Natalie Middleton
EV incentives at top of fleet and auto sector wish list for Autumn Statement
As the Chancellor readies for tomorrow’s Autumn Statement, the fleet and automotive sectors have revealed some of their top requests for changes.
All-new Renault Master van line-up uncovered in ICE, EV and hydrogen guise
Renault has uncovered its new Master van line-up – “designed to go further, carry more and cost less”.
Volvo, Kaluza and Ovo partner on EV charging solutions including V2X
Volvo Cars is marrying up with energy firm Ovo and energy software business Kaluza to launch EV managed charging solutions in 2024.
Osprey opens new rapid EV charging site in Milton Keynes
Osprey Charging has installed three 75kW chargers installed at the Plough Inn in Milton Keynes, supporting local residents, businesses and visitors with EV infrastructure.
Pod Point to expand into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services
Charge point operator Pod Point is branching into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services with a raft of new deals.
Government pledges billion-pound EV manufacturing boost
The Government has pledged to invest £2bn+ in UK automotive strategic manufacturing to ramp up production of zero-emission vehicles.
Consultation opens for new BP Pulse charging hub in Leeds
Plans for a flagship new electric vehicle charging hub in New Wortley, Leeds are revealed in an online public consultation, launched by planning and development consultancy Lichfields on behalf of BP Pulse.
OCU Group moves into fleet charging solutions with new venture
Energy and utilities specialist OCU Group has launched a new venture to provide EV charging and energy management solutions to businesses across the UK.
BGEN fuels net zero journey with EV salary sacrifice scheme
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms, has introduced an electric car salary sacrifice scheme from Vehicle Consulting to slash its carbon emissions.
Priority Express starts rollout of fully electric fleet
Priority Express, part of the APC delivery network, has started to deploy electric vans as part of its move to a fully electric fleet.
British Gas offers one year of free charging to EV drivers
British Gas is providing electric vehicle drivers with a year’s worth of free home charging under a new offer.
Renault to revive Twingo as budget EV under new Ampere arm
The Renault Twingo is returning as a new budget electric car that will help “democratise” EVs as part of the group’s new EV arm.
Watchdog warns motorway charge point operators not to breach competition laws
The UK’s competition watchdog has warned motorway charge point operators to ensure they’re compliant with competition laws as it continues to monitor the infrastructure.
UK fleets call on government to grow crucial on-street charging network
Major UK fleets including Royal Mail, Openreach and DPD have backed a call for the Government to ensure the charging network grows in line with rising electric vehicle uptake – in particular when it … Read More »
Iveco supercharges EV offering with enhanced eDaily
Iveco is continuing its rollout of latest e-mobility solutions with a range of enhancements to the eDaily.
TomTom and Bridgestone to help unlock fleet electrification
TomTom and Bridgestone Mobility Solutions have signed a multi-year contract that will further help businesses to unlock the benefits of e-mobility.
Mer rated top among UK’s destination and on-street charging networks
Newly published Zapmap ratings have revealed the UK’s best destination and on-street public charging networks in the UK – with Mer taking the top spot.
WEVC electric van to feature industry-first low-carbon aluminium
UK start-up Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has struck a deal to slash production emissions of its electric light van.
Vatican fleet to go all-electric by 2030 in Volkswagen deal
The Vatican is rolling out fully electric vehicles with the help of Volkswagen, supporting plans to make its fleet climate-neutral by 2030.
Vauxhall Vivaro Electric gets lower price and higher range
Vauxhall has revealed its updated Vivaro and Vivaro Electric vans, which gain new design and equipment highlights along with more attractive pricing and driving range for the electric model.
