Natalie Middleton
Renault Kangoo Z.E. range extended by 50%
Renault is to present a new Kangoo Z.E. with 50% more range at the 2017 European Motor Show in January, following the addition of a new motor and battery package.
Toyota pilots hybrid car sharing schemes
Toyota is piloting a full hybrid car sharing scheme within Europe. Deployed in Dublin, Ireland and Forlì, Italy, the scheme is dubbed is dubbed Yuko – Japanese for ‘Let’s go’ – and will only … Read More »
New technology could reduce EV charging times to minutes
A new technology breakthrough could enable electric vehicles to be recharged in the same time it takes to refuel a regular car while providing longer ranges.
Milton Keynes expands charging infrastructure under Chargemaster contract
Milton Keynes has awarded Chargemaster a £2.3m contract to provide additional charging infrastructure.
New Rolec solution integrates EV charging with street lighting
Rolec EV has teamed up with street lighting specialists BEI Lighting and Fabrikat to offer an energy-efficient street light combined with a Mode 3 EV fast charging point.
Unreliable charging putting fleets off EVs, says Chago
Inconsistent quality of the vehicle charging experience is stopping fleets from fully embracing electric vehicles.
First urban fast-charging station opens in Netherlands
Fastned and the city of The Hague have installed the first urban fast-charging station in the Netherlands.
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority gains Go Ultra Low Company status
Go Ultra Low has named the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority as a ‘Go Ultra-Low Company’ after it added an electric car to its fleet.
New Hyundai Ioniq gets top safety rating
The new Hyundai Ioniq has received a maximum five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP tests.
Anglo American signs up to hydrogen fuel with ITM Power
Anglo American has become the latest customer to sign a fuel contract with ITM for its fuel cell electric vehicles.
Rolec EV signs up ChargedEV as national charge point installer
Rolec EV has appointed ChargedEV as its nationwide installation partner for domestic EV charge point installs.
Circontrol creates independent division for EV charging solutions
Spanish manufacturer Circontrol has organised its car park efficiency solutions and EV recharging technologies into two separate divisions.
ALD Automotive to enhance French EV charging solutions under new partnership
ALD Automotive has teamed up with G2 Mobility, a specialist in electric charging terminals, to enhance services to its electric vehicle customers in France.
New defensive driver education programme launched solely for electric vehicles
Said to be a world first, a new IVV Diamond accredited defensive driver education programme that focuses entirely on the use of electric vehicles launches today (21 November) by Strategic Analytics Team (SAT).
New Fastned trip planner provides routing and charging instructions for EV drivers
Netherlands fast-charging specialist Fastned has launched a trip planner that enables electric vehicle drivers to plan the fastest route to their destination, including fast charging stops.
Tesla Model S and Model X to get performance updates via Easter egg
Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk has announced forthcoming performance updates for the Model S and Model X via Easter egg updates next month.
VW to build future EVs in Germany as it heightens focus on e-mobility
Volkswagen has said future electric vehicles and components will be built by its plant in Germany as looks to streamline operations under a €3.5bn restructuring plan.
Fleet operators asked opinions on PHEVs for European Commission research
Fleet operators in the UK and Europe are being asked to provide feedback on plug-in electric vehicles as part of a project to support their uptake.
New Volkswagen e-Golf brings increased power and range
Volkswagen has revealed its new e-Golf at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which offers around a 50% longer driving rage plus a boost in power and extra technology including gesture control.
ITM Power to construct UK’s first integrated hydrogen refuelling station
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power is to construct a hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) at the Shell Filling Station, Beaconsfield, marking the first UK HRS to be integrated into an existing fuel forecourt.
