Natalie Middleton
BMW outlines early technical details for i Hydrogen Next
BMW has given the first insights into the powertrain system for its i Hydrogen Next concept as it outlines its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology, in particular for its SUV range.
EV charging trade association merger to create ‘more cohesive voice’
The two leading trade associations representing the electric vehicle charging industry are to merge, creating a 75-strong group of companies specialised in EV charging to lead the sector forward.
Circular economy solution could prevent millions of tonnes of e-mobility waste
A new project has launched to demonstrate how bespoke circular-economy batteries can tackle the mounting problem of e-waste.
Pod Point puts focus on key workers
Pod Point is still offering charge point installations involving key workers and providing a maintenance service despite pausing a range of its activities to minimise risks to customers and its team.
MG to supply 100 electric cars to support NHS pandemic response
MG Motor UK and its dealer network is supplying up to 100 electric MG ZS cars to NHS agencies across the UK.
SEC dramatically improves shuttle service with new electric bus
A new, all-electric bus has been introduced by the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) to augment its shuttle service and further improve venue accessibility.
Tayport Taxis makes transition to zero-emissions fleet with MG
Tayport Taxis in North Fife has deployed its first electric vehicle in the form of the fully electric MG ZS EV.
Electric vehicle loan scheme in Nottingham provides blueprint for UK cities
A 30-day ‘try before you buy’ electric vehicle loan scheme piloted by the Nottingham ULEV Experience project could act as a blueprint for other UK cities that are considering Clean Air Zones.
UK’s first converted ‘Electric Avenue’ to address growing EV demand
Residents in Westminster can now access lamppost electric vehicle charging posts at the UK’s first ‘Electric Avenue’.
Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 cancelled
Next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 has been cancelled in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the organisers looking into the possibility of postponing it to a later date.
Overnight charging essential for EV adoption
Government electric vehicle charging plans should switch from focusing on rapid charging to on-street residential and workplace charging to incentivise more people to transition to electric vehicles.
Sharpfibre goes all-electric with Tesla fleet
Specialist fire protection contractor Sharpfibre has now gone all-electric for its fleet of company cars with new Tesla Model 3s provided by Gofor Finance.
Pod Point secures new finance to support Tesco charge points roll-out
Pod Point has secured finance from Triodos Bank UK as it pushes ahead with work to install EV charge points at 600 Tesco stores in the UK.
Sam Clarke brings EV expertise to bear in lead role at Gridserve
Gnewt Cargo founder Sam Clarke is joining Gridserve to lead its vehicle electrification work.
‘Major knowledge gap’ could hinder fleet adoption of electric vehicles
An increasingly evident “major knowledge gap” could be hindering fleet adoption of electric vehicles, with much greater work needed to prevent misinformation among businesses and drivers.
More carmakers step in to maintain Plug-in Car Grant levels
DS Automobiles and Peugeot have become the latest carmakers to top up the Plug-in Car Grant back to its previous level for their customers after last week’s Budget changes.
Double range for Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its facelifted Vito and eVito Tourer minibus, introducing new engines and styling as well as more than double range for the eVito Tourer.
Charge point grant schemes confirmed for another year
The electric vehicle homecharge, workplace charging and on-street residential charge point schemes are to run for a further year but with reduced funding to support increased electric vehicle uptake.
LEVC’s newly named VN5 hybrid van to bring greener ‘distribution to door’
LEVC has revealed that its forthcoming range-extender hybrid van will be called VN5 as it also announces payload and load space specifications.
City of York Council works on ‘future-proofed’ EV charging network
City of York Council is exploring a new electric vehicle (EV) charging strategy that, if approved, could see fast charge points introduced at a minimum of 5% of all long-stay parking bays in council-owned … Read More »
