Natalie Middleton
FedEx Express adds Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to London fleet
FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, has added 23 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans to its London operations.
UK government confirms five-year delay to 2030 ICE ban
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the Government will push the 2030 combustion engine ban back five years in a move to “ease the transition to electric” on families.
Fiat announces prices for 600e electric crossover
Fiat has confirmed UK pricing and specs for its 600e electric crossover, which opens for orders in October.
Peugeot E-308 on sale with 257-mile range
Peugeot has opened orders for its E-308 electric hatch, priced from £40,050.
More than half of van drivers plan EV switch by 2025
Britain’s white van drivers are going green, with the majority planning to go electric by 2025.
Fleet and auto sectors slam PM’s potential U-turn on 2030 ICE ban
Potential government plans to row back on the 2030 ICE ban have prompted a flood of criticism from across the fleet and automotive sectors.
Topspeed Couriers continues EV rollout with latest eVito delivery
Topspeed Couriers is accelerating its transformation to a fully electric fleet with latest investment in electric vans.
Volvo to end diesel production from early 2024
Volvo is to stop production of all diesel-powered models by early 2024, reinforcing its plans to go electric-only by 2030.
First-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid due 2025
Ford is introducing a plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger, marking a first for the pickup.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan uncovered with longer-range PHEVs and faster charging
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the new Tiguan, which gets new plug-in hybrids, latest technology debuts and more space.
New campaign to stop ‘EV culture wars and misinformation’
EV campaign group FairCharge has teamed up with Fully Charged Show to tackle “misinformation and mischief related to EVs and renewable energy adoption”.
SMMT calls for government-backed EV incentives to spur consumer demand
Government-backed EV incentives targeted at consumers must be implemented to help ensure mass market take-up, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Network Rail expands EV provision with Chippenham chargers
Network Rail has rolled out charging points at Chippenham Station, extending its EV provision further.
ScottishPower launches new tariff with off-peak charging deal
ScottishPower has launched a new tariff dedicated to EV drivers and with an off-peak charging deal.
UK in world’s top five markets for EV readiness, finds EY
The UK has been ranked the fifth best-prepared market in the world for the electric vehicle transition despite rising challenges around supply and regulation.
Soaring demand for EV salary sacrifice, reports Fleet Alliance
Demand for electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes is rocketing as businesses make use of low BiK tax rates while reducing their carbon footprint.
Used EV prices up for first time in over a year, reports Auto Trader
Used electric vehicle prices may have turned a corner after recording their first monthly increase in over a year.
Ohme to provide smart chargers for Polestar customers in Ireland
Polestar has signed up Ohme as its official smart charger partner in Ireland.
Allstar gets new MD and EV payment solution as Mina merger progresses
Allstar has unveiled its new Chargepass EV payment solution and welcomed a new managing director to oversee the rollout.
North Northamptonshire Council strengthens charging network
North Northamptonshire Council is expanding its charging network with 32 more EV charge points across 17 sites.
