Natalie Middleton
Toyota to establish in-house venture company to accelerate EV development
Toyota has announced that it will establish an in-house venture company responsible for developing electric vehicles as it looks to accelerate its work in this area. The carmaker has previously concentrated its efforts on … Read More »
Half of Jaguar Land Rover line-up to have electric version by 2020
By 2020, half of all Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will offer an electric option, CEO Dr Ralf Speth has confirmed.
Tesla gains first-ever ACFO awards
The UK’s Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) has announced the winners of its 2016 Awards, which saw Tesla gain its first titles in recognition of its rising role in the company car sector.
Public sector ‘leading the charge of low emission vehicles’
The public sector is at the forefront of low emission vehicle take-up amongst UK fleets, new research has found.
Evolt to install EV charging technology across Dundee
Evolt has become the first Go Ultra Low City supplier after winning an estimated £1.8m contract to install EV charging technology for Dundee City Council.
Jaguar reveals I-Pace electric SUV prior to 2018 launch
Jaguar has unveiled its I-Pace electric SUV concept, which will be launched in production form in 2018, bringing 395bhp and a claimed 311-mile range.
Paris taxi fleet to deploy extra Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell cars
Paris-based electric taxi start-up Société du Taxi Electrique Parisien (STEP) is to deploy 60 additional Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell cars with plans to increase its fleet further still in the next five years.
Toyota ‘to consider introducing EVs’ to the market
Toyota has signalled possible plans to launch electric vehicles alongside its other alternative and conventionally fuelled vehicles.
Engie and Rotterdam run wireless charging trial
Energy firm Engie and the Municipality of Rotterdam are running a pilot scheme on wireless charging for electric cars.
Preh to underpin wireless charging solutions with Qualcomm technology
German auto supplier Preh is to develop wireless electric vehicle charging systems (WEVC) based on technology from Qualcomm under a new licence agreement.
Tesla to introduce Supercharging credit scheme
Tesla is to implement a system of Supercharger credits, replacing the current free set-up.
Nissan looks for businesses to host Vehicle-to-Grid technology
Nissan is seeking companies running EVs to take part in Vehicle-to-Grid technology trials as it pushes ahead with installing the technology in its own facilities.
OLEV reveals details for EV workplace charging grants
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has published a document outlining details of the new grant schemes for installing EV charging points at workplaces.
Dates announced for Cenex-LCV2017
Cenex has announced dates for LCV2017, which will mark the 10th anniversary of the Low Carbon Vehicle event.
High Court rules UK government breached air quality laws
A High Court ruling has found that the Government broke the law by failing to tackle illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution as quickly as possible.
NEVS partners with HPE on global EV production solution
IT giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise is to work with electric car maker National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) to accelerate global electric car production.
Clean Air Zone consultation sets out further incentives for ULEVs
Drivers could be given extra incentives to switch to for ultra-low emission vehicles, including being allowed to use bus lanes and given priority at traffic lights under a consultation on Clean Air Zones.
New Tritium Veefil fast charger targets fleets and workplaces
Australian EV charging specialist Tritium is to launch three new products this week, including a fast charger for fleets and workplaces.
MINI hints at “near-series” plug-in hybrid crossover
MINI’s first plug-in hybrid is said to be almost production-ready, and looks likely to launch as part of the Countryman line-up.
Funding support for hydrogen fuel call cars drives Toyota Mirai take-up
Public and private fleets including the Science Museum and Aberdeen City Councils are to implement Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell cars after winning funding from the Government.
