Fuel-cell technology could unlock fleet electrification

Fuel-cell technology could unlock fleet electrification

John Sootheran

Fleet managers looking to decarbonise vans, trucks and buses may need to look beyond traditional grid connections, according to Newton Energi. With companies facing grid upgrade waits of up to...

Fuel-cell technology could unlock fleet electrification

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John Sootheran

Fleet managers looking to decarbonise vans, trucks and buses may need to look beyond traditional grid connections, according to Newton Energi. With companies facing grid upgrade waits of up to...

eCourier Drivers Launch Workers’ Rights Claim

eCourier Drivers Launch Workers’ Rights Claim

John Sootheran

A group legal claim has been filed on behalf of eCourier drivers who say they have been wrongly denied basic workers’ rights. Fifteen former drivers, backed by the Independent Workers...

eCourier Drivers Launch Workers’ Rights Claim

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John Sootheran

A group legal claim has been filed on behalf of eCourier drivers who say they have been wrongly denied basic workers’ rights. Fifteen former drivers, backed by the Independent Workers...

EV charging costs drop

EV charging costs drop

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle drivers using slow chargers have seen prices fall, according to the AA's EV Recharge Report for July. Peak rate slow charging dropped by 2p to 56p/kWh, while standard-rate...

EV charging costs drop

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle drivers using slow chargers have seen prices fall, according to the AA's EV Recharge Report for July. Peak rate slow charging dropped by 2p to 56p/kWh, while standard-rate...

Kia releases EV5 pricing and specs

Kia releases EV5 pricing and specs

John Sootheran

Kia has confirmed UK pricing and specifications for the all-new EV5, a fully-electric family SUV that will sit alongside the Sportage in its line-up. Forming part of Kia’s global ‘Plan...

Kia releases EV5 pricing and specs

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John Sootheran

Kia has confirmed UK pricing and specifications for the all-new EV5, a fully-electric family SUV that will sit alongside the Sportage in its line-up. Forming part of Kia’s global ‘Plan...

Government considers blanket pavement-parking ban

Government considers blanket pavement-parking ban

John Sootheran

The Government is preparing to decide whether to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking, with the RAC reporting that most drivers back stronger action. Pavement parking is currently banned...

Government considers blanket pavement-parking ban

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John Sootheran

The Government is preparing to decide whether to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking, with the RAC reporting that most drivers back stronger action. Pavement parking is currently banned...

Better roads on the way says DfT

Better roads on the way says DfT

John Sootheran

The Government has published its draft third road investment strategy (RIS3), setting out priorities for England’s strategic road network (SRN) from 2026 to 2031, backed by £24.9 billion of funding....

Better roads on the way says DfT

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John Sootheran

The Government has published its draft third road investment strategy (RIS3), setting out priorities for England’s strategic road network (SRN) from 2026 to 2031, backed by £24.9 billion of funding....

VW launches next-gen T-Roc

VW launches next-gen T-Roc

John Sootheran

Volkswagen has pulled the covers off the all-new second generation T-Roc, which will arrive in the UK in early 2026. The new compact SUV adopts VW’s latest styling language, bringing...

VW launches next-gen T-Roc

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen has pulled the covers off the all-new second generation T-Roc, which will arrive in the UK in early 2026. The new compact SUV adopts VW’s latest styling language, bringing...

HMRC revises its new AER expenses rates for EV drivers

HMRC revises its new AER expenses rates for EV drivers

John Sootheran

  HMRC has admitted to a miscalculation in its newly published advisory electricity rates (AER) for electric company cars. Since 1 September, drivers now have separate reimbursement rates for home...

HMRC revises its new AER expenses rates for EV drivers

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John Sootheran

  HMRC has admitted to a miscalculation in its newly published advisory electricity rates (AER) for electric company cars. Since 1 September, drivers now have separate reimbursement rates for home...

DfT Caps Electric Car Grant at £42,000

DfT Caps Electric Car Grant at £42,000

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport has tightened the rules for its £650 million electric car grant. Initially, higher trim levels of models priced under £37,000 could still qualify even if they...

DfT Caps Electric Car Grant at £42,000

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport has tightened the rules for its £650 million electric car grant. Initially, higher trim levels of models priced under £37,000 could still qualify even if they...

Octopus and Visa launch new fleet pay-all card

Octopus and Visa launch new fleet pay-all card

John Sootheran

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has joined forces with Visa to launch a smart new payment card for fleets, promising to simplify life for both drivers and managers.

Octopus and Visa launch new fleet pay-all card

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John Sootheran

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has joined forces with Visa to launch a smart new payment card for fleets, promising to simplify life for both drivers and managers.

HMRC splits EV mileage rates between home and public charging

HMRC splits EV mileage rates between home and public charging

ian richardson

HMRC has confirmed that from 1 September 2025, company car drivers using electric vehicles will see two separate Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) depending on where they charge. Home charging: 8 pence...

HMRC splits EV mileage rates between home and public charging

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ian richardson

HMRC has confirmed that from 1 September 2025, company car drivers using electric vehicles will see two separate Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) depending on where they charge. Home charging: 8 pence...

Fleet Fast Facts & Stats

Fleet Fast Facts & Stats

John Sootheran

Fast facts and stats from the fleet sector. Keep your finger on the pulse of the fleet industry and spot emerging trends, in two minutes flat.

Fleet Fast Facts & Stats

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John Sootheran

Fast facts and stats from the fleet sector. Keep your finger on the pulse of the fleet industry and spot emerging trends, in two minutes flat.

Jaecoo releases E and E5 prices and specs

Jaecoo releases E and E5 prices and specs

John Sootheran

Jaecoo has confirmed UK pricing for its latest compact SUV, the Jaecoo 5, which will arrive in late summer in both petrol and fully electric forms. Prices start at £24,505...

Jaecoo releases E and E5 prices and specs

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John Sootheran

Jaecoo has confirmed UK pricing for its latest compact SUV, the Jaecoo 5, which will arrive in late summer in both petrol and fully electric forms. Prices start at £24,505...

All cars that qualify for the Electric Car Grant (as of 20.8.25)

All cars that qualify for the Electric Car Grant (as of 20.8.25)

John Sootheran

The Government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (EGC) offers up to £3750 off EVs priced under £37,000. Band one cars get £3750, band two £1500, depending on sustainability standards. Carmakers...

All cars that qualify for the Electric Car Grant (as of 20.8.25)

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John Sootheran

The Government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (EGC) offers up to £3750 off EVs priced under £37,000. Band one cars get £3750, band two £1500, depending on sustainability standards. Carmakers...

Tribunal highlights the importance of driver-contract wording

Tribunal highlights the importance of driver-contract wording – how watertight are your contracts?

John Sootheran

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling in Brake Bros v Hudek has underlined the risks to fleets of unclear contracts in pay disputes. A truck driver claimed for additional...

Tribunal highlights the importance of driver-contract wording – how watertight are your contracts?

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John Sootheran

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling in Brake Bros v Hudek has underlined the risks to fleets of unclear contracts in pay disputes. A truck driver claimed for additional...

Maxus unveils its eDeliver 75 electric truck

Maxus unveils its eDeliver 75 electric truck

John Sootheran

Maxus has unveiled the eDeliver 75, its first 7.5-tonne electric truck, signalling a major step into zero-emission logistics. Offered as a chassis cab in 3.8m and 4.5m lengths, it delivers...

Maxus unveils its eDeliver 75 electric truck

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John Sootheran

Maxus has unveiled the eDeliver 75, its first 7.5-tonne electric truck, signalling a major step into zero-emission logistics. Offered as a chassis cab in 3.8m and 4.5m lengths, it delivers...