British Gas

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British Gas claims new EV charging rate cheapest in the UK

British Gas is claiming to offer the cheapest way to charge an electric vehicle in the UK with its Hive SmartCharge service.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Feb

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British Gas offers EV drivers one year of free charging

British Gas is offering electric vehicle (EV) drivers a year’s worth of free charging if they install one of its Hive home chargers.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 17 Nov

James Rooney, head of road fleet at Network Rail

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Decarbonisation of Network Rail road fleet a priority for Rooney

James Rooney has been appointed head of road fleet at Network Rail, taking charge of the company’s 9,800-strong fleet.

appointments 20 Feb

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British Gas fleet investigates hydrogen vehicle switch

British Gas parent company Centrica and Ryze deal to include looking at switching some of its fleet to hydrogen.

hydrogen fuel cell 29 Nov

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Councils to install more than 16,500 EV charge points in the next year

However, a number of local authorities have no plans to install any public charge points in the next 12 months.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 24 Oct

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Rob Simister becomes new head of fleet at Centrica

Centrica has appointed Rob Simister to head of fleet at British Gas, after former Fleet News fleet manager of the year, Steve Winter, left the role in April.

British Gas 19 Oct

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‘We come to you’ SMR service for EVs will be a ‘game changer’ says the RAC

British Gas trial shows how decrease in vehicle downtime results in wholelife cost benefits.

5 Sept

Members of the Novuna Vehicle Solutions team celebrate their win at the Fleet News Awards

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Novuna: ‘We’re looking at every single asset class to see how we can electrify it’

Novuna Vehicle Solutions ranging director Jon Lawes is on a mission to address the challenge of decarbonisation

Business profiles - supplier 30 Jun

Nissan Leaf, EV, electric vehicle, EV chargingg infrastructure, plug-in vehicles.

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Fleet industry: Axing of plug-in car grant criticised

The decision to scrap the plug-in car grant (PiCG) has been labelled “premature” and “disappointing” by the fleet and leasing industry.

plug in car and van grant 15 Jun

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Lower maintenance costs help strengthen the case for EV adoption

Electric vehicles will not break down so often or need parts replaced as regularly as ICE vehicles

Costs & incentives 19 May

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LCV EV survey: electric gains foothold with 21% of van forward orders

As diesel continues to dominate van sector, one-in-10 fleets plans full electric transition by 2025

Leasing strategy 12 May

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British Gas head of fleet Steve Winter leaves Centrica

Former Fleet News fleet manager of the year and head of fleet at British Gas, Steve Winter, has announced his departure from Centrica.

British Gas 1 Apr

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'We need a national network of charge points for business vehicles' says fleet manager of the year

The UK needs a fleet charging network to ensure the efficient operation of the increasing volumes of electric vehicles operated by businesses.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 3 Jan

Centrica British Gas electric vehicle charge point engineer

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Centrica launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Centrica has launched an EV salary sacrifice scheme for employees but is warning that the ongoing semiconductor shortage could thwart its electric ambitions.

Salary Sacrifice 15 Nov