Natalie Middleton
Government backs Britishvolt plans for ‘transformational’ gigafactory
Electric battery start-up Britishvolt is pushing ahead with plans for a gigafactory in Northumberland after securing £1.7bn in funding.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
ARI Fleet UK names new finance director
ARI Fleet UK has appointed Adrian Phipps as its new finance director, as the business looks to further drive success and growth.
Zero-emission delivery company Zedify raises £1.2m to continue UK expansion
Zedify has raised £1.2m to support the growth of its sustainable delivery model into cities across the UK.
Fully electric Citroën ë-Berlingo van officially launches
Citroën’s all-electric ë-Berlingo van has received its commercial launch in the UK, completing the brand’s core electric LCV range.
Number of public EV charging devices up 37% in latest Zap-Map stats
The number of public EV charging devices in the UK has increased by 37% in the last year, reaching 28,375 devices as of 1 January 2022.
Jeep Renegade and Compass debut mild hybrid powertrain
Jeep has introduced new 48V mild hybrid versions of the Renegade and Compass, priced from £31,130 and £32,895 respectively.
Major swing by salary sacrifice drivers to online service bookings
Tusker has reported a major increase in the number of salary sacrifice drivers booking their service, maintenance and MOTs online since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
New fleet case studies give guidance on EV switch
A new case study exploring in-depth electric vehicle experiences from eight businesses is now available to download.
Electric vehicles prove silver lining for UK leasing sector amid supply challenges
Increasing demand for electric vehicles is helping the leasing sector to return to growth following the initial impact of the pandemic.
New salary sacrifice scheme to make switch to EVs a ‘no-brainer’
A new salary sacrifice scheme has launched in the UK, bringing claimed savings of around 30-60% on any electric car lease.
UK drivers could reduce fuel spend 70% with switch to EVs
UK drivers could reduce their annual fuel spend by up to 70% by moving to electric vehicles.
Ford forms joint venture with ADT for AI-powered vehicle security
Ford has teamed up with security specialist ADT on a new joint venture that will help businesses and drivers protect their vehicles and equipment.
Used fleet prices up by record 40.8% in 2021, reports Aston Barclay
Used fleet car prices rocketed by 40.8% (£5,122) in 2021 to an average of £15,533, Aston Barclay has reported.
Jason Chamberlain joins ATS Euromaster as sales director
Jason Chamberlain has moved from Rivus Fleet Solutions to take up a new position as sales director at ATS Euromaster.
Zego plans big for Europe with behaviour-driven fleet insurance
Zego is rolling out its behaviour-driven insurance further in Europe, targeting the continent’s +£20bn fleet insurance market.
FuelGenie enhances mobile app with card detail and invoice functionality
FuelGenie has rolled out latest updates to its mobile app, bringing greater functionality along with low-cost fuel for SMEs.
Geotab to help fight insurance fraud under Camera Telematics tie-up
Geotab has joined forces with Camera Telematics to help fight vehicle insurance fraud.
Hybrid Toyota Corolla Commercial van now on sale
Toyota’s hybrid Corolla Commercial van is now on sale, priced at £22,134 (excl. VAT).
ULEZ expansion and road user charging on cards for London under net zero plans
‘Bold action’ including expansion of the ULEZ scheme and the use of road user pricing in the longer term are on the cards to cut congestion … Read More »
Maxus grows network with new Lincolnshire dealer
Maxus has expanded its UK dealer network into Lincolnshire under a tie-up with Drayton Motors Group.
ICE residual value fears prompting fleet EV adoption, reports FleetCheck
Future residual values (RVs) of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans are increasingly being seen as a gamble, driving fleet adoption of electric vehicles further.
David Bushnell joins Fleet Operations to strengthen consultancy offer
Fleet Operations has appointed David Bushnell as director of consultancy and strategy, strengthening its consultancy work.
New fleet SMR platform secures seven-figure investment
A new digital SMR platform that connects drivers, fleets and third-party suppliers has secured a seven-figure investment.
Motability and BSI ‘close’ to an approved accessibility standard for charge points
National disability charity Motability has said it’s close to developing an approved accessibility standard for charge points, in partnership with the British Standards Institute (BSI) and … Read More »
Mitie hits 30% EV target ahead of schedule
Mitie has achieved its target of converting 30% of its fleet to electric vehicles – three months ahead of its original March 2022 schedule.
Kia reveals hybrid powertrain details for next-gen Niro
Kia has announced further details for its second-generation Niro crossover ahead of its arrival in the coming months.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
Natalie Middleton finds that a few small changes to EV driving practices make a major difference to the Mokka-e range.
Online searches for electric cars up 172%, reports ZenAuto
Searches for electric cars on ZenAuto’s car leasing site have rocketed 172% since September 2021.
Blue Monday: How to support your drivers’ safety and mental health
Marking Blue Monday today, Fleet World asked leading fleet firms for their top tips on how to best ensure physical and mental wellbeing for drivers.
