Natalie Middleton
Faraday Future to launch first EV concept at CES 2016
Little is known about the concept but according to reports, it will offer a 15% larger power source than the 85kWh unit in the current Tesla Model S, potentially bringing around a 300-mile range. … Read More »
Tesla to recall 90,000 Model S for seatbelt issues
The recall is reported to cover 90,000 models across the globe and has been communicated via its website and through direct customer letters. The carmaker said: “We are sending you this email to inform … Read More »
Netherlands and UK lead way for running electric taxis, reports Nissan
The carmaker added that the e-taxi market is also starting to take off in Eastern Europe. Green Lite Taxi Kft, based in Budapest, has purchased 65 Nissan LEAFs in a bid to become Hungary’s … Read More »
Chichester District Council votes to switch to EVs
The council operates a fleet of 33 vans and one car, and will now purchase electric vans and cars unless there are “significant business reasons” why this is not appropriate. The move came after … Read More »
Pricing and specifications announced for 2016 Toyota Prius
Priced from £23,295 OTR, the new model is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) modular platform, which will underpin a number of other future models and enables the Prius to offer a low … Read More »
Iveco launches new Daily Electric in Europe
Unveiled at the Ecomondo trade fair dedicated to the green and circular economy, the new model is offered in van and cab models with up to 5.6-tonne gross vehicle weight and up to 19.6m3 … Read More »
Renault announces updates to Kangoo Van Z.E.
The range includes both diesel and Z.E. panel vans, which are available with a choice of two different wheelbases, load bay lengths and cargo capacities. In addition, crew vans are offered in standard or … Read More »
Researchers make significant advances in ‘ultimate’ battery technology
The researchers have developed a working laboratory demonstrator of a lithium-oxygen battery which has very high energy density, is more than 90% efficient, and, to date, can be recharged more than 2,000 times. The … Read More »
City of Palermo opens electric car share service
The service is run by the city in cooperation with local transport company Amat in partnership with Renault and charging specialist Enel and has been launched to reduce traffic in the city – which … Read More »
DriveNow launches EV car sharing service at London City Airport
The move marks the car sharing firm’s first partnership with a UK airport and provides users with access to a fleet of 290 cars across North and East London. Vehicles available comprise BMW 1 … Read More »
ALD Automotive deploys Mercedes-Benz Hybrids on internal fleet
Over 30 C- and E-Class Hybrid models have been allocated to its own internal fleet with the remainder added to ALD’s flexi-lease product, PoolFleet, to enhance the choice of alternatively fuelled vehicles available to … Read More »
Fleets given chance to trial plug-in vehicles as EV chauffeur service launches hire solution
The London-based firm launched earlier this year with a fleet of Tesla Model S zero emission electric luxury cars and helped by strong demand, is to double its fleet in the coming weeks, with … Read More »
Zero emission black cab to launch in 2017
The new model is set to go on sale in the UK from 2017, one year before plans kick in for all taxis in the Capital to be zero emission, and will go on … Read More »
Berlingo Electric to head up Citroën stand at VAN Fleet World Live
Building on Citroën’s unrivalled UK market experience with electric LCVs, gained with the first generation Berlingo Electrique van, the Berlingo Electric incorporates an advanced permanent magnet synchronous 49kW electric motor and 22.5kWh lithium ion … Read More »
TÜBITAK to license Saab 9-3 from NEVS
The vehicle will be developed by TÜBITAK (the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) as a “Turkish National Car”. Although the model will initially be powered by petrol and diesel engines, TÜBITAK is … Read More »
PG&E announces $100m commitment to EVs over next five years
The US utility giant already operates approximately 1,400 plug-in electric and electric hybrid vehicles – around 15% of its entire fleet budget – and is planning to invest a third of its annual fleet … Read More »
Ford to expand network of workplace charging stations in US and Canada
The carmaker currently has 145 units available for employee use at 43 Ford offices and manufacturing facilities in six US states and Canada. More than 349 Ford employees are using the charging stations, which … Read More »
Scoot Networks adds two-seater Nissan EVs to San Francisco car sharing fleet
The Nissan New Mobility Concept, also known as a Scoot Quad, offers a range of 40 miles and top speed of 25mph and is being evaluated on a number of car sharing services across … Read More »
Honda installs 120 EV chargers at California HQ of American Honda
The move is intended to boost the use of alternative fuel vehicles by its associates for daily commuting and comes as Honda prepares for the launch of its fuel cell vehicle (FCV) next year, … Read More »
Digital firm turns to leasing EVs to free up cash for expansion
The firm, which specialises in creative design, website development and strategic digital marketing for local clients, has acquired a Tesla Model S on a leasing deal with Lex Autolease in move to support new … Read More »
