Natalie Middleton
Sainsbury’s launches new ultra-rapid charging service across stores
Sainsbury’s is deploying ultra-rapid 150kW+ chargers at its stores to support the switch to electric vehicles.
Range anxiety less of an issue than EV choice and suitability for van fleets
Fleets are more worried about electric van choice and availability than driving range, Northgate’s new EV roadshow research has revealed.
Celebrate your business success by entering the Great British Fleet Awards
Businesses at the forefront of fleet motoring and mobility could score valuable recognition at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards.
New Volkswagen Tiguan on sale with premium tech and longer-range PHEVs
Volkswagen’s third-generation Tiguan is now available to order in the UK, delivering a completely new look, upscaled technologies and more practical plug-in hybrid versions.
Tesla likely to keep EV sales crown in 2024, forecasts Bloomberg
Tesla is likely to retain its annual global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales crown in 2024 and throughout the decade despite China’s BYD overtaking briefly in Q4 of 2023.
CES 2024: Honda unveils new EV series with two concepts
Honda has debuted its next-gen EVs at the CES event in Las Vegas.
B–ON Pelkan eLCV makes US debut at CES 2024
All-electric LCV firm B–On has presented its Pelkan electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) at the CES event in Las Vegas.
Half of business contract hire deliveries now for fully electric cars
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) dominated the business contract hire market (BCH) in Q3, illustrating the gathering pace of fleet decarbonisation.
Geotab partner alliance to help fleets address sustainability challenges
Geotab has formed a network of solution and service providers dedicated to helping fleets operate efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.
New government must deliver more effective hydrogen van strategy
The upcoming election and potential new UK government provides a much-needed opportunity for a rethink on the future hydrogen strategy.
2024 Mazda2 Hybrid: UK prices and specs announced
Mazda has revealed pricing and equipment details for its updated Mazda2 Hybrid, which lands in the UK in March.
CES 2024: Bosch demos driverless parking and charging
Bosch, along with Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad, is working on an automated valet parking service that includes driverless charging of EVs.
Zero-emission van deployment tops fleet list for 2024, says AFP
Progressing zero-emission van deployment will be a top priority for operators in 2024, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
CES 2024: Bridgestone pioneers EV Services Platform for commercial fleets
A new EV Services Platform that connects fleets with energy and mobility service providers has debuted from Bridgestone and Webfleet at CES 2024.
DPD signs EV deal with Allstar to drive fleet decarbonisation
DPD is offering its EV drivers full access to the Allstar Chargepass payment solution for public and home charging under a new deal.
Over two-thirds of PHEV drivers go fully electric for next car, says Fleet Evolution
Some 70% of drivers of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for their next car, according to Fleet Evolution.
Gridserve Electric Forecourt opens at Gatwick with 30 EV charging bays
Gridserve has opened an Electric Forecourt at London Gatwick, complete with 30 brand-new EV charging bays.
CES 2024: Kia previews electric vans with PBV concepts
Kia has showcased its upcoming electric vans with the unveiling of three ‘PBV’ concepts and its overarching strategy at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
EV-only policies could cost businesses and spike emissions, warns VWFS Fleet
Employers need to be wary of deploying EV-only policies before drivers are fully on board with electric vehicles, as they could put sustainability goals at risk.
Record rate of charge point installations in 2023, reveals Zapmap
The UK’s public EV charging network soared 45% in 2023, reaching 53,906 charging points by year-end, new Zapmap figures reveal.
