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Natalie Middleton

Royal Mail reaches milestone of 4000th EV

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Royal Mail has deployed the 4,000th EV on its delivery and collection fleet, supporting plans for a 5,000-strong electric fleet by the end of spring 2023.

UK charging rollout on track but ZEV mandate key to growth

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The UK is currently on track to meet targets for charge points but the Government can speed up the rate of growth by addressing barriers to roll-out by providers.

Alfa Romeo reveals prices and specs for Tonale PHEV  

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Alfa Romeo’s Tonale SUV is now available as a plug-in hybrid – the brand’s most efficient model yet.

Slow charging could be costliest option for EV drivers

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Electric vehicle drivers could actually be paying more for slow charging than when using ultra-rapids, new research has revealed.

Volkswagen Group teams with energy and tech firms for bidirectional EV charging trials

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Trials of new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging tech that enables EV drivers to power their homes and even sell energy back to the grid have started in the UK.

Government on track for fully electric fleet by 2027

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The Government says it’s on track to meet its 2027 target for the entire fleet to be fully zero emission after meeting an interim benchmark early.

Electric carmakers and leasing firms need to offer greater range of charging units

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EV drivers want more than one option when it comes to selecting a charger for their electric or plug-in hybrid car.

Rivus ramps up EV capabilities with Enerveo charging project

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Fleet solutions provider Rivus is significantly expanding its EV services in partnership with contracting firm Enerveo.

Mer plugs in King’s College London for EV charging

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King’s College London has expanded and updated its electric vehicle charging network with help from Mer.

Enterprise Car Club strikes mobility deal with Beryl

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Enterprise Car Club has signed a new deal with micro mobility provider Beryl, further promoting the benefits of shared transport.

Shell Recharge expands ultra-rapid network with MFG deal

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Shell Recharge Solutions has added more than 240 extra ultra-rapid charge points to its UK network under a new deal with Motor Fuel Group (MFG).

Sales open for Jeep’s first-ever fully electric SUV

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Pre-orders are now open for the Jeep Avenger SUV, the American brand’s first-ever fully electric model.

Myenergi turns attention to Germany and Europe 

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UK renewable energy tech firm Myenergi is stepping up its commitment in Germany, responding to expected massive growth in the EV and home energy management systems (HEMS) sectors.

Still cheaper to run an EV than a petrol or diesel car, finds Zap-Map

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EV drivers can still save money on running costs compared to petrol or diesel drivers, despite increased charging prices from the energy crisis.

Affordability just as key as sustainability for sal-sac drivers

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Affordability is now just as key a motivator as sustainability in drivers’ salary sacrifice vehicle choices.

Sanofi opens up EV switch with Arval sal sac scheme

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Global healthcare company Sanofi is using Arval’s Ignition salary sacrifice scheme in the UK to reduce its CO2 footprint and help encourage drivers into electric vehicles.

Electric vehicle advent prompts MOT shake-up plans

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A new consultation recommending major changes to the annual MOT for cars, motorbikes and vans has launched today from the Government.

Fleet values hit new high but EV prices fall by nearly £5k

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Values for ex-fleet cars at Aston Barclay reached a new record high in Q4 2022 but used EVs suffered their largest quarterly price drop since 2021.

Battery startup Britishvolt calls in administrators after rescue talks fail

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Electric car battery startup Britishvolt has collapsed into administration after plans for a rescue deal failed.

Government smart charging plans could save EV drivers £1,000 a year

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Electric vehicle drivers could slash their energy bills while helping to shore up the grid under newly revealed government plans.