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Virta, Blink Charging and Octopus Electroverse join ChargeUK
Trade body ChargeUK continues its expansion with the addition of four new charge point operators.
Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV gets new-look exterior and 27-inch OLED display
Genesis has refreshed its Electrified GV70 fully electric SUV with latest equipment and design upgrades in a mid-life refresh.
EV drivers want charging payment apps to offer more services
Most EV drivers would like charging apps to offer more services beyond just charge point location and payment options, according to a new study.
Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update brings bumper load of upgrades
Tesla is spreading “extra joy to Tesla owners this holiday season” with a bumper pack of upgrades.
Ctrack closes acquisition of Inseego global telematics business
Ctrack, the Pretoria-based telematics solutions company, has completed its acquisition of Inseego’s international telematics business for $52m (£41.1m / €49.4m) in cash.
Jaguar enters new era as electric Type 00 concept officially debuts
Jaguar has shown us its electric Type 00 concept, officially opening a new chapter in the brand’s 90-year history.
Kerbside charging costs rise but hike not as steep as 2023, finds AA
Peak-rate slow charging has increased by 11p/kWh, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report for October.
Electric Ford Puma Gen-E delivers 233-mile range from £29,995
Ford’s newest and smallest electric car is now here in the UK in the form of the fully electric Puma Gen-E.
Day’s Fleet enhances accident aftercare with Motor Assist
Day’s Fleet has partnered with Motor Assist, the incident management specialist from Ax, to enhance its accident management operations. The family-owned motor group has a long-standing reputation in vehicle … Read More »
London NHS Trust starts shift to fully electric pool car fleet
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has taken delivery of its first batch of electric pool cars as part of a wider project to cut … Read More »
Motorway services and EV hubs now most popular charging locations
Motorway services and hubs are the most used public charging locations among EV drivers, new Zapmap research reveals.
Fuuse acquires Everyday EV
Fuuse, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging software and services, has acquired the assets of Everyday EV, a UK-based service and support provider.
Heidi Alexander named new Transport Secretary after Louise Haigh resigns
The Government has appointed Heidi Alexander as its new Secretary of State for Transport following the departure of Louise Haigh this morning.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Increased emissions and fleet strain are ‘hidden costs’ of Black Friday
Analysis of last-mile delivery data over the Black Friday and Christmas holiday sales rush shows the challenges and opportunities in the last-mile of retail distribution.
Price of public rapid EV charging still ‘stubbornly high’, RAC data shows
The cost of charging an electric vehicle using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers remains stubbornly high, despite a fall in wholesale energy prices.
IAM RoadSmart names new business development & operations director
IAM RoadSmart has appointed Carlota Da Veiga Pestana to the position of business development and operations director, completing its senior leadership team.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh quits over historic fraud conviction
Louise Haigh has quit as Transport Secretary after a decade-old spent conviction of fraud was revealed in media reports.
Kempower launches EV charging leasing solutions with DLL
Electric vehicle fast-charging solutions provider Kempower is partnering with global asset finance company DLL to offer charger leasing solutions in various markets.
TotalEnergies-SSE charging venture appoints first MD to drive network rollout
Source, the TotalEnergies and SSE joint venture that’s developing a 3,000-strong network of high-power EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, has appointed Deepa Chandrasekaran … Read More »
National Highways to trial energy storage system for super-fast EV charging
National Highways will start trials of energy storage technology in a move to offer super-fast EV charging across all parts of the UK.
New training courses to aid fleet driver shift to EVs
New e-learning courses training drivers on the electric vehicle experience and requirements are now available for fleets.
National speed limit for cars could be cut to 50mph in Scotland
National speed limits in Scotland could be lowered for cars and increased for HGVs under new plans.
Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog
Drivers are still paying more for fuel than they should be due to “stubbornly high fuel margins”, the UK’s competition watchdog has warned.
Government invites ideas for Integrated National Transport Strategy
The Government has called for ideas to support its vision for more joined up and locally led transport across England.
Genesis ramps up focus on salary sacrifice sector after latest success
Korean automotive brand Genesis is continuing its work to drive uptake in the salary sacrifice sector on the back of its latest success. The premium carmaker … Read More »
Top 10 GPS and telematics hardware firms revealed in Wialon ranking
Global fleet management platform Wialon has revealed the top manufacturers of GPS and telematics hardware for 2024, based on devices most frequently connected to Wialon over … Read More »
Upmarket Jaecoo 7 SUV opens for orders as Audi Q3 rival
Chinese car brand Jaecoo has kicked off its UK launch with the start of orders for its Jaecoo 7 premium SUV.
Vauxhall cuts prices for Grandland Electric by up to £4,700
Vauxhall has slashed list prices for its Grandland Electric, offering savings of up to £4,700 that also deliver lower VED rates.
Cupra Terramar SUV on sale with petrol and PHEV models
Cupra has opened orders for its Terramar family SUV, billed as the brand’s new SUV hero.
