Natalie Middleton
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now online – featuring everything from charging and fleet operational advice to latest electric car and van road tests.
Jaguar Land Rover gears up Slovakian Nitra plant for EV production
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – has confirmed its Nitra plant in Slovakia will produce electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
Colas continues rollout of electric fleet in Novuna partnership
Colas has taken delivery of its first batch of 10 all-electric Škoda Enyaq SUVs cars as it continues to transition its entire highway maintenance fleet to alternative fuel use.
Used EV battery health test and warranty service launches
The UK’s used EV market has been boosted for fleets, car buyers and dealers with the launch of an independent battery health test, certificate and extended warranties from Altelium.
MPs back campaign to stop electric vehicle misinformation
MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Electric Vehicles have backed a new campaign to combat misinformation about electric vehicles.
EV charging transaction and management platform expands into UK and Ireland
Road, a leading EV charging transaction and management platform in Europe, has expanded into the UK and Ireland to support EV growth.
Young drivers priced out of EV market, says Fleet Evolution
Young drivers are being priced out of the EV market, rather than being encouraged, as the EV drivers of the future, to join in the electric revolution.
UK greenlights new charge point rules and mandates council charging strategies
The Government is pushing ahead with new laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier, quicker and more reliable while also mandating local authorities to introduce charging strategies.
AppyWay and Connected Kerb to revolutionise EV charging and parking
Parking and kerbside management company AppyWay has teamed up with on-street electric vehicle charging specialist Connected Kerb.
Final Nissan concept for Tokyo is 1360hp electric supercar
Nissan has unveiled an all-electric high-performance supercar concept at the Japan Mobility Show, potentially previewing the next-generation Nissan GT-R.
Triton Construction goes live with electric vehicle sal-sac scheme
Building contractor Triton Construction has deployed an EV salary sacrifice scheme in a move to reduce its carbon footprint and help its 70 employee-owners go electric.
New BMW 5 Series lands with latest PHEVs and first-ever electric i5
BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series saloon is now available to order in the UK, complete with its first-ever fully electric version and latest plug-in hybrids.
£1bn Rapid Charging Fund still not open for business
A near £1bn funding pot for expanding the UK’s rapid charging facilities on motorways and A-roads remains unallocated more than three years after it was first announced.
Stellantis electric vans get longer range and extra tech
Automotive giant Stellantis has revamped its van line-up for the Citroën, Fiat Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands, taking the fight to Ford.
Jaguar Land Rover opens £250m EV development centre in UK
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – has opened a new £250m (€287.1m) electric vehicle development and testing facility at its engineering centre in the UK.
EDF and Pod Point team up for UK’s ‘cheapest’ EV energy tariff
A new EV energy tariff said to be the cheapest in the UK has launched from EDF and Pod Point.
Tevva explores new mergers after ElectraMeccanica deal falls through
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has said it’s exploring new merger opportunities after a deal with Canadian e-mobility firm ElectraMeccanica fell through.
Still time to enter Fleet World’s EV survey for chance to win hotel break
Fleet decision-makers still have time to complete Fleet World’s survey on electrification and charging strategies – in return for the chance to win a hotel break.
Tesla marks major milestone in Europe
Tesla has reached the landmark of one million car deliveries in Europe, supporting its original mission to “accelerate the advent of sustainable transport”.
Used EV values up 0.6% on back of growing consumer demand
Used electric vehicle values have risen 0.6% month on month to £32,203 so far in October as prices continue to show signs of stabilising.