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Natalie Middleton

IBMG halves carbon footprint with Fleet Alliance help

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The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has slashed the carbon footprint of its fleet more than 50% using a new green fleet policy in conjunction with Fleet Alliance.

Mitie morphs into EV fleet giant with 50% milestone

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Mitie has now transitioned 50% of its fleet to electric vehicles, marking a major milestone in its decarbonisation journey.

Discounts now coming through on EVs, fleets report

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Fleets are now being offered discounts on EV list prices, heralding a more competitive environment, according to Fleet Professionals (AFP)’s 2023 Conference.

Watford to install 79 new EV chargers in next few months

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Watford Borough Council is installing 79 new electric vehicle charging points across the town to support a significant move towards more sustainable transport in the area.

Ford opens new plant in Cologne to build next-gen EVs

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Ford has opened the doors to its new Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, which will be home to its new generation of electric vehicles.

Starla Energy to supply customers with Indra smart home chargers

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EV solutions provider Starla Energy is to supply customers with smart home chargers from Indra under a new nationwide agreement.

Welsh Government boosts EV public charging with £15m investment

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The Welsh Government is investing a further £15m to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points across the country.

DPD opens sustainability innovation lab to cut fleet emissions

10 months ago / 0 comments

DPD is calling on sustainability specialists to come up with new ways to reduce its carbon emissions from transport, delivery and buildings.

Parkopedia and Plugsurfing launch ‘Park and Charge’ service for EVs

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Connected car services business Parkopedia has joined forces with charging network Plugsurfing on a new ‘Park and Charge’ solution for drivers and automakers.

EV charging now most onerous everyday issue for fleets

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EV charging management is increasingly taking up huge amounts of time for fleet managers, fast becoming the most onerous day-to-day managerial task.

Restrictions on 4.25-tonne electric vans hampering fleet take-up, says AFP

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Operational restrictions are creating challenges for fleets adopting new 4.25-tonne electric vans, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported.

Vehicle to everything can help futureproof EV fleets, new GridBeyond paper says

10 months ago / 0 comments

A new white paper looking at how EVs could revolutionise the way energy is managed and used through vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology is now available.

Nicholls & Clarke adds 100 Hyundai Ioniq electric cars to fleet

10 months ago / 0 comments

Nicholls & Clarke has ordered nearly 100 fully electric cars from Hyundai, spearheading its work to go electric.

Mayor calls for faster EV charging rollout nationally as London gets 80 new rapid bays

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The Mayor of London has urged ministers to ‘up the pace’ on rapid charging infrastructure as he outlines plans for 80 new rapid charging points across London.

Uber scales up work for drivers and riders to go electric

10 months ago / 0 comments

Uber has revealed a series of features to help its drivers and readers prioritise sustainability, including new tools and increased work to enable EV take-up.

Latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now live

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The new edition of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.

Citroën launches ë-Series trim for ë-C4, ë-C4 X and C5 Aircross models

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Citroën has introduced a new ë-Series grade, adding standout style and enhanced levels of technology to its electrified model range.

Eight-step roadmap to unlock V2X energy flexibility

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A new white paper on ‘Unlocking Industry Barriers to Providing V2X Flexibility’ is now available from smart charging specialist EV.Energy.

Ultra-rapid charging hub opens in Croydon town centre

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Raw Charging has opened a brand-new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub in the heart of Croydon.

Big drop in EVs running out of charge, reports AA

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The AA has seen a dramatic drop in electric vehicles running out of charge, reflected in its latest breakdown data.