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Battery intelligence software could slash the time it takes a typical electric vehicle (EV) to charge by up to 25%.

Marshalls to be deployed at motorway service electric vehicle charge points during the summer holidays to help manage demand.

Almost half of fleet vehicles are already electric and two thirds of managers have grown the number of EVs they operate in the past year, by an average of 19%.

The latest fleet electrification news, including Arval promotoes value of used electric vehicles and Scotland ‘most powerful’ charging hub revealed.

Martin Evans, board member of trade body the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), looks at the challenges van fleets face switching from diesel to electric.

The modern fleet decision-maker has an expanding range of responsibilities, as advances in technology and an ever-widening range of products and services add complexity.

Half of UK electric vehicle (EV) drivers encounter a broken public charge point when they arrive hoping to charge 25% of the time, new research suggests.

The cost of peak and off-peak public charging has fallen dramatically, according to the June 2023 AA EV Recharge Report.

New subscription service covers use of domestic charge points, home charging payments and access to a public charging network into a monthly fee for fleets.

The Government has published new regulations for public charge points, including a reliability standard of 99% for rapid chargers.

InstaVolt has revealed plans for what it claims would be the UK’s largest rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.

Local authorities are being urged to support the rollout of fleet friendly electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Fleets are being urged to only test electric vans during the winter to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose throughout the year.

The partnership will give customers access to a complete package of fully integrated home, workplace, and public charging solutions.

There are now more than 170 ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK, according to new data from Zapmap.

Fleet and business new car registrations increased by 36% in June, with almost 100,000 company cars sold, according to new figures from the SMMT.

A new etiquette guide for electric vehicle (EV) drivers has been created by Vauxhall and British etiquette expert, Debrett’s.

The latest EV news, including Be.EV spend £1m creating ultra-rapid EV hub in Greater Manchester and Gridserve named ‘most reliable’ charge point operator.

Three new metering partnerships are set to fast-track the installation of more than 10,000 new EV charging points across the UK over the next four years.

The green credentials of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have been dismissed in a critical report of the Government’s climate plans.

The latest EV news, including Allstar and Fastned team up to accelerate UK EV adoption and Fleet Alliance delivers electric vans.

Utilisation of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has been revealed in a report from the Green Finance Institute and Zapmap.

Stellantis has launched Free2move Charge to provide customers with a complete suite of electric vehicle charging hardware, software and services.

The fleet industry's trade body has revealed new initiatives to improve the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience.

All political parties are being urged to sign up to five key pledges, including a reliable, affordable UK-wide EV charging network through binding targets.

Local authorities are a key part of 'massive' government investment in charging infrastructure. Fleets need to inform them of their demands as they put in funding applications, DfT tells the Fleet200 Strategy Network.

Parcel delivery company DPD is to trial a mobile powerbank charging concept for van drivers unable to charge their vehicles at home overnight.

Nine out of 10 local authorities are yet to implement an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure strategy, with time a lack of time cited as the biggest barrier.

Electric vehicle (EV) public charging costs came down for the first time in over a year to 75p per kWh, according to Mina.

The cost of off-peak slow public charging has dropped more than 10% in the past month to 33p/kWh, according to the May 2023 AA EV Recharge report.

Chargepoint planning delays could stop some fleets’ EV development in their tracks, but there is a solution, says Turbo Power Systems’ CEO Carlos Neves.

National Grid has provided fleets with guidance on how they can procure charging infrastructure and upgrade costs for local substation enhancements.

The Scottish government has set out plans to integrate its ChargePlace Scotland more closely with private charging networks to reach 6,000 points by 2026.

Gridserve is using second-life batteries and biofuel to help speed up electric vehicle charger activation.

Latest industry appointments, including Naomi Nye joins Drax Electric Vehicles and Raw Charging names Jason Simpson as new CEO .

Latest electric fleet news, including BP expanding the number of charge point operators available through its Fuel and Charge card and Gridserve opening innovation centre.

Fleets are spending more time on managing the charging of electric company cars and vans in an effort to maximise operational efficiency, according to the AFP.

New charging infrastructure has been announced for London, with more than 80 new rapid charge points are to be delivered across the capital.

The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) running out of charge over the past few years has fallen by more than 70%, according to the AA.

The latest EV industry news includes Allstar boosting UK fleets’ access to rapid and ultra-rapid charging and Fleet Alliance launches new EV readiness tool.