Alex Grant
Price cut for new Chevrolet Volt
Before federal tax credits, which can be up to $7,500 (£4,950), and any state credits at the point of purchase, the new Volt will be priced at $33,995 (£22,400) – down from $35,170 (£23,190) … Read More »
Q&A: Robin Hayles, Hyundai UK
Appointed to oversee Hyundai UK’s hydrogen strategy and, in the longer term, its electric and hybrid products, sustainable fuel development manager Robin Hayles discusses the challenges facing the emerging sector.
Montreal to establish EV car sharing service
It forms part of Mayor Denis Coderre’s ongoing plans to reduce inhabitants’ dependence on cars, through the promotion of walking and cycling, public transport, car sharing, car pooling and taxis. By 2020, Montreal is … Read More »
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell priced at £53,105 OTR
Its price includes part-funding from the HyFive project, a European consortium of stakeholders in the hydrogen industry, which includes Hyundai, aimed at deploying 110 fuel cell vehicles and five publically accessible refuelling stations across … Read More »
Volvo claims 49g/km CO2 emissions for XC90 PHEV
The Volvo’s drivetrain is similar in concept to the V60 Plug-in Hybrid, but in the XC90 it uses one of Volvo’s new four-cylinder Drive-E turbocharged petrol engines to drive the front wheels, producing 316bhp, … Read More »
EVision Supercars provides all-electric chauffeur fleet for 2015 Adobe Summit
The company will provide eight liveried cars to the event, used to transport guest speakers and VIPs between the ExCeL centre and hotels, airports and other venues across London. These will include Benedict Cumberbatch, … Read More »
Solar EV charging launches in San Francisco
The Driving on Sunshine Campaign is run by Charge Across Town, a not-for-profit organisation promoting electric vehicle use in the Bay Area, in association with the San Francisco Department of the Environment and Envision … Read More »
Rolec adds value for home charging customers
The company claims to have the lowest-price products available on OLEV’s Electric Vehicle Homecharge scheme, offering a fully installed 16amp/3.6kW unit for £185 and the faster 32amp/7.2kW unit for £195. Customers will now get … Read More »
Cadillac CT6 to feature plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Using the same lightweight aluminium body as the rest of the range, the plug-in hybrid combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a motor-generator to produce 335bhp and 432lb/ft – close to the … Read More »
Road Test: Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid
Porsche reckons it might have tackled a collection of seemingly competing needs with the Cayenne S e-Hybrid. Not only does it profess to be a high-performance luxury car with real off-road capability, but it’s … Read More »
Fleets leading Q1 2015 ULEV registration boom
Registrations of vehicles eligible for OLEV’s Plug-in Car Grant increased by 385% on the first quarter of 2014, reaching 8,473 units as of the end of March led by the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The … Read More »
Next Plug-in Car Grant likely to offer higher funding for EVs
Launched in 2011, the grant offers funding of up to £5,000 or 35% of the car’s value against the purchase of a new vehicle, provided it emits less than 75g/km CO2, offers an electric … Read More »
Audi Prologue concept shown in allroad spec
Although the concept is almost identical in length to the A8, the Prologue offers some indication of the design and technology due for Audi’s next-generation cars, notably the new A4 which is due in … Read More »
Supercar performance for Peugeot 308 PHEV concept
The 308 R HYbrid was developed by Peugeot Sport, the brand’s motorsport division, and features a drivetrain combining a 268bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 113bhp electric motor at each axle. This allows … Read More »
More power and technology for 2016 Cadillac ELR
The two-door coupe now features recalibrated suspension and steering, as well as new brake hardware to improve the driving experience, while equipment includes the 4G LTE version of OnStar with an on-board WiFi hotspot … Read More »
Stride Treglown deploys electric pool car
With eight UK offices and a ninth in the UAE, Stride Treglown is the tenth largest British architecture practice and has an ongoing programme to reduce its environmental impact. It has reduced its carbon … Read More »
Fleet Show debut for new ULEV driver training
The Ripon-based school, which is one of the UK’s largest with an all-Audi fleet of 760 vehicles, expects most of its A3 e-trons will be used in London, helping to reduce its carbon footprint … Read More »
Road Test: Range Rover Sport Hybrid Autobiography
There’s a display in the Range Rover Sport Hybrid which shows how much of the journey has taken place with the engine switched off. A useful feature in a car where the engine is … Read More »
Dorset rapid charging network to go live by the end of May
Each unit will offer an 80% charge for compatible electric vehicles in around half an hour, and will be accessible via the Charge Your Car membership card or smartphone app for a fee of … Read More »
e-Golf land-train deployed for Volkswagen factory tours
Each year, 200,000 guests are given 45-60 minute tours of the 2.3 square-mile facility, which means the land train offers a significant CO2 saving over a conventionally-powered alternative. The tractor is based on a … Read More »
