Category : Features
Comment: Time for a more balanced discussion on the benefits of PHEVs
Beneath the headlines about plug-in hybrids, a deep-dive into the real-world data suggests they’re making a useful contribution to cutting CO2, as editor at large Alex Grant explains.
A fare hearing: Transitioning taxis to EVs
Supporting the transition to a fully EV taxi fleet is critical to the decarbonisation of UK cities, says Sam Pooke, senior public affairs manager at Freenow UK.
Top tips for the EV evolution
The vast majority of the UK’s electric vehicles are attached to fleets, so it is essential that drivers and businesses are getting the best out of them. Our experts tell you how.
General Election 2024: Electric vehicle key asks for a new government
As the nation heads to the polls, Fleet World looks at some of the automotive and fleet sector’s electric vehicle wish list for the new government.
Securing battery cell supply in the UK now is as vital as securing steel in the 1940s and 50s
Richard Moore, battery strategy expert at Greenpower Park – the West Midlands-based centre of electrification and clean energy, on why the next government needs to take urgent action to attract global battery manufacturers to … Read More »
Comment: Why it’s time for a rethink on the EV landscape
Despite a big uptake of electric vehicles in the fleet market, there’s a lot of work to be done within the industry as a whole, says our editor at large.
Steps in the right direction: Advice on transitioning to an EV fleet
The number of electric car models continues to rise, but some drivers are still reluctant to take the plunge to switch from ICE. Industry experts show how to win over sceptical drivers and identify … Read More »
What do the new EV charging laws mean for electrification?
By Dunstan Power, MD of EV charging consultancy Versinetic, looks at what the new UK EV charging laws mean for drivers and the UK’s overall electrification journey.
Are public charging costs really putting the brakes on EV fleet sales?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of Myenergi, addresses concerns from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) over rising public charging costs, questions whether high prices are really having a negative impact on vehicle sales, … Read More »
Lib Dems to bring back 2030 ICE ban, restore Plug-in Car Grant and cut charging costs
The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2024 election manifesto, filled with key pledges on health and social care along with the EU, but also containing some big commitments for transport.
Accelerate EV adoption: Versinetic makes urgent appeal to next UK government
As the UK approaches the general election, Versinetic’s EV charging engineers are urging the next government to accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in a move to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality … Read More »
Use your unused capacity to boost your fleet’s EV chargers and reduce costs
Effie Vraka, managing director for UK and Europe at Wevo Energy, explains how property managers can electrify parking spaces without worrying about constrained electrical capacity.
Divided EV perceptions: How can we encourage drivers to make the switch?
Alfonso Martinez, UK managing director, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK, shares his thoughts on what more can be done to encourage drivers to make the switch to EVs.
Advancing accessibility in EV charging: Dundee’s Clepington Road Hub
Fraser Crichton, corporate fleet manager at Dundee City Council, explores how Dundee, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle cities, is prioritising equitable access for all amidst the EV revolution.
How can fleet managers maximise the residual value of their EVs?
By Mike Nakrani, CEO at e-fleet solutions provider VEV.
EV transition and the voice of automakers
Jon Lawes, managing director at MHC Mobility, on the bumps in the road for Europe’s EV transition landscape, the voices of manufacturers, and reconciling tensions between regulatory demands and market realities.
How to deal with the decarbonisation disparity
The gap between the haves and have nots of EV adoption is becoming a chasm, says Toby Poston, corporate affairs director, BVRLA.
How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs
By Fraser Crichton, corporate fleet manager at Dundee City Council
