Natalie Middleton
Center Parcs adds EVs to new holiday village
Working in partnership with fleet management specialist CLM, the short break holiday operator has added an outright-purchase fleet of 35 electric and low carbon vehicles. The vehicles at Woburn Forest are in line with … Read More »
Tesla takes Green Engine award at International Engine of the Year
The unit beat off competition from the range extender and full electric units in the BMW i3 plus the Ford 999cc EcoBoost unit which scooped the overall title and the sub 1.0-litre category. Tesla … Read More »
EST adds Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Manufacturer accolade to 2014 Fleet Hero Awards
Now in their ninth year, the awards are focused on private and public organisations that are proactively reducing fuel bills and cutting carbon emissions through innovative transport policies, improved fleet efficiency, or the provision … Read More »
UK universities lead the way on EV take-up
In 2013, just 2,512 pure EVs were registered, making up 0.11% of the total 2,264,737 cars registered in 2013. However, a freedom of information survey sent out to 116 universities across the UK shows … Read More »
CarCharging announce plans to integrate Tesla supercharger into Blink network
The announcement follows the recent news that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is to open up the company’s patents to help accelerate ‘common, rapidly-evolving technology platform’. The group, which bought out the Blink network when … Read More »
San Francisco International Airport to install high-speed charging stations
The airport has been given a $500,000 grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to install the 480-volt “fast-chargers”, which can fully charge most EVs in about 30 minutes. ‘We are proud to be … Read More »
BMW i8 to star at BVRLA Fleet Technology Congress
On sale from July, the i8 uses a host of innovative technologies, including a carbon fibre and aluminium construction and safety features such as autonomous emergency braking and surround view cameras. With a 130bhp … Read More »
DfT survey on EV interest comes under fire
Released today (19th June) by the DfT, the survey found that only 5% of respondents said that they were thinking about buying an electric car or van, while 56% said that they had not … Read More »
Nissan & BMW show interest in charging partnership with Tesla
According to a report in the Financial Times, the three carmakers are in talks following Tesla Motors’ decision to open up its patents to rivals to accelerate EV development. ‘We believe that Tesla, other … Read More »
Detroit Electric readies for launch of fastest all-electric production car
Built on the Lotus Elise chassis, this lightweight, two-seat, rear-wheel drive, open-top sportscar has been developed by Detroit Electric and is currently undergoing dynamic testing at a facility in Europe. The carmaker said the … Read More »
Birmingham City Council trials Nissan LEAF in move to widen green fleet
The six-month trial, started on 2nd June, will see the Home Care Team – who deliver out-of-hours care to city residents in community settings – try out the vehicle. The council’s Climate Change and … Read More »
RV setting for EVs should lead fleet industry agenda, says Alphabet
So says Alphabet as the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader (SMMT) figures reveal a growth in alternative fuel vehicles of more than 72% in the past year alone. Jim McNally, head of … Read More »
Conti.eContact refined to use on hybrid vehicles
The tyre features a range of newly developed technologies, and is also the first tyre in the range to obtain the top A label rating on the EU Tyre Label for both wet grip … Read More »
Major of London lends support to “Charging Around the UK” campaign
On the 12th June POD Point will start a 2,000-mile charge around the UK in an electric Renault ZOE. The campaign will stretch the entirety of the UK, covering London, John O’Groats, Lands End … Read More »
BMW launches Smart Charging app
The Smart Charging app determines optimal times for charging electric vehicles based on rates and calculates the cost accordingly. Developed by the BMW Group and available for Android and iOS devices, the app is … Read More »
Iran imports first EV
The agency reported that, according to Homayoun Haeri, the managing director of Iran Power Generation Transmission & Distribution Management Company (Tavanir), the car has travelled through 17 countries to arrive in Tehran from Paris. … Read More »
Japanese carmakers team up for EV charging initiative
The new company, Nippon Charge Service, will look to drive up the number of chargers and will be supported by Development Bank of Japan Inc under its "Fund for Japanese Industrial Competitiveness." The firms … Read More »
SMA invests in EV & hybrid remarketing
The group’s Birmingham Centre is the first to install an electric charging point on site as part of a forward-looking plan that will see all SMA sites will have EV charging stations by the … Read More »
Mobistar to install EV charging stations in employees’ homes
Using Alphabet’s AlphaElectric service, the move means that the charging stations will ensure they don’t have to pay for their fuel, just like employees who have a fuel card. It adds that this makes … Read More »
Electric vehicles play leading role in 2014 Fleet World Honours
Held yesterday (20th May) at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club at Pall Mall, London, the awards once again recognise the leading car and van vehicles and suppliers in the UK fleet industry. This year’s … Read More »
