Natalie Middleton
USA’s eMotorWerks expands into Europe
US charging point manufacturer eMotorWerks has set up new European headquarters as it looks to drive take-up of vehicle-to-grid technology.
Oxford could ban petrol and diesel by 2020
Oxford City Council is pushing ahead with plans to ban petrol and diesel cars from the city centre by the end of the decade, saying it is now hopeful that it can get the … Read More »
Nissan electric crossover debuts at Geneva
Nissan has unveiled an upgraded version of its IMx electric crossover concept, featuring a new look and Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology.
AI-based technology helps eliminate range anxiety for EV fleet
Essex-based health and care organisation Provide is deploying an artificial intelligence-based journey prediction solution across its expanding Nissan Leaf EV fleet to eliminate range anxiety and enable greater fleet utilisation.
Vehicle-to-Grid technology on trial in Amsterdam
Charging solutions provider NewMotion has installed V2G-charge points in Amsterdam under a new pilot.
London boroughs win funding to drive EV take-up
Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hackney are to get £766k of funding to help drive EV take-up and tackle air pollution.
Fastned to roll out 350kW EV chargers
EV charging network Fastned is to install new-generation 350kW stations, providing ultra-fast charging for second-generation EVs.
German courts rule cities may ban diesel cars
Germany’s highest administrative court has ruled that cities can ban diesel cars to tackle air pollution in a move that could set a precedent worldwide.
M8 gets first EV chargers
EVolt has installed the first chargers along the M8, enabling drivers to recharge between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Meridian branches into hybrid medium-term rentals
Meridian Vehicle Solutions is to start offering hybrids on its medium-term rental fleet with the possibility of adding electric vehicles too.
BMW to team up with Great Wall Motor on battery-electric MINIs
BMW Group has signed a letter of intent with Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor to start local production of battery-electric MINIs for China.
EV ranges incorporated into routing and scheduling software
Paragon’s routing and scheduling software can now accommodate electric vehicle ranges to help with transport planning.
Smaller electric vans hit parity with diesels
Running costs for smaller electric vans are already on a level as diesel rivals, enabling an extra 80,000 to take to Europe’s roads, a new study has indicated.
Switch to EV pool cars saves Salford City Council thousands
A Salford City Council scheme to replace grey fleet usage with EV pool cars has generated savings of £400,000 in the first 18 months.
Forecourt firm deploys rapid EV chargers
Cornwall Garage Group is to install rapid EV chargers from InstaVolt at half of its 18-strong forecourt network.
Parliamentary group to drive electric and autonomous vehicle agenda
A new Parliamentary group has formed to generate cross-party support for electric and autonomous vehicles, including looking at the grid infrastructure.
Government funding to help explore V2G for fleets
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies that could enable electric cars and other vehicles to deliver electricity back to the smart grid have secured multi-million development funding from the Government.
IBC Solar and EVBox team up EV charging with solar energy
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure firm EVBox is to develop charging stations combined with solar energy and power storage under a partnership with IBC Solar.
South European project to bring ultra-fast charger network from late 2018
A new project that will bring a high-power electric vehicle charging network from late 2018 is now underway.
Yorkshire Water puts 2020 electric vehicle plans in motion
Yorkshire Water has deployed its first electric vans as well as switching to renewable energy in line with its plans for 20% of its van fleet to be electric by 2020.
