Tag : electric vehicles
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.
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.
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
EV accreditation needed for roadside recoveries, IMI warns
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is warning recovery companies and emergency services that their personnel will need additional accreditation and qualifications before dealing with … Read More »
Venson study suggests EV knowledge gap
Half of motorists don’t envisage moving to electric or hybrid vehicles within the next 10-15 years, according to a study from Venson Automotive Solutions, highlighting limited … Read More »
Ofgem’s latest proposals could cut off-peak EV charging costs
New proposals have been laid out by Ofgem to support the millions of expected electric vehicles on Britain’s roads and reduce costs to customers.
Ultra-low emission vehicles… Time to get on board?
In an uncertain economic climate, Professor Colin Tourick reckons now might be the right time to take another look at ULEVs.
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 »