Natalie Middleton
Daimler and BYD unveil China-only EV with 500km range
Daimler and Chinese partner BYD have launched a new electric vehicle solely for the Chinese market.
Consultation explores solutions to EV grid demands
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched a consultation to explore possible solutions that could prevent grid overloads from mass take-up of electric vehicles without the need for network reinforcements.
Shell opens hydrogen refuelling station on M40
Shell has opened a hydrogen refuelling station on the M40 at the Beaconsfield Services.
77% of fleet journeys could be completed by EVs
The majority of company car daily journeys could be completed using electric vehicles, new research from ALD Automotive has found.
Government funding to drive hydrogen fleet and refuelling network
Multi-million pound funding from the Department for Transport is to be used to increase the number of hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK as well as put nearly 200 new hydrogen-powered fleet vehicles on … Read More »
Greater Manchester uses clean air funding to expand EV charging network
Greater Manchester is to add 48 rapid charging points to its electric vehicle charging network with the help of government funds.
Euro Garages sites deploy rapid charging units
Forecourt operator Euro Garages, which runs an expanding network of around 360 sites in mainland UK, has deployed rapid charging units from eVolt at two of its sites in Scotland as demand for EVs … Read More »
LDV EV80 now eligible for Plug-in Van Grant
Drivers and fleets opting for a new LDV EV80 electric van can now get an £8,000 grant towards the purchase price.
Hydrogen Hub launches in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire has become the latest place to open a Hydrogen Hub initiative, driving the launch of new hydrogen and fuel cell projects in the area.
Skanska gears up for EVs with charge point installation
Skanska UK has deployed 67 electric vehicle charge points, believed to be one of the largest single-site installations in Europe to date.
30 free EV chargers go live in Southampton
Southampton City Council has delivered the first phase of a new city-wide charging network with the introduction of 30 new electric vehicle charging points.
Switch to smart grid to enable all-electric fleet at UPS
Delivery firm UPS has deployed a new smart grid solution that will help it switch its delivery fleet over completely to electric trucks.
Pricing announced for higher-power Renault Zoe
Order books are now open for Renault’s 2018 Zoe electric supermini, which brings a more powerful motor without any impact on range.
UK car industry must evolve to grasp EV opportunities, says Unite
Major changes are needed to electric vehicle purchase incentives, charging infrastructure and UK manufacturing capabilities to ensure drivers adopt EVs and that the UK industry remains viable.
2040 date for petrol and diesel bans must be brought forward, say MPs
The current 2040 target to end the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars must be brought forward to help deal with an “air quality catastrophe”.
UK’s largest single-site charge point installation completes
Green delivery firm Gnewt Cargo has deployed smart chargers at two of its London depots, said to include the UK’s largest single-site charge point installation.
Bannatyne Health Clubs charges eco credentials
Bannatyne Health Clubs is rolling out rapid chargers across all its sites in the UK, as it looks to increase its member benefits.
World’s largest hydrogen FCEV police fleet rolls out
The Metropolitan Police Service has deployed the first of a fleet of 11 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, marking its first zero-emission response vehicles.
Pre-orders start for Polestar’s debut plug-in hybrid
The Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupé is now available to pre-order in 18 countries.
Audi opens deposits for electric e-tron SUV
Deposits are now being taken for Audi’s fully electric e-tron SUV ahead of its launch later this year.
