Fleet Electrification

Northgate Vehicle Hire has helped TBL Fire Protection Ltd transition part of its fleet to electric vehicles

Northgate supports TBL Fire Protection in E...

May 15, 2026No Comments

Northgate Vehicle Hire has helped TBL Fire Protection Ltd transition part of its fleet to electric vehicles, with almost a quarter of its vehicles now

Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vans

Government to cut red tape for businesses u...

May 13, 2026No Comments

The UK Government has announced sweeping regulatory changes designed to remove long-standing barriers preventing businesses from adopting electric vans, particularly heavier 4.25-tonne models that have

Electric avenue: The decarbonisation of UK bus depots

Electric avenue: The decarbonisation of UK ...

May 08, 2026No Comments

Bus operators across the UK are rapidly expanding depot charging infrastructure as the public transport sector accelerates the transition to zero-emission fleets. Supported by specialists

Policy vs Politics: Why EV fleet transition is still on track

Policy vs Politics: Why EV fleet transition...

May 01, 2026No Comments

With so much uncertainty being reported in the news around the move to electric vehicles, Natasha Fry, head of sales at Mer Fleet Services, talks about why the

SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZEV uptake stalls

SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZE...

Apr 24, 2026No Comments

The UK government is being urged to ensure HGV operators can access every available technology to reduce carbon emissions, as industry leaders warn that a

Farizon SV earns its racing stripes

Farizon SV earns its racing stripes

Mar 31, 2026Comments off

A Farizon SV has successfully completed 5,000 miles of intensive use with Team BRIT, demonstrating the real-world capability of electric vans in demanding motorsport logistics.

Energy infrastructure will determine the success of fleet electrification

Energy infrastructure will determine the su...

Mar 27, 2026Comments off

The UK Government’s £1 billion commitment to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission vans and trucks marks a significant step forward for the transport sector. However,

Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension Van registrations down in 2025 proposed EV levy and Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants

£1bn boost to accelerate electric van ...

Mar 25, 2026Comments off

Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £1 billion government funding package designed to accelerate the transition to electric vans and trucks.

How UK van fleets can successfully transition to EVs

How UK van fleets can successfully transiti...

Mar 23, 2026Comments off

The UK’s van fleets have a vital role to play in the journey towards net zero. Currently responsible for around 12% of all UK transport

Will the Middle East war accelerate electric vehicle uptake?

Will the Middle East war accelerate electri...

Mar 20, 2026Comments off

The escalation of the Middle East war—particularly the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz—has reignited a familiar dynamic in global energy markets: oil price volatility.