Tag : electric vehicles
CMA hints at challenges with UK charging network
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a progress report for its study of the electric vehicle charging sector, confirming it will not pursue longer-term … Read More »
Online training course to help fleets switch to electric vehicles
A new online training course is being introduced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to help businesses transition to electric vehicles.
More than a third of SMEs planning to go electric
Interest in electric vehicles is fast-rising among SMEs as well as larger fleets, driven largely by the new BiK tax incentives.
Venson provides cost-saving clarity on going electric
Fleets are being urged to see the bigger picture on the savings from going electric to help support the Government’s road to zero target.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions and TMC collab to help fleets switch to EVs
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is tying up with TMC on a range of new services to help fleets cut costs and emissions, including switching to electric … Read More »
First EVs join Meridian’s medium-term rental fleet
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions has deployed the first electric vehicles on its fleet, targeting fleets and drivers looking to try out the technology.
Nissan enables EV drivers to pay for parking with electricity
Normally the stuff of sci-fi films, electric vehicles can now be used to pay for parking at a Nissan exhibition space in Japan.
Fleet navigates EV tax minefield with help of consultancy
Fleets deploying fully electric cars but with back-up petrol or diesels for longer journeys are being warned of a tax minefield that could see additional BiK … Read More »
EV energy bundle helps drivers slash charging costs
Electric vehicle drivers can now access a new energy starter bundle said to give the UK’s lowest priced overnight fixed rate – 8,000 miles for £80.
Battery Health Reports could improve electric vehicle residual values
Autovista Group, TWAICE and TÜV Rheinland have found that Battery Health Reports (BHRs) could dramatically improve residual values for battery electric vehicles.
Comment: What the new year and the rise of the EV will mean for fleets
Kevin Pugh, country manager at rapid charge device specialist Tritium, takes a look at what the coming 12 months have in store for fleets.
An electrifying opportunity: The future for fleet EV take-up
Jonathan Musk looks at why recent legislative changes to how electric vehicles are taxed will be the tipping point for their acceptance and should encourage fleet … Read More »
Latest DPD contract with ASOS requires electric deliveries
Under a new five-year contract between DPD and online fashion retailer ASOS, at least 50% of deliveries within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will … Read More »
EV charge point locations outnumber petrol stations
Figures from popular EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map, show that public charging locations now surpasses petrol stations for the first time.
Kia study reveals fleets ready for EV tipping point
Demand for electric vehicles is reaching a tipping point for fleets, according to a new study by Kia.
Volvo invests in mobile EV rapid charging startup
Volvo Cars has invested in charging point company FreeWire Technologies, which has developed a cheaper and less labour-intensive solution for installing rapid chargers for electric vehicles.
Electric cars step up to the challenge at 2018 MPG Marathon
Results from the 2018 Fleet World/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon have shown fleets and drivers have never a wider choice of technologies at their disposal, just as … Read More »
LeasePlan partners with Chargemaster for EV fleet solution
Fleet drivers opting for electric vehicles from LeasePlan can now get access to charge points at home, at work and on the road under a new … Read More »
MEPs vote for tougher CO2 and ULEV sales targets
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a 20% targeted reduction in new car and van CO2 emissions between 2021 and 2025, with sub-50g/km vehicles … Read More »
Alfen event aims to helps fleets go electric
Fleet operators looking to add electric vehicles or charging points to their business are invited to discuss the technology with experts, at an event hosted by … Read More »
Case Study: How the University of Birmingham made EVs a core component
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we take a look back at the innovations that earned last year’s winners … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz electric SUV sets sights on the I-Pace
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a long-range, high-performance electric SUV next year, rivalling the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-Tron and Tesla Model X.
Audi starts production of E-Tron electric SUV
Audi has started production of the e-tron electric SUV at its factory in Brussels, ahead of the first deliveries due by the end of the year.
HMRC still stalling on PHEV mileage rates
HM Revenue and Customs has confirmed Advisory Fuel Rates valid from 1 September, including electric vehicles for the first time but not plug-in hybrids, despite ongoing … Read More »
London lamp posts to plug EV charging gaps
Transport for London has awarded contracts to some of the UK’s largest charging point manufacturers to roll out 1,150 charging points across the boroughs by the … Read More »
Plug-ins and SUVs to drive MG fleet growth
MG Motor UK aiming for an eight-fold increase in fleet volumes over the next five years, underpinned by a range of SUVs, electric and plug-in hybrids, … Read More »
Andersen launches business-focused charging point
Charging point manufacturer, Andersen EV, has launched a new-generation ‘premium’ unit designed to offer businesses full control over the way their vehicles top up.
Anglian Water rolls out PAYG charging network
Anglian Water has installed a network of Rolec EV charging points at six offices across the East of England, catering for its own fleet as well … Read More »
Listen to fleets’ ULEV needs, Government told
The Government is missing an opportunity to drive uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles by not addressing the needs of fleets with a joined-up strategy of incentives, … Read More »
An electric future for UK fleets
Mike Brown, director of industry collaboration & partnerships at the University of Salford, on how the transition to EVs will bring a number of opportunities for … Read More »