Natalie Middleton
EVs successfully complete MPG Marathon with less energy & no pollution
Three electric vehicles took part for the first time in the 23-team eco-driving event, which was again sponsored by ALD Automotive and TRACKER and was won by Honda engineers Fergal McGrath and James Warren, … Read More »
First Nissan LEAF taxis arrive in Madrid & Rome
In Italy, Nissan has teamed up taxi company Unione Radiotaxi to operate two LEAFs on a 12-month trial as part of the Taxi 3570 fleet. The taxis will be supported by a static Nissan … Read More »
Government pledges £11m for low-carbon R&D
The funds form part of the £500m investment announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg earlier this year to promote ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in the UK. This included £100m for industry-led research … Read More »
Largest corporate EV charging programme in Southern California completes
The stations have been installed by NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy Inc, which will manage the stations at the studio’s historic lot and its offices in Culver City to provide workplace charging … Read More »
EVs to communicate with utility firms using new technology
The demonstration will take place tomorrow (16th October) in Sacremento in partnership with the Electric Power Research Institute, and will show how two-way communication between EVs and utility firms would help manage energy use … Read More »
Government funding to bring hydrogen transport to the fore
So says Air Products, a leading supplier of hydrogen fuelling and re-fuelling equipment and infrastructure in the UK, which has welcomed the announcement. The funding, announced by Business and Energy Minister Matt Hancock, will … Read More »
OLEV announces £11m investment in UK hydrogen fuel infrastructure
The investment will see the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure grow to up to 15 refuelling stations nationwide, and is part of government’s drive to make the UK a global leader in ultra-low emission vehicles. Joint-funded … Read More »
Toyota Prius+ updated for 2015
The first major changes for the model since launch in 2012 see improvements to ride and handling while the hybrid powertrain has been upgraded to comply with Euro6 emissions standards. New styling sees front-end … Read More »
Electric vehicles put eco skills to test in 2014 MPG Marathon
The 2014 event marks the first time that electric vehicles have played a dominant role in the MPG Marathon, taking part alongside range extenders and plug-in hybrids in the famous eco-driving extravaganza, which is … Read More »
Nebraska City Council gives green light to electric cars
As reported by KMA News, the Nebraska City City Council has approved the purchase and installation of a charging station, and the leasing of a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. Nebraska City Administrator Joe Johnson … Read More »
Cenex announces dates for LCV2015
Next year’s event is being held at Millbrook near Bedford in England, on the 9th and 10th September 2015. The event follows on from last month’s LCV2014, which registered over 2,400 attendees, 180 … Read More »
65% of Brits would consider buying alternative fuel car
According to the survey, ordinary hybrids, like the Toyota Prius, took the majority of the votes in favour of an alternative fuel vehicle, with 19% of respondents indicating they would consider one of these … Read More »
Slimming World cuts the carbs with Lexus hybrids
The weight loss organisation has signed a deal that will see 76 cars acquired for its managers during the next three years, building on its move to establish the nation’s first all-hybrid fleet more … Read More »
Kia unveils diesel-electric Optima T-Hybrid
The powertrain pairs the Optima’s existing 1.7-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine, paired with a small electric motor, powered by a 48V lead-carbon battery. The diesel-electric powertrain concept, which was previewed at the 2014 Geneva Motor … Read More »
Electric Drive Transportation Association partners with clean fleet event to drive EV awareness
Being held on 4-7th May 2015 in Dallas, Texas, the 2015 ACT Expo will assemble more than 4,000 conference attendees and 250 sponsors and exhibitors to examine the latest alternative fuel and clean vehicle … Read More »
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now on Motability scheme
Among the largest SUVs on the Motability scheme, the Outlander PHEV brings a five-star Euro-NCAP safety rating along with an official combined fuel consumption of 148mpg and emissions from 44g/km of CO2. It also … Read More »
Germany backs draft bill to promote EVs
The cabinet has passed a draft bill that would provide EV drivers with benefit such as special parking spaces at public charging stations in a move to drive EV sales, according to reports. The … Read More »
Ford Mondeo range to include first European-built hybrid
Mechanically similar to the Fusion Hybrid sold in the United States, the Mondeo will feature a smaller 2.0-litre petrol engine than the Fusion's 2.5-litre, paired with two electric motors – one to drive the … Read More »
Strong government support to drive EV charging infrastructure market in South Korea
So says Frost & Sullivan in its new analysis as it highlights that the South Korean Government has extended its subsidy for electric vehicles to private purchasers starting from 2014. Samjeen Yun, senior industry … Read More »
Nissan transforms e-NV200 for VIP transport concept
Dubbed the Nissan e-NV200 VIP Concept, the concept uses a two-tone metallic blue exterior that houses a luxurious interior with white leather and blue seats along with trim and carpets in black with a … Read More »
