Natalie Middleton
Citroën unveils new ë-C4 X Electric
Citroën has opened its order books for New ë-C4 X Electric – the brand’s first electric-only car to be launched in the UK.
Bonnet adds MFG EV Power to its network
Independent electric vehicle charging aggregator Bonnet, has announced that the charging network MFG EV Power is now available to access through its app.
Arval UK’s medium-term rental fleet grows 50% in a year
Growing demand has seen Arval UK’s medium-term rental fleet product – Arval Flex – increase in size by more than 50% in the last year, the … Read More »
Škoda expands Enyaq Coupé iV range with three new models
Škoda has announced pricing and final specifications for its expanded Enyaq Coupé iV range. The new models, which sit below the recently introduced vRS sporting flagship, … Read More »
Octopus Energy and Stellantis partner to accelerate electric car uptake
Strategic partnership provides new and existing customers from Stellantis’ brands – including Citroën, Fiat, DS Automobiles, Jeep and Peugeot – with greater home & public charging … Read More »
Geospatial Commission calls for better use of location data in EV chargepoint rollout
The Geospatial Commission has published a report on how location data can support the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and announces a project to improve … Read More »
Eric Wright continues electric fleet expansion as it commissions 100th vehicle
Eric Wright Group has officially handed over its 100th electric fleet vehicle. The Cupra Born car was presented to the Group’s new bid writer Prabjeet Kaur … Read More »
Engineius teams up with Digital INNK for safer logistics
Vehicle logistics company Engineius has teamed up with Digital INNK to provide a safer logistics service for fleets.
“Kickstart” needed from Government to encourage faster electric van adoption, says AFP
A “kickstart” is required from government to encourage faster electric van adoption by businesses, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.
Drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips this side of Christmas
Drivers are set to make an estimated 19.6m separate trips by car to see friends and family between today and Christmas Eve, with 40% of all … Read More »
Nissan Leaf powers Christmas lights in ‘Vehicle to X-MAS’ demo
A Nissan Leaf is being used to power the Christmas display at the brand’s Sunderland plant, demonstrating the car’s ability to act as a mobile power … Read More »
BVRLA updates Fair Wear & Tear Standard for Cars
The BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association) has launched an updated version of its Fair Wear and Tear Standard for cars…
Government responds to e-scooter trials evaluation report
The Department for Transport has published its response to e-scooter trials in England, which found that 14.5 million rental e-scooter trips were completed by December 2021.
EV drivers still mainly charging at home
More EV drivers are charging at home and there is still a long way to go in terms of workplace provision of charging – but fleets … Read More »
Auto Windscreens to adopt new repair standards
Auto Windscreens is to adopt new BSI automotive glazing repair standards from this month.
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions and Bia join forces to propel fleet electrification
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions and EV charging software firm Bia have joined forces to help power and optimise fleet electrification.
Six fuel-saving hacks for colder weather
While fuel prices have dropped slightly from their all-time peak, the cost-of-living crisis and 14-year high for inflation mean drivers remain under pressure to save money.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Raw Charging launches free charging offer for Christmas getaway
Raw Charging is once again offering free charging across its network on Friday 23 December to help drivers get home for Christmas.
Tier tackles e-scooter drink-riding with in-app test
Shared electric scooter and bike provider Tier is helping to clamp down on drink-riding with a new in-app test.
Fuel card benefits still paramount in volatile marketplace
Pump prices may have dropped in recent months but fleets can save further by adopting best practice for fuel management.
Drivers warned of sleeping cat danger
Car owners have been urged to be vigilant before driving off in the morning as cats may be sleeping under vehicles on winter mornings.
Smart motorway safety tech not meeting targets, finds regulator
Technology intended to ensure safety on smart motorways is falling short of targets and must be improved “urgently”, the transport regulator has found.
Worn tyres increase stopping distance seven times more than drink-driving
Driving with worn tyres can increase stopping distance seven times more than drink-driving, a new academic study has found.
Thatcham Research to explore EV repair and insurance pain points
Thatcham Research is to spearhead a project exploring collision repair/salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and costs.
Time to move away from ‘unfit-for-purpose’ AER, says VWFS
Fleets should move away from using the HMRC advisory electricity rate (AER) for reimbursement to stop electric company car drivers from being hit in the pocket … Read More »
Paua adds Motor Fuel Group charging network to EV fuel card solution
Paua has expanded its EV fuel card solution further with the addition of Motor Fuel Group’s (MFG) EV Power Network.
UK “in real danger” of EV mechanic shortfall by 2027
The UK is in real danger of running short of the mechanics needed to keep EVs on the roads in the run-up to the 2030 ICE … Read More »
EVs “more cost competitive than ever”, LeasePlan research finds
Electric vehicles in nearly every car segment and European country are now the same price or cheaper on a TCO basis than petrol or diesel cars, … Read More »
2023 EV predictions and BMW iX1 test in new EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now live – featuring latest electric vehicle developments for fleets.
