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Row of electric company cars being charged

Lex launches new electric-only company car scheme for housebuilder

The Springfield Group has launched a new, electric-only company car scheme, as part of wider plans to transition its full fleet to electric.

6 Oct

To EV or not to EV – the question for fleet managers

Fleet managers may be considering investing in an all-electric fleet - but is now the right time, or should fleet managers wait a little longer?

Nextbase 4 Oct

Shaun Sadlier, Arval Mobility Observatory

A third of fleets expect to be zero-emission by 2030

A third of UK businesses (34%) expect to have a zero-emission fleet by 2030, according to Arval research.

27 Sep

The road towards global electric mobility

Dr Philipp Seidel, principal at Arthur D. Little says legislative and regulatory bodies play a central role in shaping the market for electric vehicles (EVs).

26 Sep

Shortage of used vehicles increasing age and mileage of stock

The average age of wholesale vehicles in August 2022 was more than 104 months compared to just in excess of 96 months in August 2019, according to Manheim.

21 Sep

Three-quarters of cars on order at Ogilvie Fleet are electric

Ogilvie Fleet is reporting a 219% year-on-year increase in the number of EVs on its fleet, with almost half of all car orders taken for the year ahead pure EVs.

Ogilvie Fleet 14 Sep

National Grid opts to reimburse EV drivers at more than double the AER

ICE rates also raised as increases aim to ensure company car drivers are not ‘left out of pocket’.

advisory fuel rate 6 Sep

Iron Mountain on the road to net zero

Buy-in from board members and drivers means electrification is no hill to climb for storage and information management services company Iron Mountain

Business profiles - fleet 25 Aug

Fleets want faster charging to avoid unnecessary downtime

Almost three-quarters (73%) of large fleets want shorter charging times which can compete with a five-minute fill-up of fuel, according to Autofocus.

22 Aug

Cost and environmental impact persuading fleets to choose EVs

Lowering a business’ environmental impact and cost advantages top a list of reasons why UK fleets are electrifying their company cars, research suggests.

17 Aug

Electric cars and vans to ‘dominate’ fleet mix by 2025

Fleet decision-makers expect electric to be the dominant powertrain within three years, according to research from the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

10 Aug

CMAC Group partners with Trees4Travel to become carbon neutral

CMAC Group has announced a partnership with Trees4Travel in a bid to become a carbon neutral organisation by the end of 2023

Environment 9 Aug

Electric vehicles travel up to 19 miles after range readout hits zero

Of the cars tested, the BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport went farthest on a charge and had the biggest buffer: 316 miles and 19 miles respectively.

electric and hybrid vehicles 4 Aug

Record-breaking Red fleet embarks on electrification programme

Red Driving School is beginning the electrification of its learner fleet after reaching a record fleet size of more than 1,500 vehicles.

1 Aug

Artists impression of new £50m global EV battery research centre

BP announces new £50m global EV battery research centre

BP has unveiled plans to invest up to £50 million in a new electric vehicle (EV) battery testing centre and analytical laboratory in the UK.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 1 Aug

EV demand on the up | Fleets look to models with shortest lead times

The demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) increased by 72% in the second quarter of this year, reports Leasing.com.

27 Jul

Trakm8's report – ‘EV Telematics – Driving Successful Fleet Electrification’

Trakm8 report gives fleets ‘valuable framework’ for electrification

Trakm8 has published a report – ‘EV Telematics – Driving Successful Fleet Electrification’ – examining how businesses can electrify some or all of their fleet.

15 Jul

Half of local authorities “unprepared” for EV fleet transition

An “alarming” lack of investment and awareness by local authorities regarding the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been unveiled in a new report.

14 Jul

Fragmented approach to fleet decarbonisation risks net zero ambitions

A more cohesive approach to accelerating the uptake of zero emission vehicles is required, suggests a new report.

13 Jul

Government leaflet aims to address misconceptions about EVs

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a leaflet tackling what it sees as the most common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs).

11 Jul

Insight & policy - Page 12

Lex launches new electric-only company car scheme for housebuilder

To EV or not to EV – the question for fleet managers

A third of fleets expect to be zero-emission by 2030

The road towards global electric mobility

Shortage of used vehicles increasing age and mileage of stock

Three-quarters of cars on order at Ogilvie Fleet are electric

National Grid opts to reimburse EV drivers at more than double the AER

Iron Mountain on the road to net zero

Fleets want faster charging to avoid unnecessary downtime

Cost and environmental impact persuading fleets to choose EVs

Electric cars and vans to ‘dominate’ fleet mix by 2025

CMAC Group partners with Trees4Travel to become carbon neutral

Electric vehicles travel up to 19 miles after range readout hits zero

Record-breaking Red fleet embarks on electrification programme

BP announces new £50m global EV battery research centre

EV demand on the up | Fleets look to models with shortest lead times

Trakm8 report gives fleets ‘valuable framework’ for electrification

Half of local authorities “unprepared” for EV fleet transition

Fragmented approach to fleet decarbonisation risks net zero ambitions

Government leaflet aims to address misconceptions about EVs

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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 12

Lex launches new electric-only company car scheme for housebuilder

To EV or not to EV – the question for fleet managers

A third of fleets expect to be zero-emission by 2030

The road towards global electric mobility

Shortage of used vehicles increasing age and mileage of stock

Three-quarters of cars on order at Ogilvie Fleet are electric

National Grid opts to reimburse EV drivers at more than double the AER

Iron Mountain on the road to net zero

Fleets want faster charging to avoid unnecessary downtime

Cost and environmental impact persuading fleets to choose EVs

Electric cars and vans to ‘dominate’ fleet mix by 2025

CMAC Group partners with Trees4Travel to become carbon neutral

Electric vehicles travel up to 19 miles after range readout hits zero

Record-breaking Red fleet embarks on electrification programme

BP announces new £50m global EV battery research centre

EV demand on the up | Fleets look to models with shortest lead times

Trakm8 report gives fleets ‘valuable framework’ for electrification

Half of local authorities “unprepared” for EV fleet transition

Fragmented approach to fleet decarbonisation risks net zero ambitions

Government leaflet aims to address misconceptions about EVs

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