Natalie Middleton
Renault Twizy added to Bluely car-sharing fleet in France
In total, 30 models have been added already alongside Bolloré's Bluecar, with plans to add 110 Renault Twizys to the Bluely fleet as well as the Bluecub (Bordeaux) fleets by the end of 2015. … Read More »
Australia kicks off plans for ‘Hydrogen Highway’
The Hyundai SUV ix35 Fuel Cell arrived in Australia in June 2014 and has been undergoing operational trials since. The official unveiling was accompanied by the installation of Australia’s first solar powered hydrogen refuelling … Read More »
US leads way on rising global EV sales
A new study by the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Germany has found that around 320,000 electric cars were registered last year, with the Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S and Mitsubishi … Read More »
"Range anxiety may be an over-stated concern” finds US study
Carried out by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), the study debunks the theory that EV batteries will be retired after the battery has lost 20% of its … Read More »
LG Chem to supply batteries for 2016 smart EV
No details of the deal have been released but LG Chem said the mass supply contract will see it provide battery cells to smart EV with the cells then installed into packs by its battery … Read More »
Range Rover gets more efficient hybrid model
The changes come as the carmaker reveals the £150k SVAutobiography flagship model ahead of its debut at this week’s New York Auto Show. The new SVAutobiography has been exclusively produced by Jaguar Land Rover … Read More »
UK Government announces £6.6m investment in hydrogen infrastructure
Announced alongside funding of £7.5m to boost the uptake for electric two-wheelers, the investment in the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure will be used to establish an initial network of 12 hydrogen refuelling stations, including new … Read More »
Kia Motors America rolls out Soul EV in five more states
The model will go on sale in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii in June through authorised Kia dealership locations, which are still to be announced. Kia added that additional markets are set to … Read More »
Consortium to deliver zero-emission range-extended LCVs for fleets
Announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable, the four projects are being run through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) and include a £6.3m grant for a hydrogen fuel cell range extender for electric light commercial … Read More »
Government extends electric van grant
The move means that businesses will be able to gain access to a 20% discount off the upfront cost worth up to £8,000. In addition to lower running costs, the scheme also allows businesses … Read More »
London Mayor confirms world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone
Intended to reduce most harmful vehicle exhaust pollutants by more than half, the zone will require vehicles travelling in Central London to meet new emission standards (see below) 24 hours a day, seven days … Read More »
Cenex programme deploys 700 ULEVs in public sector fleets
The LCVPPP, which ran from 2008 to 2013, is one of the largest trials of electric and hybrid commercial vehicles carried out in the UK to date. The central feature of the LCVPPP was … Read More »
Mitsubishi partners with Chargemaster
The agreement means that Mitsubishi drivers who have a home chargepoint installed by Chargemaster will be eligible for six months’ free access to the Polar network across the UK as well as six months’ … Read More »
Signs & graphics specialist to run Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs
Launched in the UK last year, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has an electric range of 32½ miles, emits just 44g of CO2 per kilometre, and boasts an official combined fuel consumption figure of 148 … Read More »
Launch of new electric-only car hire service in South East
Electric Car Hire offers a tailored hire service for customers, with free same day delivery of any one of its BMW i3s if ordered before 4pm. Drivers can hire a car for as little … Read More »
Tesla extends Resale Value Guarantee across all Model S European markets
Already offered in countries such as the UK, the scheme is being extended to Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and France, with Tesla saying that the move comes in recognition of the fact that many … Read More »
New study sets out financial savings from running low-carbon vehicles
Carried out by Cambridge Econometrics on behalf of the European Climate Foundation, the report on "Fuelling Britain's Future” finds that efforts to tackle carbon emissions and clean up urban air pollution will bring about … Read More »
Government adds 140 plug-in cars & vans to vehicle fleet
In total 140 ultra low-emission models will be deployed by 15 government departments and agencies, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and the Home Office. The fleet includes cars and vans … Read More »
Shortlist announced for first 'Go Ultra Low Cities’
The winners will be chosen for their proposals on innovative new initiatives to encourage ULEV uptake and will become the UK’s first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’. The 12 cities and authorities shortlisted are: City … Read More »
Ecotricity to expand Electric Highway further
Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and the Electric Highway, said the next major focus for the network is on strategic A road, in particular for areas not covered by the motorway network, eg in … Read More »
