Natalie Middleton
Fleet electrification to get tougher in 2024, warns AFP
Fleets will enter a “tougher” period of electrification in 2024, requiring new approaches and strategies, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned.
UK passes milestone of 10,000 rapid EV charge points
The UK has passed the major milestone of 10,000 high-powered charging points, helped by ever-increasing installation rates.
Henderson Group and BP Pulse to roll out ultra-fast charging in Northern Ireland
BP Pulse has signed a deal with Henderson Group to roll out ultra-fast and rapid charge points in Northern Ireland.
UK and EU automakers welcome plan to delay EV sales tariffs
The European Commission’s 11th-hour proposal to delay tariffs on electric vehicle sales between the EU and UK from 2024 has been welcomed by automakers on both sides of the channel.
Fleet growth plans and EV strategies for 2024 revealed in new BVRLA report
The BVRLA has published its Industry Outlook report – which sets out the vehicle rental and leasing sector’s growth predictions alongside end-user fleet priorities for 2024.
New study sets strategies for delivery sector to scale fleet electrification
A new study that identifies successful strategies for the global transition to electric-powered delivery vehicles is now out.
Government opens Rapid Charging Fund with £70m ultra-rapid pilot pledge
The Government has launched a £70m pilot scheme that will “power up” motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points.
Europe and UK close in on deal to delay ‘rules of origin’ tariffs on EVs
The European Union has proposed an 11th-hour intervention to delay imminent post-Brexit tariffs that could add thousands of pounds to the cost of new EVs.
Government needs to ‘step up support for EVs’ to stop falling behind in transition
The Government is being urged to step up the pace with crucial electric vehicle support programmes amid a warning that it’s dropping behind much of Europe in the race to grow EV fleets.
New van market rises for 11th month but concerns for EV uptake
UK registrations of light commercial vehicles have risen for the 11th month in a row but battery electric vans (BEVs) suffered a second month of decline.
Dynamon launches free EV Transition Test offer
Fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon has launched a free EV Transition Test that can help fleets see if ICE vans can go electric, without the need to supply telematics data.
Surging fleet sales propel new car market but EV Rules of Origin loom large
New car registrations rose 9.5% year-on-year in November, driven entirely by soaring uptake from larger fleets.
Nio reaches 30 Power Swap Stations in Europe and over 2,200 worldwide
Chinese EV challenger brand Nio is continuing the European expansion of its charging and battery swapping services with the opening of two new Power Swap Stations in Malmö and Arlandastad, Sweden.
Silverstone Leasing launches new EVolve salary sacrifice scheme
A new salary sacrifice scheme able to deliver savings of up to 60% on electric cars is now available from Silverstone Leasing.
Stellantis to open Europe-wide fast charging network under Free2move Charge banner
Stellantis is to open a network of fast charging stations (> 50 kW) at official dealership locations across Europe by the end of 2024.
Mitie named as supplier on NHS SBS sustainable transport framework
Mitie has scored a place on the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework agreement to help public sector fleets go electric.
Toyota to launch new electric SUV and crossover from 2024
Toyota has presented its Urban SUV and Sport Crossover concepts, which will launch within the next two years as part of its expanded EV line-up.
Octopus secures £550m debt facility to fund EV sal-sac expansion
Octopus Electric Vehicles has secured a £550m debt securitisation facility from Lloyds Bank to fund electric vehicles for its salary sacrifice scheme.
Learnd adds Gofor salary sacrifice to support decarbonisation goal
Building management systems specialist Learnd has introduced an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for employees to support its decarbonisation mission.
Transport for London opens search for EV ultra-rapid charging hub partner
Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has launched a search for a joint venture partner to help deliver ultra-rapid charging hubs across its estate.
