Tag : electric vehicles
Scotland aims to phase out petrol and diesel in 2032
The Scottish Parliament has outlined plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2032, supported by part of a £60m funding pot for low-carbon technologies.
New Nissan LEAF goes further, faster
Nissan’s second-generation LEAF electric vehicle will arrive in Europe early next year, offering 50% more range, increased power and partially-autonomous drive.
Large fleets pledge at least 5% EV share by 2020
The latest organisations to join the Go Ultra Low Companies scheme, including OVO Energy, Oxford City Council, Santander UK, Swansea University and Gatwick Airport have pledged … Read More »
Plug-ins added to government’s greenhouse gas data tables
The UK government has included plug-in vehicles on its greenhouse gas conversion tables for the first time, aimed at helping fleets to better understand the environmental … Read More »
MINI EV confirmed for 2019 launch
MINI will launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2019, based on the three-door hatchback.
Ford confirms 300-mile electric SUV by 2020
Ford will add a battery-electric SUV to its range by 2020 as part of a 13-strong line-up of electrified vehicles launching before the end of the … Read More »
New technology could reduce EV charging times to minutes
A new technology breakthrough could enable electric vehicles to be recharged in the same time it takes to refuel a regular car while increasing vehicle ranges.
Europe-wide ultra-fast charging due next year
Europe is to get a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles along major routes, the result of a proposed joint venture including BMW … Read More »
Post-2020 company car tax to include electric range
Company car tax from April 2020 will incentivise ultra-low emission vehicles based on their electric range, with fully-electric models getting their own Benefit in Kind band.
New defensive driver education programme launched solely for electric vehicles
Said to be a world first, a new IVV Diamond accredited defensive driver education programme that focuses entirely on the use of electric vehicles has launched by … Read More »
Prices confirmed for Renault ZOE with 250-mile range
The updated Renault ZOE is available to order in the UK, now offering a 250-mile range and unlimited mileage leasing options for its new higher-capacity battery.
The UK is Europe’s largest PHEV market
The UK is Europe’s largest market for plug-in hybrids, with over a quarter of the region’s rapidly-growing volumes sold here, according to the latest ACEA figures.
DfT aims to make EV charging easier
The Department for Transport launched a consultation into proposals aiming to make it easier for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to access charging and refueling infrastructure.
BVRLA backs report urging government support for EVs
The BVRLA has welcomed a report published by the Environment Audit Committee calling on the Government to provide greater support to the electric vehicle market.
Updated Tesla Model S offers 380-mile range
Tesla has added its biggest battery yet to the Model S and Model X electric luxury cars, and is offering existing owners the ability to upgrade … Read More »
UK to get network of EV charging hubs
Fleets will soon have access to a network of electric vehicle charging hubs, offering retail and business facilities while drivers top up, and the first two … Read More »
