Natalie Middleton
US Energy Department invests over $20m in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies
The projects will also focus on enabling early adoption of fuel cell applications such as light-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Of the 10 projects, seven will address the hydrogen and fuel cells research … Read More »
Quebec Government unveils action plan for electric vehicles
The “Propulser le Québec par l’électricité” (Propelling Quebec Froward with Electricity) plan is intended to drive the number of electric vehicles run in the province whilst also demonstrating “that the fight against climate change … Read More »
Frankfurt Airport ‘Green Gate’ project to slash emissions from ground services
The project is being run by the E-PORT AN initiative partners, which include Fraport AG, Lufthansa Group, the State of Hesse and the Rhine-Main model electro-mobility region, and has received €8m in funding from … Read More »
Transport for London to be amongst first UK customers for Toyota Mirai
TfL will take delivery of four Mirai models to assist with essential engineering and maintenance work carried out between bus stops and Tube stations. The TfL models will be joined by the end of … Read More »
Renault electric vehicles available to hire on Outer Hebrides under E-Car Club JV
The nine electric ZOE superminis and one Kangoo Van Z.E. are available to hire on an hourly or daily basis from a number of locations across the town of Stornoway on the Isle of … Read More »
Mitsubishi reveals eX electric compact SUV concept ahead of Tokyo
The concept is based on the Concept XR-PHEV II shown at Geneva, which previewed the new ASX, but brings an all-electric system – Mitsubishi says eX stands for electric X (cross)-over. It also features … Read More »
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority adds eight EVs to fleet
The move forms part of the Dubai Green Transport initiative launched by DEWA, which aims to boost electric and hybrid vehicle take-up and plans for the opening of 100 electric vehicle charging stations in … Read More »
DriveNow adds further BMW i3s to electric car sharing fleet in London
The new i3s join the existing 30 added to the fleet in North and East London earlier this year and are being run alongside the firm’s pool of 240 BMWs and MINIs. Joseph Seal-Driver, … Read More »
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell on lease ‘may influence future vehicle choices’, says Air Products
Industrial air gases supplier Air Products has reported positive results after seven months of running a Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell hydrogen SUV. The company has taken delivery of the car as part of the … Read More »
Van fleets targeted with new integrated zero-emission commercial vehicle solution
The agreement will expand deployment of the firms’ Renault Kangoo hydrogen fuel cell hybrid vans in the UK and will provide fleets with a complete solution including preparation, insurance, site approvals, vehicle registration and … Read More »
Honda to debut production fuel cell vehicle at Tokyo
Part of the carmaker’s ‘The Power of Dreams’ line-up at the show, the new model is provisionally called the FCV and is billed as the world’s first production model of a fuel-cell powered saloon … Read More »
Tesla reveals Model X
The new model follows in the footsteps of the prototype Model X unveiled in 2013 by offering ‘Falcon Wing’ doors that open upwards instead of outwards. The doors only require 30cm of space on … Read More »
OAL adds BMW i3s to fleet
The vehicles form part of the company’s energy efficiency scheme and join its existing fleet, which is said to put a focus on efficiency and safety. Harry Norman, CEO, said: “Company cars continue to be … Read More »
POD Point introduces Open Charge solution
A full range of Solo and Twin charge points allow immediate charging once plugged in. Drivers then have a 15-minute window to access the POD Point Open Charge web or mobile app to confirm … Read More »
Lexus announces RX 450h pricing and spec details
Available to order now ahead of customer deliveries from January 2016, the new model is priced from £46,995 for the SE trim and features E-Four all-wheel drive across all models. The entry-level RX 450h … Read More »
HMRC clarifies mileage reimbursement rates for electric cars on fleets
HMRC’s decision not to recognise electricity as a fuel has been cited by some organisations as a reason for them not to introduce 100% electric vehicles to their fleets. However, speaking at a special … Read More »
Fleet role for PSA’s diesel hybrids, despite 3008’s demise
A spokesperson for Peugeot said recent reports of the diesel hybrid’s total demise are “a little advanced”, adding that there was still a role for the technology in specific models. “508 is almost solely … Read More »
Take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles up 19% in Q2 2015
Analysis of DVLA data by the RAC Foundation shows that at the end of Q2 2015 there were 35,241 vehicles on the road in the UK that were eligible for the Government’s plug-in car … Read More »
Nissan Gripz concept previews range-extender technology for production vehicles
The radical 2+2 sports crossover uses an extended-range set-up with a small – actual size hasn’t been announced – petrol engine to power the electric motor found in the Nissan LEAF, giving an output of … Read More »
Renault to supply technology for 2016 smart fortwo and forfour EVs
The announcement was made at an event celebrating the ongoing cooperation of Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance and attended by the chairmen on both sides. In the announcement, the executives said both the smart … Read More »
