Natalie Middleton
Raw Charging to run ‘Charged Up’ EV day
Raw Charging is to host its first EV day, giving expert knowledge and insights into the future of EVs.
No clear action on EV infrastructure in mini-budget, says fleet sector
The UK fleet and leasing sector has reacted to last week’s mini-budget, welcoming the new Growth Plan but calling for more details to help the drive to net zero.
Connected Kerb to instal 190,000 on-street chargers by 2030
On-street charging specialist Connected Kerb is to roll out 190,000 EV chargers by 2030 with the help of new funding.
AER rates short-changing fleet drivers on 90% of EV charges
Fleet car and van drivers reclaiming charging costs using the Government’s Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) are being left out of pocket on nine out of 10 charges.
Nissan £10m battery assembly facility now online
Nissan has gone live with a new £10m battery assembly facility at its Sunderland plant, supporting further electrification of its model line-up.
Lloyds Banking Group hits milestone for 100,000 EVs funded
Lloyds Banking Group has hit the milestone of funding 100,000 ultra-low emission vehicles on the UK’s roads.
Public rapid charging costs up 42% in four months
Rapid charging rates at public chargers have increased by 42% – or 18.75p per kilowatt hour – since May, bringing the cost per mile perilously close to petrol and diesel cars.
Ford Pro reveals work to help fleets go electric and drive productivity at IAA
Ford Pro has presented its latest solutions to maximise uptime, service and productivity to business customers in Europe at the IAA Transportation Show 2022.
Energy Bill Relief Scheme will help fleets go electric with confidence, says Ohme
This week’s announcement of government support for businesses facing rising energy bills means that fleets looking to go electric can plan ahead with confidence, according to smart charging firm Ohme.
Aviva launches standalone cover for electric vehicle charging points
Aviva has introduced one of the UK’s first standalone insurance products covering electric vehicle charging points.
Ex-JLR mobility entrepreneur joins public EV charging network to scale up work
Public electric vehicle charging network Be.EV has appointed Joseph Seal-Driver as its chief commercial officer.
Alphabet to further drive work in sustainable mobility with new appointment
Fleet industry stalwart Caroline Sandall-Mansergh has joined Alphabet GB as its new consultancy and channels development manager.
Ford Mustang Mach-E gains new driver assistance and comfort features
Ford has introduced enhanced driver assistance technologies, comfort and styling features for the Mach-E, providing extra reasons for drivers to go electric.
Iveco eDaily to offer zero emissions and maximum load carrying
Iveco has unveiled its eDaily van at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover this week, complete with a claimed 249-mile urban range.
Nissan bundles in free Zap-Map Premium subscription with all new EV sales
Nissan is to include subscriptions to Zap-Map’s Premium service with all electric vehicle sales.
Entire ATS Euromaster network to have full EV/hybrid capability by Q2 2023
ATS Euromaster is rolling out further EV training for its network of tyre and maintenance centres ahead of a commitment for all technicians and centres to be fully trained by Q2 2023.
Allstar adds long-stay charging specialist Connected Kerb to EV network
Allstar has expanded its electric charging network under a new partnership with long-stay charging specialist Connected Kerb.
Iveco and Hyundai unveil fuel cell large van at IAA in Hannover
Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the first Iveco eDaily Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover.
Raw Charging appoints Nick de Mestre as CFO
Nick de Mestre has joined Raw Charging as chief financial officer, supporting company growth plans for the electric vehicle infrastructure.
Low company car tax still essential to fleet EV take-up, says BVRLA
Electric vehicle demand from fleets is strong but low Benefit-in-Kind tax rates remain vital in a fragile market.
