Connected Kerb and Fastned networks go live via Zapmap & Allstar’s payment system
On-street electric vehicle charging network Connected Kerb, and ultra-rapid charging provider Fastned have now gone live on the Allstar-Zapmap network.
It means fleet drivers can...
First Bus begins work on Norwich electric hub
First Bus has begun ground-breaking work to transform its Norwich Roundtree Way depot into site that will house an electric fleet of vehicles.
The bus...
Glories of Syon: Instavolt seeks plug-in for London’s biggest ultra-rapid EV charging hub
Close to the M4, A4 and A315, the site sits near several key commuter routes accessing the capital’s western suburbs.
The company says it grew...
Tata induced to build UK’s biggest EV battery factory in Somerset
Ministers were celebrating this morning the decision of a consortium led by Indian conglomerate Tata to invest over £4 billion into a factory making...
Understanding the options for transitioning your business fleet
Switching your fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to more environmentally friendly ones is a big decision. It’s also one that’s likely to...
SSE begins Aberdeen hydrogen-fuel cell delivery van trial
Energy firm SSE has started trials of First Hydrogen’s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), testing the van out of a site in Aberdeen, located...
How much does it cost to charge a commercial EV fleet?
The carbon savings from switching a commercial fleet to electric vehicles are well known. It’s also understood that the Total Cost of Ownership is...
Ubitricity to install EV charge points for Redbridge Council
Ubitricity has signed an agreement to install and manage 310 new on-street Siemens EV charge points for Redbridge Council in London.
Through the partnership the...
The transition to electric: A fleet manager’s checklist
Helping your drivers to go electric is a vital step on your fleet’s journey to net zero.
To ensure a smooth transition, it’s important to...
The EV Fleet Metrics Matrix: A reporting framework for fleet managers
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to digitisation, as it became critical to manage vehicles remotely through fleet management software. This led to an...
Stopping power – the mechanics behind regenerative braking
Braking in a car works in a simple way. Press down on the brake pedal with your foot and the brake pads squeeze onto...
LEVC introduces wheelchair accessible EV
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has unveiled its new wheelchair accessible electric TX Access, designed for sectors such as education and healthcare.
The vehicle provides...
Ceres’ state-of-the-art H2 fuel cell test centre opens in Nuneaton
A new and state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell and electrolysis test facility opened officially this week in Nuneaton.
The site was officially opened by Mr Atsushi...
West Berkshire Council picks Ubitricity for EV charge points
West Berkshire Council has appointed Ubitricity to supply, install and manage up to 250 EV charge points covering a range of on street and...
New Volvo FM electric joins Tesco’s distribution fleet
Tesco has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit as part of its commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of its...
Stellantis unveils new EV platform
Stellantis has unveiled its new STLA Medium EV platform, which will provide the basis for a variety of electric cars, crossovers and SUVs –...
“Bee here, sometime”: Mancs to get bug-friendly EV charging Oasis. Gallagher brothers not involved
Plans have been announced for Manchester to get its first large-scale EV charging ‘Oasis’.
Providing 16 ultra-rapid charging bays, charging operator Be.EV intends transforming a...
Go-Ahead London to add nearly 300 electric buses to fleet
Go-Ahead London has announced it is adding a further 299 BYD–Alexander Dennis battery-electric buses to its fleet by the end of 2023.
In total, 169...
Sheffield’s first zero-emission buses are Enviro200EV electrics
The Alexander Dennis and BYD UK EV partnership is to supply four single deck buses to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority for operation...
Hydrogen buses for Go-Ahead Group
The Go-Ahead Group has acquired 20 hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley areas, the...