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New EV rapid charging site opens in Berkshire
Osprey Charging has opened a new electric vehicle rapid charging site at the Bird in Hand in Knowl Hill, Berkshire.
£3.8m grid investment unlocks extra 12 Ionity chargers at Cobham Services
Cobham Services has gone live with 12 new Ionity 350kW ultra-rapid charge points on the back of a £3.8m grid investment from UK Power Networks.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Leasys UK and Octopus Electroverse join forces to drive fleet charging access
Leasing and mobility solutions provider Leasys UK is enhancing charging access for its customers under a tie-up with Octopus Energy’s Electroverse.
TfL data shows sustained increases in walking and cycling in the capital
Transport for London (TfL) has published new data from its annual Travel in London report, revealing ongoing rises in the levels of walking and cycling.
First National Trust sites get EV charging in collaboration with Raw
Raw Charging has opened the first chargers at National Trust sites, ahead of a wider rollout.
Almost half a million UK vehicles are untaxed, DfT data reveals
Nearly half a million vehicles are being driven on UK roads without vehicle tax, latest Department for Transport figures reveal.
BP Pulse opens its most powerful charging hub in central London yet
BP Pulse has opened a new ultra-rapid charging site in central London, marking its most powerful hub to date in the capital.
EA NZ launches asset-based EV charge point offer for fleets
EA Net Zero (EA NZ), the specialist low carbon division of Energy Assets, has launched an asset management solution to help EV fleet operators and private … Read More »
Suzuki reveals new-gen Swift ahead of spring 2024 launch
Suzuki has unveiled its new Swift supermini, which lands in the UK in spring 2024.
Grey fleet is block to green aspirations, finds new research
Employees want more action to cut grey fleet usage in line with sustainability expectations, new research finds.
Allstar expands Alphabet partnership with enhanced EV payment solutions
Allstar has expanded its existing partnership with Alphabet GB to offer on-the-road and home charging payment solutions to its customers.
Accidents on rural roads four times more likely to result in a fatality
A new report revealing that rural road fatalities are 72% higher than urban road fatalities is now out from NFU Mutual.
OEM pushbacks suggest agency model is a ‘work in progress’
Suzuki chief Dale Wyatt has reiterated his concerns over carmakers’ switch to an agency model amid claims that several manufacturers are pushing back on a UK … Read More »
Fleet electrification to get tougher in 2024, warns AFP
Fleets will enter a “tougher” period of electrification in 2024, requiring new approaches and strategies, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned.
UK passes milestone of 10,000 rapid EV charge points
The UK has passed the major milestone of 10,000 high-powered charging points, helped by ever-increasing installation rates.
Henderson Group and BP Pulse to roll out ultra-fast charging in Northern Ireland
BP Pulse has signed a deal with Henderson Group to roll out ultra-fast and rapid charge points in Northern Ireland.
UK and EU automakers welcome plan to delay EV sales tariffs
The European Commission’s 11th-hour proposal to delay tariffs on electric vehicle sales between the EU and UK from 2024 has been welcomed by automakers on both … Read More »
UK-wide Christmas drink- and drug-driving crackdown underway
Police forces across the UK have launched their annual crackdowns on drink- and drug-driving for the festive season.
Fleet growth plans and EV strategies for 2024 revealed in new BVRLA report
The BVRLA has published its Industry Outlook report – which sets out the vehicle rental and leasing sector’s growth predictions alongside end-user fleet priorities for 2024.
COP28: Government opens £70m ultra-rapid charging pilot at motorway services
The Government has launched a £70m pilot scheme that will “power up” motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points.
Europe and UK close in on deal to delay ‘rules of origin’ tariffs on EVs
The European Union has proposed an 11th-hour intervention to delay imminent post-Brexit tariffs that could add thousands of pounds to the cost of new EVs.
New appointment at Cap HPI to help OEMs manage EV launch
Mark Turnbull has been promoted to director of OEM and consulting at Cap HPI.
Government needs to ‘step up support for EVs’ to stop falling behind in transition
The Government is being urged to step up the pace with crucial electric vehicle support programmes amid a warning that it’s dropping behind much of Europe … Read More »
E-Training World launches new adverse weather conditions module
Online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has introduced a new training module specifically designed for adverse weather conditions.
Dynamon launches free EV Transition Test offer
Fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon has launched a free EV Transition Test that can help fleets see if ICE vans can go electric, without the need … Read More »
1link Service Network reaches 20th anniversary in milestone for fleet SMR
Epyx’s 1link Service Network is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month in a milestone for fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) technology.
Telematics brand Abax grows base with Movolytics acquisition
Telematics specialist Abax has acquired Cambridge-based fleet management and tracking business Movolytics for an undisclosed amount.
Surging fleet sales propel new car market near pre-pandemic levels
New car registrations rose 9.5% year-on-year in November, driven entirely by soaring uptake from larger fleets.
Autorola UK appoints new head of sales for online remarketing platform
Chris Timms has joined the Autorola UK team as head of sales for its MarketPlace online remarketing platform.
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