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Silicon in batteries could quadruple Li-ion capacity
Silicon in lithium-ion batteries may be the answer to multiplying battery capacity, research from the University of Eastern Finland has found.
BMW sparks new higher power i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender.
Second-life batteries used to power quick-charge points along highways
Connected Energy has installed two quick-charge stations along highways in Belgium and Germany that use second-life Renault electric vehicle batteries as power sources.
Fortem turns to Nissan e-NV200 vans to electrify 10% of its fleet
20 Nissan e-NV200 electric vans will be added to the fleet operated by Fortem, a provider of repairs and maintenance for housing association and local authority properties in the UK, by the end of … Read More »
New Zealand Post trials five electric vans
New Zealand Post has added five electric vans to their fleet, after qualifying for assistance by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s (EECA) Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund.
Large fleets pledge at least 5% EV share by 2020
The latest organisations to join the Go Ultra Low Companies scheme, including OVO Energy, Oxford City Council, Santander UK, Swansea University and Gatwick Airport have pledged that EVs will make up at least 5% … Read More »
Hyundai unveils future EV plans and next-gen hydrogen SUV
Ahead of its official launch early in 2018, Hyundai has provided an early glimpse of the next generation hydrogen-powered SUV and revealed more information about future plans to launch 31 “eco” vehicles by 2020.
New EV route planning software launched
MyRouteMonkey software is now live online and free to use, which the makers claim will banish range anxiety by optimising routes for electric cars.
Deutsche Post DHL and Ford unveil StreetScooter WORK XL electric van
Deutsche Post DHL Group and Ford presented the first of their jointly produced electric delivery vans – or e-van – today in Cologne, Germany, called the StreetScooter WORK XL, to complement their pre-existing electric … Read More »
Fiat Chrysler join BMW, Intel and Mobileye in autonomous development race
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye today announced a memorandum of understanding that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be the first automaker to join them in developing an autonomous driving platform for global deployment.
Chery sets its sights on Europe
Chery Automobile Co. Ltd is to begin sales of passenger cars in Europe within the next few years under an all-new nameplate.
Venson launches guide to help fleets switch to electric
Venson Automotive Solutions has published a free Plug-In Vehicle Guide answering key questions asked by drivers about EVs, which they believe will aid fleets considering the move to plug-in cars and becoming greener fleets.
Fleet Innovations receives Go Ultra Low company status
Fleet Innovations has been awarded the Go Ultra Low Company status, in recognition of its CleanCar solution.
Nissan agrees to sell electric battery business
Nissan has announced that it has entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement with private investment fund GSR Capital (GSR) for the sale of Nissan’s electric battery operations and production facilities.
First Drive: Renault Twizy Cargo
Battling with inner-city traffic to deliver parcels, post or food services can be a difficult task. It’s often not a case of keeping pace with traffic, but being able to nip through the smallest … Read More »
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid
Sector: Luxury Price: £87,965 Fuel: 100.9mpg CO2: 65g/km In the quest to produce the most efficient cars, carmakers such as Toyota, BMW and Tesla are increasingly pushing back boundaries. But Mercedes-Benz will make up … Read More »
First Drive: Lexus NX 300h
Thanks to the low emission tax advantages of hybrids, Lexus has sold well in the company car market. This NX too offers a tax advantage, thanks to a CO2 figure as low as 116g/km … Read More »
First Drive: Audi A3 e-tron
Sector: Lower medium Price: £29,950 (after £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant) Fuel: 176.6mpg CO2: 37g/km Much like the video market of the early 1980s, where VHS and Betamax jostled for public acceptance (and let’s not … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Off-roaders on test for first time
The Show organisers have decided to make the new off-road facilities at Silverstone available for test driving at the Fleet World Fleet Show for the first time, so that fleet managers can test the all-weather capabilities of … Read More »
First Drive: Lexus GS 300h
Lexus has continued to invest in hybrid drivetrains while others stick with diesel. Since 2005, starting with the RX 400h, every model in the Lexus range has had a hybrid option, from the CT … Read More »
