Record numbers of vans on UK roads
Commercial vehicles now account for 13.1% of all vehicles on the road in Britain – the highest recorded this century, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SMMT’s annual automotive census has revealed that, as of the end of 2020, there were 4,604,861 vans, 589,445 trucks, and 73,608 buses […]
Oxford to get ‘Europe’s most powerful’ EV charging hub
UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea to deliver what they are calling Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub. The hub, initially featuring 38 fast and ultra-rapid chargers in a single site, is the most powerful in Europe – with up to […]
BENF: EVs will be cheaper than petrol cars in all segments by 2027
Electric cars and vans will be cheaper to make than fossil-fuel vehicles in every light vehicle segment across Europe from 2027 at the latest, according to a new BloombergNEF study commissioned by Transport & Environment (T&E). The research found that battery electric vehicles could reach 100% of new sales across the EU by 2035, if lawmakers introduce […]
UK firms ‘to invest £15.8bn’ in EVs this year
UK firms spent £10.5bn on electric vehicles (EVs) and on-site charging points during the year to March 2021, and are now planning £15.8bn of investment in the same area over the next 12 months – a 50% increase year-on-year. That’s according to research from Centrica Business Solutions, which says two fifths (40%) of those questioned […]
Tesco’s free retail EV charging network hits 500,000 charges
The UK’s largest free retail electric car charging network has hit 500,000 charges – providing more than 10 million miles of complimentary carbon neutral motoring. Tesco, in partnership with Volkswagen and Pod Point, is installing free charging points at 600 supermarkets around the UK as part of their commitment to improving electric car charging infrastructure. […]
Jaguar Land Rover will be all-EV by 2025
Jaguar Land Rover unveiled its ‘Reimagine’ electrification strategy, which will see the Tata-owned luxury marque’s entire line up going electric by 2025. Both the Land Rover and Jaguar brands will be electrified on separate architectures with what the company says will be two clear, unique personalities. In the next five years, Land Rover will introduce […]
Government drive to simplify EV charging network to combat ‘range anxiety’
Small businesses and those in leasehold and rented accommodation are set to benefit from up to £50 million to install electric vehicle chargepoints. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides up to £350 towards a chargepoint, will continue next year and be expanded to target people in […]
Association of Fleet Professionals: Fleets need to undertake due diligence on driver charging facilities
Employers need to undertake due diligence on driver charging facilities as electric vehicles (EVs) start to make their way onto fleets in larger numbers, says the Association of Fleet Operators (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that this was especially important for drivers of petrol hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) who could potentially choose not to charge them and instead continually […]
Upcoming zero benefit-in-kind for EV vans ‘Under-Publicised’
The new zero per cent benefit-in-kind rate for electric vans that takes effect on 6thApril has been ‘under-publicised’ when it should be helping lead to faster, wider adoption, says the Association of Fleet Operators (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that a key element of success in boosting demand for electric cars over the last year […]
Do you specialise in Electric & Hybrid fleet Vehicles? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Electric & Hybrid Vehicle solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
