Natalie Middleton
Hedge fund Luxor scoops up UK assets of Volta Trucks
Electric truck startup Volta has been bought out of administration by one of its biggest creditors, although the future of its 600 workers hangs in the balance.
Government pledges support for van fleet electric switch
The Government has said it recognises the challenges for van decarbonisation and provided assurances that further solutions are under development to support fleets.
Renault 5 E-Tech EV teased ahead of Geneva
Renault has previewed its upcoming 5 electric car ahead of its unveiling next February at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show.
OBR downgrades EV projections on back of ICE ban delay
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has substantially reduced its projections for electric vehicle registrations in the UK amid concerns for take-up.
Gridserve installs more ultra-rapid chargers at Moto Exeter
Gridserve is adding a further six ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging points at Moto Exeter, supporting drivers travelling in and around South West England.
Major fleet operators test First Hydrogen LCVs at inaugural track day
Representatives from 21 UK fleet operators and industry specialists have put First Hydrogen’s fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicles to the test at an inaugural track day.
Gridserve puts charging prices up on Electric Highway
Gridserve is increasing charging prices across its Electric Highway with immediate effect.
ChargeGuru strengthens European position with Zeplug merger
EV charging solutions provider ChargeGuru has merged with Zeplug, a leading operator of charging infrastructure in apartment and office buildings, to support expansion in the UK and Europe.
Real-time energy data management vital to a successful EV fleet, says VEV
The change from traditional fuel cards to data-powered fleet dashboards is as significant for the fleet sector as the shift from cash to contactless was for the payments industry.
Exicom expands into Europe with home and business chargers
Indian EV charger manufacturer Exicom has announced its launch into the UK and Europe market with a range of home and business solutions.
Lotus launches 450kW ultra-rapid EV chargers
British sports car maker Lotus has launched its own range of EV charging solutions as part of its commitment to becoming all-electric by 2028.
Allstar partners with Applegreen Electric to boost motorway charging
Allstar has boosted its EV charging network under a new tie-up with Applegreen Electric.
Bexley to get 100 on-street charge points in new Ubitricity deal
Bexley has appointed Ubitricity to deploy a network of 100 on-street EV charge points across the borough.
New partnership to deliver ‘unique’ end-to-end EV charging infrastructure
A major new partnership that aims to significantly boost the UK’s public and private EV infrastructure has been announced at the London EV Show.
Ealing Council goes live with new batch of Believ EV charge points
Ealing Council is rolling out a new programme of EV charge point installations in line with its focus on creating accessible on-street EV charging solutions for residents.
Fastned to build its first charging stations in Northern Ireland
European rapid charging firm Fastned has applied for planning permission for two 300kW ultra-rapid charging stations in Banbridge and Antrim.
Osprey opens rapid EV charging site at John o’ Groats
Osprey Charging has opened three new rapid chargers at the northernmost point of the UK mainland.
LCP to roll out PoGo ultra-rapid chargers at key retail locations
Property investor LCP is quadrupling the number of electric vehicle charging points at its retail sites under a partnership deal with PoGo.
Addison Lee invests £30m in VW Multivan PHEVs as EV-only target shunts back
Private hire giant Addison Lee is making a £30m investment in 600 brand-new, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Volkswagen Multivans for its passenger fleet.
UK sets out EV battery strategy to support net zero transition
The UK government has released its much-anticipated battery strategy that will underpin plans for a globally competitive battery supply chain by 2030.
