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NFDA calls on government to support EV growth
- 22/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Franchised Dealers Association has urged the government to invest further in the future of electric vehicles after figures have revealed a cooling of recent demand. Sue Robinson, chief executive, said: “It is positive to see both EU and UK markets experiencing consecutive months of growth. However, whilst [...] -
Top tips for EV transition
- 20/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
E-fleet solution provider VEV has shared its insights into what fleet owners need to do to ensure a successful transition to electrification. It has addressed challenges around inflation, infrastructure and investment, and identified the practical steps fleet managers need to take in the next 12 months. Mike [...] -
eDriving unveils sustainability reporting solution
- 29/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
eDriving has launched its new EcoReport sustainability reporting solution to help fleets globally manage Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. EcoReport enables companies can quantify their driving-related CO2 emissions while showcasing the results of their climate impact reduction efforts in a ready-made Environmental, [...] -
EV discounts surge by 323%
- 24/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Discounts on new electric vehicles increased by 323% between November 2022 and October 2023, according to new figures from What Car?. By comparison, discounts for petrol and diesel models grew by 122.7% and 122.5% respectively. The discounting trend extended to PCP finance deals, with monthly payments on EV [...] -
Fix Auto Penzance installs EV chargers
- 20/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Penzance has installed a bank of electric car chargers available to colleagues and customers alike. Directors Stuart and Joel Cameron have installed two 40 KW fast charge DC units along with a 20 KW AC fast charger that EV drivers can access without any cost to the business. Joel Cameron said: “EVs [...] -
HGV sales gather momentum
- 17/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British demand for new heavy goods vehicles grew by 14.9% in the third quarter with 11,531 trucks joining Britain’s roads. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this makes it the UK’s sixth consecutive quarter of growth and the greatest number of new HGV deliveries in any quarter [...] -
Buyers cool on EVs amidst rising costs
- 16/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has revealed that more than a third of car buyers decided against an electric car because of the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of 2,525 UK drivers conducted by What Car? found that more than half (1,354) said they had either recently bought a new car or were actively in the market for a new model. [...] -
EVs set to break the million barrier
- 13/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Experts at cap hpi are predicting that there will be one million BEVs on UK roads for the first time by February 2024. It found that heading into October 2023 there were nearly 900k pure BEVs on UK roads, and it expects that figure to surpass one million in the next three months. October’s new car market [...] -
SYNETIQ earns EcoVadis recognition
- 07/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: News, Uncategorised
Vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company SYNETIQ has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis, one of the most recognised independent sustainability assessment platforms. In its first EcoVadis rating, the IAA company was placed in the top 25% of more than 100,000 other businesses assessed [...] -
Europcar Mobility Group accelerates EV transition
- 02/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a number of new initiatives to help drivers reduce emissions and switch to electric vehicles. It has introduced an increasing number of hybrid and electric battery vehicles for private or business rental, helping motorists try EV technology before making a long-term [...]