Natalie Middleton
EV range optimisation tech scores £400,000 Innovate UK grant
New Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology that could bring accurate range prediction and optimised energy efficiency has been awarded a £400,000 Innovate UK grant.
Hydrogen Renault Master van prototype revealed with 311-mile range
A Renault Master Van H2-Tech prototype that offers up to a 500km (311-mile) range has been revealed by the Hyvia joint venture set up earlier this … Read More »
VMS Fleet Management expands electric van fleet with Maxus deal
VMS Fleet Management has taken delivery of its 1,000th commercial vehicle from Maxus, expanding its electric fleet to help customers make the switch.
Win prizes and grants for best ideas on future road solutions
Prizes and grants are up for grabs in a competition to find the best vision of how to ensure our roads work for us all over … Read More »
Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers as demand for transport surges
Addison Lee is recruiting 1,000 extra minicab drivers to meet growing demand for its services in London.
Pioneering new ideas on EV charging awarded in OS hackathon
New innovations that could tackle key obstacles in EV charging for drivers, fleets and local authorities have been awarded in a two-day ‘hackathon’ run by Ordnance … Read More »
Enterprise’s Khaled Shahbo moves to become head of European operations
Khaled Shahbo, senior vice president for the UK and Ireland at Enterprise Holdings, has moved to become senior vice president for Europe.
Ocado deploys more BEDEO electric refrigerated vans
Ocado Retail has expanded its electric vehicle fleet further with the addition of extra refrigerated vans powered by BEDEO technology.
Fleet MOT demand remains normal in September despite feared ‘flood’
Fleet MOT patterns are back to normal and did not spike in September, despite warnings of a “flood” of demand.
New EV fleet hub launches on AFP website with help of Nissan
A new electric vehicle hub that will support fleet operators through the process of electrification is now available on the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) website.
Radius Telematics launches wireless GPS asset trackers
Radius Telematics is launching a range of GPS asset trackers to help tackle the 45% growth rate in business vehicle and asset theft over the past … Read More »
Europcar launches new Duoflex vehicle subscription service for fleets
Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a new vehicle subscription service, including both cars and vans and with a one-month minimum contract.
Ford Focus updated with latest infotainment and upgraded connectivity
Ford has overhauled its Focus C-segment challenger for 2022, bringing upgraded infotainment and connectivity, along with design and powertrain updates.
The ‘cusp of a real revolution’: Key EV findings in AA/Rivus report
Attitudes and perceptions of electric vehicle and awareness of their benefits are showing a major step change among operational fleets, according to latest research from the … Read More »
Leasys short-term rental fleet to go 100% electric by end-2027
Leasys is to go fully electric across its short-term rental fleet and implement new mobility solutions to help fleets go zero-emission.
Peugeot analysis busts myth that EVs good for short trips only
Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles travel further in their cars over the space of a week than those in petrol or diesel cars.
Indra appoints new CEO under ambitious EV sector growth plans
Dr Neale Foster has joined British EV charger and renewable technology firm Indra as its new CEO.
ABB launches 360kW EV charger
A new 360kW EV charger said to provide the fastest charging experience on the market is now available from ABB.
Venson’s five-point checklist for onboarding EV drivers
New advice to help fleet managers tackle the challenge of onboarding electric vehicles is now available from Venson.
Quarter of EV drivers charge at most expensive times
Electric vehicle drivers could save £360 a year by charging their vehicles more efficiently using cheap off-peak energy.
Your Co-op Energy launches EV salary sacrifice scheme for businesses
Your Co-op Energy, part of The Midcounties Co-operative, has launched an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to help businesses cut CO2 and emissions.
Radius enters vehicle solutions arena with Global Go buy
Global business services company Radius has completed the acquisition of UK car and van hire firm Global Go, supporting its expansion into vehicle services.
Mobilleo adopts What3words to improve location accuracy
Mobility-as-a-Service platform Mobilleo has integrated the What3words geolocation system to help users accurately identify their location and destination more easily.
Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV to remind drivers regularly to charge
Drivers of Citroën’s C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid will now get in-car notifications if they don’t recharge their plug-in hybrid regularly.
Pricing and specs revealed for all-new DS 4
DS Automobiles has revealed details of its all-new DS 4, which will be available in three different variants to target both the premium hatch and crossover … Read More »
Fuel policies gone out the window during shortages, warns FleetCheck
Fuel management has gone out of the window during the fuel delivery crisis, leading to a rapid loss of control over fleet running costs, according to … Read More »
Ford’s new Tourneo Connect to deliver class‑leading efficiency and new connected tech
Ford has revealed its new Tourneo Connect MPV, which introduces new connected tech along with expected class‑leading fuel efficiency and the debut of all-wheel drive.
UK auto sector must be heart of future trade policy to lead global switch to EVs
The Government is being urged to put the automotive sector at the centre of future trade negotiations, driving growth and jobs as well as ensuring the … Read More »
Activate Accident Repair extends EV capability with new body shop
Activate Accident Repair (AAR) has opened a new body shop in Newcastle, expanding its EV repair capabilities.
New EV charging startup Zest to ‘rapidly fill gaps’ in UK infrastructure
A new public EV charging company has launched in the UK, supported by funding from the Government.
