Natalie Middleton
Used petrol and diesel prices rise but EVs still tough sell, reports Autorola
Strong demand for ICE cars brought record-high Q1 revenues for Autorola but fully electric and hybrid cars continued to pose challenges.
Drones to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands under Freight Innovation Fund
Projects including remote island drones for package drops in the Orkney Islands have secured new government funding intended to transform freight.
ZEV mandate could tip UK into electric van glut
The Government’s newly announced ZEV mandate could create considerable operational issues for fleets by putting EV supply before demand – potentially tipping into an oversupply of … Read More »
Tariffs introduced for council-owned charge points
More councils in Scotland and England are introducing tariffs for electric vehicle charging to counter the increasing cost of electricity and rising demand.
Myenergi passes 500,000 home charge point sales
Myenergi has claimed it’s on track to become the UK’s leading home EV charge point provider, after passing 500,000-unit sales to date.
Q-Park rolls out EV charging in Glasgow, Chelmsford and Reading
Q-Park has launched new charge points at its parking facilities in Glasgow, Chelmsford and Reading, continuing its work to support EV drivers.
Work on V2G-enabled lamppost EV charging gets Ofgem funding
UK Power Networks is to work on developing lamppost EV charging that will support vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability with the help of new Ofgem funding.
Six essentials for mass EV adoption revealed in new report
March was a bumper month for battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake but lack of collaboration could hinder future adoption and decarbonisation goals.
Battery health reports will boost both used and new EV car markets
The introduction of a standard battery health check will help to stabilise the used electric car market, and in turn boost new car sales, according to … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New crash for cash scam spreads across UK
Crash for cash scammers are using a new tactic involving wing mirrors to stage collisions across the UK and extort money from innocent drivers.
Facelifted Hyundai i10 prices and specification revealed
Hyundai has announced pricing and specification for the updated i10, which gets revised design and enhanced equipment levels.
New proposals for fuel tankers to avoid disruption at forecourts
Plans for fuel tankers to operate at full capacity during disruptions to the fuel supply chain are now out for consultation.
£47.5m funding to boost safety on high-risk roads across England
The Department for Transport (DfT) is making a £47.5m injection into enhancing the safety of some of the most high-risk roads in England.
UK storms past 40,000 EV charger milestone
The UK has surged past the 40,000-charger milestone after nearly 2,000 new devices were installed in March.
Waitrose invests in EV charge points for employees at distribution centre
Waitrose has deployed its first EV charge points for employees at its main distribution centre in Bracknell, helping to encourage EV take-up.
Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge get up to 24% extra electric range
Volvo has increased the electric range for its C40 and XC40 Recharge models by up to 24% thanks to technical updates.
Gridserve reveals best and worst times to charge over Easter getaway
Gridserve has crunched the numbers to predict where the busiest hubs are likely to be across its charging network ahead of the Easter getaway.
North East gets two new Gridserve Electric Super Hubs for EV drivers
Gridserve and Moto have opened new Electric Super Hubs, located at Washington North and South on the A1(M).
BVRLA leasing fleet exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The BVRLA’s leasing fleet has passed its pre-pandemic volumes, despite vehicle supply issues continuing to impact availability.
Leasys vies for European mobility leadership in new Stellantis JV
Stellantis and Crèdit Agricole (CA) Consumer Finance have launched their new Leasys multi-brand operational leasing firm, setting out plans for mobility leadership.
Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka updated with new trims and tech
Vauxhall has introduced updated versions of its best-selling Corsa and Mokka, delivering latest design and technology features, along with a new powertrain and Black edition for … Read More »
Fleets assessing driver risk on reputation not reality, warns TTC
Lack of adequate assessment of risk profiles is leaving the majority of fleet drivers vulnerable to being assessed on their perceived risk, rather than reality.
Brake and Axa UK partner to promote greener and safer driving
Road safety charity Brake and insurance giant Axa UK are teaming up to raise awareness of safe and sustainably driving practices.
Fuel prices fall again but diesel drivers still being ripped off
Fuel prices fell for the fifth straight month in March – but diesel drivers are still “blatantly being taken advantage of” by major fuel retailers not … Read More »
Fleet registrations rocket 40.9% in crucial new plate month for car sector
New car registrations by larger fleets surged 40.9% in March, helping the market to return to a pre-pandemic high.
ALD Automotive and ChargePoint create new EV charging business to drive electrification
ALD Automotive is teaming up with ChargePoint Holdings Inc to create a new EV charging business in Europe for international and local corporate clients.
Aston Barclay launches monthly electric vehicle auction
Aston Barclay has rolled out a monthly ‘EV-only’ auction to help buyers and vendors manage their remarketing transition towards net zero.
Shift to cargo bike deliveries could save taxpayers £4bn
A switch by delivery companies to cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for the first and last mile of deliveries would save the NHS and other … Read More »
Two-thirds of UK motorists support ban on e-scooters
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK motorists would support a law totally banning e-scooter usage, according to a new poll.
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