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Natalie Middleton

Bristol Clean Air Zone to start next Monday

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Bristol’s Clean Air Zone is to start operating from next Monday 28 November, levying charges across older, polluting vehicles including cars and vans.  

Ultra Low Emission Zone to expand London-wide in 2023, Mayor announces

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The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is to be expanded across all London boroughs from next August, more than doubling the zone’s existing area.

Mayor of London reveals plans for 100 new ultra-rapid charge points

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that the capital will get a further 100 ultra-rapid charge points, keeping it at the “forefront of the electric vehicle revolution”.

New Renault Mégane E-Tech joins Onto electric car subscription fleet 

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The newly launched Renault Mégane E-Tech hatchback is now available on the Onto electric car subscription fleet, enabling users to be amongst the first to drive the car in the UK.

Scottish Water supports employee shift to EVs with Tusker salsac scheme

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Scottish Water is using Tusker’s salary sacrifice scheme to help employees gain affordable access to a new EV, advancing the Government’s net zero target.

Ealing Council reveals major boost to on-street charging

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Ealing Council is ramping up its on-street charging infrastructure on the back of major investment.

Toyota’s hybrid car driving tips for best fuel economy

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Toyota has published some top tips to help drivers get the most out of their hybrid cars, improving fuel consumption, so they can travel further for less.

Mazda to invest £8.9bn in accelerated EV strategy

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Mazda is to plough $10.6bn (£8.9bn) into electric vehicles, accelerating the electrification of its fleet through new partnerships.

Gridserve tops list of best places to charge an EV

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Gridserve has been rated as the UK’s best public charging provider in new analysis of the best and worst places to charge an EV in the UK.

Moove partners with Paua for single-access EV charging solutions

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Mobility fintech Moove has teamed up with Paua to develop what’s claimed to be the first end-to-end EV charging network app solution in the mobility industry.

Greenarc acquires EV leasing specialist KeyFleet

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Fuel and green energy solutions specialist Greenarc has acquired Key Finance & Leasing, better known as KeyFleet.

UFODrive appoints Richard Fitzgerald as global head of SaaS product

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Electric car rental firm UFODrive has appointed Richard Fitzgerald to the newly created role of global head of SaaS product.

Pendragon Vehicle Management signs fleet charging deal with Pod Point

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Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has signed up Pod Point as its preferred home charge point supplier for new and existing EV customers.

Ford E-Tourneo Custom MPV revealed with 230-mile range

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Ford has unveiled its next-generation E-Tourneo Custom MPV, available for the first time as a fully electric vehicle as well as offering PHEV and all-wheel drive diesel options.

APCOA to roll out more charge points in UK car parks

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APCOA Parking UK is expanding its charging network further in a multi-million-pound deal with Compleo UK.

Fleet Assist sets up EV Premier Van Centre network for 4.25-tonne eLCVs

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Fleet Assist has established a nationwide network of 900 Premier Van Centres, able to service and maintain vans and chassis cabs up to 4.25 tonnes GVW.

Nearly a third of company fleets not on track for EV targets 

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Almost a third of fleets (29%) are falling behind in the EV transition and aren’t on track to make the switch, despite the 2030 ICE ban looming large.

Public smart charging could save EV drivers £600+ a year

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Using smart charging at public charge points could save drivers over £600 per year in charging costs compared to traditional non-smart public charging.

Comment: Autumn Statement leaves salary sacrifice choice available for thousands

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Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week, Andy Bruce, CEO of Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance, says the substantial savings enjoyed by salary sacrifice will remain firmly in place.

Fleet Evolution ‘stunned’ by lack of salsac awareness in HR sector

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A “surprising” lack of awareness of salary sacrifice car schemes amongst the Human Resources sector may be preventing employees from enjoying the benefits of electric vehicles at low prices.