Natalie Middleton
Uber to pilot EVs in Amsterdam under LeasePlan partnership
Uber has teamed up with Nissan and LeasePlan to run an electric car pilot in Amsterdam.
Honda previews 2019 EV, and declining role for diesel
Honda has previewed an electric city car, due to launch in Europe in 2019, with hints that future vehicles could phase out diesel power for hybrid and electric drivetrains.
Higher power hybrids destined for core Toyota models
Toyota is planning to offer more powerful hybrid options across its core model line-up.
New BMW electric “i5” concept unveiled
BMW’s third i brand model will join the carmaker’s line-up in 2021 in the form of a fully electric four-door Gran Coupé.
Basingstoke business park powers up for EVs
A business park in Basingstoke is supporting car drivers’ move to electric vehicles by installing rapid chargers.
Uber clean air surcharge to fund switch away from diesels
Uber is to levy a clean air surcharge on its fares to help fund a complete switch to hybrid and electric vehicles by its drivers.
Chargemaster targets fleets with new Powercharge unit
Chargemaster has launched a new workplace charger as it reports increased demand from businesses looking to accommodate charging solutions.
Ford Transit Plug-in Hybrid breaks cover ahead of London trials
Ford’s forthcoming Plug-in Hybrid Transit Custom has made its first public appearance just weeks ahead of the start of London-based fleet trials.
Met runs fleet trials of fuel cell scooters
The Metropolitan Police Service is trialling seven hydrogen-powered scooters from Suzuki with the possibility of deploying them for various roles across the force.
Renault to reveal electric car concept at Frankfurt
Renault has published a teaser image of a new concept, dubbed ‘Symbioz’, ahead of its reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
Deploy more charge points in London to avoid ‘charge rage’, report urges
A lack of charge points on London’s streets could lead to ‘charge rage’ as drivers squabble over sockets.
Order books open for new longer-range Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.
The new Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. 33 is now available to order, with prices starting from just over £14k.
Renault to launch Madrid car sharing service with ZOE EV
Renault is joining forces with Spanish multinational Ferrovial to deploy a fleet of ZOE EVs in Madrid for a new car sharing service.
Smart showcases future electric and autonomous tech with EQ fortwo
Smart has revealed its smart vision EQ fortwo concept, which shows the carmaker’s ideas for how electric and autonomous technology could unite in the future to bring an urban car sharing solution.
Menzies Distribution acquires EV delivery firm Gnewt Cargo
Urban delivery firm Gnewt Cargo, which claims to run the UK’s largest all-electric delivery fleet, has been acquired by logistics specialist Menzies Distribution.
EVs greener than ever due to carbon cuts at grid
The carbon impact of electric vehicles has dramatically reduced as renewable sources of energy replace coal on the power system, new research finds.
EV rapid chargers to roll out across 400-plus UK forecourts
Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is imminently rolling out rapid chargers from ChargePoint Services across its 413-strong nationwide network.
Plug-in cars still missing from HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates
Company car mileage reimbursement rates for plug-in cars have not made it to the latest HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates despite calls from the fleet industry.
Royal Mail trials fully electric trucks
Royal Mail has taken the first in a consignment of nine fully electric trucks for use in central London, which it predicts will save 50% on operating costs compared to diesel trucks.
Zap-Map adds dynamic data for Source London and ESB networks
Zap-Map has incorporated live data for Source London and ESB Group’s ecar and ecarNI networks into its new app. The integration of the data into version 3.0 of the app means it now covers … Read More »
