Natalie Middleton
EV & plug-in hybrids sales to quadruple in US, says LMC Automotive
Speaking at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars held this week in Michigan, Mike Omotoso, senior manager of powertrain forecasting at LMC Automotive, highlighted that despite all the hype and billions of dollars of investment, … Read More »
Lex Autolease reaches electric vehicle milestone
Based at E.ON’s Kingswinford site in the West Midlands, the vehicles will be used by the company’s meter reading division on a daily basis for journeys of up to 50 miles. The introduction of … Read More »
Nissan & Ecotricity expand rapid charger network
The new rapid charging network at Welcome Break service stations is part of a long-term plan to install more than 150 rapid chargers across the UK by April 2014. Since 2011, 97 rapid chargers … Read More »
TCO & CO2 legislation are key reasons for fleets going greener, finds CVO Barometer
This year’s report, supported by Arval, shows that in the UK, being environmentally friendly is not the main motivation for many businesses (especially those with less than 100 employees) and is only the most … Read More »
2013 CVO Barometer shows growing fleet interest in EVs
That’s one of the findings of this year’s Corporate Vehicle Observatory (CVO) Barometer, supported by Arval, which includes more than 4,800 interviews with fleet decision makers across 16 countries. The results show that in … Read More »
Renault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
Electric cars from Renault and Nissan have driven approximately 841 million zero-emission kilometres — enough to circle the earth more than 20,000 times – and have saved 53 million litres of oil and 124 … Read More »
BMW reveals prices for i3 electric car
The i3 electric car will be delivered to customers in the UK from November and will be available on a 36-month leasing contract for an initial payment of £2,995 (incl. VAT) followed by monthly … Read More »
London Executive to replace luxury chauffeur fleet with Mercedes hybrids
The company runs a fleet of more than 460 cars operating over 3,500 accounts and says that reducing its carbon footprint while still offering luxury service at affordable prices is a priority. ‘Within two … Read More »
Government to invest £500m in EVs
Announced by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, the “Action for Roads” command paper is fully funded by June’s spending review and sees the Government commit £500m to support the UK ultra-low emission vehicle industry, saying … Read More »
Goodwood to go electric with rapid chargers
The new rapid chargers, capable of “filling” an all-electric LEAF to 80% battery capacity in 30 minutes, have been donated by Nissan as part of its aim of installing 150 fast chargers in the … Read More »
€1.4bn EU programme to boost fuel cell and hydrogen sector
The Proposal for a Council Regulation on the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking creates the basis for a renewed public-private partnership aimed at expanding the use of clean and efficient technologies in transport, … Read More »
Renault prepared to wait for EV volumes
‘You only have to look at sales of the Prius in the beginning,’ said Beatrice Foucher, vice-president of the French company's electric vehicle programme to news agency Headlineauto. ‘It took eight years to show … Read More »
Time for move away from tailpipe carbon measure, says lowCVP
The action and advisory group, which looks to accelerate a sustainable shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK, has highlighted that currently about 80% of greenhouse gas emissions occur during the … Read More »
Netherlands to gain world’s largest nationwide EV fast-charging network
Leading power and automation technology group ABB has won the contract to supply the chargers to the Fastned stations along the Dutch highways. Each station will be equipped with several multi-standards fast chargers, such … Read More »
Plugged-in fleets to be recognised in 2013 Fleet Hero awards
The awards have been running since 2006 and distinguish public and private sector organisations that are achieving environmental best practice by implementing innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and operate efficient and environmentally friendly … Read More »
Toyota Prius reaches three million worldwide sales milestone
First launched in Japan in 1997, the flagship model for Toyota’s hybrid power technology has seen its official CO2 emissions figures have fallen from 114 to 89g/km and the cost of its hybrid powertrain … Read More »
New ZOE to address EV concerns, says Renault
The ZOE is a small electric car available from £13,995 after a Government grant. Buyers are also charged from £70 a month to lease the expensive batteries that power it. A wall box to … Read More »
Islington Council acquires further hybrid vans for fleet
The council initially invested in eight Ashwoods hybrid vans back in 2009 and now owns a total of 37 vehicles – the largest local authority fleet of hybrid light commercial vehicles in the UK. … Read More »
British Gas launches free Homecharge Unit & POLAR membership scheme
Jointly funded through British Gas and the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles, the free package is being made available until 31st March 2015 and includes: Installation of a home charge point (a 16 … Read More »
Drayson Racing sets new World Electric Land Speed Record
Former science minister, businessman and racing driver Lord Drayson was behind the wheel of the record-breaking Drayson B12 69/EV electric Le-Mans Prototype yesterday (25th June) and commented: ‘I’m delighted we’ve beaten the record tonight … Read More »
