Tag : EV
Renault to invest more than £880m in France for EVs
France is to become a centre of excellence for Renault’s electric vehicles with an investment of more than one billion euros (£880m) in development and production.
Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesel by 2021
Fiat Chrysler has become the latest carmaker to call time on diesels in Europe with plans to ditch diesels across its car line-up by 2021, citing … Read More »
Mayor’s taskforce set up to boost London’s EV uptake
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has setup a new taskforce that he hopes will encourage boroughs, Government and all involved to work together to install … Read More »
Fleet inclusion a ‘must’ for EV success, says Vattenfall
Vattenfall – a Swedish energy group – says partnering with fleet owners is a ‘must’ for electric vehicle potential to be realised across England as it … Read More »
72% UK fleets believe they’ll be fully electric by 2040
72% of UK businesses believe their fleets will be fully electric by 2040, according to a new sustainability report.
Batteries to revolutionise National Grid and EV charging
The world’s first and largest network of grid-scale batteries and rapid chargers are set to revolutionise power distribution across the UK and aid electric vehicle adoption, … Read More »
EU plans to make Europe a leader in EV battery tech
The European Commission has put together a series of measures that would help Europe fight its corner in the electric vehicle battery sector, including the ability … Read More »
Workplace charging key to UK’s EV future
The current rate of uptake for EVs will only be possible if smart workplace charge points are used, say Vinci Energies’ subsidiary Actemium.
Gulf forecourts get rapid chargers
Certas Energy is deploying rapid chargers on Gulf forecourts across the UK.
UK startup cracks on-street EV charging
A British startup claims to have a solution for the 11.6m UK households currently unable to charge an EV at home, using retractable telescopic charge posts.
60% of vehicles in London to be electric by 2030
Latest forecasts by CEBR show nearly 60% of vehicles in London will be electric in just 12 years time.
Jaguar electrifies Heathrow with 200 I-Pace
A fleet of 200 electric Jaguar I-Pace are to be used as a luxury chauffeur service operating to and from Heathrow airport.
OVO launches V2G charger compatible with Nissan EVs
OVO has unveiled a range of electric vehicle and energy management products, including what it claims is the world’s first domestic and widely available vehicle-to-grid charger.
EV used values up 41% in Q1 while diesel remains strong
Average selling prices for electric vehicles shot up 41% in the first quarter of 2018, outperforming the market, while diesel values held steady.
Can carsharing play a decisive role in electric mobility uptake?
A White Paper showcasing the five main reasons why e-carsharing already plays a central role in the development of electric mobility has been published by car2go.
Are car brands failing potential EV buyers?
Potential electric car buyers are increasingly confused and frustrated over their online experience, according to analysis by Sophus3.
Greater Manchester uses clean air funding to expand EV charging network
Greater Manchester is to add 48 rapid charging points to its electric vehicle charging network with the help of government funds.
NewMotion highlights continued EV growth in UK
An increase in EV charging sessions to more than half a million were witnessed by NewMotion in 2017, latest figures reveal.
Fleet procurement could put UK in EV fast lane, says Unite
The UK car market’s successful transition to electric vehicles will require measures to drive fleet EV take-up, as well as action to protect the manufacturing sector.
Pre-orders start for Polestar’s debut plug-in hybrid
The Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupé is now available to pre-order in 18 countries including the United Kingdom.
Battery-powered cars observe sales slump
In the first two months of 2018, fewer than 1,000 battery electric vehicles were sold in the UK – 34% less than in the same period … Read More »
Audi opens deposits for electric e-tron SUV
Deposits are now being taken for Audi’s fully electric e-tron SUV ahead of its launch later this year.
250-miles in 15 minutes promised by Porsche’s new EV
Porsche reveals second electric car concept with 800V system, enabling 250-mile range in 15 minutes.
Dyson seeks additional 300 automotive workforce for EV project
Dyson is looking to employ a further 300 people in “automotive” positions, as it works towards developing its first electric vehicle.
Jaguar I-Pace pricing, range and final spec revealed
Jaguar has revealed pricing, a near-300-mile range and final production specification for its first electric vehicle; the I-Pace.
Chargemaster predicts half a million EVs on UK roads by 2020
Chargemaster forecasts half a million EVs will be on UK roads and more than one million public charging sessions per year on its Polar network by … Read More »
Hyundai Kona Electric revealed with 292-mile WLTP range
Hyundai has revealed the electric version of the Kona compact SUV, confirming a range of almost 300 miles under the new WLTP cycle and rapid 100kW … Read More »
Rotary power returns as part of Mazda’s eco range
Mazda has confirmed its first electric car will be available with an optional range extender; the first rotary engine fitted to its production models since the … Read More »
What can the UK learn from Norway’s eco-friendly car boom?
Norway is leading the way globally in the adoption of plug-in vehicles, which accounted for nearly a third of the country’s new car sales in 2017. … Read More »