Electric vehicles - Page 13

Osman Boyner, founder and CEO of Bedeo, wants the Budget to ensure incentives and stability for the commercial vehicle industry beyond the fiscal year into a net-zero future.

First electric trucks will be delivered this week, with the first report on the programme published today by principal partner Hitachi ZeroCarbon.

Nissan has stopped producing the current-generation Leaf at its factory in Sunderland.

Renault and Volkswagen are discussing a platform sharing arrangement to deliver a new compact electric model for both brands.

An order for 650 ID Buzz Cargo vans from Mitie is one of the largest fleet deals to date for the electric vehicle (EV), says Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Tesla has acknowledged areas for improvement with how it works with fleets after concerns have been raised about the brand by multiple UK operators.

Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.

Apple has scrapped its plans to launch a self-driving electric car, according to new reports.

Cupra has reduced prices by £2,350 across the Born line-up and streamlined the model range.

JLR-owner Tata will build a gigafactory on the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater, Somerset.

The latest EV industry news, including Tesla launches new feature and Tevva gives fleets opportunity to experience electric truck.

Analysis conducted by Allstar reveals that pricing varies significantly for charging at home.

Mitie has secured its position as one of the largest electric fleets in the UK after deploying its 4,000 electric vehicle.

The technology allows fleets to cover the costs of an employee’s home charging by making payments directly to the employee’s energy account.

Almost half of UK employers have already installed electric vehicle chargers, while a third are planning to invest in charging infrastructure.

FleetEV will supply 300 vehicles, including cars, vans, and specially adapted vehicles to 15 regions across Wales.

Renault is now accepting orders for the all-new electric Scenic E-Tech, which will arrive in the spring.

Electric vehicle drivers are retaining a second diesel or petrol car to cater for longer journeys, new research from Zenith suggests.

Recent manufacturer-based tactical new car registrations appear to have started to make an impact on the used market.

Chinese premium car maker IM Motors is planning its European launch in 2025, where it will sit as a sister brand to MG.

The Luton plant will start producing electric vans for Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat Professional.

The salary sacrifice specialist has analysed data from its fleet to understand if there is any truth behind some of the commonly shared myths surrounding EVs.

Since its introduction in 2017, the grant has helped buy more than 9,000 zero emission cabs

It follows complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority about describing electric vehicles as “zero emission vehicles” being upheld.

The BVRLA has created a poll to capture overall sentiment towards electric vans as part of its Zero Emission Van Plan initiative.

Toyota has reintroduced the Prius to the UK market as an all-new model with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

However, new data reveals that disposal conversion rates for used electric vehicles were very close to their petrol and diesel equivalents.

Denise Beedell, senior policy manager at Logistics UK, discusses what the commercial fleet industry needs from the next Government.

Loading the future used car market with greater numbers of electric vehicles will have disastrous consequences for used values, says Simon Harris, head of valuations at UK Vehicle Data.

Chinese car maker Seres will make its UK market debut in the spring, when it launches the Seres 3 compact SUV.

Just 17% of electric cars sold in Europe are compact vehicles in the cheaper B segment, compared to 37% of new combustion engines.

Just 14% of company cars registered on the continent were fully electric in 2023, compared to more than a third in the UK.

Fleet managers are being warned that the 12-volt battery on their electric vans may unexpectedly go flat.

The SMMT says that operators need certainty that making the switch will be commercially viable against tight margins.

The overall cost of charging an EV on the public network increased by 11% over the past year, according to new data published by Zapmap.

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car across Europe in 2023, clocking more than 250,000 registrations.

The new facility comprises eight vehicle-size rooms capable of testing electric power units and propulsion systems.

Renault has introduced an electric version of its Trafic medium-sized van.

FedEx Express Europe has introduced new e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Greater London.

The adoption of electric vans by fleets is at risk without a more accurate way of reflecting the range of the zero-emission vehicles in real-world conditions.