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How the cold affects EVs and what to do about it

The cold weather is here and electric vehicle operators will see a drop in both range and charging speeds. We look at why this is and how fleets can mitigate the impact.

Electric vehicles 22 Jan

EV company car mileage on a par with ICE equivalents

The average mileage of electric company cars is virtually the same as internal combustion engine (ICE) equivalents, according to new data from Epyx.

19 Jan

Government ‘on track’ for fleet to be zero emission by 2027

The Government says it expects to meet its 2027 target for its central car fleet to be fully zero emission.

19 Jan

ZEV mandate needs swift introduction, Net Zero Review suggests

An independent review of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy has suggested that the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is introduced by 2024.

emissions 16 Jan

25% of EV drivers regularly use an ICE car

A quarter (25%) of electric vehicle owners also own and regularly drive a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE), according to Zap Map.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 3 Jan

EV-specific tyres can increase range by as much as 10%

Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) can boost their battery range by up to 10% when using EV-specific tyres, says Michelin.

19 Dec

Webfleet expands partnership to help fleets electrify

Webfleet has expanded its partnership with Chargylize to launch a new solution to help fleets electrify.

14 Dec

VWFS Fleet labels AER unfit for purpose despite rise

VWFS Fleet is urging businesses to do more to prevent drivers of electric company cars from being short-changed by high public charging costs.

12 Dec

Tough year ahead for fleets, predicts AFP

The Association of Fleet Professionals says fleets face the double challenge of electrification and the impact of the recession in 2023.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 8 Dec

Diesel refrigeration units to be put on ice

Emissions and rising fuel prices are accelerating the need for operators to adopt cleaner methods – and suppliers are responding

Business profiles - supplier 8 Dec

Weev agrees partnership with Geotab to aid EV switch

Weev has announced a partnership with Geotab to provide insights into the benefits of switching to electric vehicles (EVs).

29 Nov

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

Majority of fleet vehicles will be electric in two years

Fleet managers are expecting EVs to make up 56% of vehicle fleets within two years and more than three quarters expect to have fully electric fleets before 2030.

21 Nov

Motability pilot helps 1,000 customers make the switch to an EV

Two months since launch, the pilot has shown promising results, with Motability now looking to expand the programme.

Motability 7 Nov

Switching to EVs “not enough” to reduce carbon footprint, finds TMC

Switching drivers from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) will not reduce their carbon footprint enough to meet net zero targets, according to TMC research.

4 Nov

AA plots alternative fuels journey for fleets

A new yellow paper, designed to help fleets survive and thrive on their routes to alternative fuels, has been launched by the AA’s business services division.

27 Oct

Mitie's electric-first policy accelerates switch away from diesel

Setting achievable targets is key to making the move to electric, according to Mitie fleet manager Heidi Thompson

Business profiles - fleet 27 Oct

LeasePlan urges Government to “hold its nerve” on 2030 and 2050 carbon deadlines

It will be crucial for the new Government to hold its nerve on the 2030 and 2050 deadlines and avoid introducing policies or taxation changes that risk deterring companies from making the transition to electric.

26 Oct

Average eight-month wait for a new electric vehicle

The average lead time for a new electric vehicle (EV) is eight months, new research from Electrifying.com suggests.

25 Oct

Street Fleet launch to help fleets make switch to electric

Using telematics and bespoke advice, Street Fleet hopes to accelerate electrification by helping businesses understand which vehicles can electrify most easily.

25 Oct

Insight & policy - Page 11

How the cold affects EVs and what to do about it

EV company car mileage on a par with ICE equivalents

Government ‘on track’ for fleet to be zero emission by 2027

ZEV mandate needs swift introduction, Net Zero Review suggests

25% of EV drivers regularly use an ICE car

EV-specific tyres can increase range by as much as 10%

Webfleet expands partnership to help fleets electrify

VWFS Fleet labels AER unfit for purpose despite rise

Tough year ahead for fleets, predicts AFP

Diesel refrigeration units to be put on ice

Weev agrees partnership with Geotab to aid EV switch

British Gas fleet investigates hydrogen vehicle switch

Majority of fleet vehicles will be electric in two years

Motability pilot helps 1,000 customers make the switch to an EV

Switching to EVs “not enough” to reduce carbon footprint, finds TMC

AA plots alternative fuels journey for fleets

Mitie's electric-first policy accelerates switch away from diesel

LeasePlan urges Government to “hold its nerve” on 2030 and 2050 carbon deadlines

Average eight-month wait for a new electric vehicle

Street Fleet launch to help fleets make switch to electric

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Insight & policy - Page 11

How the cold affects EVs and what to do about it

EV company car mileage on a par with ICE equivalents

Government ‘on track’ for fleet to be zero emission by 2027

ZEV mandate needs swift introduction, Net Zero Review suggests

25% of EV drivers regularly use an ICE car

EV-specific tyres can increase range by as much as 10%

Webfleet expands partnership to help fleets electrify

VWFS Fleet labels AER unfit for purpose despite rise

Tough year ahead for fleets, predicts AFP

Diesel refrigeration units to be put on ice

Weev agrees partnership with Geotab to aid EV switch

British Gas fleet investigates hydrogen vehicle switch

Majority of fleet vehicles will be electric in two years

Motability pilot helps 1,000 customers make the switch to an EV

Switching to EVs “not enough” to reduce carbon footprint, finds TMC

AA plots alternative fuels journey for fleets

Mitie's electric-first policy accelerates switch away from diesel

LeasePlan urges Government to “hold its nerve” on 2030 and 2050 carbon deadlines

Average eight-month wait for a new electric vehicle

Street Fleet launch to help fleets make switch to electric

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market