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Tag : electric vehicles

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions and TMC collab to help fleets switch to EVs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 electric future for UK fleets

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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 »

An electrifying opportunity: The future for fleet EV take-up

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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In an uncertain economic climate, Professor Colin Tourick reckons now might be the right time to take another look at ULEVs.