Natalie Middleton
Integrated EV charging and energy storage solution to help tackle charging rollout
Swarco Smart Charging and Connected Energy have teamed up for combined battery storage and EV charging solutions that could help accelerate the rollout of EV charging.
Power demand reduction service to help businesses save money and support grid
Renewable energy specialist Drax is one of the first providers of a new service aimed at incentivising businesses to reduce their electricity demand at peak times … Read More »
Iveco eDaily to make UK debut at 2023 CV Show
Iveco’s new eDaily electric LCV will receive its UK premiere at this year’s CV Show, showcasing how it can provide a reliable and cost-effective zero-emission solution … Read More »
Diode to showcase digital sales journey for EV drivers at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Diode, a specialist in digital sales journeys for vehicle providers, is the latest exhibitor to sign up to this year’s Great British Fleet Event.
Axe the EV ‘Pavement Tax’, says FairCharge
Pressure is mounting on the Government to abolish the so-called EV ‘Pavement Tax’ to increase EV affordability, adoption and investment in UK.
Council charge point rollout must factor in commercial vehicle needs
Councils making use of new funding for charge points must create provision for commercial vehicles on the path to net zero, according to Logistics UK.
Call for key commercial vehicle exemptions from ICE ban
Exempting some key commercial vehicles from internal combustion engine (ICE) sales bans could help support fleet managers with work to electrify their fleet.
Athlon UK to advise on latest fleet and mobility solutions at Great British Fleet Event
Athlon UK is to exhibit at this April’s Great British Fleet Event, advising fleet operators on the latest mobility solutions and the transition to EV.
Last call to enter the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet operators and suppliers have just two days left to enter the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards and earn acclaim for their work.
Speakers revealed for VRA’s EV remarketing meeting
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has named the speakers for its March member meeting, which will explore issues with used electric vehicle operation, preparation, marketing and … Read More »
Lloyds Banking Group acquires Tusker for £300m
Lloyds Banking Group has acquired salary sacrifice specialist Tusker for around £300m.
Jaguar Land Rover to open three new tech hubs for autonomous driving
Jaguar Land Rover is accelerating work on autonomous driving systems with the opening of three new tech hubs.
Lombard partners with Diode to help simplify fleet driver switch to EVs
Diode, which specialises in digital user journeys to drive net zero technology adoption, is working with Lombard to help SME fleets go electric.
EO Charging raises new funding to expand fleet charging work
EO Charging has secured around $80m (£66.1m/ €75.1m) in equity investment to help drive its growth plans and global expansion strategy.
Suzuki appoints new managing director for UK and Ireland
Suzuki has appointed Takanori Suzuki as the new managing director for its UK and Ireland operations.
Suez launches EV-focused salary sacrifice scheme from Tusker
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has introduced an EV-focused salary sacrifice car scheme from Tusker to boost its sustainability credentials and enhance its employee benefits provision.
Ogilvie Fleet appoints new head of business development
Elise Bollard has joined Ogilvie Fleet as head of business development to help drive its plans for 2023 and beyond.
Welsh fire & rescue service switches to DAVIS in compliance drive
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has switched to the fully automated DAVIS compliance platform from Derby-based Licence Check.
Gofor rebrands as part of expansion plans
Edinburgh-based Gofor Finance has rebranded as Gofor to better reflect its end-to-end fleet management service.
Diode partners with Athlon UK on new EV Ready Tool for fleets
Athlon UK has teamed up with software solutions specialist Diode to launch a new platform that will help fleets and drivers go electric.
£56m funding to add thousands more EV charge points in England
More than 2,000 new electric car charge points are to be rolled out across England with the help of £56m in public and industry funding.
Suzuki Swace hybrid estate gets more power and tech
Suzuki has introduced an updated version of its Swace family estate, offering drivers enhanced power and performance along with extra equipment.
Stringent regulation needed to counter remote driving tech threats, says review
UK laws governing remote driving technology must be radically overhauled to prevent safety risks, including potential threats from terrorists, according to a review by the Law … Read More »
EV100 scheme exceeds 400,000 corporate EVs worldwide
Climate Group’s EV100 initiative has passed the milestone of more than 400,000 electric vehicles across the globe as the corporate shift to electric gathers pace.
fuelGenie to reveal how to cut fuel costs at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Business fuel card specialist fuelGenie has confirmed its presence at this year’s Great British Fleet Event, giving visitors unique insights into how to cut fuel costs.
Drivers risking fines and penalty points by running on empty
Fuel ‘gamblers’ could end up with fines and penalty points by running their cars on empty.
Engineius expands leadership team with two new appointments
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius, which is exhibiting at this April’s Great British Fleet Event, has appointed Ritz Patel as IT director and Samantha Thomas as head … Read More »
AFP’s 2023 conference to focus on practical advice for fleets
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) will use its 2023 conference as a platform to provide practical advice for fleets facing a range of current issues.
Peugeot 3008 and 5008 get new mild hybrid powertrain
Peugeot is introducing a new 48V mild hybrid powertrain for the 3008 and 5008, slashing fuel consumption by some 15%.
New Energy Storage Systems to support ultra-rapid charging rollout on motorways
National Highways has made an £8m investment into new high-powered charging infrastructure that will support ultra-rapid charger rollout on England’s motorways.
