Category : UK News
New training courses to aid fleet driver shift to EVs
New e-learning courses training drivers on the electric vehicle experience and requirements are now available for fleets.
National Highways to trial energy storage system for super-fast EV charging
National Highways will start trials of energy storage technology in a move to offer super-fast EV charging across all parts of the UK.
Europe’s first V2G-enabled car-sharing service to launch
Europe’s first large-scale car-sharing service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is launching in the Netherlands under a new deal penned by Renault Group.
TotalEnergies-SSE charging venture appoints first MD to drive network rollout
Source, the TotalEnergies and SSE joint venture that’s developing a 3,000-strong network of high-power EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, has appointed Deepa Chandrasekaran as managing director.
Cupra Terramar SUV on sale with petrol and PHEV models
Cupra has opened orders for its Terramar family SUV, billed as the brand’s new SUV hero.
Final call to sign up for free fleet electric vehicle webinar on 28 November
Fleets still have time to sign up for tomorrow’s expert webinar on EVs and charging – but need to hurry before registrations close.
Vauxhall cuts prices for Grandland Electric by up to £4,700
Vauxhall has slashed list prices for its Grandland Electric, offering savings of up to £4,700 that also deliver lower VED rates.
Schindler UK adds first electric vans to fleet with Athlon UK
Schindler UK has started the switch to electric vans with the help of leasing and fleet management specialist Athlon UK.
Government confirms ZEV mandate review after car industry reprisals
The Government has confirmed it will run a “fast-track consultation” on the ZEV mandate following a backlash among vehicle makers.
Jaecoo 7 SUV on sale in PHEV and petrol guise
Chinese car brand Jaecoo has kicked off its UK launch with the start of orders for its Jaecoo 7 premium SUV.
‘Fast-track’ government consultation on ZEV mandate expected to open
A much-rumoured consultation on the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is expected to open today, possibly leading to a relaxation of targets.
Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandate
Vauxhall and Peugeot owner Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its Luton plant and consolidate production at Ellesmere Port.
Electric vans have shorter servicing times but longer offroad times, early data indicates
Electric vans are showing shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models, but longer vehicle off-road (VOR) times, according to findings from Epyx.
EVC rebrands as Roam to drive charging expansion plans
EVC, which specialises in fully funded destination charging solutions, has rebranded as Roam to drive expansion of its EV infrastructure in the UK and beyond.
ELM invites logistics firms to test new last-mile electric delivery vehicle
ELM Mobility, a joint venture between Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design, has opened testing of its first-of-a-kind last-mile electric delivery vehicle, supported by backing from Barclays.
Centrica innovates electric van operations with transformational solution
Centrica has improved productivity and cut downtime across its electric van fleet under a “transformational” collaboration with Gridserve.
Smart UK signs up Ohme as EV charger partner
Smart UK has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive official home EV charging partner.
Kempower launches EV charging leasing solutions with DLL
Electric vehicle fast-charging solutions provider Kempower is partnering with global asset finance company DLL to offer charger leasing solutions in various markets.
Former Tesla VP joins Connected Energy
A former vice-president of Tesla is joining second-life battery energy storage specialist Connected Energy as chairman, supporting the company’s major expansion plans.
Refined EV battery tech able to charge from 0-80% in 15 minutes
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have refined lithium-ion battery design to enable faster charging along with a longer battery lifecycle.
