Electric vehicles - Page 9

VW has added a performance-focused range-topping GTX Performance variant to the ID3 line-up.

Genesis may be a bit of an outlier but that doesn’t mean the Electrified G80 is any less worthy of consideration than its rivals.

Cupra is now accepting orders for its new electric SUV, the Tavascan.

New proposed tariffs on Chinese imports of battery electric vehicles have been published, with Tesla receiving a significant cut to its original rate.

Scottish Water has purchased 111 Fiat Professional vans including more than 40 fully electric vans.

Bedeo says that retrofitting an electric powertrain provides a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a brand-new plug-in van.

Andy Picton, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s, examines the performance of both new and used light commercial vehicle (LCV) markets during July.

New HGV registrations rebounded in Q2 after recording a decline in the first quarter of the year, new figures from the SMMT show.

Manufacturers are expected to ramp up discounts on new electric cars across fleet and retail in the final quarter of the year to close the gap on their ZEV Mandate targets.

Globally, the market continues to show strong growth, up 21% compared to the same period - January to July - in 2023.

Fleet News Market Insight with Auto Trader outlines four priorities for new Government to stimulate EV demand.

Treasury estimates suggest VED changes will be worth an additional £515m next year, rising to almost £1bn the following year.

Car manufacturers are expected to achieve their ZEV mandate targets this year, although very few are likely to sell the required number of electric cars.

Infinium Logistics has completed the acquisition of two adjoining sites in West Thurrock for £15 million.

Webfleet has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge.

AFP chair, Paul Hollick, examines issues around van electrification and what the fleet sector needs to help operators make the switch.

Since January, battery electric vehicles have accounted for 5.1% of all new vans.

From worst-case scenario range to reliability and charging issues, some of the UK's leading fleet decision-makers share their experiences on running e-LCVs.

The UK is outperforming many European countries in the electrification of it company car fleets, according to new research.

Volvo has expanded the EX30 line-up to include a new entry-level 'Core' variant.

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) offer great tax advantages for company car drivers, but we find out how efficient they are in the real-world.

Government plans on used electric vehicle battery health checks discussed at July’s meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

EVA England is calling on all electric vehicle drivers to help identify the priority issues that matter most to them in its annual survey.

Leapmotor International, the joint venture business formed by Stellantis and Leapmotor last year, has shipped its first batch of electric vehicles.

BYD’s decision to invest heavily in sponsorship of the UEFA Euro Championships 2024 has had a dramatic impact on consumer awareness for all Chinese brands.

Volkswagen is now accepting orders for the sporty GTX variant of its ID7 electric car.

Kia is expanding its electric car line-up with the introduction of the EV3 compact SUV.

Renault Trucks has demonstrated its new E-Tech T tractor unit to fleets and partners of the ZEHID programme.

Part of the company’s plans to achieve net zero by 2040, the new electric vehicles will start being rolled out across the UK from August.

Fleet News Market Insight with Auto Trader outlines four priorities for new Government to stimulate EV demand.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling for realism from the Government on electric vehicle policy.

After six months on fleet, our BMW i4 eDrive35 long-term test car has returned to the manufacturer, leaving overwhelmingly positive memories in its wake.

Since July last year, average discounts have risen from 6.6% to 8.7%, with three quarters of all new cars now offering some level of discount.

It tells Fleet News it wants to “provide certainty”, but remains tight-lipped on whether it will do the same for fossil fuelled vans.

Skoda has introduced a new entry-level Enyaq model, which joins its recently updated line-up.

A lack of capacity in the electricity grid is threatening the rollout of electric heavy HGVs, according to research.

New transport secretary, Louise Haigh, urged to boost electric van uptake by implementing measures outlined in the Zero Emission Van Plan.

Cupra is now accepting orders for the new 'hot' version of the Born that offers greater performance and handling, along with more range.

Hyundai has updated its Ioniq 5 electric hatchback for 2024, with updated styling, a longer range and revised specification.

Climate Change Committee calls for reinstatement of 2030 phase-out date with the UK set to miss emissions target.