Natalie Middleton
Frankfurt Motor Show: Wraps come off Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE with 49g/km
The concept has been developed by Peugeot alongside its oil giant partner Total and is based on a production 208 hatchback featuring a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain but without the use of a plug-in energy … Read More »
New model launches to bring EV prices down further
So says Frost & Sullivan in its ‘Strategic Outlook of the Global Electric Vehicle Market in 2013’, which also finds that 2013 sales of EVs are set to rise to 170-190,000 units globally, up … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: BMW to unveil sub-90g/km plug-in X5 concept
The concept, which follows the BMW Concept Active Tourer unveiled in 2012 , uses a four-cylinder petrol featuring TwinPower Turbo technology and teamed up with an inhouse 95hp motor and a high-voltage lithium-ion battery. The result is … Read More »
Question Time debate to focus on ultra low carbon vehicles at LCV2013
Taking place on 5th September 2013 at Millbrook Proving Ground in the UK, LCV2013, the UK’s low carbon vehicle event, is run by Cenex, which is partnering with Fleet World for a “Question Time” … Read More »
Toyota to focus on hybrids at Frankfurt Motor Show
The concept, which showcases possible future hybrid development ideas, is based on the three-door Yaris but features a 1.6-litre GRE (Global Race Engine) developed by Toyota Motorsport. This features two electric motors that drive the … Read More »
Volvo teams up with British Gas for free charging package
The deal, which follows similar partnerships between British Gas and Toyota, Nissan, Renault, Vauxhall and Mitsubishi, includes installation of a home charge point − comprising a 16-amp data-enabled Wall Box with 4.5m cable to … Read More »
Cenex LCV2013 to offer free EV charging
The event, which takes place 4-5 September at Milbrook Proving Ground, will include six fast charging points installed at the end of Millbrook’s mile straight, allowing attendees to drive to the event on electricity … Read More »
Deadline extension for new EST Plugged-in Fleets Award
The award, sponsored by EDF Energy, sponsored by EDF Energy, recognises an organisation that has successfully implemented plug-in cars and/or vans into its daily operation and has taken a best practice approach to the … Read More »
First public wireless charging test goes live in South Korea
The project is being undertaken by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in partnership with the city and sees two electric commuter buses recharge wirelessly whilst driving over specially equipped roads. Developed … Read More »
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 »
