Hydrogen’s 95% value loss highlights whole-life cost risk

Hydrogen’s 95% value loss highlights whole-life cost risk

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A fleet of Aberdeen hydrogen buses is providing a striking reminder that emerging propulsion technologies need to be assessed on disposal value as well as operating cost. Aberdeen City Council...

Hydrogen’s 95% value loss highlights whole-life cost risk

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A fleet of Aberdeen hydrogen buses is providing a striking reminder that emerging propulsion technologies need to be assessed on disposal value as well as operating cost. Aberdeen City Council...

Shared depot charging unlocks a 320-mile electric HGV route

Shared depot charging unlocks a 320-mile electric HGV route

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Gregory Group is using Stagecoach’s Inverness bus depot to charge electric HGVs operating a daily route of more than 320 miles. The agreement uses existing high-powered infrastructure through Stagecoach’s Chargd...

Shared depot charging unlocks a 320-mile electric HGV route

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Gregory Group is using Stagecoach’s Inverness bus depot to charge electric HGVs operating a daily route of more than 320 miles. The agreement uses existing high-powered infrastructure through Stagecoach’s Chargd...

Public Charging Price Watch: how much should fleets really be paying?

Public Charging Price Watch: how much should fleets really be paying?

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The UK average for PAYG rapid and ultra-rapid charging currently stands at around 77p/kWh, according to Zapmap’s latest Charging Price Index. But current tariffs show how much fleets can save...

Public Charging Price Watch: how much should fleets really be paying?

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The UK average for PAYG rapid and ultra-rapid charging currently stands at around 77p/kWh, according to Zapmap’s latest Charging Price Index. But current tariffs show how much fleets can save...

Home charging gets easier for drivers without driveways

Home charging gets easier for drivers without driveways

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A key barrier to home EV charging is being reduced, with the Government confirming that cross-pavement charging channels and associated chargepoints in England will no longer require a planning application.

Home charging gets easier for drivers without driveways

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A key barrier to home EV charging is being reduced, with the Government confirming that cross-pavement charging channels and associated chargepoints in England will no longer require a planning application.

Geely targets 8000 UK fleet sales as Andrew Stuart sets out growth plans

Geely targets 8000 UK fleet sales as Andrew Stuart sets out growth plans

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Geely Auto UK sales director Andrew Stuart discusses its 8000-unit fleet target, dealer expansion, electrification strategy and corporate partnerships.

Geely targets 8000 UK fleet sales as Andrew Stuart sets out growth plans

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Geely Auto UK sales director Andrew Stuart discusses its 8000-unit fleet target, dealer expansion, electrification strategy and corporate partnerships.

Used EV values rise in August, but September registrations could apply pressure

Used EV values rise in August, but September registrations could apply pressure

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Used electric vehicle values continued a period of recovery in August, with the Tesla Model 3 recording the biggest price increase across three-year-old used cars, Car Dealer Magazine reports. But...

Used EV values rise in August, but September registrations could apply pressure

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Used electric vehicle values continued a period of recovery in August, with the Tesla Model 3 recording the biggest price increase across three-year-old used cars, Car Dealer Magazine reports. But...

Chery to expand its UK lineup with four new and refreshed models

Chery to expand its UK lineup with four new and refreshed models

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Chinese car manufacturer, Chery is set to expand its UK lineup with four new and refreshed models over the next 12-months, which will include its first full EV for the...

Chery to expand its UK lineup with four new and refreshed models

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Chinese car manufacturer, Chery is set to expand its UK lineup with four new and refreshed models over the next 12-months, which will include its first full EV for the...

Volvo XC60 and XC90 SUVs given huge EV range boost

Volvo XC60 and XC90 SUVs given huge EV range boost

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Volvo has given the XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid models a significant battery upgrade, with the XC60 claiming to offer up to 124-miles (WLTP) of electric-only range. Up from 49-miles...

Volvo XC60 and XC90 SUVs given huge EV range boost

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Volvo has given the XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid models a significant battery upgrade, with the XC60 claiming to offer up to 124-miles (WLTP) of electric-only range. Up from 49-miles...

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label Special Edition added to UK line-up

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label Special Edition added to UK line-up

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Volkswagen has opened UK order books for a new version of its pickup truck; called the Amarok Dark Label Special Edition, it adds more black details both inside and out.

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label Special Edition added to UK line-up

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Volkswagen has opened UK order books for a new version of its pickup truck; called the Amarok Dark Label Special Edition, it adds more black details both inside and out.

Business lease deals of the week: executive practicality

Business lease deals of the week: executive practicality

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This week, we've found three top business lease deals on three executive cars sporting pure-petrol, PHEV, and fully electric drivetrains. 

Business lease deals of the week: executive practicality

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This week, we've found three top business lease deals on three executive cars sporting pure-petrol, PHEV, and fully electric drivetrains. 

Li Auto i6

Another one? Chinese brand, Li Auto eyes up European market with i6 SUV

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Chinese premium car manufacturer, Li Auto is preparing to expand into Europe, with its i6 electric SUV potentially heading to the continent - which could include the UK.

Another one? Chinese brand, Li Auto eyes up European market with i6 SUV

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Chinese premium car manufacturer, Li Auto is preparing to expand into Europe, with its i6 electric SUV potentially heading to the continent - which could include the UK.

Kia PV7 vans

All-electric Kia PV7 unveiled | 286-mile range and 1,200kg payload

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Kia has unveiled its new PV7 electric van, which gives fleets a longer, more practical van if they couldn't get enough out of the PV5. 

All-electric Kia PV7 unveiled | 286-mile range and 1,200kg payload

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Kia has unveiled its new PV7 electric van, which gives fleets a longer, more practical van if they couldn't get enough out of the PV5. 

Volvo XC40, EX40 and EC40 facelifts unveiled

Volvo XC40, EX40 and EC40 facelifts unveiled

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Volvo has unveiled the facelift versions of its XC40, EX40 and EC40 models, which include subtle styling changes, upgraded infotainment and additional safety systems to bring them up to date.

Volvo XC40, EX40 and EC40 facelifts unveiled

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Volvo has unveiled the facelift versions of its XC40, EX40 and EC40 models, which include subtle styling changes, upgraded infotainment and additional safety systems to bring them up to date.

BYD

BYD launches Approved Repair network, strengthening aftersales support

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Chinese car giant, BYD has launched a 138 strong network of Approved Repair centres across the UK, giving fleets strengthened aftersales support for its vehicles. 

BYD launches Approved Repair network, strengthening aftersales support

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Chinese car giant, BYD has launched a 138 strong network of Approved Repair centres across the UK, giving fleets strengthened aftersales support for its vehicles. 

Better Fleet: Your practical playbook for making fleet records easier to retrieve

Better Fleet: Your practical playbook for making fleet records easier to retrieve

ian richardson

Useful fleet information should still be useful six months after it was created. An evergreen data strategy will keep your business from wasting time, effort, and money. It will align...

Better Fleet: Your practical playbook for making fleet records easier to retrieve

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Useful fleet information should still be useful six months after it was created. An evergreen data strategy will keep your business from wasting time, effort, and money. It will align...

Better Fleet: Could the future be searching across your fleet systems without replacing them?

Better Fleet: Could the future be searching across your fleet systems without replacing them?

ian richardson

Fleet technology has traditionally presented businesses with two choices: Leave information in different systems and search each one separately, or integrate and consolidate those systems so more information can be...

Better Fleet: Could the future be searching across your fleet systems without replacing them?

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Fleet technology has traditionally presented businesses with two choices: Leave information in different systems and search each one separately, or integrate and consolidate those systems so more information can be...