Alex Grant
Saleen shows Tesla-based electric supercar
The FOURSIXTEEN was unveiled at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event, with the California-based manufacturer announcing it would be priced at $152,000 (£92,000) including the cost of the Tesla Model S P85 it … Read More »
Refrival to trial Nissan e-NV200 in Madrid and Seville
The company, which is part of the Heineken Group, has a diverse fleet of over 600 vehicles to fit a plethora of different uses, and is looking to reduce the environmental impact of its … Read More »
Tesla extends Model S electric drivetrain warranty
It means customers who choose the larger 85kWh battery pack, which so far is the more popular unit, get an unlimited mileage warranty on the entire drivetrain. The 60kWh battery has a 124,000-mile cap, … Read More »
Volvo announces Polestar upgrades for V60 PHEV
The new software increases the diesel engine’s output by 15bhp and 22lb/ft, to 227bhp and 346lb/ft, which combine with the 68bhp electric motor to improve in-gear performance for overtaking, and also reduces the sprint … Read More »
United States to fund $55m in clean car projects
Funding will be split between 31 projects across the United States, with 19 of these aimed at improving the competitiveness of plug-in vehicles, including the use of lightweight materials in their construction. Plug-in vehicle … Read More »
London chauffeur fleet to use 100% renewable energy
Based in Canary Wharf, the company has a fleet of top-spec Nissan LEAFs and targets price parity with minicabs for short journeys and executive chauffeur services for longer trips. Customers are provided with a … Read More »
Ford to install Michigan's largest solar carport
The Detroit-based utility has a contract to construct, operate and maintain the site for 20 years, with the canopy set to provide covered parking for 360 vehicles once completed in early 2015. Ford said … Read More »
Tesla extends UK fast charge network to Birmingham
Located at Hyatt Regency Hotels in Portman Square, London, and Bridge Street, Birmingham, the units offer an 80% charge in around half an hour – enough to travel around 200 miles without stopping in … Read More »
Chargemaster confirms free wallbox offer to continue
The company said it will continue to install 3kW wallboxes at no cost to the end user, including six months’ membership to the POLAR charging point network and free online usage monitoring, which usually … Read More »
France to offer €10,000 scrappage for EV purchases
Incentives will be prioritised for areas with poor air quality, and build on the existing subsidies of €6,300 (£5,013) for vehicles emitting less than 20g/km, or €4,000 (£3,183) for those with CO2 emissions under … Read More »
Electric truck joins Newcastle University fleet
Built in France, the Flex L3 is sold in the UK through ePower Trucks. It has a payload of up to 400kg, a 2.3m3 carrying capacity and its lead gel batteries offer a range … Read More »
City of York installs first rapid chargers
The 50kW charging points can top up compatible vehicles to 80% of their battery capacity in less than half an hour, and are accessed via the Charge Your Car smartphone app or swipe card. … Read More »
Vertical wireless charger cuts costs, improves efficiency
Wireless, or inductive, charging transmits data via a magnetic field between two pads, requiring no physical connection between the car and the charger, and is already commonplace in electric toothbrushes, as well as mobile … Read More »
Tesla aims for 100,000 global sales in 2015
In its Q2 2014 Shareholder Letter, the company said it had delivered 7,759 Model S electric luxury cars during the second quarter of the year, up 17% on the first quarter. However, despite increased … Read More »
Chevrolet shows first teaser photo of next Volt E-REV
It replaces a model which, since production began in 2010, has proved a popular part of the Chevrolet model range in its home market, as well as forming the basis of the near-identical but … Read More »
First Drive: Volkswagen e-Golf
Whether that’s a pro or a con depends on personal taste. This isn’t a glaring billboard for a company’s environmental credentials, but the e-Golf takes an unfamiliar technology and slots it into a familiar … Read More »
Your Homes Newcastle joins My Electric Avenue
YHN, which is responsible for managing council homes on behalf of Newcastle City Council, joins four residential clusters – each based around a shared substation – in the North East and brings the total … Read More »
Rhode Island takes steps to protect first responders
Signed into law by State Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, the plates are aimed at stopping first responders from electrocuting themselves while using the Jaws of Life to rescue passengers from a damaged vehicle. Senator … Read More »
Volkswagen Group aims to carbon offset its plug-ins
Offsetting production, distribution and the first 36,000 miles of driving in the e-Golf electric car, Volkswagen will invest in forestry conservation in California and gas capture at McKinney Landfill in Texas. Audi will target … Read More »
Outlander PHEV takes 43% of July Plug-in Car Grants
Launched at the start of April, the Outlander PHEV offers fully-electric four-wheel drive at up to 75mph for up to 30 miles on the NEDC test, resulting in company car tax-efficient CO2 emissions of … Read More »
