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Alex Grant

European Tesla Model 3 deliveries due early 2019

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Tesla will start taking orders for the Model 3 in Europe before the end of this year, ahead of first deliveries due early in 2019, expecting sales of the compact executive electric car to … Read More »

Total to roll out forecourt EV charging

5 years ago / 0 comments

Total Gas and Power is to roll out electric vehicle charging stations at its UK forecourts, as part of a partnership with the global ChargePoint network.

Most fleets unprepared for on-site charging, survey reveals

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Inadequate on-site charging remains a major barrier to deploying electric commercial vehicles, according to a study of more than 200 operators by UPS and Greenbiz, which was carried out earlier this summer.

Google adds EV charging points to Maps app

5 years ago / 0 comments

The Google Maps smartphone app now includes the ability to search for the nearest available electric vehicle charging points, displaying detailed information about connectivity and charge speeds at each site.

Climate change committee calls for urgent ULEV tax reform

5 years ago / 0 comments

The Committee on Climate Change has warned the Government to make urgent tax vehicle tax reforms in this year’s Autumn Budget, to stop uptake of ultra-low emission vehicle sales from stalling.

UK Government cuts Plug-in Car Grant

5 years ago / 0 comments

Plug-in hybrids will cease to be eligible for the UK’s Plug-in Car Grant on 9 November, under a reformed system focused on increasing uptake of electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

EV deployment not just a fleet manager’s job, industry told

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Fleet managers shouldn’t have sole responsibility for deploying electric vehicles on corporate fleets, according to legal firm Burges Salmon, with new technology necessitating co-operation with other departments.

Long-term clarity needed to grow EV fleets, says LeasePlan UK MD

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The leasing sector needs long-term support from both manufacturers and Government if the ultra-low emission vehicle sector is to take off in the UK, according to LeasePlan UK managing director, Matt Dyer.

Don’t overlook rural charging needs, National Grid warns

5 years ago / 0 comments

Rural communities could face inadequate charging infrastructure if it develops based on market demand, the National Grid has warned, adding that Government support will be needed to put in high-powered connections in some areas.

Jeep confirms plug-in hybrid Renegade

5 years ago / 0 comments

Jeep is readying its plant in Melfi, Italy to build the first plug-in hybrid Renegade compact SUV, due for launch in 2020 as part of ongoing plans to phase out diesel in its range.

MEPs vote for 20% ULEV sales target by 2025

5 years ago / 0 comments

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a 20% targeted reduction in new car and van CO2 emissions between 2021 and 2025, with sub-50g/km vehicles to account for at least a fifth of … Read More »

£4.1m fuel cell research centre opens in Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University has opened a £4.1m research facility, which will develop next-generation energy storage and hydrogen fuel cell technology for vehicles and buildings.

New research could cut the cost of fuel cells

5 years ago / 0 comments

A research project between Volkswagen and Stanford University has developed a new manufacturing process for hydrogen fuel cells, which could cut costs and improve both durability and efficiency of the technology.

BMW Group plug-ins to get real-time charging point information

5 years ago / 0 comments

BMW Group plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles will be able to plan routes using real-time charging point availability, as part of a partnership with TomTom.

Ford adds Hybrid to Mondeo Estate

5 years ago / 0 comments

Ford will launch a petrol hybrid version of the Mondeo estate, as part of an ‘enhanced range’ due next year.

Alfen event aims to help fleets go electric

5 years ago / 0 comments

Fleet operators looking to add electric vehicles or charging points to their business are invited to discuss the technology with experts, at an event hosted by energy company, Alfen.

Toyota drops diesel for core fleet models

5 years ago / 0 comments

Toyota has shown full hybrid versions of the Corolla, Camry and RAV4 at the Paris Motor Show, each offering lower CO2 emissions than the diesel models they replace.

Renault to launch “affordable” hybrids from 2020

5 years ago / 0 comments

Renault will launch hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Clio, Captur and Megane starting from 2020, enabling customers to “go electric without changing their habits,” according to group chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

Do more to sell ULEVs, carmakers and governments told

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National governments and car manufacturers are being warned that they must better support Europe’s ultra-low emission vehicle market, ahead of the European Parliament vote on CO2 targets which takes place on Wednesday.

DS reveals details of <50g/km plug-in SUV

6 years ago / 0 comments

DS Automobiles will add a 296bhp plug-in hybrid to the flagship DS 7 Crossback SUV next year, offering CO2 emissions of under 50g/km on the WLTP test cycle.