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Final call to sign up for free fleet electric vehicle webinar on 28 November
Fleets still have time to sign up for tomorrow’s expert webinar on EVs and charging – but need to hurry before registrations close.
Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandate
Vauxhall and Peugeot owner Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its Luton plant and consolidate production at Ellesmere Port.
Refined EV battery tech able to charge from 0-80% in 15 minutes
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have refined lithium-ion battery design to enable faster charging along with a longer battery lifecycle.
Former Tesla VP joins Connected Energy
A former vice-president of Tesla is joining second-life battery energy storage specialist Connected Energy as chairman, supporting the company’s major expansion plans.
Smart UK signs up Ohme as EV charger partner
Smart UK has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive official home EV charging partner.
EVC rebrands as Roam to drive charging expansion plans
EVC, which specialises in fully funded destination charging solutions, has rebranded as Roam to drive expansion of its EV infrastructure in the UK and beyond.
Centrica innovates electric van operations with transformational solution
Centrica has improved productivity and cut downtime across its electric van fleet under a “transformational” collaboration with Gridserve.
ELM invites logistics firms to test new last-mile electric delivery vehicle
ELM Mobility, a joint venture between Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design, has opened testing of its first-of-a-kind last-mile electric delivery vehicle, supported by backing from … Read More »
Selsia expands management team
Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres has strengthened its middle management team on the back of business expansion.
Six-point plan guides van fleets on extending replacement cycles
A new six-point plan for fleets who are extending the replacement cycles on their van fleets is now available from FleetCheck.
Electric vans have shorter servicing times but longer offroad times, early data indicates
Electric vans are showing shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models, but longer vehicle off-road (VOR) times, according to findings from … Read More »
Video telematics solution with mobile device blocking launches for fleets
A first-of-its-kind fleet dashcam solution with mobile device blocking has launched to help tackle the dangers of smartphone distraction.
Stellantis proposes Luton plant clStellantis proposes Luton plant closure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandateosure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandate
Vauxhall and Peugeot owner Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its Luton plant and consolidate production at Ellesmere Port.
‘Fast-track’ government consultation on ZEV mandate expected to open
A much-rumoured consultation on the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is expected to open today, possibly leading to a relaxation of targets.
Half of drivers weren’t worried about flooding in week before Storm Bert
More than half of drivers (55%) said they weren’t concerned about potential flooding in their area in the week before Storm Bert caused flooding and storm … Read More »
Ionity and Holiday Inn kick off ultra-rapid charging rollout with Doncaster hub
Ionity and Holiday Inn have opened the first of six planned ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK.
DS Automobiles previews high-flying coupé-SUV with 466-mile range
DS Automobiles has teased a new coupé-SUV that will deliver an extensive WLTP range of 466 miles (750km).
Workplace chargers open to public could be liable for fines under new rules
Workplace chargers open to the general public could be liable for significant fines if they’re not compliant with latest public charger regulation.
Humax expands EV charging reach with Kelvelec distribution deal
Humax is continuing its expansion into the UK home and fleet charging sectors with a new distribution deal.
Clean argument for zero-emission freight zone in London
A zero-emission freight zone (ZEZ-F) in central London would deliver healthcare savings of £50m annually and cut 285,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Shell report gives practical solutions to overcome fleet EV roadblocks
A new report that can help fleets accelerate their electrification progress through practical solutions is now out from Shell Fleet Solutions.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Zero-emission freight zone in central London could save millions for NHS
A zero-emission freight zone (ZEZ-F) in central London would deliver healthcare savings of £50m annually and cut 285,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
AA deploys red lights across breakdown fleet in major move for road safety
The AA has introduced flashing rear red lights to its fleet of breakdown vehicles in a significant move to improve the safety of its roadside patrols, … Read More »
Post-collision stress and wellbeing impacts revealed in new research
The significant mental, physical and financial impacts of road traffic incidents has been outlined in a new study for Road Safety Week 2024.
Auto.Works secures ‘unprecedented’ new clients for vehicle imaging solutions
Auto.Works, the vehicle imaging firm launched earlier in 2024, has announced unprecedented new client signings with more in the pipeline.
Electric vehicle ‘out of charge’ breakdowns fall to lowest level yet
The proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge has dropped to the lowest-ever level, new AA analysis reveals.
Jaguar teases upcoming Design Vision Concept
Jaguar has issued a teaser image of its Design Vision Concept ahead of its debut next month.
Oasis-style dynamic charging pricing would be bad idea, say drivers
UK adoption of dynamic public charging pricing would not be well received by drivers if it happens, new research suggests.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiled as seven-seat electric SUV with 385-mile range
Hyundai has revealed the Ioniq 9 electric SUV at LA ahead of its arrival in 2025 with up to seven seats and 385 miles (620km) of … Read More »
