Alex Grant
World's largest island-based EV sharing scheme launched
The island is ideal for electric vehicle technology, measuring only 15km in length and with a land area of 88 kilometres square, yet there are 2,000 passenger cars registered on Terschilling which average around … Read More »
Scottish Government backs electric car sharing
The investment is aimed at furthering Scotland’s transition to a decarbonised road network by 2050, and car clubs are seen as a key target area, promoting more environmentally friendly travel. City Car Club deployed … Read More »
Slough Borough Council adds 15th EV to its fleet
The Nissan LEAF was deployed following a fleet analysis from leasing experts FleetDrive Electric, which was able to show where an electric vehicle would generate long-term savings. Slough Borough Council has 11 LEAFs on … Read More »
Square One to reduce fuel bills with XL Hybrid vans
Each vehicle features the XL3 Electric Hybrid System, which adds an electric motor-generator and lithium-ion battery to the standard petrol engine. Installation takes six hours and is claimed to cut fuel consumption by 20%. … Read More »
Toyota hybrids drive efficiency for West Mids heating specialist
Acquired through Toyota Financial Services, the fleet comprises Prius and Auris Touring Sports models which will be used by the company’s engineers. The initiative is led by managing director, Stuart Smith, and is aimed … Read More »
Tesla Model S gets five-star Euro NCAP rating
With a score of 82% and 77% for adult and child occupant protection, 66% for pedestrian protection and a 71% score for safety assistance, the results put the Model S on par with its … Read More »
Electromobility to challenge diesel fleet dominance
The company said that while diesel engines had become popular for low CO2 and high economy as well as their driving characteristics, there was an increasing mood against the fuel as the links with … Read More »
Long Termers: Renault ZOE
A month using the ZOE for my 157-mile drive to the Fleet World Office in St Albans from my house in Cardiff has shown just how much this has changed in a relatively short … Read More »
Rapid chargers to go live in the Cotswolds within weeks
Using grant funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the points will be installed at the Beeches Car Park in Cirencester and Old Market Way in Moreton-in-Marsh and will be active within … Read More »
Further extensions for California's carpool lane access scheme
Introduced in 2012, the second version of the Clean Air Vehicle decal scheme introduced a two-tier system allowing plug-in hybrids, CNG and fully electric vehicles to use California’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes without having … Read More »
Malta sets sights on EV growth to improve air quality
Speaking at a recent conference, The future of traffic management in Malta: Innovative Mobility held at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, the Hon. Leo Brincat, Minister for Sustainable Development, the Environment … Read More »
Cork to boost plug-in sales with new initiative
Spearheaded by Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine with responsibility for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D., the Drive4Zero initiative aims to reward drivers for making the switch to plug-ins. Free parking is available at all … Read More »
Toyota continues EV field trials in Japan
Starting this week, Toyota’s third test of electric vehicle infrastructure will use a total of 147 charging points across four municipalities in Aichi – Kariya City, Toyota City, Toyohashi City and Negakute City – … Read More »
Wiltshire's rapid charging network goes live
Located in public car parks in Salisbury, Melksham, Warminster, Trowbridge, Corsham and Chippenham, the units were funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and installed by Chargemaster, and each has three cables … Read More »
Renault and La Poste to collaborate on green transport
Philippe Wahl, chairman and chief executive officer of La Poste group, and Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of the Renault group, signed the official co-operation agreement today as the vehicle was handed … Read More »
Nissan LEAF sets new sales record in U.S.
Sales to the end of September were up 36% on the same period of 2013, Nissan said, with 64,000 (45%) of all Nissan LEAFs sold globally finding homes in the United States. The results … Read More »
Indianapolis to get largest plug-in fleet in U.S. by 2016
Developed with alternative fuel fleet specialist Vision Fleet, the ‘Freedom Fleet’ is estimated to save $1,600 per year, per vehicle compared to the vehicles being replaced, and the first 100 will be deployed by … Read More »
Smart charging hub goes live in Detroit
Claimed to be the largest installation in the state, the units are designed to reduce the cost of smart charging equipment, which is able to prioritise energy flow to specific vehicles and manage demand … Read More »
First Drive: BMW i8
Some of what makes this car tick is already familiar through the i3. Both cars have a structure largely made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer, a material that’s 30% lighter even than aluminium, tall … Read More »
GM reveals details of next Volt drivetrain
Set to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January, the second-generation Volt has been developed based on data gathered from existing owners, which General Motors said all-electric journeys accounted for … Read More »
