Natalie Middleton
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center exceeds anticipated CO2 reductions with EVs
Reported by the NASA website, the programme's coordinator, Frank Kline, said: ‘The numbers are really insane. The programme’s first three months only cost $148, and we eliminated over 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide into … Read More »
European electric vehicle charging project gathers pace
Known as FABRIC (FeAsiBility analysis and development of on-Road chargIng solutions for future electric vehiCles), the project will focus primarily on dynamic wireless charging and its impact on the increased adoption of electric vehicles. … Read More »
Mercedes adds new diesel hybrid unit to S-Class line-up
The S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid L AMG Line is the second hybrid engine for the S-Class line-up (alongside the S 400 Hybrid L), and is from the same engine family as the E 300 … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: BMW i3 joins electrifying line-up
The i3 is the first of BMW’s new plug-in vehicle sub-brand, and is available in two versions: the pure electric version which covers a typical 80-100 miles on a single charge, and a range-extended … Read More »
Renault unveils EV-ready KWID concept
The Renault concept – which, significantly, is the first to be unveiled outside Europe – has a buggy car appearance aimed at young customers. The two-tone yellow and grey exterior has been chosen not … Read More »
ACFO calls for clarity on EV taxation for fleets
HM Treasury has confirmed that the annual Budget will this year be held on Wednesday 19th March. In response, ACFO director and former chairman Julie Jenner has met HMRC officials in the latest of … Read More »
Government to invest £9.3m in car charging points
Dubbed Go Ultra Low, the 12-month campaign will see £9.3m of funding used to create hundreds more charging points at workplaces and key travel routes across the country. The funding will come from the … Read More »
ACFO to cover EV whole-life costs, tax position & future prospects in seminar
The seminar is being held on Tuesday 18th February from 10am to 4pm at BMW Oxford and sees ACFO join forces with BMW and a wide range of other electric vehicle experts, including the … Read More »
ALD Automotive delivers fleet of 14 Nissan LEAFS in France
The firm, a specialist in cooling systems of engines based in Marseille and Aubagne, is particularly involved in voluntary environmental initiatives and decided to select electric vehicles in order to go emission-free. The firm … Read More »
London taxi plans will bring new wave of zero emission urban mobility, says Frost & Sullivan
That’s the view of Frost & Sullivan consultant Martyn Briggs who says that London will be the catalyst for a new wave of zero emission urban mobility through a cities taxi trade. Brigg said: … Read More »
Tesla looks to develop Chinese charging network
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Diarmuid O'Connell, Tesla's vice president of corporate and business development, said at the Detroit Motor Show that the firm has begun action to put the network into … Read More »
All new London taxis must be zero emission capable from 2018
The plans have been revealed at Transport for London’s (TFL) “New Taxis for London” event today (16th January), which sees the Mayor and five companies – Frazer-Nash, Nissan, Karsan, London Taxi Company and Mercedes … Read More »
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV makes it onto Plug-in Car Grant list
The move is set to reduce the Outlander PHEV price by the full grant of £5,000, although Mitsubishi is still to announce pricing for the vehicle, which goes on sale this spring. The carmaker … Read More »
Report identifies 10 trends for EVs in 2014
The research firm says that this year will see automakers introduce several dozen new plug-in electric vehicle models – from small city cars to higher-priced luxury vehicles – while the continued penetration of electric … Read More »
Tesla recalls car chargers due to excessive heating issue
The carmaker said that ‘a variety of factors such as corrosion, physical damage to receptacles, or inappropriate wiring or installation of electrical outlets can cause higher than normal electrical resistance when using the Universal … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches into EV rental with London-based Volts
A total of 20 Chevrolet Volts will be based across its Greater London branches with plug-in recharging facilities, with plans to expand the pilot scheme into other parts of the UK if it’s successful. … Read More »
Building contractor adds Renault ZOE pool cars to fleet
The two Renault ZOEs will be based at Forrest’s headquarters at Dodd Lane, Bolton and will be available to staff as pool cars during the day, and the intention is that they will be … Read More »
Electric vehicle sales up 228.88% in US
According to Clean Technica, sales of 100% electric vehicles were up from 14,032 units in 2012, to 46,148 units last year. In comparison, plug-in hybrid electric sales increased 26.87% in that time period to … Read More »
EV sales to top 10,000 in 2014, says BVRLA
The association says that in 2014 Renault and Nissan will aggressively market their products against new models from competitors including BMW, Ford, Audi and VW, and this competition should produce some more attractive pricing … Read More »
Green cars key to maintaining sales growth, says PwC
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), a total of 2,264,737 cars were registered last year; up 10.8% on 2012. Full-year registrations for the fleet sector rose 5.7% from … Read More »
