Natalie Middleton
Electric vehicles over a third more efficient in warmer months, Mina research proves
Electric cars and vans are over a third more efficient during warmer months, new data from Mina indicates.
Pay at any public charger with new EV fuel card
A new EV fuel card that enables drivers to pay at any public charger across the UK – and automatically get the VAT receipt back – is launching for fleets.
Radius invests £10m to boost fleet charging proposition
Global mobility and connectivity firm Radius has made a £10m investment into its EV division, Radius Charge, further reinforcing its charging proposition for fleets.
Addison Lee and ChargePoint showcase Fleet Hub to London deputy mayors
Addison Lee and ChargePoint have unveiled their new Fleet Hub to London’s deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, and deputy mayor for environment and energy, Shirley Rodrigues.
Moto and Gridserve open new ultra-rapid charging hubs on A1
Moto and Gridserve have opened their latest ultra-rapid charging hubs, located at Moto Grantham and Moto Leeming Bar on the A1 and A1(M).
Slow charging costs rise but EVs still cheaper, finds AA Recharge Report
The cost of both slow and fast flat-rate charging at public chargers increased in April, according to new AA analysis.
Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid lands in UK
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is on sale in the UK, priced from £69,915.
Revised Range Rover gains longer-range plug-in hybrids
The 2023 Range Rover has gained higher-performance and longer-range plug-in hybrids as part of a range update.
Stellantis warns of Brexit threat to UK electric car production future
The future of electric vehicle production in the UK is under threat unless the Government reworks the Brexit deal, Vauxhall parent Stellantis has warned.
Renault reveals plans for upmarket hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has teased its upmarket coupé-SUV, intended to provide a “standard setter” in the sector when it arrives at the end of 2023.
EV tyre wear down to drivers not vehicles, warns Red
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is down to the driver, Red Corporate Driver Training has claimed.
Osprey goes live with ultra-rapid charging hub in Essex
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra-rapid charging hub on the A127 in Essex.
Dundee opens new EV charging hub with ‘world-first’ innovation
Dundee City Council (DCC) has opened a brand-new EV charging hub, centred around accessibility and featuring latest innovations.
New smart EV charger and free charging app launches
A new home EV charger and free smart charging app that can cut energy bills and carbon emissions are now available.
First Hydrogen LCV beats range expectations in real-world tests
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered LCV from First Hydrogen is exceeding expectations, including on driving range, in real-world tests currently underway.
e-fuels “won’t fundamentally change future powertrain mix in Europe”, says ICDP
The rise of carbon-neutral e-fuels could offer a reprieve to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and possibly hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will likely be the core powertrains … Read More »
Ford reveals E-Tourneo Courier electric MPV
Ford has revealed its new Tourneo Courier MPV, which will launch in internal combustion engine guise later this year followed by the fully electric variant in 2024.
Tesla axes right-hand-drive Model S and Model X
Tesla has stopped sales of its right-hand drive Model S and Model X in the UK and other markets “for the foreseeable future”.
Government announces £77m for new zero-emission vehicle projects
Zero-emission projects on vehicles including vans, fire engines and ambulances have received a boost with the announcement of more than £77m in joint government and industry funding.
New-generation Honda CR-V gains plug-in hybrid option
Honda’s sixth-generation CR-V SUV has made its debut for Europe, gaining a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time plus latest driver assistance tech.
