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New charging standard paves way for multiple speeds on one connector

11 years ago / 0 comments

Developed in concensus with 190 global experts from the automotive, charging equipment, utilities industries and national labs, the standard is aimed at enabling long-distance electric vehicle travel and integration with a smart electricity grid, … Read More »

HP and Renault partner for electric vehicle telematics system

11 years ago / 0 comments

The cloud-based system, run from HP’s secure data centre in Grenoble, France, is designed to be expandable should Renault require extra server capacity in the future, and was chosen for its flexibility and security. … Read More »

Audi completes three-year e-mobility research programme

11 years ago / 0 comments

The €36m (£29m) Audi Electronics Venture GmbH (AEV) project launched in October 2009, in partnership with electronics manufacturer Bosch and several departments of RWTH Aachen University. Some €23m (£18.5m) of the budget was supplied … Read More »

Driven: Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

11 years ago / 0 comments

In the UK, this instantly became the biggest-selling Lexus, accounting for half of the marque’s sales despite not having a full year in showrooms. For 2012, Lexus sought to bring its newcomer in line … Read More »

Driven: Renault Twizy

11 years ago / 0 comments

It’s been 16 years since Renault did anything quite this outlandish. Back in 1996, the company launched a limited run of the Spider, a two-seat sports car which – rather like the Twizy – … Read More »

Lex Autolease and POD Point partner for fleet charging solutions

11 years ago / 0 comments

Priced at £500 including VAT, the POD Point “Solo” charging system is offered at a preferential rate for Lex Autolease customers and includes supply, installation and free online accounts to allow fleets to monitor … Read More »

MoU signed for Nordic fuel cell network development

11 years ago / 0 comments

Signed at the 3GF conference Copenhagen, in the presence of the Danish minister for transport and director of the International Energy Agency, directorate of sustainable energy policy and technology, the MoU sets out a … Read More »

Electric car sharing service launches in Milton Keynes

11 years ago / 0 comments

The E-Car scheme will extend to North Oxford with a further two LEAFs later this autumn, with vehicles rented for around £5.50 per hour with access given via a smart card and pin code. … Read More »

EST to offer 100% charging point grants to Scottish businesses

11 years ago / 0 comments

The grants are being made available to businesses to support the growth of a Scotland-wide charging point network, and the EST said it would benefit businesses by attracting more customers and promoting their green … Read More »

GM tests Volt energy usage app in Texas smart grid project

11 years ago / 0 comments

The EcoHub app, which will be commercially available for all Volt owners in the near future, is being tested at the Pecan Street demonstration project in Austin, Texas. Part funded by the United States Department … Read More »

Hyundai announces December production start for ix35 fuel cell vehicle

11 years ago / 0 comments

The model is designed as the halo for Hyundai’s Blue Drive sub-brand of environmentally-friendly vehicles, and has just completed a tour of the UK offering press and members of the public a chance to … Read More »

POD Point and ABB partner for Europe-wide rapid charging network

11 years ago / 0 comments

Most of the network will be ABB’s recently revealed Terra 51 rapid charger, which costs around half the price of most equivalent units. The majority will be located at motorway service stations on the … Read More »

Lexus cuts CT 200h emissions to 87g/km

11 years ago / 0 comments

The new S grade makes the fleet-favourite CT 200h a more accessible option, bringing the entry price down £2,000 to £21,995. It features smaller 15-inch alloy wheels and a deeper rear spoiler to reduce … Read More »

Nissan and Ecotricity launch free fast charging service

11 years ago / 0 comments

The points, located at South Mimms services on the A1, Oxford services on the M40 and Hopwood Park services on the M42, offer an 80% charge from empty in around half an hour and … Read More »

Diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid is sold out for now, says Volvo

12 years ago / 0 comments

Developed in partnership with Swedish utility company Vattenfall, the V60 Plug-in Hybrid uses a five-cylinder, 215bhp diesel engine to power its front wheels and a 70bhp electric motor to drive the rear wheels. This … Read More »

More power for 2013 Honda CR-Z, but no extra CO2

12 years ago / 0 comments

On sale from January 2013, the revised CR-Z is marked out by new front and rear bumpers, the latter featuring a new aerodynamic diffuser, and 17-inch alloy wheels on the range-topping GT. There are … Read More »

Auris Touring Sports to join Toyota hybrid family

12 years ago / 0 comments

The carmaker unveiled its new Auris and Auris Hybrid at the event, revealing it would be launching the additional bodystyle to compete for the 25% of mainstream C-segment sales which were wagons. Auris Touring … Read More »

Kia to launch downsized Optima Hybrid in Europe

12 years ago / 0 comments

The Optima Hybrid has proved popular in South Korea and the United States, where it is sold with a 2.5-litre petrol engine and competes against a crowded sector of full-size hybrid saloons. When it … Read More »

Electric and hybrid technology confirmed for new Golf

12 years ago / 0 comments

The Group’s new modular platform, which underpins the Golf, new Audi A3 and new SEAT Leon, allows for an unprecedented selection of powerplants. By standardising the way engines are fitted to the car, the … Read More »

Ford and Schneider Electric develop Focus Electric charging package

12 years ago / 0 comments

As part of the agreement, both fleet and retail customers for the Focus Electric will be offered a Schneider EVLINK charging station, including installation by and a five-year warranty as part of the purchase … Read More »