Natalie Middleton
Herd Group helps Micheldever Tyre Services electrify fleet with Ford E-Transits
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) has added six Ford E-Transits to its growing vehicle fleet with the help of Herd Group.
Two new Chinese EV brands to imminently launch in UK
Seres and Skywell are the latest Chinese EV challenger brands to hit the UK, bringing electric vehicles priced from under £30,000.
Key predictions for the EV sector in 2024
EV Fleet World asks some of the UK’s electric vehicle specialists about their predictions for the next 12 months.
AFP to share benefits of membership at 2024 Great British Fleet Event
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has confirmed it will return to the Great British Fleet Event, promoting the benefits of membership.
Electric SUVs prove viable fleet alternative to vans
Electric SUVs are being adopted by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK has reported.
BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla
China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker in the last quarter of 2023.
ZEV mandate with electric vehicle sales targets becomes law
New laws requiring car and van makers to sell a minimum percentage of zero emission vehicles have come into force in Britain as of today (3 January 2024).
Fisker appoints Santander as UK finance partner
American EV brand Fisker has signed up Santander Consumer Finance as its preferred finance partner for UK fleet and private customers.
Motorway electric vehicle charger target missed, finds RAC
The Government has fallen “well short” of a vital target for high-speed motorway electric vehicle chargers, new research by the RAC reveals.
Plans for new EV super hub at Winchester get go-ahead
InstaVolt’s plans for an EV Super Hub at Winchester have been given the green light by the city council.
Government backs new projects on bidirectional V2X smart charging for EVs
The Government is awarding £4.8m in funding to four projects that will enable fleets and drivers to optimise bidirectional charging from electric vehicles.
Osprey grows UK network to 1,000+ rapid chargers
Osprey Charging has now installed over 1,000 rapid EV charging points throughout the UK, more than doubling the size of its network in the last year.
UK’s first public hydrogen-powered EV chargers go live
A new electric vehicle charging facility powered by hydrogen has gone live at Cairn Lodge Services on the M74 in Lanarkshire, averting pressure on the grid.
Decathlon stores to get Be.EV ultra-rapid chargers
Decathlon is deploying ultra-rapid chargers at select stores across the country in a new deal with charging network Be.EV.
UK and EU sign off on deal to avoid tariffs on electric vehicles
The EU and UK have today ratified a deal to extend trade rules on electric vehicles until the end of 2026, narrowly avoiding the risk of tariffs that would have pushed up EV prices.
BP Pulse more than doubles number of ultra-fast charge points
BP Pulse has reported significant progress in the rollout and reliability of its rapid and ultra-fast EV charging network in the UK.
Government funding awarded to project to prove EVs are assets to the grid
A consortium of British companies has secured £1.3m in government funding to explore how electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be used to smooth out peaks in supply and demand on the … Read More »
Nio completes 648 miles on a single charge with new Ultra Long Range battery
Chinese EV challenger brand Nio has proven the capabilities of its new battery technology after completing a 648-mile journey on a single charge.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now online – featuring new insights on operating EVs and road tests of the latest vehicle launches.
Critical success factors for fleet electrification in 2024 revealed
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by energy giant Vitol, has shared its 2023 fleet industry insights and critical success factors for fleet electrification in 2024.
