in the North East is set to double under a new partnership between South Tyneside Council and Connected Kerb.
Fleet managers accelerate full electrification despite ICE ban delay
Fleet managers are planning to reach full electrification earlier in spite of the ICE ban delay to 2035.
