Cryptocurrencies as a payment method for buying cars
Cryptocurrencies are one of the defining features of the digital age. Ever since the great technological discoveries of the 21 first century, mainly the information age, there has been a [...]
Government needs to do more to speed EV uptake
A poll of 2,000 adults found 63% consider the retail price to be the biggest downside of EVs. Just 15% of those who don’t own an EV are ‘likely’ to make the switch within the next 12 months – but 60% would be more inclined to go electric if the vehicles were cheaper.
Research reveals range loss when towing
For mid-size electric vans, a half load resulted in a dip of 7% against the real-world range and an 11% dip with a full load. Add in towing and the range was 24% lower than the unladen real-world maximum. These drops represent a 14% drop between fully loaded and fully loaded plus towing.
Record quarterly insurance spike may impact younger drivers
The past year has seen a record-breaking 34% surge in average quoted premiums, with the last quarter alone witnessing a 14.3% jump. This drastic uptick, the largest since the tracking of such data began in October 2013, could potentially jeopardise road safety, especially among younger motorists.
Game-changing power solutions for outdoor enthusiasts
BLUETTI Introduces the AC60&B80 Power Station to the United Kingdom Market BLUETTI, the leader in the clean energy storage industry, launches its new AC60 & B80, the smallest solar generator [...]
Business drivers could owe up to £1.6bn in excess mileage charges
Wessex Fleet found that 24% of company car drivers are on target to breach their mileage limits and incur excess mileage charges. The expected charge for each of these drivers, based on a fee of 32p per mile above the pre-agreed limit, is a staggering £8,981.
Zapmap and The Green Finance Institute reveal EV charge point utilisation
While to date there is no industry-standard definition or calculation for the utilisation of EV charging infrastructure in the UK, the groundbreaking report – for local authorities, investors and charge point operators – sees the Green Finance Institute and Zapmap introduce two effective ways to measure, understand and act upon utilisation rates.
First Gridserve Electric Retail Hub opens at Dobbies
Dobbies Swindon has five dual charging units, which allow two cars to charge at once at Medium Power speeds, for a longer stay at the location. There are also two High Power chargers for a quick top up for those passing on the nearby A419. The hub features 12 charging bays to ensure space for all visitors including two accessible bays to support both larger vehicles and disabled customers.
Save more money when charging your EV from 1st July
With the average UK driver covering 6800 miles a year, smart charging on an off-peak tariff in a typical EV would cost just £127.50 for a year’s worth of driving with Octopus Intelligent at 7.5p/kWh. At the new Standard Variable Tariff of 30p/kWh, that same annual mileage would cost £510. By comparison, the same mileage in an equivalent petrol car would cost a driver more than £1100. The current rate of 34p/kWh has been in place since 1 October 2022.
Stellantis Launches Free2move Charge
Working with a Free2move e-Genius team, customers will be able to create a personalised package they can change and adapt at any time during the ownership experience, allowing it to evolve and always be tailored to their needs. e-Genuis support will be available first in Europe.
More accurate range labelling needed on E-vans
Weather is proving to be much greater than originally thought with some AFP members seeing a drop in range approaching 50% during the coldest winter days on occasions when there was no opportunity to precondition the battery. However, other issues are emerging, too. Payload was already known to have a negative impact – although its extent has proven to be a surprise to some operators – but the effect of commonly-used fittings such as roof racks and ladder loaders are proving noticeable.
Edwin James Group targets carbon reduction with electric vans from Fleet Alliance
The Group operates a national fleet of 250 vehicles - 230 vans and 20 cars - from 16 offices and service centres throughout the UK, with a head office in Uddingston, Glasgow. The transition to electric power has already begun and the company car fleet is now all-electric with a number of makers represented, including Tesla, Volkswagen, Skoda and Kia.
Prices announced for new Peugeot 508 range
PEUGEOT has opened orders for new 508, 508 SW and 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered models, featuring an updated exterior and interior design, new technologies and a simplified trim line-up. Prices [...]
Driver safety and training – Ensuring a responsible fleet in the UK
The safety of your drivers – and of the general public – should always be a top priority for fleet managers. Investing in driver training programs and prioritising the well-being [...]
Orders open for new Citroën C4 X models
From launch, customers have a choice of two petrol powertrains, a PureTech 100 S&S with a six-speed manual or a PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed automatic. Diesel models will be sold exclusively with Citroën’s efficient BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed manual powertrain.
Fleets extending van replacement cycles to eight years
Some fleets that typically operated vans for 5-6 years at a maximum are now, in some cases, hitting 7-8 years without encountering any real difficulties. The overall message is that more management attention is needed to keep these vehicles safe and reliable but that the economic benefits outweigh the issues
E number – Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Tekna 190 review
Fuel economy during our time with the car worked out at well over 50 miles to the gallon. There are no numbers from Nissan regarding how far this model can go in zero emission mode but it's almost irrelevant as the powertrain is always adjusting its behaviour to your driving. The engine will run as little as possible, and in truth you’ll barely notice it when it does kick into life.
Growing popularity of electric or hybrid vehicles
While there are more electric vehicles on the market than ever – there were 450 models available in 2021, twice the number available in 2018 – the report highlights the barriers that contribute to the slow adoption of EVs despite high public demand.
Octopus Electric Vehicles raises £650m to turbocharge electric car revolution
The funds will primarily finance Octopus’ flagship EV salary sacrifice offer, which was launched in 2021. Like cycle-to-work but for cars, Octopus’s salary sacrifice helps drivers save 30-40% every month on a brand new electric car. Octopus offers an easy all-in-one service, providing the brand new car, charger and discounted energy tariff.
Used hybrid sales surge ahead of diesel in May
Hybrid sales accounted for 20.6% of used car sales storming ahead of diesel which fell to third place for the very first time with 18.5%. Used petrol cars remained the nation’s favourite with market share of 54.7% while EVs comprised just 6.2%.
