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Raw Charging appoints Nick de Mestre as CFO
Nick de Mestre has joined Raw Charging as chief financial officer, supporting company growth plans for the electric vehicle infrastructure.

Government incentives vital to drive EV adoption at scale, finds Geotab
The vast majority of fleet cars and vans in the UK and Europe could go electric but government incentives are vital in enabling a widespread

Fuso’s next-gen eCanter debuts at IAA Transportation 2022
Daimler Truck subsidiary Fuso has revealed its next-generation eCanter at the IAA Transportation 2022.

Car rental ‘challenger’ firm ramps up international expansion
A Manchester-based online car rental company is pushing ahead with global expansion plans after raising £534k (€612m) in funding from investors.

End ICE car/van sales by 2035 and expand EV charging, International Energy Agency says
Governments across the globe have been urged to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035 and massively ramp-up EV charging,

Mercedes inks fleet connectivity deal with Targa Telematics
Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services has signed a partnership with Targa Telematics to further bolster its work in digital fleet solutions.

Solera launches global fleet management ecosystem at IAA 2022
A new end-to-end fleet management ecosystem that can help operators navigate unprecedented challenges has launched at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover.

Dacia revamps brand but retains value-for-money focus
Dacia is undergoing a brand overhaul that will revamp its design and reinforce its focus on active lifestyle needs while remaining a “leader for affordable

UFODrive all-electric car rental service launches in Spain
All-electric, all-digital car rental company UFODrive has debuted in Spain with the launch of its Madrid branch this month.

AAM Group sales up 46% YoY on back of strong car subscription take-up
AAM Group has reported fast-growing turnover and a business reposition to cash positive as it celebrates the two-year anniversary of its car subscription business.

Bridgestone launches connected tyre and maintenance solution for SMEs
Bridgestone is launching a new Fleetcare Go Plan connected tyre and vehicle maintenance solution for SMEs.

EV100 initiative gains new UK and global fleet members
Major UK and global fleets including Barclays and Bayer have signed up to the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, pledging to transition over 44,000 vehicles to

Fleets turn to technology for support amid rising costs and driver shortages
Fleet managers are increasingly turning to technology to help address an ever-growing list of financial and operational challenges.

ABB expands EV charger manufacturing with new US operation
Electric vehicle charging specialist ABB E-mobility is expanding its global and US manufacturing footprint further with new operations in South Carolina.

UK on ProLogium shortlist for new $8bn gigafactory
Taiwan EV battery maker ProLogium has shortlisted the UK among five potential countries for a potential gigafactory in Europe.

Charge point platform Monta powers up for expansion with €30m raise
EV charging management platform Monta is to expand its footprint and product development with the help of a new €30m (£26m) capital raise.

Opel/Vauxhall launch GSe electrified performance sub-brand
Opel and Vauxhall are introducing a new GSe sub-brand that will be used for top-of-the-range electrified performance models.

Peugeot reveals e-308 and e-308 SW with 400km range
Peugeot is expanding its electric vehicle line-up with the arrival of the e-308 and e-308 SW, delivering a range of up to 400km (248 miles).

Marked shift to public EV charging among EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers are markedly moving to using out-of-home charge points in response to fast-improving public and destination charging facilities.

Telematics analysis of ground support vehicles shows rebound in airport activity
Worldwide airport activity is back to near pre-pandemic levels, evidenced by new analysis of ground support vehicles.

Micro-mobility: Is this the new direction of transport?
Nick Salkeld, COO of MHC Mobility, looks at how the implementation of more mobility options will help us reach our net zero target. By moving from

Exclusive interview: Munro all-electric 4×4 is USA-bound in major sales drive
Hot on the heels of securing the exclusive distribution rights to the Munro 4×4 utility EV – seen by some as the answer to the

Netto invests in 940 charge points across German stores
Grocery discounter Netto is to gain 940 charging points across more than 270 stores in Germany under a tie-up with Vattenfall.

West Midlands Gigafactory appoints EV expert to lead global strategy
Battery industry tech expert Richard Moore has joined the West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture to spearhead its strategy and global contact with leading cell manufacturers.

62% of consumers dissatisfied with retailer sustainable delivery practices
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of consumers think retailers are doing a bad job when it comes to providing sustainable delivery practices.

Jeep to spearhead EV offensive with 2023 Avenger launch
Jeep is to launch a fully electric SUV in the UK from next year; the first of four all-electric SUVs planned for launch in North

Cazoo to exit mainland Europe to focus on UK
Online car retailer Cazoo is to wind down operations in mainland Europe to focus on the core UK market.

Ford E-Transit Custom to deliver 380km range and ‘no-compromise’ load-carrying
Ford has revealed more details of its E-Transit Custom; the EV successor to its best-selling van and designed to help fleets go electric with full
Citroën C5 X PHEV review in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, including a review of Citroën’s new C5 X PHEV hatchback-cum-estate.

Indra spearheads EV charging expansion plans under new CEO
British EV and smart energy technology business Indra has appointed Adrian Moores as chief executive officer, driving its growth strategy in the UK and Europe.

Tesla Model Y and Genesis GV60 ace Euro NCAP tests
The highly anticipated Tesla Model Y has scored top marks in Euro NCAP safety ratings, while the Genesis GV60 has also secured a five-star rating.

Fleetcor acquires EV solutions provider Plugsurfing
Fleetcor, a leading global payments company and parent company of Allstar Business Solutions, has acquired electric vehicle charging solutions specialist Plugsurfing for an undisclosed amount.

Octopus Energy’s EV roaming service rebrands amid global growth
Octopus Energy’s ‘Electric Juice’ EV roaming service has rebranded to ‘Electric Universe’ as it passes the 300,000-charger global milestone.

TTC appoints Ian Snadden as senior global business leader
Road safety company TTC Group has appointed Ian Snadden to join its team as senior global business leader, further developing the growth of its public

Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group breaks into fleet EV charging space
A new EV infrastructure business backed by one of the world’s largest green energy investors has launched to support fleet operators with the shift to

UK new car registrations up for first time in five months
UK new car registrations rose by 1.2% in August, ending five months of decline but with the fleet market still down.

Volvo rebrands M shared mobility as Volvo On Demand
Volvo has rebranded its shared mobility brand as Volvo On Demand amid expansion plans for the service.

Moove to help Uber add 10,000 EVs to London fleet
Mobility fintech Moove is to help Uber scale up its EV fleet in London to 10,000 vehicles by the end of 2025.

Geotab’s emissions reduction targets earn SBTi validation
Geotab’s emissions reduction targets have scored validation and approval by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – said to be a first for a dedicated

BMW starts producing fuel cell systems for iX5 Hydrogen
BMW has kickstarted inhouse production of fuel cell systems for its iX5 Hydrogen cars.

Steve Catlin appointed MD of Volvo Car Financial Services UK
Steve Catlin has joined Volvo Car Financial Services UK (VCFSUK) as its new managing director, following the retirement of current incumbent David Baddeley.

Toyota to invest €5.3bn in battery production for EVs
Toyota is to invest up to 730 billion yen (c. £4.5bn / €5.3bn) to produce batteries to meet growing demand for electric vehicles.

Bi-fuel evolution of LEVC VN5 hybrid van to cut fleet emissions
LEVC’s range-extender VN5 van and its TX taxi counterpart have been converted to use alternative fuels instead of petrol to help cut emissions and costs

Sustainable fleets under focus in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest electric insights and a special focus on Sustainable Fleets.

Škoda previews first of three new EVs and reveals new brand identity
Škoda Auto has given an insight into the first of three new electric vehicles and revealed its new design language and brand identity.

Project EDWARD to bring full week of events to promote road safety
Project EDWARD – Every Day Without A Road Death – is launching for 2022 with its most ambitious full week of events to promote road

Toyota Yaris Cross compact SUV gets new motorsport-inspired grade
Toyota is extending the line-up for its hybrid-only Yaris Cross compact SUV with a new GR Sport grade for the UK and Europe.

Zego expands fleet insurance portfolio with QBE deal
Commercial motor insurer Zego has partnered with A-rated insurance carrier QBE, expanding its ability to deliver tech-enabled, behaviour-led fleet insurance products.

UK charging specialist wins New York City deal for flagship EV project
UK-based electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Connected Kerb has won a deal to deliver on-street EV chargers for a ground-breaking project in New York.

Ground-breaking Munro all-electric 4×4 heads Stateside
The revolutionary Munro all-electric 4×4 off-roader is to be made available to fleets across the US from 2023 on the back of a major new

Karl Anders named managing director of Mer UK
Mer UK has appointed Karl Anders as its managing director, spearheading work to scale up its EV charging operations in the UK.