Natalie Middleton
EV adoption in Northern Ireland ramps up swiftly but concerns for charging
Fleets in Northern Ireland are significantly ramping up their electric vehicle take-up, new figures from mobility and connectivity specialist Radius indicate.
EV guru Naomie Nye joins Drax Electric Vehicles
EV specialist Naomi Nye has joined Drax Electric Vehicles as head of sales to help drive the next phase of company growth.
Vauxhall Crossland successor due 2024 with fully electric variant
Vauxhall has confirmed that its new-generation Crossland crossover will include a fully electric variant when it launches next year.
Vauxhall Astra Electric: Prices and specs revealed
Vauxhall’s first-ever fully electric Astra Electric hatchback is now on sale, priced from £39,995 and with up to 258 miles of range.
VRA launches series of white papers on electrification and remarketing
A new white paper providing expert guidance on electric vehicle charging is now available from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Government inertia holding back eLCV adoption, says NFDA
A lack of action by the Government is holding back adoption of electric vans and slowing the growth of market share, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
‘Step change’ EV battery advances would be double-edged sword for fleets, warns FleetCheck
Predicted major advances in battery technology would represent a double-edged sword for fleets, FleetCheck has warned.
Mer celebrates two-year EV charging anniversary in UK
Mer is celebrating two years of helping to drive the UK’s electric vehicle transition through sustainable EV charging solutions.
Vauxhall dials up power for Astra Sports Tourer GSe plug-in hybrid
Vauxhall has opened orders for the Astra Sports Tourer GSe, the latest model to launch under its GSe performance label.
Lotus Elise reborn as electric sportscar able to charge in six minutes
A new electric sports car concept featuring claimed breakthrough battery technology has debuted in the UK.
BP adds more charger networks to Fuel & Charge fleet payment card
BP has added new charge point operators to its Fuel and Charge payment card, giving fleet customers access to over 12,000 electric vehicle charge points across the UK.
Toyota’s future EVs to have 600+-mile range from 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled new plans to “change the future of cars” through latest technology that will drastically increase the driving range of future electric vehicles and cut the cost and carbon footprint … Read More »
Future electric Renaults to slash charging costs with Mobilize vehicle-to-grid tech
Renault is to equip its future EVs with vehicle-to-grid technology, cutting charging costs by around half while supporting the grid.
IBMG halves carbon footprint with Fleet Alliance help
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has slashed the carbon footprint of its fleet more than 50% using a new green fleet policy in conjunction with Fleet Alliance.
Mitie morphs into EV fleet giant with 50% milestone
Mitie has now transitioned 50% of its fleet to electric vehicles, marking a major milestone in its decarbonisation journey.
Discounts now coming through on EVs, fleets report
Fleets are now being offered discounts on EV list prices, heralding a more competitive environment, according to Fleet Professionals (AFP)’s 2023 Conference.
Watford to install 79 new EV chargers in next few months
Watford Borough Council is installing 79 new electric vehicle charging points across the town to support a significant move towards more sustainable transport in the area.
Ford opens new plant in Cologne to build next-gen EVs
Ford has opened the doors to its new Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, which will be home to its new generation of electric vehicles.
Starla Energy to supply customers with Indra smart home chargers
EV solutions provider Starla Energy is to supply customers with smart home chargers from Indra under a new nationwide agreement.
Welsh Government boosts EV public charging with £15m investment
The Welsh Government is investing a further £15m to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points across the country.
