Alex Grant
Gnewt Cargo adds three Vito electric vans to its urban delivery fleet
The company, which gets its name from Green NEW Transport, launched in 2009 and has a fleet of electric cargocycles and minivans used for collections and deliveries across Central London. It recently announced it … Read More »
Tesla adds dual-motor four-wheel drive to Model S
Similar to the drivetrain due for the forthcoming Model X SUV, this adds a second motor at the front axle, joining the single rear-mounted motor on two-wheel drive versions, and will allow the Model … Read More »
New appointment to oversee Hyundai's hydrogen plans
Hayles takes up the role following a 10-year career with Hyundai, most recently as product manager for the ix35, Santa Fe, i800 and iLoad, and was responsible for managing the viability study of the … Read More »
Shetland gets £72,000 charging point funding
Set to be located at the Belmont and Ulsta ferry terminals, Brae and Bixter Health Centres and with an additional undecided location on the south mainland, they join an existing network of chargers located … Read More »
Dendrow International to save £23,000 with LEAF fleet
The trio will be used by its team of field-based negotiators at locations across the Capital, and each car features a full Dendrow livery. Switching to electric vehicles is estimated to save around £3,000 … Read More »
New appointment boosts Alphabet eMobility team
As an eMobility consultant, Bushnell will report to head of consultancy services Jon Burdekin, and bolsters the team which is helping businesses and employees to make the switch to electromobility, regardless of the brand … Read More »
EU sets targets for cross-Continental charging network
The directive sets out infrastructure targets for all 28 member states covering not only electric vehicles, but natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell models too, to be in place by the end of 2025. … Read More »
Kia installs 100kW rapid chargers at its European HQ
The two Sigment Systems units offer an output of up to 100kW, more than twice the 47kW most DC rapid chargers operate at, and can charge the Soul EV to 80% capacity in 25 … Read More »
First of 50 Norwegian rapid chargers activated
A collaborative project between KIWI, Nissan, Renault and Volkswagen, the units offer an 80% charge in less than half an hour for compatible vehicles, and will be operated by Norwegian utility company Fortum. Each … Read More »
45g/km plug-in hybrid Passat to launch next year
The first ever plug-in Passat will be sold in both saloon and estate bodystyles and is set to be shown at the Paris Motor Show this week, with the first British customers set to … Read More »
University of Birmingham deploys electric post van
Another step towards a 40% electric fleet target by 2020, joins a fleet of 98 low carbon vehicles used by the university as part of its carbon management plan, which in turn allows for … Read More »
Electric vehicle fleet to help Eurotunnel cut CO2
Eurotunnel Group will bolster its existing fleet of 13 cars with seven electric models, while its facilities management partner ISS, which has 160 staff on the site, will replace 11 of its 25-strong fleet … Read More »
Rolec adds value to OLEV home charging point grant
The manufacturer is offering both the 16amp (3.6kW) and 32amp (7.2kW) charging units through the OLEV Electric Vehicle Homecharge scheme, without the normal fee of around £100 to upgrade to the faster unit. To … Read More »
Long Termers: Renault ZOE
Behind rising sales, the technology is becoming increasingly useful. Our Renault ZOE features a rapid charger and the new European Type 2/Mennekes connection. It means we can stop and top up to 80% in … Read More »
New study shows effects of rapid charging on batteries
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s National Accelerator Laboratory charged and discharged coin-sized batteries and different rates, dismantling and analysing their electrodes under an X-Ray at different states of charge to check for degradation. … Read More »
Nissan begins sales of first electric car in China
The Venucia e30 is being sold as part of its joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng, and the range starts at 26,800 Yuan (around £26,900), offering running costs said to be one seventh the … Read More »
UK universities get £6m clean vehicle research funding
Announced at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) event at Millbrook Proving Ground this week, the funding is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the Research Councils … Read More »
£6m UK and Ireland rapid charging network confirmed
Managed by Zero Carbon Futures, the €7,358,000 (£5,885,885) scheme forms part of the Trans European Transport Network (TEN-T) project, which is aiming to improve road links across Europe, and is half funded by the … Read More »
100,000 plug-in cars registered in California
The California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative said 102,440 plug-ins were registered in the state during that period, according to figures from the California Air Resources Board, making it one of the most advanced markets … Read More »
Electric Volkswagen police car is ready for service
Due to be unveiled at the General Police Equipment Exhibition and Conference (GPEC) in Liepzig next week, it’s the latest addition to the brand’s range of vehicles adapted for emergency services use and will … Read More »
