Tag : EV
Switch to EV pool cars saves Salford City Council thousands
A Salford City Council scheme to replace grey fleet usage with EV pool cars has generated savings of £400,000 in the first 18 months.
Parliamentary group to drive electric and autonomous vehicle agenda
A new Parliamentary group has formed to generate cross-party support for electric and autonomous vehicles, including looking at the grid infrastructure.
Hyundai Kona Electric details leaked ahead of reveal
Hyundai has begun taking pre-orders for the Kona Electric in South Korea, hinting at a model range which is likely to be echoed when it launches … Read More »
Consultation explores options for Bristol EV charging network expansion
Businesses and individuals based in the Bristol area can now have their say on the future direction of the local electric vehicle charge point network ahead … Read More »
Fleet event sheds light on EV benefits
The benefits of electric vehicles to fleets, including low whole-life costs (WLCs), have come under focus at an inaugural EV event held by CLM for its … Read More »
BP to roll out EV rapid chargers in Europe
BP sites in the UK and Europe will get electric vehicle rapid chargers from later this year as the oil giant seeks to keep pace with … Read More »
InstaVolt to add further 400 rapid charge points to UK network
Plans to launch a 200-strong UK rapid charge network from this spring are being bolstered with a further 400 units to go live this year.
Pan-European ultra-fast charging network to focus on urban areas
Dutch charging firm Allego along with Nordic charge point operator Fortum Charge & Drive are planning to develop a pan-European interoperable charging network, focusing on metropolitan … Read More »
Smart charging to ensure UK grid can cope with mass uptake of EVs
A total of 10 million EVs could be on Britain’s roads by 2035, putting the market well on the way to meeting government targets without impacting … Read More »
PSA to electrify across all brands and reenter US market
PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares has confirmed that every model of PSA vehicle will be offered with electrification as an option, at the Automotive News World … Read More »
MFG and ChargePoint Services to install 200 rapid forecourt chargers
ChargePoint Services and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) are rolling out rapid chargers across the GeniePoint Network and expect to have 200 by the end of 2018.
London to have 700 rapid chargers by 2022
London will have 150 rapid chargers for electric vehicles on the streets of the capital by the end of the year – rising to around 700 … Read More »
UK already on track for early ULEV adoption
Current ultra-low emission vehicle market growth would already be on track to meet milestones on electric vehicle sales ambitions even if the deadline were brought forward.
Infiniti to electrify all model launches from 2021
Infiniti is to introduce its first pure electric vehicle from 2021 as it pushes ahead with plans to only launch vehicles with electrified powertrains from this … Read More »
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in … Read More »
ICFM warns not to adopt “loophole” PHEVs
Sensible deployment of plug-in hybrid cars to ensure they’re fit for purpose is a must for fleets looking to transition to ULEVs.
Volvo confirms plug-in hybrid XC40 for Q4 2018
Volvo UK has confirmed the plug-in hybrid version of its new XC40 crossover will be gradually rolled out Q4 2018.
Kia confirms 16 electrified vehicles by 2025
Kia has outlined plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025, including new hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as an all-new hydrogen fuel-cell … Read More »
Source London poised to add 1,000 more charge points
BluepointLondon, which has operated the Source London network since September 2014, says it’s ready to add 1,000 additional charge points across the Capital as the number … Read More »
Byton sets sights on Tesla with electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.
EV charging installer continues UK expansion
North East independent EV charging installer Elmtronics has opened its third office in the UK as it pushes ahead with growth plans.
Computer company plans to transition 50-strong fleet to EV
Taylor Made Computer Solutions has started to switch their fleet of 50 vehicles to electric, starting with the delivery of six new BMW i3.
BMW and MINI ranges to adopt i3 traction control tech
BMW is set to roll out the traction control system from the i3 electric car across all future BMW and MINI products as it shows how … Read More »
Nissan abandons battery lease for new Leaf
Nissan has announced the 2018 Leaf price list, which marks the abandonment of battery leasing on the brand’s current electric vehicle line-up.
Scottish EV charge point usage outstripping network growth
Drivers’ usage of electric vehicle charge points in Scotland is overtaking network expansion, although more research is needed on where points should be located.
BMW partners with Solid Power to offer future EVs with longer range and durability
BMW Group has announced a new partnership with Solid Power in a joint effort to develop solid-state batteries for electrified vehicles.
50% Toyota global sales to be electrified by 2030
Toyota estimates half of the company’s global sales will be electrified by 2030.
EQUA Index extended to electric vehicles
Emissions Analytics has extended its EQUA Index programme to test electric vehicles.
Jaguar likely to offer cheaper fleet version of I-Pace electric car
Jaguar has hinted that it could offer multiple battery options of its first electric car, the I-Pace SUV, providing lower-cost versions which could broaden its appeal … Read More »
Smart charging vital to support EV uptake, report claims
A new Smart Charging Guide Summary aims to help decision makers on “how we charge electric vehicles”.
