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Seven in 10 considering an electric or hybrid vehicle

New report shows China is leading the way, with an incredible 94% of consumers considering buying an electric/hybrid vehicle.

9 Dec

Phone linked to Google Assistant on dash

Voice activation for Zap-Map on Google Assistant

Free voice-activated function on Google Assistant allows users to search for EV charge points using voice commands at home, work or on the move.

9 Dec

Uncertain outlook for company car market

The leasing sector is set to grow over the next couple of years, but the jury is out on whether any of this growth will come from the company car market, says the BVRLA.

6 Dec

The streetlight charger mirage: why we need to shift discussion around electric vehicle infrastructure

By Kevin Pugh, country manager at Tritium.

4 Dec

Electric car plugged into a charge point outside Tesco

EV drivers can charge for free at Tesco

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers at 100 Tesco stores across the UK are now able to top up their battery for free while shopping.

4 Dec

Charge point anxiety is new barrier to EV take-up, say fleets

Providers and policymakers are being warned that a fragmented charge point network is slowing the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs).

3 Dec

EV drivers could save £300 a year from V2G

A new report on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has found EV drivers could save up to £300 a year by storing and sharing electricity in their car’s battery.

3 Dec

Toyota Corolla drops 1.2 petrol engine for hybrid

The Toyota Corolla has received a series of upgrades and new model versions for 2020, becoming exclusively a hybrid range in the UK.

3 Dec

Fleet200 Executive Club November 2019 meeting

What are the benefits and challenges of running EVs? Fleets share their experiences

Leasing works for electric vehicles over two to four years to enable the fleet to be renewed with the latest technology. However, every EV should be evaluated to ensure the right lease length.

2 Dec

'Education and experience' alleviate range anxiety says BP Chargemaster

Education and experience are two of the biggest factors which can help alleviate electric vehicle range anxiety.

2 Dec

London leads UK in electric vehicle push

London leading the way in UK's EV push.

2 Dec

Uncertainty over new company car tax rates

Required legislation on hold, with new BIK rates, including the 0% rate for electric company cars, needing approval of new Government before they can be used.

2 Dec