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Scotland to mandate EV charge points for all new buildings
The Scottish Government is to introduce legislation requiring developers to provide EV charge points for all newly constructed residential and non-residential buildings.
Fleets far more aware of cost benefits of EVs now, finds Arval
The cost benefits and lower environmental impact of electric vehicles are top of the list of reasons why UK fleets are adopting them, analysis from the … Read More »
Motom remarketing platform signs up Total Motion Fleet Management
Total Motion Fleet Management has signed up to the new Motom platform to complement its vehicle remarketing activities.
Almost half of fleets are failing to plan for a net zero future
Only 53% of commercial fleets have a ‘robust’ strategy for net zero transport, despite more than half (57%) acknowledging that it would lead to increased business … Read More »
Rivus invests in EV charging infrastructure across nationwide garage network
Fleet solutions provider Rivus is ramping up its electric vehicle charging capacity across its garage network to cater for the evolving needs of fleet operators.
Maxus T90EV electric pickup available to order now
The much-anticipated Maxus T90 electric pickup is now available to order, priced from £49,950 and providing the UK’s first all-electric pickup.
England’s most popular public EV charging locations revealed
England’s most popular public electric vehicle charging locations have been revealed, with Gridserve at Moto Rugby and Moto Exeter topping the list.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Land Rover Defender PHEV
Fleet World road tester Alisdair Suttie files his weekly diary on the Land Rover Defender PHEV.
First Drive: Kia Niro EV
Kia has surprised many with its EV offerings in recent years, so it’s no surprise that the latest version of one of its most popular models … Read More »
Škoda ups Enyaq iV electric range and battery efficiency in free software update
Škoda is rolling out a free software update for its Enyaq iV electric SUV, increasing range and battery efficiency.
Government opens consultation on licence changes for electric vans
A new consultation exploring plans for increased driving licence flexibility on electric vans in Great Britain is now open.
Drug driving on rise following pandemic, fleets warned
Drug driving is becoming an increasing issue for fleets on the back of the pandemic, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned.
New Kia XCeed compact crossover pricing and specification revealed
Kia has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new XCeed compact crossover as order books open for the upgraded model.
Alfa Romeo Tonale: Pricing and specification announced
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is now available to order, priced from £429 per month on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). From launch, customers can choose between … Read More »
Fleets expect to drop total petrol and diesel power by 2025, says Arval
Just half (50%) of vans and a little over a quarter (28%) of UK company cars are predicted to be using petrol or diesel power alone … Read More »
Comment: Managers urged to monitor grey fleet servicing levels following spending cuts reports
…says Penny Stoolman, managing director of SMR expert, Prestige Fleet Servicing.
Surveying and construction firms invest £1 million in a new fleet of EVs and office charging infrastructure in 2022
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Construction Services have accelerated their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by committing to invest £1 million in a new fleet … Read More »
STUDY: UK EV infrastructure struggles to keep pace
UK electric vehicle infrastructure struggles to keep up with number of new EVs on the road.
Energy infrastructure provider Gridserve secures £200m investment
EV charging and infrastructure energy provider, Gridserve, has secured an initial £200m investment from Infracapital, the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Plc.
Skoda Enyaq iV specification and equipment enhancements
Škoda is introducing a number of key specification and equipment enhancements to its Enyaq iV range.
MG Motor UK announces pricing and specifications of striking new MG4 EV
MG announces more specifications and pricing of all-new MG4 EV all-electric hatchback.
No cliff edge in sight for used car values, affirms Cox Automotive
Despite signs of an end to significant rises in used vehicle values, an imminent drop in pricing is unlikely due to the lack of new available … Read More »
41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues last year
More than 41,500 people broke down on National Highways roads last year because of tyre issues – equating to over 20% of all breakdowns.
Electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after range readout hits zero
Electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after their range readouts hit zero, new tests from What Car? have found.
UK must shift up a gear to emerge as eMobility powerhouse, finds PwC
The UK is an emerging power in eMobility, but it needs to shift up a gear if it is to ever match Norway’s top-ranking performance.
Royal Mail adds further 2,000 Peugeot vans to growing electric fleet
Royal Mail is deploying a further 2,000 new Peugeot electric vans on its growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Councils falling short on EV charger rollout
Only 14% of local authorities in the UK have a dedicated resource for implementing a new electric vehicle infrastructure, and a lack of funding and guidance … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW PHEV
Nat Barnes stretches the legs on our long-term Peugeot 508 SW, testing its plug-in hybrid credentials on longer journeys.
Environment Agency strikes £4.5m charge point deal with Mitie
Mitie has secured a new contract to install electric vehicle charge points for the Environment Agency across the UK, building on its existing facilities management support.
Top news of the week
- China’s EVE Energy on brink of £1bn investment in UK gigafactory, reports say posted on March 26, 2024
- Easter traffic ‘carmageddon’: Worst days and routes for delays revealed posted on March 25, 2024
- WeFlex and Toyota bring a £7m fleet of latest EVs to London’s Ride-Hailing market posted on March 22, 2024
- Ford Explorer all-electric SUV on sale with 374-mile range posted on March 27, 2024
Popular road tests
- First drive: Land Rover Discovery D300 Dynamic HSE posted on 6 March, 2024
- Suttie’s seven days… with a Hyundai Ioniq 6 posted on 14 March, 2024
- Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE posted on 29 February, 2024
Comment: Is the fleet industry heading into the perfect SMR storm?
Venson Automotive Solutions offers advice on how to keep costs down as new car supply issues ramp up lease lengths.