Alex Grant
FedEx announces hydrogen fuel cell range extender trial
The $3m (£1.8m) project is part-funded by the U.S. Energy Department’s recently-announced $7m (£4.25m) investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology and infrastructure, and FedEx Express will work with Smith Electric Vehicles – the manufacturer … Read More »
North Carolina introduces electric vehicle tax
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said the fee, which is in addition to other registration costs, has been introduced because the owners of these vehicles do not otherwise contribute to road use and … Read More »
BMW shows how i3 can be smartwatch-controlled
Worn as a wristwatch, Samsung Galaxy Gear enables the user to access functions and applications from their smartphone via an additional touch screen or voice controls. Shown at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in … Read More »
City CarShare adds five new charging points in San Francisco
Supported by grants from U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission and with charging equipment donated to the city by Google, ownership, maintenance and operation will be handled by San Francisco Recreation … Read More »
Hybrids form backbone of Lexus's 2013 sales growth
The brand grew its sales by 7% last year, from 8,404 in 2012 to 9,014 in 2013, and has plans to grow even further during 2014. A refreshed CT 200h, the first full year … Read More »
Toyota to assist hydrogen network planning in California
Speaking at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations at Toyota Motor Sales USA, said the technology was due sooner than most people expected, and … Read More »
Wireless electric vehicle charger launches with 30% off
Developed by Evatran Group, in partnership with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, the PLUGLESS system is compatible with the Chevrolet Volt and the 2010-2012 Nissan LEAF, and includes a wireless charging pad and an adaptor … Read More »
Nissan unveils electric London taxi
Based on the NV200 compact van, it features bespoke panels designed to make look like the iconic London black cab, in line with feedback from the Mayor of London, Transport for London and other … Read More »
Report predicts hybrid and electric vehicles will remain niche in 2040
In its 2014 Annual Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting most declines in conventional petrol vehicle sales over the next four decades, from 82% in 2012 to 78% in 2040. But, … Read More »
Solar powered Ford hybrid ready for real-world trials
The C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a collaborative project between Ford, solar specialist SunPower and the Georgia Institute of Technology, will be shown at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week before beginning … Read More »
U.S. Energy Department announces £4.2m hydrogen fuel cell investment
Partnering with private companies and universities, the funding will be divided across four projects, three of which are transportation-based, as part of the Obama Administration’s aims to make the United States a leading market … Read More »
Nissan LEAF Road Trip: The end of range anxiety?
You’d be forgiven for expecting that, in a day which included a 200-mile all-electric trip from Leeds to London, the long recharge stops would be the source of the longest delay. Yet, ironically, the … Read More »
Long Termers: Vauxhall Ampera Electron
Admittedly the range-extender means this isn’t a disaster, but trying to minimise petrol usage uncovers a world of complications for a new owner which still need to be ironed out. Like most EV manufacturers, … Read More »
Danish fast-charge network to double in size
The units are all ABB Terra 53 chargers, which offer DC fast-charging compatibility with vehicles including the new Volkswagen e-Up! and BMW i3 thanks to the new internationally-recognised two-pin Combo Charging Standard. CLEVER recently … Read More »
Bolloré wins Source London management contract
IER, part of investment and industrial holding group Bolloré, will manage membership and the back-office functions from its offices in the UK, and is planning to grow the network from its current 1,400 locations … Read More »
Range-extended electric Metrocab gets 2014 London trial
Designed, engineered and built by Ecotive and Frazer-Nash Research, the new Metrocab is said to be ready for market and, following its London trial, will be rolled out globally. It uses Frazer-Nash’s Range-Extended Electric … Read More »
Road Test: Lexus IS 300h F Sport
It sounds excellent on paper. There’s a combined 220bhp on offer from its petrol-electric drivetrain and, as this is a parallel hybrid, the electric motor can provide up to 100% of the driving power. … Read More »
BMW and Iberdrola to collaborate on electric vehicles
Set to be renewed annually, unless either party decides otherwise, the agreement sets out a framework for collaboration which will include cross-promotion of BMW’s electric vehicles and Iberdrola’s 100% renewable electricity supply. The two … Read More »
Protean adds in-wheel electric motor to FAW-VW Bora
The project has been underway for several months, and bench testing, engineering calibration and on-site support is expected to be completed within 12 months. It will develop a battery-electric drivetrain fitted to a Chinese-market … Read More »
La Poste begins hydrogen range extender field trial
The kit, supplied by French manufacturer SymbioFCell, is a modular system designed to double the range of an electric vehicle with no loss of payload, and is multi-marque compatible. La Poste is to test … Read More »
