EST & EDF to cover electric vehicle technical aspects in webinar
The webinar takes place on Wednesday 16th October at 1.30pm – 2.15pm and will feature a panel including Ian Featherstone and Caroline Watson from the EST, and Kate Armitage and Martin Elliott from EDF … Read More »
Kia Soul to be carmaker's first electric vehicle sold in Europe
The vehicle is earmarked for European sales, including the UK, and is based on the all-new Kia Soul, which shares a platform with the Cee’d hatchback, featuring an aerodynamic bodykit to maximise its range. … Read More »
EV trial shows 80% of drivers open to switching
The demonstrator programme was held by the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles (OLEV) and the Technology Strategy Boards (TSB), with the findings analysed and published in a report by Cenex and Oxford Brookes University. … Read More »
GM extends hydrogen fuel cell R&D project with US Army
The United States Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has a fuel cell laboratory in Warren, Michigan, around 20 miles away from equivalent facilities owned by General Motors, facilitating daily collaboration. … Read More »
Penn State University to lead £1.9m battery research project
The project is part of a $17m funding package, provided by the United States Department of Energy, and is the only one headed up by a higher education institution. Penn State will work with … Read More »
Route Monkey targets EV sector with new appointment
Robin Haycock has joined the board for the scheduling and routing software provider as non-executive director, bringing a wealth of experience in the EV sector. Haycock is a consultant specialising in sustainability and particularly … Read More »
Electric Highway now open between London and Leeds
The Electric Highway, a network of charging points located at service stations on routes connecting the capital with Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff and now Leeds, offers an 80% charge in less than half an … Read More »
Fuelling the alternatives
Blue skies, palm trees waving in a gentle breeze, the shining sea lapping gently against beautiful beaches… the US state of Hawaii can lay claim to being a paradise on earth, at least so … Read More »
Hydrogen fuel cell is long-term mobility solution, says Mercedes
So said Prof Dr Thomas Weber, responsible for research at Daimler and the development of Mercedes-Benz cars, to news agency Headlineauto at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With Mercedes’ 69g/km, 94mpg version of the new … Read More »
Land Rover targets Europe with its first hybrids
The hybrid Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are powered by a diesel engine alongside an electric motor rather than a petrol unit – even though the leading markets for hybrids are the United … Read More »
Vauxhall confirms £3,500 reduction for Ampera OTR price
The price drop, which follows a similar price reduction for the Opel model in Germany, means that the model now bears a starting price of £28,750 OTR, inclusive of the Government's £5,000 grant. ‘Ampera's … Read More »
Ford to bring US hybrid unit to Europe under One Ford banner
The strategy, which operates under the One Ford banner, has so far concentrated on shipping cars and technology from Europe to the United States, but in the next few years there will be a … Read More »
Government electric car grants jeopardise RVs, says CAP
Entitled “Impact of government subsidies for electric vehicles on used market values”, the report analysed the used market performance of the Nissan LEAF in the UK, Germany, France and Italy to compare values in … Read More »
New ultra-low emission vehicle strategy should factor in leasing & rental, says BVRLA
The strategy sets out a longer-term approach to the incentives, policies and initiatives needed to create confidence for EV buyers and manufacturers. In response, BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: ‘We are disappointed that it … Read More »
Milton Keynes residents begin electric vehicle trial
Thinking Energy, as the trial is known, is being run by Milton Keynes Council with the support of E.On and the National Energy Foundation and includes 75 households each of which is equipped with … Read More »
Report outlines importance of hydrogen fuelling stations
The recently published study said carmakers are focused on reducing cost by raising volume, and establishing the supporting fuelling infrastructure through initiatives such as the H2Mobility scheme in Europe. Navigant is predicting sales will … Read More »
2013 CVO Barometer puts emphasis on fleet benefits of contract hire
The annual fleet research interviewed more than 4,800 fleet decision makers across 16 countries. The results show that for companies with 100 or more employees, a higher percentage that choose to take the residual … Read More »
British Gas launches free charging package to support Mitsubishi i-MiEV & Outlander PHEV
The offer, which makes use of the Government’s subsidised funding scheme, is available from 1st July until 31st March 2015, and includes a 16-amp data-enabled charging point with a recommended connector that’s most suitable … Read More »
LCV2013 to host Low Carbon Vehicle Technical Expert Panel for fleet managers
The “Question Time” session will see an expert panel answer pre-submitted questions from fleet managers about ultra-low carbon vehicles. The audience will then actively contribute to the direction of the debate in true “Dimbleby” … Read More »
Hydrogen & fuel cell opportunities in France come under focus
The “Mobility Hydrogen France" consortium brings together regional, national and international, private and public stakeholders by the French Association for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (AFHyPaC) and supported by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and … Read More »
