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Two-in-three councils ‘yet to install on-street EV charge points’

Vauxhall is launching an initiative to boost residential on-street public chargers after research showed the majority of councils do not have any plans in place.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 15 Aug

LGA wants share of fuel duty to improve UK roads

Figures from the OECD show that £4bn was spent in 2006 on UK local road maintenance compared with £2bn in 2019 - the last year of comparable data available.

potholes 14 Aug

Charging pilot to help EV drivers without off-road parking

A council pilot scheme will enable electric vehicle drivers, without a driveway, to charge their plug-in car or van at home.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 10 Aug

Ambulance service strikes electric fleet deal with Skoda

The East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has chosen the electric Skoda Enyaq as it looks to electrify its fleet.

fleet deals 3 Aug

Police fleets still using ‘faulty’ BMWs three years after PC’s death

Despite a PC being killed following an engine failure in his BMW patrol car, 32 of England's 39 police forces are still using vehicles with the same engine.

BMW 1 Aug

Venson named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service framework

Venson Automotive Solutions has been awarded supplier status on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework.

public sector 27 Jul

Councils urged to sign ‘fleet friendly EV charging pledge’

Local authorities are being urged to support the rollout of fleet friendly electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 10 Jul

Aerial shot of VCS's new site in Bradford

New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

WN VTech has announced a major move for VCS to a new site in Bradford, making it one of the largest dedicated ambulance and police vehicle factories in the UK.

bluelight 17 May

New trade body to prioritise fleet charge point concerns

New trade body representing electric vehicle charge point operators, ChargeUK, has vowed to work with Government to address fleet concerns.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 12 May

Cardiff considers charging vehicles to use city’s roads

Cardiff Council is considering introducing a congestion charge to improve air quality in the Welsh capital.

clean air zones 19 Apr

British Army Land Rover Defender with empty engine bay ready for electric conversion

Battlefield tests for British Army electric Land Rover Defenders

The British Army is converting four Land Rover Defenders to electric power before testing them in various battlefield scenarios.

electric and hybrid vehicles 14 Apr

London receive £35.7m to install thousands more charge points

London boroughs have been awarded a share of £35.7 million in funding from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 12 Apr

Surrey County Council powers ahead with installation of 10,000 EV chargers

Surrey County Council will install 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points by 2030, in partnership with Connected Kerb.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 23 Mar

Almost a fifth of roads less than five years from structural failure

Fleets face further downtime and costly repairs thanks to worsening carriageway conditions.

potholes 21 Mar

Two-in-five councils fail to engage with fleets over EV infrastructure

Two out of five local authorities in the UK are yet to engage with the fleet sector when considering electric vehicle charging needs, according to the BVRLA.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 17 Mar

Low-emission car club trial launched by Hiyacar

A hybrid car club trial has been launched in Sittingbourne by Swale Borough Council in partnership with Hiyacar.

car club 10 Mar

Local authorities “failing” to understand EV charging needs of businesses

Less than 20% of local authorities in the South East of England have consulted with local businesses on an electric vehicle (EV) charge point strategy.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 3 Mar

Rivus strikes maintenance and repair fleet deal with Met Police

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has awarded multiple maintenance and repair contracts to Rivus starting from November 1, 2023. 

2 Mar

Sheffield CAZ goes live | Non-compliant vehicles charged up to £50

Sheffield’s clean air zone (CAZ) will start charging non-compliant vehicles to enter the city from today (Monday, February 27).

clean air zones 27 Feb

More councils receive charge point funding as LEVI pilot expanded

The Government has expanded its Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot, with 16 more councils receiving funding to deliver new charge points.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 21 Feb

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Two-in-three councils ‘yet to install on-street EV charge points’

LGA wants share of fuel duty to improve UK roads

Charging pilot to help EV drivers without off-road parking

Ambulance service strikes electric fleet deal with Skoda

Police fleets still using ‘faulty’ BMWs three years after PC’s death

Venson named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service framework

Councils urged to sign ‘fleet friendly EV charging pledge’

New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

New trade body to prioritise fleet charge point concerns

Cardiff considers charging vehicles to use city’s roads

Battlefield tests for British Army electric Land Rover Defenders

London receive £35.7m to install thousands more charge points

Surrey County Council powers ahead with installation of 10,000 EV chargers

Almost a fifth of roads less than five years from structural failure

Two-in-five councils fail to engage with fleets over EV infrastructure

Low-emission car club trial launched by Hiyacar

Local authorities “failing” to understand EV charging needs of businesses

Rivus strikes maintenance and repair fleet deal with Met Police

Sheffield CAZ goes live | Non-compliant vehicles charged up to £50

More councils receive charge point funding as LEVI pilot expanded

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

public sector - Page 2

Two-in-three councils ‘yet to install on-street EV charge points’

LGA wants share of fuel duty to improve UK roads

Charging pilot to help EV drivers without off-road parking

Ambulance service strikes electric fleet deal with Skoda

Police fleets still using ‘faulty’ BMWs three years after PC’s death

Venson named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service framework

Councils urged to sign ‘fleet friendly EV charging pledge’

New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

New trade body to prioritise fleet charge point concerns

Cardiff considers charging vehicles to use city’s roads

Battlefield tests for British Army electric Land Rover Defenders

London receive £35.7m to install thousands more charge points

Surrey County Council powers ahead with installation of 10,000 EV chargers

Almost a fifth of roads less than five years from structural failure

Two-in-five councils fail to engage with fleets over EV infrastructure

Low-emission car club trial launched by Hiyacar

Local authorities “failing” to understand EV charging needs of businesses

Rivus strikes maintenance and repair fleet deal with Met Police

Sheffield CAZ goes live | Non-compliant vehicles charged up to £50

More councils receive charge point funding as LEVI pilot expanded

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

UK car production falls by almost a third in November