Katie Beck
Source London to gain access to 30 new rapid chargers with ChargePoint
London’s largest network of EV charge points, Source London, has gained access to a network of rapid chargers following a partnership with supplier ChargePoint Services.[/vc_column_text] The companies’ respective networks, GeniePoint and Source London, will also … Read More »
£35m boost for ULEVs includes workplace charging scheme
Measures including new chargepoints of workplaces are included in a new £35m package of funding to boost uptake of ultra-low emission cars and scooters.[/vc_column_text] Announced by Transport Minister John Hayes today (13 October 2016), … Read More »
More than 500k EVs on european roads by end of 2016
Europe will see more than half a million electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by the end of 2016, a report by Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests. The Union doubled the sales of plug-in … Read More »
Nottingham Eco Expressway to bring exclusive lane for EVs
Electric vehicle drivers are to gain their own EV highway along one of Nottingham’s busiest routes from spring next year.
POLAR Plus partners with CYC for access to 2,000 extra charging points
Charging company POLAR Plus has formed a partnership with Charge Your Car (CYC) to allow access to its public network for existing customers.
EVs and autonomous vehicles will inevitably merge, says Lux Research
Emerging technologies analyst, Lux Research, has published a report detailing why it believes EVs and autonomous vehicles will inevitably merge as the technologies become more mainstream. In the report, Lux Research explained that as the automotive … Read More »
ChargePoint Services acquires Hampshire & Cornwall EV charging networks
ChargePoint Services has purchased energy company SSE’s interest in the 51 EV charging networks across Hampshire & Cornwall. ChargePoint’s Genie Platform has provided the back office management behind the network since its inception. Using the GeniePoint Network, drivers … Read More »
Rolec EV launches public charging network
Rolec EV has developed a public-facing charge point management system called ‘EV Charge Online’, with the aim of simplifying procedures. ‘EV Charge Online’ enables drivers to pay on-the-spot for a charge using a mobile … Read More »
Citroën CX revived as PHEV concept car
Citroën has released the first images and details about its new plug-in hybrid model, CXperience Concept, ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month.
Chargemaster invests in West Midlands charging network
Charging specialist Chargemaster has replaced five of the Corby’s oldest public charging points across its 23-strong Plugged in Midlands network with modern units.
Chevin joins Go Ultra Low campaign
Fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has become the latest UK fleet to join the government’s Go Ultra Low campaign.
Trials begin on world's first eHighway in Sweden
During the two-year trial, Sweden's Transport Administration Trafikverket and Gävleborg County aim to create a knowledge base on whether the Siemens eHighway system is suitable for future long-term commercial use and further deployment. … Read More »
Kia Soul EVs join Vehicle-to-Grid smart charging trial at UC Irvine
Kia will provide six Soul EVs with the shared goal of creating software algorithms for use in coordinating the charging of plug-in electric vehicles to support the grid resource operation. Vehicle-to-grid defines a … Read More »
Nissan GB appoints official charging partners
According to Nissan, Chargemaster was chosen as an official EV charging point supplier thanks to its high levels of customer service and customer satisfaction, together with the quality and reliability of their Homecharge units, … Read More »
Nissan reports record EV fleet sales in Europe
Nissan sold more than 7,500 LEAFs and e-NV200s to fleet operators and municipalities in Europe, commanding a 28% share of the pure electric fleet market. Commenting on the sales figures, Gareth Dunsmore, director of … Read More »
New Subaru platform is EV and Hybrid ready
The new platform will provide a single concept for all Subaru models, including hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and other types of alternative power units. The Subaru Global Platform will be used … Read More »
Hybrid and electric vehicle sales to exceed 17 million by 2020
To achieve this total, Juniper believes that stakeholders primarily need to establish the viability and desirability of electric vehicles with consumers, and adopt an aggressive ‘go to market’ strategy that includes the rolling out … Read More »
Fastned opens 50th fast-charging station in the Netherlands
Commenting on the opening, Michiel Langezaal, CEO Fastned, said: “We are the first player to build a network of fast-charging stations which are powered by 100% renewable energy at high traffic locations along the … Read More »
Nissan EV Taxi fleet clocks up three million miles in UK
The UK's six largest Nissan taxi fleets are Phoenix Taxis in Blyth, Northumberland, C&C Taxis in Cornwall, Premier Cabs in Blackpool, 203020 Electric in Dundee, eConnect Cars in London and eCorporate Travel in Edinburgh. … Read More »
Hyundai Motor supplies iX35 Fuel Cell taxis to Parisian fleet
The delivery of the five ix35 Fuel Cell makes the world’s largest fuel cell taxi fleet, and is the first step in establishing a hydrogen-powered electric taxi fleet called 'hype' (Hydrogen Powered Electric), serving … Read More »
