Natalie Middleton
TfL introduces tough new rules for congestion charge exemption
The move sees the introduction of the new Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) scheme to replace the previous Greener Vehicle Discount (GVD) and the Electric Vehicle Discount, although anyone registered for the latter will … Read More »
Nissan LEAF provides final link in chain for carbon-neutral cheese
Winterdale Cheesemakers has been making sustainable cheeses for six years but it is thanks to the use of the 100% electric LEAF that it can now offer a totally carbon-neutral product The model is … Read More »
Smart to launch fortwo electric drive in China
The two-seater model features a 55kW electric motor with 130Nm of torque, giving it a 0-60km time of less than five seconds and a top speed of 125kph. The 17.6kWh also offers a range … Read More »
Electric car sales to fail expectations, says new report
That’s the finding of a new report, which says that it will be improvements to internal combustion engines that will help average new car emissions meet the EU target of 95g/km by 2020. … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: World’s first plug-in diesel hybrid available to test
Visitors will be able to get behind the wheel of the pioneering new Volvo V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid and see how its unique technology delivers three cars in one – a zero-tailpipe emission electric … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: ABB to present expert overview on EV charging
The company is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The seminar takes places on Wednesday 24th April at the … Read More »
Toyota hybrids save 34 million tonnes of CO2
The landmark achievement comes as the carmaker announces plans to continue working to further raise performance, reduce costs and expand its hybrid product range. Cumulative hybrid sales reached 5.1 million units at the end … Read More »
IPPR report calls for ‘unprecedented’ action to promote ultra-low carbon vehicles
So says the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think-tank in a new report, which adds that measures such as clear purchase/usage incentives for such vehicles are also fundamental to their uptake. The IPPR’s … Read More »
Arval to run BMW ActiveE as part of ongoing EV trial
The vehicle is being made available to Arval staff for a minimum of six months to provide staff with clear insight into the future technology coming from BMW. This experience will then be shared … Read More »
Nissan introduces battery leasing for new LEAF
As a result the carmaker has introduced a new pricing structure that has been designed for simple use. Cars bought with leased batteries will be known as “Flex” models and will cost £15,990 (after … Read More »
Record LEAF sales help Nissan to break sales record
Last month, 23,576 new Nissans were delivered, giving the company a market share of 5.4%, representing a 6.4% increase over the same month in 2012. Sales of the 100% electric Nissan LEAF went up … Read More »
Chevrolet Volt owners in US rack up 241 million emission-free miles
So says the brand, adding that the typical American Volt owner who regularly charges the vehicle is going 905 miles between fill-ups of the gasoline engine that powers the Volt's on-board generator. That avoids … Read More »
2013 Budget: Nissan welcomes EV BiK changes
The move means that Benefit In Kind tax levels on EVs from April 2015 will be 5% of the P11D price in 2015/16 rather than 13% as previously announced. Jon Pollock, Nissan’s corporate sales … Read More »
Cotswold District Council to cut diesel spend with hybrid vans
Although hybrids are up to 25% more fuel-efficient than the vans they replace, the council was able to purchase the six vehicles for the equivalent cost of standard diesel vans, thanks to a Department … Read More »
Northern Ireland police service puts Ampera to test on fleet
The vehicle will go on service with PSNI in Belfast city centre as an incident response vehicle. Thanks to its E-REV technology – which combines both an electric motor and a petrol engine – … Read More »
New York Auto Show News: Infiniti to debut QX60 Hybrid
Based on the now-renamed seven-seat Infiniti JX35 that was launched early last year, the Hybrid version of the QX60 uses a 2.5-litre supercharged engine and 15kW electric motor with a lithium-ion battery and a … Read More »
Football club recruits EVs for fleet training
The club has already embarked upon a green revolution – the New Lawn stadium is powered with 100% renewable energy from solar panels and wind power, red-meat has been cut from the menu for … Read More »
Geneva News: Auris Hybrid emissions to drop to 84g/km
In its press conference today (5 March) at the Geneva Motor Show Toyota Europe said that it’s planning a big push on hybrids this year, which are expected to increase by 35% this year … Read More »
Fleets to receive £5,000 grant for Volvo plug-in diesel hybrid
The scheme is intended to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultra-low carbon cars and the addition of the V60 plug-in to the list of eligible cars will bring the purchase price down … Read More »
Tax changes increase attractiveness of hybrids, says Fleet Alliance
From April, the threshold for the main rate of capital allowances for business cars reduces from 160g/km to 130g/km, while the threshold for claiming 100% first year capital allowances falls from cars emitting 110g/km … Read More »
