Natalie Middleton
Major advance in wireless charging for EVs
Scientists at Stanford University say they’ve overcome a major hurdle in developing wireless charging for moving electric vehicles as well as personal devices such as mobile phones.
ULEV registrations nearly doubled since 2015
The number of new ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) registrations in the UK has nearly doubled since 2015, with ULEVs continuing to hold a growing market share of all new registrations.
Free Brake webinar to look at benefits of switching to ULEVs
Brake is to run a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on the benefits of utilising ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in fleets.
Munich commits to diesel ban following court order
The mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, has stated his intention to adopt a ban on all diesel vehicles, minus Euro 6 models, as he sees “no other way” to address illegal air pollution in the … Read More »
BlueCity EV sharing scheme launches in London
The BlueCity electric car sharing scheme has officially launched in London following a pilot in Hammersmith and Fulham.
DS makes electric technology commitment
DS Automobiles is to launch a new vehicle every year going forward, with hybrid or fully electric models to feature in each range.
Nominations deadline for 2017 LowCVP awards extended
Fleet operators and manufacturers in the low carbon vehicle industry now have until Friday 23 June to submit nominations for the 2017 Low Carbon Champions Awards.
StreetScooter to manufacture Transit-based electric van for Deutsche Post fleet
Deutsche Post DHL Group and Ford are partnering to produce electric vans for the courier firm’s urban delivery fleet from 2018. Said to mark the largest-scale manufacture of electric medium-duty delivery vehicles in Europe, … Read More »
Scotland gets £8.2m funding boost for EVs as latest action plan launches
Businesses and individuals in Scotland can now access an extra £8.2m funding for electric and low carbon vehicles under the second phase of the country’s Switched On Scotland Plug-In Vehicle Roadmap.
Number of electric cars on roads hits 2 million
The number of electric cars on the roads globally reached 2 million in 2016, with work by cities and fleets vital to ensuring take-up.
UK’s first multi-brand EV showroom to open doors in July
A new multi-brand showroom offering the chance to test-drive a range of electric vehicles from different manufacturers is to open in July.
New battery tech could revolutionise EV industry
A new technology developed by Purdue University in Indiana, USA could enable EV drivers to recharge vehicles without the need of a charging station.
Tesla teases forthcoming Model Y
Tesla has given a sneak preview of its forthcoming Model Y electric compact crossover with a teaser image.
Heathrow reinforces ULEV commitment with Nissan LEAF fleet
Heathrow has deployed 17 Nissan LEAFs in line with the company’s commitment that all cars and small vans in its own fleet are electric or plug-in hybrid by the end of 2020.
Renault EV batteries to get second life
Batteries from Renault’s electric vehicles are to be repurposed for trials of a home energy battery storage system.
TMC publishes EV reimbursement guide for fleets
TMC has published new advice for fleets on reimbursing mileage for electric and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEVs).
Cost of ownership for EVs to hit parity from 2018
The cost of owning an electric car will reduce to the same level as conventional petrol and diesel vehicles in 2018, enabling carmakers to increase their EV forecasts 50%, new research suggests.
U.S. Bank fuel card now accepted at charging points
Fleet drivers with U.S. Bank’s Voyager Network Fleet Card can now use the card to pay for electric vehicle charging through ChargePoint. The fuel card is already accepted at more than 320,000 fuelling, maintenance … Read More »
ALD to assess real-world performance of plug-in hybrids
ALD Automotive UK is to run an in-house trial of plug-in hybrids to monitor and assess the real-world performance across a range of driving styles, terrains and mileages.
Fastned to deploy fast chargers at Van der Valk hotels
Dutch company chain Fastned is to deploy fast chargers at Van der Valk’s hotels and restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium under a new partnership.
