Alex Grant
50-vehicle electric taxi fleet to launch in London next year
The environmentally-friendly taxi company, which already has a fleet of 300 hybrids and two Renault Fluence Z.E. electric saloons in use around the capital, said it would add the five-seat e6 electric crossover to … Read More »
Nissan and Fleet Forum supply LEAF for one-year trial
Under the agreement, Nissan is offering participants in the programme the chance to experience zero emission mobility first hand with the loan of a Nissan LEAF for several months. The objective of the program … Read More »
Exclusive First Drive: Tesla Model S
Better still, this isn't a concept car. A right hand drive version will be available in the UK next year, priced to compete with conventionally powered rivals and with the fleet market firmly on … Read More »
Heathrow to trial EVs in drive to reduce emissions
Over the next month, a fleet of EVs including the Nissan LEAF, Peugeot iOn, Vauxhall Ampera and the Renault Kangoo Z.E. will be trialled by four major organisations and operators at Heathrow. In addition … Read More »
AA begins portable charging trial
It forms part of a £750,000 investment in training for electric and hybrid vehicles now underway by the assistance company, aimed at raising awareness of their high-voltage systems and maintain its roadside fix rate. … Read More »
First Toyota iQ EVs arrive in the United States
Based on the conventional iQ, the car features a 63bhp electric drivetrain with a battery that can be recharged in around three hours, and offers a range of up to 50 miles. Drivers are … Read More »
New charging standard paves way for multiple speeds on one connector
Developed in concensus with 190 global experts from the automotive, charging equipment, utilities industries and national labs, the standard is aimed at enabling long-distance electric vehicle travel and integration with a smart electricity grid, … Read More »
HP and Renault partner for electric vehicle telematics system
The cloud-based system, run from HP’s secure data centre in Grenoble, France, is designed to be expandable should Renault require extra server capacity in the future, and was chosen for its flexibility and security. … Read More »
Audi completes three-year e-mobility research programme
The €36m (£29m) Audi Electronics Venture GmbH (AEV) project launched in October 2009, in partnership with electronics manufacturer Bosch and several departments of RWTH Aachen University. Some €23m (£18.5m) of the budget was supplied … Read More »
Driven: Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
In the UK, this instantly became the biggest-selling Lexus, accounting for half of the marque’s sales despite not having a full year in showrooms. For 2012, Lexus sought to bring its newcomer in line … Read More »
Driven: Renault Twizy
It’s been 16 years since Renault did anything quite this outlandish. Back in 1996, the company launched a limited run of the Spider, a two-seat sports car which – rather like the Twizy – … Read More »
Lex Autolease and POD Point partner for fleet charging solutions
Priced at £500 including VAT, the POD Point “Solo” charging system is offered at a preferential rate for Lex Autolease customers and includes supply, installation and free online accounts to allow fleets to monitor … Read More »
MoU signed for Nordic fuel cell network development
Signed at the 3GF conference Copenhagen, in the presence of the Danish minister for transport and director of the International Energy Agency, directorate of sustainable energy policy and technology, the MoU sets out a … Read More »
Electric car sharing service launches in Milton Keynes
The E-Car scheme will extend to North Oxford with a further two LEAFs later this autumn, with vehicles rented for around £5.50 per hour with access given via a smart card and pin code. … Read More »
EST to offer 100% charging point grants to Scottish businesses
The grants are being made available to businesses to support the growth of a Scotland-wide charging point network, and the EST said it would benefit businesses by attracting more customers and promoting their green … Read More »
GM tests Volt energy usage app in Texas smart grid project
The EcoHub app, which will be commercially available for all Volt owners in the near future, is being tested at the Pecan Street demonstration project in Austin, Texas. Part funded by the United States Department … Read More »
Hyundai announces December production start for ix35 fuel cell vehicle
The model is designed as the halo for Hyundai’s Blue Drive sub-brand of environmentally-friendly vehicles, and has just completed a tour of the UK offering press and members of the public a chance to … Read More »
POD Point and ABB partner for Europe-wide rapid charging network
Most of the network will be ABB’s recently revealed Terra 51 rapid charger, which costs around half the price of most equivalent units. The majority will be located at motorway service stations on the … Read More »
Lexus cuts CT 200h emissions to 87g/km
The new S grade makes the fleet-favourite CT 200h a more accessible option, bringing the entry price down £2,000 to £21,995. It features smaller 15-inch alloy wheels and a deeper rear spoiler to reduce … Read More »
Nissan and Ecotricity launch free fast charging service
The points, located at South Mimms services on the A1, Oxford services on the M40 and Hopwood Park services on the M42, offer an 80% charge from empty in around half an hour and … Read More »
