Natalie Middleton
Highways England deploys rapid charger at Dartford depot
The 'triple-standard' unit features three separate plugs comprising a DC 44kw CHAdeMO plug, a DC 44kW CCS Combo plug and an AC 43kW Type 2 plug, and can recharge a battery to 80% in 25 … Read More »
Route Monkey receives R&D funding for EV driver app
Intended to help overcome range anxiety, the software will combine the ability to plan the best routes for an EV, give turn-by-turn directions via a smartphone navigation app, and identify charging points en route. … Read More »
Spanish municipality runs campaign to host Tesla European factory
Earlier this year Musk tweeted: “We will need to build a factory in Europe to serve long-term regional demand as Fremont reaches max capacity.” This is in addition to the assembly facility in the … Read More »
California drivers unaware of EV incentive scheme, suggests new research
The survey of 1,213 adults, released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, also says that 76% of drivers are unaware of the … Read More »
London estate agent switches fleet to plug-in hybrids
The business originally turned to Alphabet to explore plans to add a single PHEV for its 50-vehicle fleet but consultation between the Alphabet for Business team and Chase Evans’ long-standing supply partner, Sytner, identified … Read More »
New Rexel recruit to spearhead awareness of Energeasy Drive online platform
Cheese was previously business development manager at solar PV provider, Kingspan Energy Ltd where he was responsible for developing partner relationships with property developers, architects and contractors, in order to secure specifications and generate … Read More »
BMW 7 Series PHEV launches under new ‘iPerformance’ brand
As announced earlier this year, BMW is to brand all of its plug-in hybrid products as iPerformance models, aimed at displaying technological links with the i sub-brand. Now, the brand has launched 740e … Read More »
ITM Power to run hydrogen fleet user workshops
The events are being run in response to last week’s launch of the £2m FCEV Fleet Support Scheme, which will provide public and private sector fleets with up to 75% off the cost of … Read More »
New Paragon Automotive division to offer specialist defleeting of AFVs
Ian Carlisle, chief executive officer of Paragon, commented: “Alternative fuel continues to evolve and is a key part of many OEM’s product lines. As technology moves from concept to the mainstream, and with generational … Read More »
First fleets recognised under new ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status
A group of 11 UK organisations – including Microsoft UK, University of Birmingham and London Fire Brigade – have become the first to be awarded the new ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status.
First London HyFive hydrogen refuelling station launches
The station is accessible to commercial and private fleets and the first of three UK stations to be deployed as part of the pan-European HyFive project, which was funded by the European Fuel Cell and … Read More »
£2m government fund to provide up to 75% off cost of FCEVs
Launched by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Fleet Support Scheme will provide public and private sector fleets with up to 75% off the cost of zero-emission fuel … Read More »
Ensto to debut cloud-connected wallbox at 2016 Fleet Show
Compact, easy to install and accessed easily via RFID tags, the Chago Wallbox’s modular design means it can be equipped with sockets or attached cables to charge one or two vehicles at once, offering … Read More »
University of Birmingham deploys Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell for staff travel
The ix35 Fuel Cell has been leased to the university by Lex Autolease and will be powered by an onsite hydrogen fuelling station, unveiled in 2008 to support work carried out at the university’s … Read More »
New domestic charging wallbox cuts blackout risk
The eHome BeON solution comprises a sensor which is added to the protection panel at home, monitoring energy consumption from appliances within the house, and communicating company's eHome charging points. By monitoring the … Read More »
Ontario to invest $20m in EV fast chargers
Announced by the Ministry of Transportation, the move will see the province work with 27 public and private sector partners to create a network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations in cities, along highways and … Read More »
E-mobility will ‘become one of Volkswagen's hallmarks’, says group CEO
Speaking at the presentation of the 2015 annual financial statements, Müller reiterated plans to launch over 20 additional ‘e-vehicles’ by 2020, as VW pushes ahead with developing its bespoke architecture in the form of … Read More »
MPs call for increased ULEV incentives
That’s the verdict of MPs on a Parliament select committee in a new report on air quality that also calls for increased use of tailored clean air zones. The report by the Environment, … Read More »
German government commits to €1.2bn programme to subsidise ULEV sales
The programme is being jointly funded by the government and OEMs, and will see buyers of electric cars with a list price of less than €60,000 awarded a €4,000 contribution. Buyers of plug-in hybrids … Read More »
City of Montreal signs electric vehicle deal for municipal fleet
The deal was signed by Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal, Denis Coderre, with the firm Cité Nissan Gabriel SEC Mr Coderre said: “This agreement reflects the commitment of our Administration to develop the … Read More »
