Natalie Middleton
New Ampera-e not destined for UK, says Vauxhall
The new Opel Ampera-e electric car, which debuts at the Paris Motor Show this month, won’t make it to the UK in its current model, Vauxhall has confirmed.
Henley-on-Thames gains first public charge points
Two free-to-use charge points have been installed in Henley-On-Thames, marking the town’s first charge points.
University of Kent adds six electric Kangoo vans to fleet
The University of Kent has added six further Renault Kangoo Z.E vans to its fleet, taking its number of Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. vans to 15.
London development installs 38 Evolt charge points
The new Fitzroy Place residential and commercial development in London has installed 38 electric vehicle charge points from Evolt.
Facelifted VW e-Up goes on sale
Volkswagen has opened order books for its facelifted e-Up electric car.
Met Police trial range-extended BMW i3
The London Metropolitan Police has begun a trial of a range-extended BMW i3 as a patrol car, with the aim of evaluating how electric vehicles could perform in a live operational environment.
Volkswagen Group and JAC to explore EVs for China
The Volkswagen Group is in discussions with China’s state-owned Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) over the joint development of electric vehicles in China.
ChargedEV becomes sole installation partner for Tusker
Salary sacrifice specialist Tusker has signed up ChargedEV as its sole installation partner for all domestic and commercial EV charging projects.
Winning ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ to showcase work at Cenex-LCV2016
Some of the cities that recently won a shared £40m in the Government’s ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ scheme are to exhibit at next month’s LCV2016 to showcase their work in incentivising EV take-up.
Kia launches 37g/km Optima PHEV
Kia has launched its Optima PHEV, marked as the brand’s first plug-in hybrid.
Australian state commits to low-emission targets for government fleet
The state of South Australia has set out low-emission vehicle targets for its vehicle fleet in line with its plans to make Adelaide, the state capital, the world’s first carbon neutral city.
EVs could fit needs for 87% of U.S. drivers
The majority of vehicles on the road in the United States could be replaced by EVs, putting paid to range anxiety, new research has found.
Whitecar to expand Tesla rental fleet with help of Total Motion
Rental firm Whitecar is expanding its fleet of Tesla rental vehicles with the support of Total Motion.
EV industry expert joins Evolt in Scotland
Electric vehicle charge point supplier Evolt has appointed Stephen Rennie, a foremost specialist in low carbon and sustainable transport, as business development manager – Scotland.
University of Bristol replaces four diesel vans with EVs
The University of Bristol has deployed four electric vehicles after it identified their benefits for specific operations compared to diesels.
Ameren plans for charging corridor in Missouri
Utility company Ameren Missouri is planning to introduce public charging stations for EVs along Interstate 70 in Missouri, US.
Leading fleets awarded Go Ultra Low Company status
Fleets including Transport for London, University of Cambridge, Britvic and PODPoint have already signed up to the ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ scheme just three months after the launch of the initiative.
LA car sharing service launches with Tesla Model X fleet
Car sharing startup, Green Commuter, is launching a fleet of seven Tesla Model X electric SUVs in August, available for businesses and private consumers in the Los Angeles area.
York private hire taxi firm adds further hybrids to fleet
York-based Streamline Taxis has added two Toyota Priuses to its fleet. Supplied by Vantage Motor Group, the new vehicles join 18 Toyota Auris Hybrid models previously ordered from Vantage.
Transport Scotland funding helps Scottish Borders Council acquire EVs
Scottish Borders Council has acquired six electric vehicles with the help of Transport Scotland funding.
