Alex Grant
2017 Prius Plug-in to debut at MPG Marathon
The all-new Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid will get its UK debut at the MPG Marathon next week, months before its on-sale date next spring.
Outer Hebrides charging network enables easier EV travel
A network of electric vehicle charging points is now live across the Outer Hebrides, building a north-south route through the islands.
Germany takes first step to 2030 petrol and diesel ban
Sales of petrol and diesel cars in Germany could be banned by 2030, under proposals approved in the Bundesrat (Federal Council) this month.
GM and U.S. Army reveal hydrogen-powered pickup
General Motors and the U.S. Army have co-developed a hydrogen fuel cell-powered armoured pickup, designed for battlefield use.
UK drivers still favouring plug-in hybrids
Demand for plug-in hybrids is continuing to drive a shift towards alternative fuel vehicles, despite a reduction of the plug-in car grant, registration figures from the SMMT have revealed.
Mercedes-Benz previews electric ‘EQ’ range with SUV concept
Mercedes-Benz is to launch an entire family of electric vehicles under an EQ sub-brand, previewed as a ‘close to production’ SUV-coupe concept at the Paris Motor Show.
Volkswagen aims for EV market leadership
Volkswagen is aiming to become a market leader in electric vehicles, unveiling a concept car which is previewing the first of a next generation of models.
Renault ZOE gets 250-mile electric range
Renault has almost doubled the battery capacity of the ZOE supermini, with range increased to 250 miles on a single charge.
Long Termers: Nissan LEAF 30kWh Tekna
Having just migrated from the impressive new Astra, the footprint of Nissan’s all-electric LEAF hatchback feels very familiar. But that’s sort of where the direct comparisons end, given the Astra delivers extremely low CO2 … Read More »
EV Charging Gets Smarter
EV charging times are falling and charging equipment is developing to provide faster, smarter charging, as Steve Banner discovers.
Europcar UK adds 55 Renault ZOEs to its fleet
Europcar UK has made the UK’s largest-ever order for the Renault ZOE electric car, with 55 joining its hire and support fleets across the country.
Jersey Post deploys electric delivery fleet
Jersey Post has deployed a fleet of 15 Nissan e-NV200 delivery vans for use across the island, following an 18-month trial.
100% of new cars must be electric by 2035 – report warns
Electric vehicles will need to account for 100% of all new passenger cars within 20 years in order to meet climate change limits, a new report has warned.
Road Test: Volkswagen Passat Estate GTE
Increasingly segmented and technology-driven, the humble half-hour dealer test drive has become an inadequate way to get familiar with the latest cars. Like most plug-in hybrids, the Passat GTE certainly warrants more than a … Read More »
Norway leading the charge for EVs
Patrik Lindergren, MD of Chargestorm, discusses the future for electric vehicles.
Lexus previews Q3-rivalling urban crossover concept
Lexus could be about to launch a compact crossover to rival the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, due to be previewed in concept form at the Paris Motor Show this month.
Porsche reveals 456bhp, 56g/km Panamera PHEV
The new Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid will debut at the Paris Motor Show this month, featuring a 456bhp four-wheel drive setup with CO2 emissions of 56g/km.
Hyundai planning hybrid or electric i30
Hyundai will add a hybrid or electric drivetrain to the third-generation Hyundai i30, adopting technology from the Ioniq range, in a move similar to Toyota with the Prius.
First Drive: Kia Optima PHEV
Kia sees a much bigger role for the Optima in its European fleet presence and, while it’s the estate that’s likely to be the volume model, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid has a role … Read More »
Cooled charging cables could mean faster EV top-ups
A Swiss component manufacturer has developed a cooled EV charging cable, claimed to offer significantly faster top-ups without increasing the thickness of the cable itself.
