Alex Grant
SEAT electromobility trial finds new partner in Madrid
Employees of the Department who have volunteered to help with the trial will feed information back to SEAT’s Technical Centre, including performance, battery usage and charging habits. The department is the fifth body to … Read More »
Renault joins Franco-German EV project
Launched in February 2010, the CROME project is backed by the French and German governments, with a fleet including 100 electric vehicles and 37 public charging points spread across both sides of the border. … Read More »
Electric Volkswagen up! to launch in Q4 2013
The e-up! will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, four years after its concept car namesake broke cover at the same event in 2009. Like the concept car, it … Read More »
U.S. Government backs domestic EV industry
This latest investment forms part of the Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, which aims for cost parity between petrol and plug-in vehicles by 2022. Road vehicles are being targeted as they account for 55% … Read More »
Honda Fit EV available through Zipcar Portland fleet
Portland State University was chosen for its environmental innovations, which include an Electric Avenue of charging stations on campus, where the fleet is located. Each vehicle has its own Blink InCard, offering access to … Read More »
Northern Ireland police begin Vauxhall Ampera trial
Handed over at the government-backed eDRIVE electric vehicle event held in Belfast recently, the vehicle is being trialled to see whether its drivetrain is suitable for use on fleet. Northern Ireland also has a … Read More »
Support doubles for U.S. workplace charging scheme
Employers involved with the project will assess the demands of their workforce for electric vehicle charging, before developing and installing an infrastructure for at least one of their workplaces. Technical support and a forum … Read More »
Tesla moves European headquarters to Amsterdam
The decision means the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer will have its entire European operations run from the Netherlands, with the region’s import and distrubition centre located at Tilburg, around 70 miles away from Amsterdam. … Read More »
The Future of Fleet
Chevrolet Spark EV Type: Battery-electric vehicle Why it’s important: The Spark EV will be Chevrolet’s first pure electric vehicle when it launches in selected European markets during 2014. Some 75% of its drivetrain components … Read More »
Renault ZOE achieves five stars at Euro NCAP
The supermini, which shares its platform with the latest Clio, was awarded an 89% score for adult occupant protection, marked down only for rib compression in severe side impact tests and whiplash protection in … Read More »
Geneva News: Mitsubishi to launch part-electric Outlander Commercial
The commercial version of the outgoing Outlander sold larely to specialist fleets such as the Environment Agency and telecoms companies who needed its four-wheel drive capability. As a diesel, the new version will still … Read More »
Nissan reveals upgrades for Sunderland-built 'Euro LEAF'
To date, global LEAF production has taken place in Japan, but from this year it will be localised to the markets where the car is sold. The plant in Tochigi, Japan will build cars … Read More »
Hyundai begins assembly line production of ix35 FCEV
The ix35 Fuel Cell is based on the conventionally-powered version of the compact SUV, but uses a fuel cell stack to convert hydrogen into electricity for its electric motor with water vapour as the … Read More »
Audi unveils plug-in hybrid A3 ahead of Geneva debut
The A3 e-tron uses a 148bhp 1.4-litre TFSI petrol engine and 100bhp electric motor to power the front wheels, through a new six-speed S tronic gearbox. On a single charge, the car can be … Read More »
Renault wins 2,000-vehicle procurement contract
The carmaker’s models were selected in two separate categories, and will be supplied to government and public authorities as part of ongoing attempts to develop the country’s electric vehicle population. Two compact electric vans, … Read More »
Nissan's Twizy-based city vehicle begins two-week trial
The trial forms part of the Tokyu Corporation’s Yokohama Mobility Project Zero, which aims to increase the uptake of low-carbon transport in the city. Supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, … Read More »
World's first nationwide fast-charging network for EVs opens in Estonia
The units were supplied and installed within six months by Swiss-Swedish power and automation group ABB, which also has a five-year agreement for technical support and back-room systems which connect the internet-enabled posts. Billing … Read More »
Marine and Industrial Transmissions adds Prius+ hybrid to its fleet
Sourced through the Business Centre manager at Motorline Toyota in Ashford, the cars are expected to be the first of several hybrid vehicles on fleet, and the new Proace van is being considered for … Read More »
An unusual advert for the benefits of telematics
The California-based carmaker is a few months away from launching its electric Model S executive car here in Europe, and there's a right hand drive version coming to the UK at the end of … Read More »
First charging points installed on Island of Jersey
Installed at the Sand Street car park in St Helier, the project is the result of a partnership between Jersey Electricity and the island's Transport and Technical Services (TTS) department. It forms part of … Read More »
