Natalie Middleton
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.
West Suffolk Council to get 100 lamppost charge points in Ubitricity deal
West Suffolk Council has signed up Ubitricity to deploy 100 public electric vehicle charge points in 2023.
Don’t backtrack on 2035 ICE ban, say Ford, Volvo and others
Rowing back on the 2035 ICE ban in the EU would impact air quality and health outcomes, as well as undermining business trust, the European Commission has been warned.
LEVC celebrates 10,000-vehicle milestone
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has reached the major milestone of building 10,000 vehicles at its Ansty facility in Coventry, UK.
EV efficiency now much higher priority for fleets, says AFP
The efficiency of different electric vehicles is becoming a far greater priority for fleet managers as a result of the energy crisis and soaring bill costs.
Ford Explorer electric SUV is first in wave of bold new EVs
Ford has revealed its new Explorer electric SUV, springboarding plans for a bold new range of EVs that will reinvent the brand.
InstaVolt goes live with one of UK’s largest charging hubs
InstaVolt has added a further 16 new 120kW rapid chargers to its Banbury charging hub, making it one of the largest in the UK.
Ex-fleet electric vehicles take twice as long to sell as ICE
Selling times for ex-fleet electric vehicles are more than twice as long as internal combustion engine (ICE) models, according to epyx – but it says the situation could change relatively quickly.
Safety risks for EVs will increase if first MOT date is extended, says motor sector
New research shows the motor industry is unanimous in voicing fears for road safety if the date of the first MOT is extended – in particular for electric vehicles.
PoGo to create 40 new charging hubs in Kew Green Hotels link
Ultra-rapid EV charging network newcomer PoGo has signed a major partnership agreement with Kew Green Hotels, kickstarting its plans for the UK.
Gap between public EV charging and cheapest home tariff up to £1,515 a year
The cost gap between public EV charging versus the cheapest home tariff now stands at up to £1,515 a year.
Raw Charging installs major new EV charging hub at Brent Cross
One of the largest EV charging hubs in the UK has gone live at Brent Cross shopping centre in partnership with Raw Charging.
EV drivers missing out by not using cheaper home charging tariffs
Most EV drivers are missing out on savings worth hundreds of pounds by not switching to cheap specialist home charging tariffs, data from Mina has revealed.
Chinese brands should fare well in fleet and used markets, says Aston Barclay
Chinese challenger brands are likely to prove popular with fleet and used buyers, according to Aston Barclay.
Kwik Fit to support e-cargo bike fleets with new servicing and repair operations
Kwik Fit has teamed up with bike repair network Fettle to launch new servicing and repair operations.
Ogilvie Fleet to share 40 years of expertise at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Ogilvie Fleet is the latest firm to sign up to this April’s Great British Fleet Event, bringing its award-winning business contract hire and leasing to the show.
E-fuels ‘not serious mass-market’ solution but could have limited fleet role
E-fuels are not a genuine widescale solution to transport decarbonisation but could play a “limited role” for fleets in the future, says FleetCheck.
Electrified vehicles account for one in three new orders at Alphabet
Demand for sustainable, alternative fleet options jumped considerably in the last year, according to Alphabet’s FY22 global results.
Major new EV charging depot at Nottingham provides blueprint for fleets
An energy ecosystem described as ‘next era energy management’ has gone live at Nottingham City Council’s fleet depot, providing a blueprint for vehicle operators.
Tesco EV charging rollout hits 600-store target
Tesco’s project to install EV charging points across 600 UK stores has hit its target with installation at the 600th store.
