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Natalie Middleton

Vauxhall offers year’s free charging at Tesco with all new EV orders

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Vauxhall is giving an added incentive for drivers to opt for an electric vehicle with a brand-new charging offer.

Labour will reintroduce 2030 ICE ban, Shadow Roads Minister tells Recharge UK

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Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle trade group Recharge UK that Labour would restore the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars … Read More »

BYD to debut first plug-in hybrid and new luxury sub-brand at Geneva

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China’s BYD is continuing its push into Europe with the reveal of new models, its inaugural plug-in hybrid and a brand-new luxury sub-brand at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

Three in five people rethink driving habits over eco concerns

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Motorists are making key changes to their driving habits in response to rising concerns over the environmental impact.

Octopus launches UK’s first vehicle-to-grid EV tariff

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A new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff that guarantees free charging for drivers is now available from Octopus Energy.

Ford expands UK electric vehicle test lab with new £24m facility

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Ford has opened a new electric vehicle test laboratory at its UK headquarters to support its European EV plans.

BVRLA to drive change with new Zero Emission Van Plan

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The BVRLA and a coalition of partners are lobbying the Government to support the transition to zero-emission vans as they warn of the dangers of inaction.

Fleet decarbonisation starts with drivers, not vehicles, says Lightfoot

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Fleet decarbonisation strategies should factor in drivers first, then vehicles later, to ensure instant carbon reductions, Lightfoot has asserted.

Renault Trafic E-Tech pricing and specification revealed

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Renault’s latest-gen mid-sized Trafic van is now available as a fully electric version, delivering up to 186 miles of range and with rapid DC charging up to 50kW.

Accurate range figures for electric vans ‘critical to adoption’, says AFP

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Range labelling for electric vans needs a complete overhaul to ensure fleet adoption, the Association of Fleet Professionals has warned.

Applegreen Electric joins Paua EV charge card network

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Paua customers will be able to charge at Applegreen Electric’s EV charging network across the UK under a new deal that significantly expands access to ultra-fast charge points.

EV home charger sharing service launches in island of Ireland

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A new home charger sharing service has officially launched in the island of Ireland to make EV charging affordable, convenient and accessible.

EV sal-sac scheme proves hit with employees at UK Power Networks

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An electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme introduced at UK Power Networks has proved a huge success with its employees.

Exeter hydrogen refuelling hub to open in 2026 to support fuel cell van switch

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South West-based hydrogen developer Tower Group has confirmed that its Exeter H2 Hub will be delivered by 2026 – a major step to supporting the South West’s journey to a net zero transport network.

MG to showcase New MG3 Hybrid and Cyberster electric sports car at Great British Fleet Event

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MG is returning to the Great British Fleet Event in April as an event partner, showcasing two new all-important cars for the fleet sector.

Ohme and Motability Operations continue to help drivers embrace EVs

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Ohme and Motability Operations have hit new milestones in their work to make motoring cleaner and cheaper for drivers.

Ford Puma gets raft of new tech in build-up to Gen-E reveal

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Ford, partner to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, has added a raft of new tech to its Puma crossover and confirmed the electric Puma Gen-E will debut later this year.

Deadline looms to enter the 2024 Great British Fleet Awards

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There’s just a couple of weeks to go until entries close for this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards – which honour the achievements of the UK’s outstanding fleet operators, service firms and … Read More »

Renault Symbioz hybrid crossover teased as Nissan Qashqai challenger

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Renault has given a preview of its new Symbioz hybrid crossover ahead of its unveiling this spring.

Toyota expands EV line-up with electric people carriers

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Toyota has added two fully electric people carriers to its expanding electric vehicle line-up.