Natalie Middleton
UK ranked as one of Europe’s top countries for electric vehicles
The UK has been ranked the fifth most attractive European country for electric vehicle market potential, according to the Electric Vehicle Country Attractiveness (EVCA) Index.
Ultra-rapid charging now cheaper per mile than petrol – but only off-peak
A fall in ultra-rapid charging costs in February means an electric car is now cheaper to ‘fuel’ than a petrol – but only at off-peak rates.
North Lincolnshire Council to install 35 on-street charge points
North Lincolnshire Council has partnered with Ubitricity to deliver a network of 35 on-street electric vehicle charge points across the region.
Andersen EV launches new home charger augmented reality tool
Andersen EV has launched an augmented reality (AR) tool that helps potential customers visualise their future home charging unit in situ.
Sheffield to get 48 new EV chargers this April
Sheffield City Council is installing 48 new EV chargers in April under work to expand its infrastructure in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
Ohme named new charging partner for Waylands Group
Waylands Group has signed up smart charging company Ohme as its new charging partner.
EU to allow sale of ICE cars past 2035 under e-fuel exemption
The European Commission and the German government have reached an agreement that will allow combustion-engined cars to stay on sale after the planned 2035 cut-off, provided they only run on e-fuels.
Smart #3 all-electric coupé-SUV teased ahead of official unveiling
Smart has issued details and sketches of the new #3 all-electric coupé-SUV ahead of its official premiere next month.
New EV efficiency tools added to FleetCheck software
A range of new tools enabling fleets to measure the efficiency of electric vehicles has joined FleetCheck’s fleet management software.
Osprey Charging to mark Autism Acceptance Week with charger artwork display
Osprey Charging is to display new artwork across its EV chargers to celebrate Autism Acceptance Week (Monday 27 March to Sunday 2 April).
Bury Council to boost charger network in new £9m deal
Bury Council has signed a multi-million-pound deal with Be.EV to boost the community’s EV charger network.
Hackney positions for EV charge point leadership
The London borough of Hackney says it will become a national leader in electric vehicle charging under plans to roll out 2,500 fast and slow chargers across its seven square miles.
Surrey County Council to roll out 10,000 public charging points by 2030
Surrey County Council has teamed up with Connected Kerb on plans to deliver 10,000 electric vehicle charge points by 2030.
New suite of tools to help fleets manage EV charging needs and grid demand
Charge point management specialist Fuuse has officially launched a new suite of products to enable fleets to deploy and manage EV charging whilst balancing energy supply and overall grid demand.
Unipres UK saves 1m kg of CO2 after decade of running salary sacrifice EVs
Unipres UK has massively slashed carbon emissions on the back of 10 years of salary sacrifice EVs with Fleet Evolution.
SsangYong rebrands as KG Mobility to mark ‘paradigm shift’ into EVs and AI
SsangYong Motor Company has been reborn as KG Mobility, heralding a “paradigm shift’ into new mobility technologies such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI).
Tesla launches remote test drives in UK with virtual consultations
Tesla has launched its first remote test drive hub in the UK, enabling car buyers to test-drive Teslas without advisors present.
Select Car Leasing joins forces with Rightcharge to simplify EV switch
Select Car Leasing has partnered with charge point installation platform Rightcharge to ease the hassle of installing EV charge points at work or at home.
Stellantis to invest £115m to build electric Vauxhall Grandland successor
Vauxhall/Opel parent Stellantis is ramping up for next year’s arrival of a fully electric successor to the Grandland SUV.
Top three fleet LCV electrification challenges revealed at Northgate EV roadshows
Fleets are still seeking help with basic electric vehicle knowledge and insights on workplace/home charging, Northgate has revealed.
