Natalie Middleton
OLEV to give update on Government’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle strategy at LCV2015
The seminars take place at this year’s LCV2015 National Low Carbon Vehicle Event, which is being held in Millbrook on 9-10 September 2015 and will see more than 2,500 delegates take advantage of both … Read More »
Peugeot to show Fractal electric urban coupé concept at Frankfurt
Intended to show the brand’s latest developments in its i-Cockpit interior design developments, the concept is driven by a fully electric powertrain developing 204bhp and has a driving range of 280 miles. The concept … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes news of extension to Plug-in Grants
As announced yesterday, the Plug-in Car Grant will be extended until at least February 2016, with longer-term plans to be announced following the November Spending Review. BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “It is … Read More »
Utah Valley University implements EV charging stations
One station will be used for the university’s own fleet, with the other available in the car park for visitors to use free. The project has been funded through a series of grants from … Read More »
Government extends current Plug-in Car Grant
The move is intended to boost electric vehicle take-up and will see motorists and business fleets continue to be offered up to £5,000 off the price of an electric car for all categories of … Read More »
DriveNow adds 400 BMW i3s to Copenhagen car sharing fleet for Arriva scheme
The vehicles will be available to hire from 3 September under a franchise scheme being run by DriveNow, the joint car sharing venture of the BMW Group and Sixt SE, for transport operator Arriva. … Read More »
Fleets reporting positive experiences from running electric vehicles, finds new research
Entitled ‘Uptake of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in the UK’, the Department for Transport (DfT) report draws on the research from almost 50 UK and international sources and dispels a number of myths how … Read More »
Audi to work with LG Chem and Samsung SDI on batteries for electric SUV
South Korean suppliers LG Chem and Samsung SDI are to partner with Audi on batteries for its new electric SUV, which will bring a range of more than 500km (311 miles).
Aberdeen Council implements Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for city wardens
The vehicle has been loaned by Station Garage in Mugiemoss Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, with Aberdeen City Council Communities, Housing and Infrastructure Vice-Convener Jean Morrison welcoming the move. She said: “The partnership between ourselves and … Read More »
Alphabet explores trademark infringement following Google announcement
The Google news was announced in a blog by CEO Larry Page, who said: “Our company is operating well today, but we think we can make it cleaner and more accountable. So we are … Read More »
Highways England announces off-road trials of wireless EV charging technology
The trials will test how the technology would work on the country’s motorways and major A roads, allowing drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances without needing to stop and charge the … Read More »
Nottingham City Car Club programme goes electric
City Car Club has operated car sharing on behalf of Nottingham City Council since May 2014. In November 2014 the Council was awarded £37.5k by the Department for Transport via CarPlus to help further … Read More »
LowCVP reveals diverse shortlist of nominees for 2015 Low Carbon Champions Awards
The awards, now in their fifth year, will be presented at the networking and Awards Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes in collaboration with Cenex on the evening of Wednesday 9 September … Read More »
Renault partners with Chargemaster for ZOE home chargers
The offer will now see Chargemaster install a 7kW (30A) wall-box charger fully installed at customers’ homes for free. The box allows a full charge, from zero to 100% full, in three to four … Read More »
90% of plug-in vehicle charging takes place at home
New data from Chargemaster finds that more than 90% of electric vehicle charging takes place at home while total charging volumes have almost tripled since 2014 (163% increase). With the average commute in the … Read More »
Eight cities make shortlist for £20m plug-in taxi funding
The cities – which comprise Birmingham, Cambridge, Coventry, Dundee, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield and West Yorkshire – will now undergo feasibility studies, each backed by £30,000 of government funding, which will be independently carried out … Read More »
London Mayor targets broader ULEV take-up
The London Mayor revealed his vision of making London the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle capital of Europe as the London Fire Brigade announces its commitment to transfer support cars to electric by 2016. London’s Fire … Read More »
Air Products to upgrade London hydrogen stations and deploy fully mobile solution
The funding has been supplied by the Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) Infrastructure Grants Scheme, run by OLEV, and will be used to enhance the user experience at the Heathrow and Hendon fuelling in stations … Read More »
Nissan LEAF to power Bristol reign as Europe’s Green Capital
The city has become the first in the UK to gain the Green Capital status and will roll out a programme of events throughout the year, helped by the LEAFs. The vehicles have been … Read More »
Barclaycard-sponsored MPG Marathon opens for entries
The prestigious eco-driving event, now in its 15th year, will set off from the stunning Heythrop Park Hotel and the Heythrop Park Resort near Enstone in Oxfordshire over a two-day, 300-mile plus route. Co-sponsored … Read More »
