Natalie Middleton
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.
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.
