Industry
UK to introduce mileage-based charge in electric vehicle taxation changes
The UK Government has detailed a new approach to electric vehicle (EV) taxation changes, confirming that a mileage-based charge will…
Octopus EV secures £500m funding from lenders – report
UK-based Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) has obtained a £500m ($657.8m) funding from a group of lenders, increasing its total…
UK’s Rightcharge raises funding to simplify payments for EV charging
UK-based startup Rightcharge has secured £1.6m ($2.13m) in its seed funding round aimed at simplifying electric vehicle (EV) charging payments…
AFP calls for improved charging speeds to facilitate electric vans adoption
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has highlighted the necessity for enhanced charging speeds to support the transition to electric…
GlobalData announces winners of Automotive Europe Awards 2025
The winners of the GlobalData Automotive Europe Awards 2025 were announced at an event held on 15 October at the…
BVRLA calls for industry-government collaboration on UK EV network growth
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has emphasised the need for collaboration between industry and government to expand…
Europcar partners with Octopus Electroverse in rental EV charging push
Car rental company Europcar Mobility Group UK (Europcar) has formed an alliance with Octopus Electroverse, a consumer-focused public electric vehicle…
US ethanol takes the wheel in UK fuel market as Vivergo shuts down
The collapse of Vivergo Fuels, announced last week after the UK government refused to provide emergency financial support, is being…
UK’s electric car grant fuels surge in consumer interest: Autotrader
The UK Government's recent introduction of an electric car grant has led to a marked increase in consumer interest in…
EV sales outshine other fuel types in UK market: BCA
UK electric vehicle (EV) sales are currently “outperforming” those of other fuel types, reaching “record levels” in August, according to…
