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LEVC debuts in electric car sector with L380 eight-seat MPV
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), the brand behind the range-extender TX taxi and VN5 van, has debuted the first in a new range of fully electric … Read More »
New guide to help councils procure on-street EV chargers
The Transport Technology Forum has published a short guide to help local authorities with procuring on-street electric vehicle chargers.
Volkswagen previews new-gen Transporter and e-Transporter
Volkswagen has revealed the next-generation Transporter ahead of its launch next spring.
Zapmap brings charge point mapping service to mainland Europe
Zapmap has started mapping charge points in mainland Europe, marking its first expansion outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Welsh tourist hotspot invests £1m in EV charging points
Welsh tourist hot spot Carmarthenshire has invested £1m in rolling out an extensive network of electric vehicle charging points across the county in a bid to … Read More »
ALD | LeasePlan Mobility Guide demystifies electrification for global fleets
Ayvens, which is rebranding from ALD Automotive I LeasePlan globally, has published its new Mobility Guide to help businesses navigate the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles, … Read More »
CBVC appoints new sales director to drive business growth
CBVC Vehicle Management has appointed Nick Alexander as sales director for the expanding business.
SM UK delivers customised van conversions for Zenith
Van conversion specialist SM UK has delivered two bespoke turnkey workshop van designs for Zenith’s mobile repair and servicing professionals.
Etrux awards multi-million-pound order to Magtec for fleet of 7.5-tonne electric trucks
Commercial vehicle specialist Etrux has placed a multi-million-pound order with Magtec for a fleet of 7.5-tonne electric trucks, which it will make available to customers.
Traffic hotspots for 2023 Christmas break revealed as millions plan getaway
The AA has revealed details of likely congestion hotspots over the Christmas break as millions of drivers plan getaways.
SSE extends fleet risk management deal with Applied Driving
Energy group SSE has extended its partnership with Applied Driving after successfully rolling out its driver risk management solution for its 9,000 company and grey fleet … Read More »
Full expensing tax break gives fleets perfect chance to replace ‘tired’ vans
The Government’s move to make full expensing permanent provides fleets with a perfect opportunity to replace “tired” vans that have been continually extended following the pandemic, … Read More »
Stellantis partners with Ample to deliver five-minute battery swaps for EVs
Stellantis is to roll out a battery swap solution able to deliver a fully charged battery in less than five minutes.
Prices revealed for Smart #3 electric coupé-SUV
Smart has revealed prices and equipment for its #3 electric coupé-SUV, which opens for sales early 2024, priced from £32,950.
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.
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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.
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