Natalie Middleton
Action needed to tackle ‘problematic’ falling EV values for fleets
Falling electric vehicle residual values (RVs) are proving “problematic” for fleets and EVs need action to improve their prospects in the used car market.
Ford starts three-year trial of hydrogen fuel cell E-Transits
Ford is leading an innovation consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on its all-electric E-Transit.
Fleets and OEMs invited to join battery partner network
Connected Energy is calling on fleet operators and automotive OEMs to join its battery partner network, supporting its work to give EV batteries a second life.
Osprey goes live with latest rapid EV charging sites
Osprey has opened further rapid EV charging sites, supporting critical public charging infrastructure expansion.
Carparison Leasing offers exclusive fleet discounts on Hive EV charger
Carparison Leasing has partnered with British Gas to offer customers exclusive discounts on the Hive EV home charger.
ZPN Energy turns rapid EV charging at home into reality
Fleet drivers can now use a 50kW-capable rapid charger at home thanks to a new development from ZPN Energy.
LEVC to break into electric car space with new SOA platform
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), most famous for making the TX taxi, is to launch a brand-new range of electric cars and vans, centred around a brand-new EV-focused platform.
Plug-in Van Grant order limit increased but BVRLA warns Electric Van Plan is needed
The Government’s Office for Zero Emissions has increased the limit on Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) orders but the fleet industry has reemphasised the challenges being faced by van operators in their transition to zero-emission … Read More »
Abarth expands all-electric 500e line-up for UK market
Fiat’s performance sub-brand Abarth has expanded the line-up for its 500e electric hatch in the UK.
Peugeot reveals updated 2008 and e-2008
Peugeot has unveiled its updated 2008 line-up, which gets bolder design, new technologies and longer range for the fully electric e-2008.
Electric van demand soars in April but further uptake needs action
Registrations of electric light commercial vehicles surged in April amid a rise in the overall new van market but action is needed to help sustain and expand EV uptake.
Fleet new car registrations rocket in April but more EV charging and incentives needed
UK fleet and overall new car registrations surged in April as supply chain shortages continued to recede, prompting an upgraded outlook for 2023 but with a warning on the need for increased charging and … Read More »
Fuuse raises £2.5m in follow-on funding for EV charging platform
EV charge point management platform Fuuse has received a £2.5m follow-on investment to support growth plans with fleets and charge point operators (CPOs).
Indra unveils new Smart Lux home charger
British EV charging and smart energy technology business Indra has launched its Smart Lux EV home charger.
Over half of workplaces already provide charging facilities, finds Europcar study
A new Europcar study reveals that more than half of private sector businesses provide workplace charging facilities, helping to counter concerns with EV infrastructure and to drive adoption.
Mini Cooper Electric to deliver up to 249 miles of range
Mini has previewed its upcoming Cooper Electric with a shot of a camouflaged prototype and early specification details.
CTEK hits EV milestone of 100,000 charging points sold
CTEK has reached the milestone of its first 100,000 electric vehicle charging points sold, supported by strong workplace and public charging demand.
BVRLA webinar to explore opportunities for selling used BEVs
The BVRLA will explore the best ways to sell used battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and the challenges and opportunities it brings to members’ businesses, in an upcoming webinar on 25 May.
Rivus takes delivery of ‘first-of-its-kind’ hydrogen van for trials
Rivus is trialling a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) from First Hydrogen to get insights on the benefits and practicality of hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
UK charging network, grid supply and incentives under focus in new Logistics UK report
Logistics UK is to publish its new EV Report at the forthcoming Future Logistics Conference, giving insights into current developments and areas where work is needed.
