Electric vehicles - Page 16

Artificial intelligence and a supercomputer have been used by Microsoft to find a new substance which could power EV batteries.

Fleets have placed van electrification at the top of their agenda for the year ahead but face several challenges in deploying the zero-emission vehicles.

A new platform connecting fleets with a network of service providers to optimise EV operations has been launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Kia has unveiled a new range of concept electric vans that will form the basis for its commercial vehicle line-up in 2025.

Employers need to be wary of introducing company car policies which only allow employees to choose electric vehicles.

BT Group is powering up the first in what could be a network of tens of thousands of EV kerbside charge points repurposed from green street cabinets.

The adoption of new battery electric vans hit record volumes in 2023, increasing by 21% to 20,253 units, according to the SMMT.

The sector registered more than one million company cars last year, a third more than it achieved in 2022.

Fisker plans to open a global dealer network in order to support sales of its new Ocean SUV.

A new electric ‘van plan’ is being developed to help fleets make the switch and address key concerns around the move away from ICE vehicles.

Adam Hall, director at Drax Electric Vehicles, looks at how fleet electrification may be impacted in 2024.

Innovation Automotive has been appointed as the official UK distributor for the Seres and Skywell car brands.

Fleets are choosing electric SUVs as an alternative to diesel and electric light commercial vehicles, says Arval.

BYD is reporting record-breaking sales for 2023, selling more than three million electrified vehicles over the course of the year.

Santander Consumer Finance has been chosen as Fisker’s preferred finance partner for UK customers.

New regulations that come into force today will increase EV sales and help grow charging infrastructure, the Government argues.

Branston has introduced its first, fully electric truck to its fleet, as part of its plans to reach net zero by 2035.

The BYD Seal emerges as a formidable contender in the electric vehicle landscape, marrying technological innovation, performance and thoughtful design.

The UK Government has finalised a deal with the EU to extend trade rules on electric vehicles (EVs) until the end of 2026.

BP Pulse is reporting “significant progress” in delivering the roll-out of rapid and ultra-fast electric EV charging infrastructure in 2023.

Nio has demonstrated the capability of its new electric vehicle (EV) battery technology by driving almost 650 miles on a single charge.

Power supply and cost optimisation are the key considerations for fleets to prioritise next year, with data analysis vital to success, says Vev.

£4.8m awarded to four projects, including almost £1m to tests involving 20 Royal Mail delivery vans that will be able to bi-directionally charge.

The latest industry news, including Government funding awarded to prove EVs are assets to the grid.

Motorway services and EV charging hubs have displaced supermarket car parks as the most popular charging locations in the UK, new research suggests.

Daf Trucks is equipping its UK dealer network to support fleet operators in their uptake of electric vehicles.

The Government recognises the challenges van operators are facing to electrify their fleets and is working to ease the transition, OZEV told the Fleet 200 Strategy meeting.

Significant differences in the service, maintenance and repair budgets allocated by vehicle leasing companies for the same electric vehicle.

The new fleet of electric vehicles will be rolled out across TPS’s network.

Significant discounting predicted as manufacturers face slowing retail sales, new regulatory targets, and increased competition from new entrants.

The ID4 has plenty of neat elements to appeal to company car buyers.

Latest EV industry news, including free electricity at two new Raw Charging ultra rapid charging hubs.

The Range Rover Electric - which will arrive in 2024 - will deliver performance comparable to a flagship Range Rover V8, says the manufacturer.

There were more than 90,000 zero emission vehicles registered for the first time in July to September, according to new DfT data.

A new automated robotic charging system for electric vehicles will undergo field trials with fleet operators in 2024

Stellantis has signed a deal to fit its cars with electric vehicle battery swapping technology from Ample.

The insurance industry has hit back at claims that fleets are being unfairly hit with high premiums for electric vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines how insurance premiums for electric vehicles are impacting fleets.

Bentley Motors is renewing its First Response Team fleet, with new fully electric vehicles (EVs) being adopted by the business.

Smart has confirmed the pricing and specification for the #3, the second model in its relaunched range.