Natalie Middleton
Used electric car sales rise 47.1% in Q1
New data from Experian Automotive, part of the Experian Group, shows that Q1 used electric car sales rose by 47.10% and hybrid used car sales rose by 24.16% compared to Q1 2013. Andrew Ballard, … Read More »
Chinese government agencies to run at least 30% alternatively fuelled vehicles
Announced by the National Government Offices Administration (NGOA), the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the mandate … Read More »
Tesla confirms Model 3 launch
Called the Model 3 – written as Model III – the new model will be 20% smaller than the Model S luxury sedan, according to an interview held between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and … Read More »
Toyota Motor Europe reports strong hybrid sales results
The Auris Hybrid, which as the UK’s biggest-selling alternative-fuel vehicle for the first six months of June, sold 36,505 units across Europe, a share of a model which was up 18.4% against the same … Read More »
Uruguay's UTE adds Renault Kangoo EVs to fleet
The electric vans will be used in the capital Montevideo and elsewhere in the country and will enable UTE to reduce the annual CO2 emissions produced by its vehicle fleet by 36 tonnes. In … Read More »
Impact of air conditioning on fuel economy is doubled for hybrid vehicles
Testing carried out at the company’s facility in Los Angeles has found that driving a hybrid passenger car with the air conditioning turned fully on reduces MPG by an average of 6.1%– almost double … Read More »
Mitsubishi ramps up for Outlander PHEV sales with fleet specialist dealers
A total of 60% of the carmaker’s network are already signed up as Company Car Specialists, offering a dedicated and trained Company Car Specialist, and more are expected to get involved in the coming … Read More »
Nissan LEAF proves key attraction for Knowsley Safari fleet
The electric vehicle is being used by the team’s two full-time educators working predominantly with primary school key stage 1 and 2 pupils and often transport a variety of snakes, spiders and assorted creepy-crawlies. … Read More »
London, Birmingham and Leeds to breach safe nitrogen dioxide levels until at least 2030
The data, which suggests that three of Britain’s cities – London, Birmingham and Leeds – will exceed the European air pollution limits, was published on the Defra website yesterday (10th July) and comes as the UK … Read More »
EVs gaining traction across globe but decisive action needed
The commentary comes as part of the report on “Caution: Blind Curves Ahead: The AlixPartners Global Automotive Outlook” by the global business-advisory firm. The firm said the cause for EVs remains in place, with … Read More »
Semmaris looks to drive EV awareness with Renault ZOE fleet
The fleet of seven ZOEs are being run in partnership with Renault, with the firm hoping to raise awareness about green technologies among the 1,200 companies operating at the Rungis International Market and their … Read More »
Martin Belaysoud Expansion takes delivery of EV from ALD Automotive
The group is a family business run by Patrick Martin and headquartered in Bourg en Bresse, near Lyon. Its fleet comprises nearly 650 light vehicles, composed mainly of French Peugeot, Citroen and Renault, with … Read More »
Nissan announces details for LEAF battery replacement plan in US
Announced by Brian Brockman, senior manager, corporate communications, Nissan North America, the programme is conditional upon driver returning their original battery pack (valued at $1,000) to the dealer in exchange for the new battery. … Read More »
Ecotricity adds two new points to Electric Highway
The new points have been added at Peterborough and Baldock Extra Services, which gain DC/AC charging. Ecotricity also said that a charging point is planned for Cambridge Extra Services – making it the last … Read More »
EVs to play vital role in measuring pollution risk in Leicester
The project, run by the Air Quality Group at the University of Leicester along with Cenex, the UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell technologies, will also see charging posts … Read More »
Lexus extends IS 300h range with new Executive Edition
The Executive Edition builds on the Luxury trim with leather upholstery and the Lexus Navigation system as well as front and rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels, dusk-sensing HID headlights, cruise control, auto-dimming rear … Read More »
Toyota i-ROAD EV gets first official on-road trial in Europe
Marking the i-ROAD's first official on-road trial in Europe, the test is being run in the autumn in a partnership between the City and the Metropolitan Area of Grenoble, French energy company EDF, Japanese … Read More »
EV battery reliability & economy proves better than expected in extensive two-year trial
EV battery reliability & economy proves better than expected in extensive two-year trial Electric vehicles have shown better-than-expected results for predicted battery reliability, economy and durability in research carried out by North East car … Read More »
South Yorkshire fleets to switch to EVs in new project
Intended to help reduce emissions whilst saving costs for businesses, the scheme is being run by the government-backed Local Sustainable Transport Fund partnership, Inmotion! along with Venson and npower. Four local councils are taking … Read More »
Chargemaster reaches EV charging point milestone
The charging point has been installed on behalf of Leicester City Council as part of a group of new units at the Enderby and Meynells Gorse Park and Ride sites through the Plugged in … Read More »
