Alex Grant
Nissan and FedEx Partner For London Electric Van Trial
The vehicle, which uses the same powertrain and battery setup as the LEAF, joins a 43-strong fleet of electric commercials in use globally by FedEx of which more than half were added as recently … Read More »
First Drive: Renault Kangoo Z.E.
For a start, it doesn’t shout about being revolutionary. Almost indistinguishable from a conventional Kangoo, electric versions of the compact commercial are only marked out by the discreet charging socket on the grille and … Read More »
British Gas Becomes Toyota's Preferred Charge Point Supplier
For British Gas, it’s the third such manufacturer partnership, and follows preferred supplier deals with Renault and Nissan, making it the preferred choice for more than 70% of the UK electric vehicle market in … Read More »
Aptera Motors Closes Its Doors
In its statement, Aptera said it had spent the last two years in a due diligence process with the DOE to secure a $150m (£96m) Advance Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan, and recently received a … Read More »
Orkney Island Council Goes Electric With Peugeot iOn
Funded by Transport Scotland, the iOn’s 90 mile range allows it to cover most trips across the island, and as a bonus it can be powered from the abundant renewable energy sources available locally, … Read More »
NHTSA Begins Battery Safety Defect Test On Chevy Volt
In its statement, the agency said it was too early to tell whether the investigation would lead to a recall of vehicles or parts, but added that it would be notifying consumers if it … Read More »
Ampera Electrifies Euro Disney Fleet
The cars are part of a recently signed partnership between General Motors France and Euro Disney Associates, which will allow the carmaker to promote its vehicles using the Disney brand and showcase them at … Read More »
Nissan Predicts Thousands Of Orders For Cut-Price Fast Charger
The unit was developed with Sumitomo Corporation and will be wholesaled, retailed and installed by Nissan’s home charging partner AeroVironment, with the first installations expected in early 2012. Nissan said it will launch an … Read More »
SEAT To Launch Electric Vehicle In 2015
The manufacturer is also heading up the CINIT VERDE project, a public-private partnership between manufacturers, universities, research centres and the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, aimed at supporting the development of a suitable … Read More »
First Drive: Audi A6 Hybrid
But mass-market electrification arrives first with this A6 hybrid, due in Germany next winter ahead of a 2013 UK launch. Seemingly designed to offer a balance of performance and economy, it’s not an out-and-out … Read More »
Driven: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (Prototype)
Production models are a few months away, but Toyota has a few remaining demonstrators from its year-long global trial, and we had the chance to sample it for a few days to see the … Read More »
Driven: Toyota Prius T-Spirit
But there are problems with being there first. As a fore-runner of a new generation of cars, it’s found stigma and scorn as strong as the affection of its biggest fans, with even some … Read More »
British Gas And Hitachi To Lease Home Charging Points
The first deal of its kind, Hitachi’s customers will now be able to lease an electric vehicle in an agreement which includes installing and maintaining a charging point. British Gas Home Electrical Care will … Read More »
UK-based MINI E Trial Reveals Range Anxiety Isn’t An Issue
Less than a week after it presented the motoring press with its forthcoming i3 and i8 electric and hybrid concept cars, the BMW Group has published the results of its recently completed Mini E … Read More »
GM Trials Volt and Ampera Battery Pack Recycling
GM claims the battery packs could have up to 70% of their operational life remaining even after they’ve finished their life powering the car, capacity which could be used to store energy from sources … Read More »
New York Boosts Its Electric Fleet
The new arrivals, which include 50 Chevrolet Volts, 10 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans and 10 Navistar E-Star utility trucks, were announced at a press conference with Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday and will … Read More »
FedEx to double electric van fleet
The company started trialling electric power in 2008, introducing 19 vehicles across London, Paris and Los Angeles. These latest 24 vehicles, including factory builds and electric conversions, will add to the Los Angeles fleet, … Read More »
Nissan testing NV200-based electric van
The first test vehicle has been supplied to the Japan Post Service Co. Ltd, who will run the van as part of its fleet in Yokohama for two months to evaluate how it performs … Read More »
British Gas to provide charging points for Renault
As part of the deal, buyers will be offered a £995 home charging point, installed by a British Gas engineer, which cuts recharge times by a third. The supplier has also launched an electricity … Read More »
America reaches 1,800 charging points
The act earmarked $400 million investment in electric vehicle technology, with Coulomb Technologies, ECOtality and General Motors working together to improve the country’s public charging infrastructure. President Obama has set targets of one million … Read More »
