Natalie Middleton
Mayor calls for faster EV charging rollout nationally as London gets 80 new rapid bays
The Mayor of London has urged ministers to ‘up the pace’ on rapid charging infrastructure as he outlines plans for 80 new rapid charging points across London.
Uber scales up work for drivers and riders to go electric
Uber has revealed a series of features to help its drivers and readers prioritise sustainability, including new tools and increased work to enable EV take-up.
Latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now live
The new edition of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.
Citroën launches ë-Series trim for ë-C4, ë-C4 X and C5 Aircross models
Citroën has introduced a new ë-Series grade, adding standout style and enhanced levels of technology to its electrified model range.
Eight-step roadmap to unlock V2X energy flexibility
A new white paper on ‘Unlocking Industry Barriers to Providing V2X Flexibility’ is now available from smart charging specialist EV.Energy.
Ultra-rapid charging hub opens in Croydon town centre
Raw Charging has opened a brand-new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub in the heart of Croydon.
Big drop in EVs running out of charge, reports AA
The AA has seen a dramatic drop in electric vehicles running out of charge, reflected in its latest breakdown data.
Volvo EX30 electric baby SUV on sale from £33,795
Volvo has opened orders for the EX30 – its smallest-ever SUV and a “cornerstone” in its plans to go fully electric from 2030.
Peugeot 2008 and e-2008 get bolder design and longer range
Peugeot’s updated 2008 line-up opens for orders next week, ushering in bolder design, new technologies and longer range for the fully electric e-2008.
Battery health concerns are number one barrier for used electric vehicle buyers
Assurances on the health of second-hand EV batteries could dramatically increase electric vehicle take-up, helping to fast-track the UK’s EV transition by more than a decade.
Mazda CX-60 PHEV drops to 8% BiK brand
Mazda’s CX-60 PHEV now qualifies for the 8% Benefit-in-Kind bracket, resulting in reduced company car tax for fleet drivers.
Fiat launches £3k electric car grant for 500e
Fiat has launched its own electric car ‘grant’ in the UK, compensating for the defunct Plug-in Car Grant.
Fleet Alliance teams with Diode for new EV readiness tool
Leasing and fleet management specialist Fleet Alliance has introduced a new solution to help businesses assess whether they are ready to make the transition to electric vehicles.
Postcode lottery for EV-qualified technicians could hamper electric switch
Big gaps in the availability of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles could undermine consumer confidence, new research reveals.
Van registrations up but EV adoption needs concerted action
The new van market continued its rebound in May, but the industry says “every lever must be pulled to support the electric switch”.
Lexus enters compact SUV sector with ‘breakthrough’ hybrid LBX
Lexus has made its move into the compact SUV sector with the unveiling of its hybrid-only LBX crossover.
LeasePlan rolls out EV dashboard timer to help cut charger queues
LeasePlan has launched a new dashboard timer for its EV customers, which it says could help improve charging wait times and driver communications.
Allstar boosts fleet charging network with InstaVolt partnership
Allstar has grown its UK-wide charging network further under a new tie-up with InstaVolt.
Electric car registrations soar but speed of shift needs to accelerate
New car registrations rose 16.7% in May supported by fast-rising EV take-up but the auto industry has called for increased action to drive demand.
Ohme is new charging partner for Pentagon Motor Group
Smart-charging company Ohme is the new official charging partner for the Pentagon Motor Group, part of Motus Group (UK).
