Natalie Middleton
Greenpower Park unveils ambitions for EV battery research and gigafactory
A new eco-focused campus has launched in the West Midlands to drive advances in zero-emission vehicles, public transport, aviation and energy systems.
Variable rates on ultra-rapid charging fall while pump prices rise, finds AA
Off-peak rates for ultra-rapid charging fell by 2p/kWh in February, making an EV on average 1.2p per mile cheaper to ‘refuel’ than filling up with petrol (12.58 v 13.82 p/mile).
Volvo says goodbye diesel, hello electric
Volvo’s last diesel car has rolled off production lines as the carmaker pushes ahead with plans to go electric-only.
Next two days to be busiest for EV charging over Easter, warns Allstar
Allstar has warned EV drivers to expect queues at charging points ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Ford Explorer all-electric SUV on sale with 374-mile range
Ford’s all-electric Explorer SUV is now on sale in the UK, bringing up to 374 miles of range and pricing from £39,875.
Fleet managers fighting ‘flood’ of EV misinformation, says AFP
Fleets are now having to push back against EV ‘scare stories’ to push ahead with electrification, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported.
Leasys to make debut at Great British Fleet Event
Formed from the original Leasys and Free2move Lease businesses in April 2023, Leasys, a joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (CA) with a unique proposition for fleets, will make its debut … Read More »
Genesis springboards new performance sub-brand with GV60 Magma Concept
Genesis has heralded the launch of a new high-performance sub-brand with the reveal of its GV60 Magma Concept.
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.
