Alex Grant
Frito-Lay begins largest electric truck deployment in United States
Funded by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board, the fleet forms part of ongoing plans to halve its US-wide fuel consumption and greenhouse gas … Read More »
Driven: Honda Insight HS
The latest Honda Insight has only been with us three years, but that short period has involved some radical change of the hybrid market, with plug-in versions, new manufacturers and wider model ranges joining … Read More »
A Question of Reassurance
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing EV adoption in the UK? Fundamentally, the most obvious challenge is the current cost of EVs. Even with the government subsidy which is due to … Read More »
In Detail: Honda Integrated Motor Assist
IMA has since been found not only in the second-generation Insight, but also in the Jazz Hybrid, the now discontinued Civic Hybrid and with a larger engine in the sporty CR-Z coupe, as well … Read More »
Hydrogen fuel cell taxi fleet begins pre-launch trial
First displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, the vehicles are the result of a UK Government Technology Strategy Board funded consortium comprising of Intelligent Energy, Lotus Engineering, TRW Conekt and London Taxi … Read More »
Yaris Hybrid joins Europcar UK rental fleet
Available to rent throughout Europcar's UK network, the Yaris Hybrid has the advantage of being one of the first vehicles registered for the Green Vehicle Discount (GVD) in London. With CO2 emissions of 79g/km, … Read More »
Renault offers free Twizy for Spanish Laguna and Espace buyers
Available for all variants of the Laguna and the Espace, the deal includes a Twizy 45 – a lower-priced version of the quadricycle currently unavailable in the UK – sold with the carmaker’s monthly … Read More »
Nissan to test electric NV200 London Taxi in 2013
A taxi-converted diesel NV200 is already being shown in the capital, with 53.3mpg fuel efficiency offering significantly lower running costs than the 35.3mpg TX4 London Taxi. Expected to be priced below the TX4 when … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz announces best-in-class CO2 and pricing for E-Class hybrid
Using the manufacturer’s new modular hybrid system, the car features a 20kW (25bhp) electric motor located between the engine and transmission and a compact lithium ion battery fitted under the bonnet. This allows the … Read More »
ECOtality extends The EV Project to three large US cities
Part-funded by the United States Department of Energy, residents owning a Nissan LEAF or Chevrolet Volt can claim a free Blink wall-mounted home-charging unit and $400 credit when they join the scheme. To date, … Read More »
Heavily revised Lexus LS targets low-carbon luxury newcomers
The new LS will go on sale later this year, with long and short wheelbases and engine options including the hybrid LS 600h and a new LS 460 petrol. Styled similarly to the latest … Read More »
Ford launches smartphone app for US electric and plug-in hybrid owners
MyFord Mobile was developed in-house by Ford engineers and uses AOL’s MapQuest mapping. The manufacturer said it contains the locations of the 9,400 charging points across the United States, and will be updated daily … Read More »
East of England EV drivers offered 75% charge point discount
Available for electric car owners in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, the subsidy reduces the charging unit to £225 with a year’s Source East membership, which provides access to public charging points, … Read More »
Delta Motorsport joins UK inductive charging trial
Delta’s E-4 electric coupe (pictured) will be fitted with the Qualcomm Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System (WEVC), in a move similar to the partnership announced with Renault for its Z.E. vehicles last week. Based out … Read More »
BMW invests in global charging company Coulomb Technologies
Coulomb’s ChargePoint network spans 14 countries and includes systems to allow electric vehicle drivers to locate and reserve charging points via smartphone. Its back office system offers charging point owners the ability to track … Read More »
LG Chem joins Renault-CEA battery alliance
Renault and CEA have partnered on clean vehicle development since 2010. The partnership includes 200 staff, two-thirds of which are from CEA, working at the energy supplier’s sites in Grenoble and Saclay, as well … Read More »
Center Parcs adds 29 electric and hybrid vehicles to UK fleet
Center Parcs began using electric vehicles on its fleet over five years ago, as part of plans to encourage a zero-emissions culture at its villages. Petrol-only vehicles are not allowed, diesels must meet Euro … Read More »
France puts focus on electromobility to save domestic car industry
Announced by the French minister of industrial recovery, Arnaud Montebourg, the Automobile Plan is designed to sustain production, employment and R&D within France, backed by all involved parties including state and local authorities, vehicle … Read More »
Charge Your Car announces nationwide subscription-free, PAYG charging network
The plans will be presented at the Cenex LCV2012 event, held on the 5th and 6th of September at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. Charge Your Car said the network will be underpinned by … Read More »
POD Point finds new partners in Scandinavia
The manufacturer, which is already the Europe-wide preferred supplier of charging points for the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, will now supply the same units to Nissan dealerships across the Nordic region. A significant area … Read More »
