Natalie Middleton
ALD Automotive assists NCP with move to electric vans
The new three-year agreement builds on an existing partnership between the two companies that dates back to 2013 and supports ALD Automotive’s ongoing commitment to promoting Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (AFVs) as credible options for … Read More »
LowCVP event to look at effects of EV motor racing on mainstream car market
This year's conference is timed to take place in the week leading up to Britain's first Formula E race and will provide an opportunity to find out how electric vehicle motor racing can influence the mainstream … Read More »
Call for pan-European fleet operators for EV project
Coordinated by the Energy Saving Trust, the project consortium consists of 10 member organisations in the energy and transport sectors to offer advice to urban pan-European fleet operators with free EV usage analysis and … Read More »
Concept V-ision e shows plans for Mercedes' plans for V-Class PHEV
Said to possibly herald the brand’s eleventh planned plug-in hybrid the model uses a 210PS four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor to deliver total power of 333PS and torque of up to 600Nm. … Read More »
Hyundai showcases Tucson PHEV concept at Geneva
Alongside the world premiere of the new Tucson, the carmaker’s stand includes the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) concept, which uses a 114bhp 1.7-litre diesel engine with the new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission along with … Read More »
Nissan launches seven-seat e-NV200 Combi
Aimed for use by VIP transfer, hotels, taxis and private customers, the new model joins the existing five-seater version in April and features a 2 + 3 + 2 layout, with both the second … Read More »
Hitachi Capital adds BMW i3 to internal fleet
The company has opted for the range extender i3 to meet employee needs, backed up by the EV charging points at its Newbury office and Trowbridge site. The new vehicle joins the company’s existing … Read More »
Audi Prologue Avant concept brings high-performance hybrid drive
Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept builds on the Prologue Coupé concept shown at the LA Auto Show and brings a new interpretation of the Audi Avant philosophy. With a … Read More »
Mitsubishi previews Concept XR-PHEV II prior to Geneva reveal
The concept builds on the XR-PHEV concept car shown at the Tokyo Motor Show two years ago and shows how the carmaker’s second PHEV model could look. Design features draw on Shogun motifs such … Read More »
New app provides details of publicly available EV charging points across the UK
The Zap-Map App is designed to improve the electric driving experience for all by enabling EV owners to safely search the charging network on the move. Linked to Zap-Map.com, the UK’s leading EV charging … Read More »
City of Valladolid to offer grants as part of EV project
The Remourban Faro project is intended to promote more efficient and sustainable urban models and includes the introduction of 50 new electric vehicles over a period of five years and installing the appropriate charging … Read More »
Addison Lee implements 350 hybrids for new "Eco" division
The fleet comprises 350 Toyota Prius Plus T4 1.8 models, which will be replaced every three years to ensure CO2 emissions are minimised and the latest fuel-efficient technology is consistently incorporated. In addition, the … Read More »
“UK’s first eco town” to run EV initiatives
The NW Bicester project is being developed by A2Dominion, which is teaming up with ultra-low emission vehicle leasing company Fleetdrive Electric to encourage sustainable travel choices at NW Bicester. The aim is to get … Read More »
Salford City Council gets free loan of Nissan LEAF for a year
The vehicle is one of 10 Nissan LEAFs supplied by the salary sacrifice specialist to key customers around the country, giving the employees of some of Tusker’s clients the opportunity to find out for … Read More »
PG&E asks Californian state regulators permission for 25k EV chargers
The project would be the largest deployment of EV charging stations in the country and would help the state of California meet its clean transportation and climate goals. All of the 25,000 stations PG&E … Read More »
Fleet associations support Silverstone Fleet Show
The three main trade associations, the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO), the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), have all re-booked stands at this … Read More »
Lightways (Contractors) switches fleet to Toyota Hybrids
The company, established in 1978, provides a wide range of road surfacing and repairs and carriageway and festive lighting services across Scotland from its headquarters in Larbert and additional depots in East Kilbride and … Read More »
2014 EV registrations rise 37% in EU, reports ACEA
The provisional 2014 sales figures show that 75,331 ECVs were registered in the EU – up 37% on the 2013 figure of 55,142, although it still represents just 0.6% of the total market. ACEA … Read More »
15% of all new cars to have hybrid powertrain by 2025, says Bosch
So says Bosch, which is also predicting that hybrid powertrains will become the standard for SUVs. Speaking at the Car Symposium in Bochum, Germany, Dr Volkmar Denner, chairman of the board of management of … Read More »
car2go upgrades San Diego fleet
The vehicles are being offered to the car sharing scheme’s 33,000 members in the San Diego area, which covers 45 square miles. ‘San Diego is fast becoming the nation's electric vehicle capital, and with … Read More »
