Alex Grant
Greentomatocars combines hybrid services
London-based minicab service greentomatocars has launched a new service offering more hybrid vehicles and lower prices as it celebrates its 10th birthday.
Powerstar fleet to be 100% electric by 2018
Energy storage specialist Powerstar has deployed four electric vehicles, with aims to convert its entire fleet by 2018.
2020 BiK reforms to curb appeal of short-range PHEVs
Company car tax for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles could soon be based on their electric range, as well as their CO2 emissions, HM Treasury has suggested.
Fisker Karma PHEV revived, and coming to Europe
The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid supercar will re-launch on the 8th September as the Karma Revero, four years after its original production run ceased, its new owners have announced.
UK to get lounge-like EV charging hubs
Fleets could soon get access to a network of electric vehicle charging hubs, offering retail and business facilities while drivers top up.
Free webtool shows fleet business case for EV switch
Fleets across Europe are being offered a free webtool which enables them to find the business case for using electric vehicles, based on a huge range of specific criteria.
Ritz-Carlton plans global EV charging network
Global hotel chain, The Ritz-Carlton, is to install electric vehicle charging points at locations across the world, made available to residents.
German government backs urban e-mobility project
A consortium of public and private companies has launched a four-year research project in Germany, studying how electric cars and bikes can be used to reduce noise and air pollution in cities.
Nissan prototype makes electricity from ethanol
Nissan has unveiled a prototype electric vehicle which offers a diesel-like range and can make its own carbon-neutral electricity from ethanol.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors deploys PHEV fleet
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has added 15 BMW 330e plug-in hybrids to its fleet, as it looks to cut its carbon emissions.
Long Termers: Nissan LEAF 30kWh Tekna
As a journalist (and technophile), it’s easy to get distracted by the LEAF’s technological aspects; the drivetrain and the benefits of running one. So I’ve been trying to consider this from a different angle … Read More »
Year-to-date ULEV sales suggest range anxiety is still an issue
Plug-in vehicle registrations were up 30.8% year-on-year during the first half of 2016, but SMMT figures show the record growth period was heavily weighted towards plug-in hybrids.
More UK charging points than fuel stations by 2020
Charging stations will outnumber petrol stations by the summer of 2020, supporting increasing uptake of electric cars in the interim, according to analysis from Nissan.
London Q-Park sites join POLAR network
Chargemaster has transferred 124 charging points at Q-Park locations from Source London to its own Polar network.
Energy Saving Trust launches ULEV analysis for fleets
The Energy Saving Trust is launching a review service which will identify opportunities for fleets to deploy ultra-low emission vehicles and to quash misconceptions about the technology.
Long-termers: Nissan LEAF 30kWh Tekna
I’ve made no secret of my belief that rapid charging has transformed the flexibility of electric vehicles. Granted, regular long-distance trips are only for the patient, but half-hour top-ups to 80% means occasional range-stretching needn’t … Read More »
US Government backs mass EV growth
The U.S. Government has signed up almost 50 public and private sector organisations as part of a project which will bolster home, workplace and en-route charging nationwide.
Porsche to recruit 1,400 electric vehicle specialists
Porsche is adding more than 1,400 new employees in the Stuttgart region, as it prepares to launch its first electric sports car before the end of the decade.
Tesla confirms compact SUV, pickup and heavy-duty vehicles
Tesla is to launch a compact SUV, pickup truck and two heavy-duty vehicles, alongside a suite of mobility solutions, according to founder and CEO, Elon Musk.
ASA rejects Ecotricity’s accusation of misleading Tesla claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected claims filed by Ecotricity that Tesla’s website contains misleading information about cost savings and charging times.
