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Ford to double EV investment

6 years ago / 0 comments

Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in 2020.

Go Ultra Low survey highlights cost savings for ULEVs

6 years ago / 0 comments

Hands-on experience and a whole-life approach to running costs are vital for driving fleet uptake of electric vehicles, according to new research from Go Ultra Low which showed significant savings for making the switch.

Volkswagen adds electric mobility division to board of management

6 years ago / 0 comments

The Volkswagen brand is to create an additional board of management division to oversee its electric mobility programme, launching on 1 February.

EV newcomer Byton sets sights on Tesla

6 years ago / 1 comments

Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.

Over half of Norway’s new cars were hybrid or electric in 2017

6 years ago / 0 comments

Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for more than half of Norway’s new car market during 2017, while petrol and diesel volumes were outpaced by plug-ins for the first time.

Hybrid demand driving UK electrified vehicle market

6 years ago / 2 comments

The UK recorded a 34.8% uplift in electric and hybrid vehicle registrations during 2017, despite overall volumes falling 5.7% to 2.54m units, according to the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data.

Long Termers: Toyota C-HR Hybrid Excel

6 years ago / 0 comments

Depressingly, I’ve reached a point in my life where practicality ranks just as high as the way a car drives and looks. So, while I love the Toyota C-HR’s athletic side profile, I had … Read More »

Volkswagen to double e-Golf production at Dresden plant

6 years ago / 0 comments

Volkswagen is introducing a second shift at its Transparent Factory in Dresden, doubling the site’s production of the electric e-Golf to meet demand in Europe.

Honda previews dual-motor Insight hybrid

6 years ago / 0 comments

Honda will unveil a prototype of the next Insight hybrid at the Detroit Motor Show, featuring a new two-motor hybrid system aimed at rivalling the economy of the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq.

Volkswagen subsidiary to install 2,800 charging points

6 years ago / 0 comments

Volkswagen Group subsidiary, Electrify America, is to install 2,800 electric vehicle charging points in 17 of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States during the next 18 months.

DfT to raise weight threshold for electric vans

6 years ago / 0 comments

The Department for Transport is to raise the weight threshold for electric light commercial vehicles from 3.5 tonnes to 4.25 tonnes, removing administrative burdens for operators and making them more competitive to run.

Commercial fleets missing out on £14bn saving, says Hitachi Capital

6 years ago / 0 comments

Despite a growing appetite for hybrid and electric cars, government policy needs to do more to encourage commercial vehicle fleets to move to alternative drivetrains, according to new research from Hitachi Capital UK.

Toyota and Panasonic to collaborate on EV batteries

6 years ago / 0 comments

Toyota and Panasonic are to begin laying out the foundations for a joint venture building batteries for electric vehicles, extending a relationship which dates back to 1953.

Chargemaster launches multi-user accounts for fleets

6 years ago / 0 comments

Chargemaster is launching a fleet-specific subscription of its 6,000-strong Polar electric vehicle charging network, enabling usage for multiple drivers to be billed to the same account.

First Drive: DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4

6 years ago / 1 comments

Three years into life as a separate brand, DS not only wants to define itself as a little different to its more conservative German rivals, but as the most technologically advanced line-up in the … Read More »

Government must focus on rapid chargers for fleets, says new report

6 years ago / 0 comments

Rapid charging points for electric vehicles are a more cost-effective way to reduce air pollution than slower on-street units, despite the latter being cheaper to install, new research has revealed.

PHEVs now “over 25%” of 3 Series Fleet volume

6 years ago / 0 comments

BMW is aiming to double sales of the 530e plug-in hybrid in 2018, following a year where the 330e will have taken “well over a quarter” of 3 Series saloon volume in fleet.

Long Termers: Toyota C-HR Hybrid Excel

6 years ago / 0 comments

Forget sport mode, stiff suspension and power upgrades. When it comes to making high mileage more enjoyable, I think I’ve found something better. I’m totally hooked on the C-HR’s JBL audio system.

Shades of grey: The road to electric mobility

6 years ago / 0 comments

The UK government’s proposal to ban the sale of conventional petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 isn’t as daunting as it seems – there’s already a huge spectrum of electrified drivetrains to suit most … Read More »

Porsche launches PHEV chauffeur fleet in London

6 years ago / 0 comments

Porsche is launching a six-month trial of a fleet of plug-in hybrid chauffeur cars in London, offered through Volkswagen Group owned ride hailing service, Gett.