• EV adoption smoother than expected

    • 21 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Research by AX has revealed that fleets switching to electric vehicle have found the transition easier than anticipated It revealed that the fleet managers of businesses yet to start their EV transition were expecting significant disruption to vehicle incident management processes as a result of electrification [...]
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  • Audi launches new EV comparison solution

    • 18 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Audi has teamed up with eCommerce experts at drivvn to help buyers navigate the complex range of information available when choosing a new electric vehicle The new service provides a detailed comparison across its range and any other vehicles with total cost of ownership data In addition, it offers relevant [...]
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  • Europcar broadens EV options

    • 15 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Europcar Mobility Group UK has increased the number of electric vehicles on offer within its mobility solutions The latest additions include an order for several hundred Tesla Model 3 for long-term business rental and a number of Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 SUV models, initially available from Heathrow Airport Ron [...]
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  • Bentley launches large-scale recruitment drive

    • 28 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Bentley has launched a recruitment drive for 100 engineers to accelerates its Beyond100 strategy, which involves launching a new electric model each year between 2025 and 2030 Applications ae now open for an initial 50 vacancies, which will increase over the coming weeks and months to 100 While the positions [...]
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  • SMMT to host EV forum

    • 21 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest electric vehicle, battery and component manufacturers will gather in Sunderland next month to discuss how best to secure the future of the automotive industry in the North East They will be joined by hundreds of local businesses at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and [...]
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  • BVRLA welcomes grant extension

    • 15 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The BVRLA has welcomed the announcement that availability of the Plug in Van Grant has been confirmed for an additional two years BVRLA director of corporate affairs, Toby Poston said: “This good news comes at the perfect time for the fleet industry as it struggles with rising operating costs and global shortage [...]
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  • Hyundai launches first EV shop

    • 31 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Hyundai has launched its first new ‘Electrified’ store in the UK, transforming the Hyundai Bluewater store into an electrified centre focused on transparently and comprehensively informing shoppers on the EV ownership experience The store’s ‘Electrified Wall’, featuring a fully functioning home charger [...]
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  • Bentley reveals ambitious EV strategy

    • 28 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Bentley plans to launch one new electric model every year from 2025 to 2030 This is part of its accelerated Beyond100 strategy, which will also see its Crewe headquarters become what it calls a ‘Dream Factory’, with zero environmental impact and a focus of digital, flexible and high-value manufacturing The [...]
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  • Morgan names new head of electrification

    • 22 November 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Morgan Motor Company has appointed of Matthew Hole as chief technical officer and the newly created role of head of electrification He starts at Morgan with immediate effect and will report directly to Steve Morris, chairman and CEO This appointment is strategically crucial in Morgan’s ongoing transition [...]
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  • Thatcham Research launches EV training

    • 21 July 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research has unveiled a new training programme called EV Ready to help the automotive aftermarket prepare for the electrification of the industry The blended learning will be delivered remotely online and via hands-on training at Thatcham’s site The courses will address battery technology [...]
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