Plug into progress
Recent research from Drax Electric Vehicles into UK organisations’ electrification progress revealed that over half (52%) of businesses hadn’t yet installed any EV charge points. Cited barriers to EV adoption include cost, lack of government support and uncertainty in the technology. But with competitors already reaping the benefits – and the looming ban on the sale […]
Two-thirds of fleet vehicles ‘ready to go electric’
New research has found that two-thirds of vehicles (cars and vans) operated by private and public sector organisations in the UK are ready to go electric — contrary to increasing industry and media pessimism around electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Geotab’s ‘Taking Charge: On the Road to an EV Future’ report analysed driver data from 1.3 million […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: UK car market sees notable growth according to the SMMT
By WhichEV The UK’s new car market recorded a significant upturn, marking its 20th consecutive month of growth, with new car registrations climbing by 10.4%. This surge resulted in 317,786 new cars being registered, all sporting the new ’24’ numberplate, indicating the strongest March since 2019. However, this achievement still trails behind the pre-pandemic figures […]
Wates accelerates decarbonisation plans with electric fleet investment
Wates is speeding ahead with plans to decarbonise its commercial van fleet with a major investment to replace 45 small diesel, supervisor vans with new electric cars. The new electric cars will be used across the Group’s UK-wide fit-out, refurbishment and maintenance services for social housing properties and non-domestic buildings. Forming part of a long-term […]
The WhichEV View: Volta Trucks signals ambition with new Service Hub in London
By WhichEV Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has celebrated the official opening of its innovative Truck as a Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The event was attended by controversial Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan as well as Tottenham MP Rt. Hon. David Lammy, industry leaders, key customers, and stakeholders. Situated […]
Mina partners with Lightfoot to launch industry-leading solution to EV charging fraud
Mina, the award-winning payment solution provider for EV charging at home and in public, and Lightfoot, the pioneering driver coaching and rewards technology specialists, have joined forces to launch a market-leading solution that will help stamp out EV charging fraud within electric fleets. With a rising number of fleets transitioning to electric vehicles, energy fraud […]
Strategic partnership looks to accelerate transition to electric vehicles in the workplace
Durham-based, Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, is partnering with Diode, an electric vehicle (EV) suitability assessment software platform, to help break down the barriers to EV adoption and drive forward electrification in the workplace. The partnership has been spearheaded by Charlotte Enright, business development manager and sustainability lead at Anglo Scottish Asset Finance. Following discussions with […]
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 […]
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. […]
bp pulse confirms ultra-fast charging hubs rollout
bp pulse is to expand its ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN). Electrification is at the heart of bp’s convenience and mobility strategy with the company aiming to double the size of the bp pulse network in the […]
