April 2022 Newsletter Client News – Project with medical technology company goes live, prospects for grey fleet service EVP News – Tom Lett joins the team, and Andy heads south for Easter. Market News – The UK ranked as the third-best country for EV driving in Europe. Both rapid charge points and energy [...]
March 2022 Newsletter Client News – Global cosmetics brand, salary sacrifice RFP complete for cyber security experts. EVP News – Ange enjoys some Spanish culture, Dave starts his junior management consultancy apprenticeship. Market News – Chancellor cuts fuel duty by 5p a litre, legal loophole closed regarding using a mobile while driving. Monthly [...]
Buying your first EV Introduction In 2019, EVP wrote a blog that served as a guide to buying your first EV (electric vehicle). However, we feel it is a good time to update the guidance available to our readers. Since 2019, there have been significant developments in the technology available to electric vehicle (EV) [...]
February 2022 Newsletter Introduction Client News – Medical Technology Company, meeting a public body EVP News – Nick and Andy escape the February weather Market News – A new 'road-tax', delay of the GMCAZ, Oxford open their ZEZ Monthly question – Is delaying the GMCAZ the right thing to do? [...]
Mileage-based road tax Switching to a 'mileage-based road tax' Introduction There have been calls from the Transport Select Committee (TSC) to switch the current road taxation system. Generally, motorists are subject to two sources of tax, providing they have an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle: Vehicle excise duty - an [...]
Greater Manchester CAZ Update Introduction There is an update to the Greater Manchester CAZ (GM Clean Air Zone). In an earlier blog, we outline the GMCAZ, which was set for implementation in May 2022. However, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham put in a request for the scheme to be put on hold, to allow time [...]
January 2022 Newsletter January 2022 Newsletter - Contents Introduction Client News – Major energy company, ongoing support for a major dealership group. EVP News – Dave Cunliffe passes ICFM Introductory Module. Market News – New electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Blyth, ALD propose the acquisition of LeasePlan. Monthly question [...]
Changes to the Highway Code: Fact Sheet Have you seen the latest changes to the Highway Code? There are significant changes to the Highway Code which come into effect on the 29th January 2022. Some of these changes will affect driver habits and decisions. If drivers are not made aware [...]
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (GMCAZ): FAQs Is your organisation ready for the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (GMCAZ) implementation? EVP Solutions have put together a handy list of FAQs relating to the GMCAZ, so you can determine your next steps in becoming an eco-friendlier organisation whilst avoiding unnecessary expense. [...]
Electric Vehicle Myths EVP Solutions have decided to tackle some of the typical EV 'myths' - ideas and conceptions often associated with EVs. So, if you have any questions on the below, please feel free to email us at hello@evpsolutions.co.uk. Myth 1 - "Are EVs a truly green solution or a silver bullet to solve [...]
