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EDF and Pod Point launch EV charger and tariff bundle
EDF and Pod Point have teamed up for an electric vehicle home charger and tariff bundle to reduce the upfront costs of going electric.
EV orders on PCH almost in line with ZEV mandate, BVRLA reports
EV adoption by private motorists is showing signs of catching up with business users, latest data from the BVRLA reveals.
Volkswagen Tayron premieres with up to seven seats and PHEV option
Volkswagen has uncovered its new Tayron SUV, delivering a replacement to the Tiguan Allspace and complete with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options.
Dacia enters midsize SUV sector with hybrid Bigster
Dacia has entered the midsize SUV fray with the new Bigster family 4×4.
M42 rated England’s worst motorway while M40 named best
Drivers have rated the M42 as the worst motorway in England in a new survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus.
Bridgestone’s e-Centre concept shows future of tyre retail
Bridgestone has given a glimpse into the future of mobility with its new e-Centre garage concept.
Drive Fuze targets further growth as car subscription momentum builds
Vehicle subscription provider Drive Fuze is eyeing a second phase of domestic and international growth for its software-as-a-service (SaaS) proposition, following 18 months of continued platform … Read More »
AFP to share committee expertise more widely to fleets
The Association of Fleet Professionals is adopting new ways to disseminate the work of its committees, creating deeper insights to aid fleet strategies.
One in five car club members driving on business
More and more business drivers are turning to car clubs for work-related journeys, new research finds.
ChargeGuru campaign spotlights how flat residents can slash EV charging costs
ChargeGuru has lit up London apartment blocks with projections of shocking EV charging statistics for a new campaign.
BB-EV plots last-mile delivery revolution with new e-cargo bikes
A range of e-cargo bikes designed to revolutionise the logistics and delivery industry has launched in the UK from Busy Bee EV (BB-EV).
Tesla’s longest-range Model 3 ever delivers whopping 436 miles
Tesla has expanded the line-up for its facelifted Model 3 with a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive edition delivering up to 436 miles of WLTP range.
Carwow acquires Gridserve Car Leasing and plans ICE, PHEV expansion
Carwow Group has acquired Gridserve Car Leasing from Gridserve, powering up plans to be “the online car changing marketplace”.
Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset
Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets … Read More »
Rapid rise in ultra-rapid chargers at motorway services
Two hundred new ultra-rapid chargers have gone live at motorway services in England since the beginning of the year in a supercharged rollout of infrastructure.
Electric van fleets warn London Mayor not to end Congestion Charge exemption
Electric van operators including the AA, Ocado and Openreach have called on the Mayor of London to rethink his decision on scrapping the Congestion Charge exemption.
Renault Twingo E-Tech prototype set for Paris Motor Show debut
Renault is paving the way for the arrival of the budget-friendly Twingo city EV with the unveiling of the prototype at the Paris Motor Show.
UK’s pothole peril needs permanent fix
Pothole-related breakdown incidents have jumped 10,000 compared to last year, prompting calls for Labour to deliver on its pothole manifesto commitments and find a permanent fix.
Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis
Hyundai and Waymo are collaborating to create a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 electric SUVs.
Peoplesafe integrates employee safety technology with Geotab
Peoplesafe’s employee safety technology is now integrated with Geotab under a new collaboration.
Jaama marks 20th fleet anniversary with new appointments and investment
Jaama is celebrating two decades in the fleet industry this autumn by confirming a series of new appointments and continued investment in its Key2 fleet and … Read More »
Believ gains Carbon Neutral Britain accreditation
Charge point operator Believ is now Carbon Neutral Britain accredited, reinforcing the company’s drive to achieve a sustainable future.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New entry-level Tesla Model Y now boasts 373-mile range
Tesla has introduced a new entry-level version of its Model Y electric SUV, boosting range.
Paythru proposes EV payments charter to tackle charging pain points
Paythru has issued proposed guiding principles to help the charge point sector address current customer pain points.
Hyundai Inster budget EV priced from £23,495
Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications for its Inster baby electric SUV.
Brake reveals winners of UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
More than 40 prominent fleet operators and service providers have earnt recognition for their outstanding commitment to road safety at Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024.
White paper reveals glaring omissions in grey fleet compliance
New research revealing that only a third (33%) of businesses monitor employee driver licences is now out from TTC Group.
Record EV performance in September down to unprecedented discounting, SMMT warns
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in September with record EV registrations but the automotive sector has warned that growth is unstable and unsustainable without … Read More »
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