Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle, meaning they could stay in the car while charging. Disabled drivers have already identified ease of charging as a key ...
A high power Electric Super Hub has opened at MOTO Wetherby by GRIDSERVE, making it the eighth one to be opened by the two companies. Initially, 12 chargers have been launched at this latest Super Hub at Wetherby services ...
First Hydrogen has announced it will be collaborating with the the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC) to trial its two demonstrator hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCV) with fleet customers. First Hydrogen’s two MAN eTGE vehicles are integrated with ...
Jane Toogood will be announced as the UK’s first Hydrogen Champion, at the Hydrogen Investment Summit later today. Jane will play a vital role in bringing industry and government together to realise the government’s hydrogen ambitions – including supporting ...
The results from the Domestic Energy Balancing EV Charging project, delivered by CrowdCharge on behalf of Milton Keynes Council, have been released. The trial looked at the pressure put on electricity networks when increasing numbers of electric vehicles charge ...
A record number of fleets are enquiring and ordering electric vehicles, Reflex Vehicle Hire has reported. At one recent event, 80% of van fleet enquiries received by Reflex included requests for information about plug-in cars and vans, while more ...
The government has marked the first year anniversary of its Transport Decarbonisation Plan, with an outline of the progress its made – as well as the launch of two new consultations and the publication of its second Cycling and ...
The government is launching a public consultation on phasing out the sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and moped by 2035, or even earlier for some vehicles. The consultation proposes a 2030 end date for L1, L2, L3e-A1, L6 and ...
Almost half of local authorities have yet to set a date for completing the transition of their fleets to electric vehicles, with 74% still operating fleets comprising more than 90% petrol and diesel-powered Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. This ...
Foodservice wholesaler Bidfood has taken on a zero-emission FUSO eCanter, and is the first to have the vehicle fitted with a temperature-controlled body. This was built by Gray & Adams and is cooled by a Frigoblock eutectic refrigeration system ...
Almost half of local authorities have yet to set a date for completing the transition of their fleets to electric vehicles, with 74% still operating fleets comprising more than 90% petrol and diesel-powered Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. This ...
Motor Parts Direct has ordered 40 electric Citroën ë-Berlingo Vans, as well as 220 Berlingo Vans and Relay BlueHDi Diesel models to add to its 850-strong Citroën fleet, as it looks to operate more sustainably. Kevin Blazey, Marketing Director ...
Electric vehicle charging company Mer has published a new online guide to help fleet operators navigate changes to Government grants for EV charging infrastructure. Mer published its guide after the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) launched new grant ...
SG Fleet and e-bike manufacturer Zoomo have announced a partnership which will enable fleets within SG’s customer network to expand and electrify in the last mile delivery segment. Furthermore, the partnership offers collaborative R&D opportunities for both parties. ...
The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SMMT’s ...
A report commissioned by the Urban Transport Group and Connected Places Catapult suggests that a fragmented approach to decarbonising urban vehicle fleets puts decarbonisation targets at risk. It is calling for a more cohesive approach to accelerating the uptake ...
GRIDSERVE is hosting an EV Awareness Day at its forecourt in Essex on 16 July, where local people and businesses can test drive electric vehicles and ask any questions they have. The next event is taking place at the ...
SYNETIQ is helping Europcar Mobility Group UK navigate through parts supply chain issues with its ‘green parts’ solution. Complex parts manufacturer supply issues mean an increasing number of vehicles awaiting repair, with some items on backorder for over six ...
Arval UK has more than doubled the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on its UK fleet in the 12 months to the end of June. There has been a 102% growth from 11,225 to 22,630 units, meaning that EVs ...
The government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has published a leaflet addressing common misconceptions about electric vehicles. The leaflet says that while EV technology, vehicles and infrastructure have developed rapidly in recent years, people still understandably have a lot ...
EV chargepoint aggregator Bonnet is partnering with delivery company DPD to give its EV drivers with access to Bonnet’s app, helping to make public charging more efficient through standardised costing, and reliability around working chargepoints. DPD has an ...
New AutoMotive has launched an Electric Van Count (EVC) to track the UK’s transition of vans from diesel to electric. The EVC will analyse progress in meeting the government’s ambition to phase out sales of diesel and petrol ...
The fully electric Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros and new FUSO Canter were shown for the first time in Britain at the inaugural Road Transport Expo. The 27-tonne eActros 400 is powered by four 112 kWh lithium-ion batteries and provides ...
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone will start operating on Monday 28 November 2022, which will charge older polluting vehicles that enter the zone. The council has £42 million of funding to help those that need to replace vehicles to meet ...
A review of competition in the road fuel market has found cause for concern in the growing gap between the price of crude oil when it enters refineries, and the wholesale price when it leaves refineries as petrol or ...
Shared transport schemes like car clubs and bike share are the key to SME decarbonisation plans, as they can contribute directly to cleaner air and better health, while also bringing other key benefits, including reduced costs. Richard Dilks, chief ...
Despite growth in electric vehicle charging infrastructure over the past two years, a new report demonstrates by Field Dynamics, in partnership with Zap-Map, shows inconsistencies in approach and outcomes between local authorities, and highlights concerns for “On-Street” households, which ...
Energy Superhub Oxford, which is reported to be Europe’s most powerful EV charging hub, has officially opened and will provide fast and ultra-rapid charging for 42 vehicles and has the capacity to charge 400. The hub was made possible ...
UK Power Networks has launched the Low Carbon Technology Customer Group, which will help businesses with their low carbon technology plans. UK Power Networks is approaching the owners and managers of destination venues, property landlords and business workplaces ...
UK businesses are set to adopt more than 163,000 electric vehicles this year, according to a new study by Centrica Business Solutions. The increase would see over a third (35%) more business operate EVs on the road by the ...
Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for a battery electric mixer truck as part of the company’s commitment to net zero. Due to be delivered in Autumn 2022, the electric mixer will work at Tarmac’s ...
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have continued their growth streak in June, with a 14.6% increase in volume, as market share continued to grow, reaching 16.1%, up from 10.7% a year before. The SMMT figures show plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) ...
Almost half (44%) of van drivers believe they wouldn’t be able to fit charging time into their working schedule, according to Ford’s latest Go Electric report. This may stem from a lack of charging options available, with only 20% ...
EV roaming network Paua has added Connected Kerb to its network. This will allow Paua users to find, charge, and pay for Connected Kerb’s on street public charging network. Paua and Connected Kerb have completed all contracts as well ...
Electric car subscription service Onto is adding 600 new electric PEUGEOT cars to its fleet, with 300 e-208 Allure Premiums available for delivery and 300 more e-2008 GT models available from July. . Onto was founded in 2017 with ...
Network Rail has installed its first dedicated EV charging facilities at its Swindon and Bristol depots, and is conducting a trial of electric vans for use across its network. With support from Novuna Vehicle Solutions, the charging infrastructure installation ...
Amazon has announced its first fleet of e-cargo bikes and walkers, which will work out of its first UK micromobility hub for more sustainable deliveries in Central London. E-cargo bikes and walkers from the new hub, along with Amazon’s ...
ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) and EV fleet fuel card provider Paua are partnering to provide a roaming solution for drivers on the Great British EV Rally in July this year. This is the first step in what could become a ...
The government has launched the country’s first ever Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB), which will investigate incidents on country’s roads and provide insight into what needs to change to help save lives. The government will recruit a specialised team ...
Webfleet has pledged to remove 61 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere to offset the carbon footprint from vehicles participating in this year’s Great British EV Rally (GBEVR). The five-day rally, which starts from Castle & Gardens of Mey ...