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Natalie Middleton

Britishvolt sold to Australian startup Recharge

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Collapsed EV battery maker has been sold out of administration to Australian startup and rival Recharge.

Arrival of Chinese BEVs could push down prices, says Cox

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An influx of Chinese brands over the next 12-24 months could drive down prices of both battery electric vehicles and petrol and diesel models, according to Cox Automotive.

Call for ‘Green Super-Deduction’ tax break with rental and leasing included

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Replacing the current Super-Deduction tax break with an enhanced scheme that also includes rental and leasing could help drive the net zero transition, according to major UK trade associations.

Thieves turn attention to EVs and hybrids, warns Tracker

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Car thieves are turning their focus to fully electric cars and hybrids in line with changing new car market dynamics, Tracker has warned.

Peugeot 508 revamped with new styling and entry-level plug-in hybrid

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Peugeot has revealed its facelifted 508 saloon and SW estate, which get updated styling, new technologies and a revised powertrain line-up.

UK electric vehicle output up almost 50% in January

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Electric vehicle output at UK car plants rocketed 49.9% in January as carmakers accelerated the shift to electrified car production.

Northgate eradicates lead time delays with immediate electric van deliveries

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Northgate is helping customers accelerate their EV transition by offering immediate deliveries of brand-new electric vans.

BMW expands i4 line-up with new entry-level model

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BMW has added a new entry-level model to the line-up for its i4 all-electric Gran Coupé.

More than 30,000 UK EV chargers now available via Kia Charge network

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The Kia Charge public charging network has passed the 30,000-connector milestone just two years after it launched.

Fleet AFRs go down but Advisory Electricity Rate rises

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HMRC has responded to rising energy prices with a one pence per mile increase to the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER), used for reimbursing electric company car drivers.

Interview: Co Charger’s mission to tackle fleet charging pain points

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Community charging app Co Charger has bold plans to be the biggest EV charging network in the UK within a year. Ahead of his talk at this year’s Great British Fleet Event, CEO Joel … Read More »

Charge Fairy adds Goupil G4 EVs to fleet

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Charge Fairy has expanded its service fleet with four Goupil G4 EVs, enabling it to grow its offering within designated service areas.

Integrated EV charging and energy storage solution to help tackle charging rollout

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Swarco Smart Charging and Connected Energy have teamed up for combined battery storage and EV charging solutions that could help accelerate the rollout of EV charging.

Power demand reduction service to help businesses save money and support grid

1 year ago / 0 comments

Renewable energy specialist Drax is one of the first providers of a new service aimed at incentivising businesses to reduce their electricity demand at peak times to support energy security.

Iveco eDaily to make UK debut at 2023 CV Show

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Iveco’s new eDaily electric LCV will receive its UK premiere at this year’s CV Show, showcasing how it can provide a reliable and cost-effective zero-emission solution for urban delivery vans.

Diode to showcase digital sales journey for EV drivers at 2023 Great British Fleet Event

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Diode, a specialist in digital sales journeys for vehicle providers, is the latest exhibitor to sign up to this year’s Great British Fleet Event.

Axe the EV ‘Pavement Tax’, says FairCharge

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Pressure is mounting on the Government to abolish the so-called EV ‘Pavement Tax’ to increase EV affordability, adoption and investment in UK.

Council charge point rollout must factor in commercial vehicle needs

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Councils making use of new funding for charge points must create provision for commercial vehicles on the path to net zero, according to Logistics UK.

Call for key commercial vehicle exemptions from ICE ban

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Exempting some key commercial vehicles from internal combustion engine (ICE) sales bans could help support fleet managers with work to electrify their fleet.

Last call to enter the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards 

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Fleet operators and suppliers have just two days left to enter the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards and earn acclaim for their work.