Natalie Middleton
V2G/V2H charging solution could revolutionise EV market
A new electric vehicle charging solution that could lower electricity bills for EV drivers while reducing peak grid demand is being explored by Franklin Energy and Powervault.
Dundee City Council goes live with rapid chargers
Dundee City Council is seeing successful results from the installation of eVolt UK rapid charging units intended to promote electric taxi use.
BP invests in ultra-fast charging battery developer
An Israeli start-up that has developed an ultra-fast charging battery has secured a $20m (£14.8m/€16.9m) investment from BP Ventures.
EU plans to make Europe a leader in EV battery tech
The European Commission has put together a series of measures that would help Europe fight its corner in the electric vehicle battery sector, including the ability to mass-produce battery cells.
Tighter CO2 targets could keep European EV industry in lead
Carmakers should face more stringent CO2 targets to help drive zero and low-emission vehicle developments, according to MEP Miriam Dalli.
Gulf forecourts get rapid chargers
Certs Energy is deploying rapid chargers on Gulf forecourts across the UK.
Rolec branches into DC rapid charging sector
Rolec is augmenting its AC electric vehicle charging range with the addition of DC rapid chargers for the UK market.
Auto Windscreens to boost EV fleet
Auto Windscreens is deploying electric vehicle charging points across its network as it looks to help both its customers and its own fleet drivers to go greener.
InstaVolt appoints commercial director
Rapid charging specialist InstaVolthas appointed Richard Rushin as its commercial director.
Hydrogen fuel cell EVs go on trial with European fleets
A major project to demonstrate commercially viable use cases for hydrogen fuelled vehicles in high-mileage urban fleets is being deployed in Europe.
DS line-up to go electric or hybrid by 2025
All future DS models will be either hybrid or electric by 2025, the French brand has revealed.
Delay for government EV charging fund plans
Ministers have made little headway on plans for a new £400m Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund nearly six months after it was announced.
Seat deploys electric carsharing fleet
A fleet of electric Seat eMiis are now on the road in Barcelona to provide employees at the SEAT Metropolis:Lab Barcelona and the Pier 01 Barcelona Tech City with zero-emission transport.
New course to drive dealer electric van knowledge
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has launched an electric van training course that will equip LCV dealers to deal with fleet EV queries.
BMW 530e to form basis for new prestige medium-term rental fleet
Meridian Vehicle Solutions is planning to start running a prestige medium-term rental fleet later this year, using the BMW 530e as a basis.
New Leaf earns five stars in tougher NCAP tests
The new Nissan Leaf has scored a five-star result in Euro NCAP’s more stringent crash safety ratings.
EV uptake encouraged in Essex with new charge points
New charging points have been installed at Sandon and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride sites by Electric Blue in partnership with Essex County Council.
Have your say on AFRs for plug-in cars
Fleet industry stakeholders – including attendees at next week’s Fleet Show at Silverstone – are being urged to back a petition demanding HMRC to publish Advisory Fuel Rates for plug-in cars.
Free rapid charging for electric cars
InstaVolt is making all its rapid charging stations free to use for drivers throughout May – with no limit on the number of times drivers can charge.
LA electric car sharing service puts focus on affordable pricing
Blue Solutions has launched its first electric vehicle car sharing service in the US, aimed at underserved communities.
