Tag : EV
BEIS inquiry to examine barriers to EV market development
An inquiry into electric vehicles has been launched by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee.
Devon gears up for EVs with free installation of rapid chargers
Devon has deployed the first of six free rapid chargers from Instavolt under plans to gear up for electric vehicles, at no cost to the tax … Read More »
Multinationals make global fleet commitments to shift to EVs
Global firms including LeasePlan, Ikea and Deutsche Post DHL Group have pledged to migrate their fleets and infrastructure over to electric vehicles by 2030 under a … Read More »
Fleet Evolution urges businesses to realise the benefits of electric car fleets
Fleet Evolution, a provider of salary sacrifice cars, is urging businesses to realise the potential savings by choosing electric cars.
Basingstoke business park powers up for EVs
A business park in Basingstoke is supporting car drivers’ move to electric vehicles by installing rapid chargers.
Uber to ditch diesels across UK by 2025
Uber is to levy a clean air surcharge on its fares to help fund a complete switch to hybrid and electric vehicles by its drivers.
Mercedes hints at electric A-Class
Mercedes-Benz has previewed how a future electric A-Class could look with a teaser video of its EQ A concept.
BMW reveals EV concept and roadmap prior to Frankfurt
BMW’s future EV strategy will see the group offer 25 plug-in hybrid and fully electric models by 2025, including a new fully-electric four-door saloon that will … Read More »
Chargemaster targets fleets with new Powercharge unit
Chargemaster has launched a new workplace charger as it reports increased demand from businesses looking to accommodate charging solutions.
Lexus model line-up to include plug-ins and fuel cells by end of decade
Lexus has confirmed that in addition to the new models we’re about to see unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, it will add plug-in … Read More »
Grid carbon cuts enhance EV eco credentials
The carbon impact of electric vehicles has dramatically reduced as renewable sources of energy replace coal on the power system, new research finds.
More than 400 UK forecourts to imminently get EV rapid chargers
Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is imminently rolling out rapid chargers from ChargePoint Services across its 413-strong nationwide network.
MINI Electric Concept unveiled
The MINI Electric Concept will make its world debut at the 2017 IAA in Frankfurt, followed by a production version due in 2019.
BMW ramps up electric power to create the new i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender…
Fleets recognised for EV uptake in LowCVP shortlist
The LowCVP has announced the shortlist for two more categories of the 2017 Low Carbon Champions Awards, which sees fleet operators and industry suppliers recognised for their work in championing ULEVs…
Citroën C-Zero named cheapest EV car to run
The Citroën C-Zero has been rated as the best value used electric vehicle currently on the market by cap hpi…
Electric and diesel variants drive H1 uplift for Nissan GB
Nissan GB has seen little slowdown in demand for diesel engines, despite the electric LEAF accounting for almost a third of its UK sales growth in … Read More »
Volkswagen Bus reincarnated as electric vehicle
Volkswagen has greenlighted production of an electric van and MPV, said to be inspired by the split-screen Transporter and Microbus of the 1950s…
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories… Hyundai takes wraps off next-gen hydrogen-powered SUV Ahead of its official launch early in 2018, Hyundai has provided an early … Read More »
Large fleets pledge at least 5% EV share by 2020
The latest organisations to join the Go Ultra Low Companies scheme, including OVO Energy, Oxford City Council, Santander UK, Swansea University and Gatwick Airport have pledged … Read More »
Hyundai takes wraps off next-gen hydrogen-powered SUV
Ahead of its official launch early in 2018, Hyundai has provided an early glimpse of the next generation hydrogen-powered SUV.
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 16 August
All the key news in fleet… Thrifty signs up to ICFM’s Corporate Investment Programme Thrifty Car & Van Rental has become the latest company to sign … Read More »
Aston Martin to launch first electric model in 2019
Aston Martin has confirmed production of its first all-electric model, due to hit the roads in 2019 in a limited build run of 155 cars.
PAYG to simplify fleets’ EV charging
Some of the biggest companies in theUK are switching on to a simpler ‘pay-as-you-go’ method of charging electric vehicles.
