Category : Features

Autumn Budget 2024: Main points for fleets and industry reaction

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Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first-ever female Chancellor, has delivered her inaugural Budget.

Support charging investment to unlock full economic potential of zero-emission transport

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In anticipation for the Budget, ChargeUK CEO Vicky Read has called for the Government to seize the economic prize of net zero transport through investing in charging infrastructure.

Autumn Statement must provide long-term stability to make EV future a reality

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By Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass UK

Fundamentals of EV taxation: Incentives on offer for fleets

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More than 80% of new plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are registered to fleets, supported by a generous package of incentives. Here’s how it works.

Fundamentals of electric vehicles: A look at powertrain choices

7 months ago / 0 comments

Electrification is introducing an unprecedented choice of powertrain options – but which ones are right for your fleet?

Taxing times: The potential UK fallout from the EU’s EV tariffs

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What stance should fleets take when it comes to the subject of EV tariffs? By Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals.

Maserati focus: No engine, no problem

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The first Maserati Folgore electric models have arrived – and the Italian manufacturer has high hopes for them in the fleet market. By John Challen.

Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset

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Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets are at risk without new ways to drive … Read More »

Insight: Tackling common preconceptions about fleet electrification

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By Mike Nakrani, CEO at e-fleet solutions provider VEV

Improving EV Uptake: What can UK fleets learn from Northern Europe?

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By Tim Laver, managing director, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK (soon to be Ayvens)

EV charging: The choice is yours

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When opting for an electric vehicle, drivers need to move their thinking from refuelling to recharging – considering when is best to charge, where to charge and how to charge. And this can be … Read More »

Comment: The missing piece of the EV puzzle

8 months ago / 0 comments

Ohme mobility director Peter Mcdonald ponders over the high-profile news stories from the past few months – and thinks there’s been one glaring omission…

Electrifying the fleet: How flywheel power boosters unlock fast charging at the depot

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As growing numbers of electric vehicles join fleets, charging is becoming a bottleneck that harms operational efficiency and drives up cost. Kinetic power boosters can help to reduce charging times and ensure that vehicles … Read More »

This World EV Day it’s time to celebrate the unsung hero of the EV revolution

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By Tom Mennell, technical standards manager, power systems UK&I at Schneider Electric

World EV Day: Powering EVs everyday  

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By Vicky Read, CEO of ChargeUK – The voice of the EV charging industry

World EV Day 2024: Five money-saving tips for switching to an EV

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Celebrating World EV Day 2024, smart home charging company Ohme has issued five top money-saving tips for drivers.

Essential guide advises leaseholders on workplace EV charger installations

8 months ago / 0 comments

Drax Electric Vehicles has released an essential guide to help commercial leaseholders tackle challenges such as landlord approval and infrastructure barriers.

Join the dots: Latest developments in EV charging

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Having been targeted by drivers, the UK’s EV charging network is maturing. As well as traditional hubs at retail outlets and motorway services, providers are thinking outside the box to provide fleets with solutions … Read More »

The lowdown on EV landscapes in three key global markets

9 months ago / 0 comments

Dunstan Power, MD of smart EV charging firm Versinetic, takes a look at what’s happening in three key EV markets – the UK, China and the USA – to give a snapshot of where … Read More »

Electric insights: The top reasons for EV breakdowns

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By Jon Mason, commercial director at Call Assist, parent brand of Start Rescue