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Line-up of electric vehicles outside the Houses of Parliament

UK ranks fifth cheapest country for EV ownership

Norway revealed as the only country where the cost of owning an electric vehicle is cheaper than a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle.

29 May

Roads for the Future driverless cars competition announces shortlists

A national competition to design roads fit for driverless cars and the growth of the UK road network has shortlisted five entrants into the final round.

25 May

Birmingham to host ‘world’s first’ zero emission vehicles summit

Birmingham will host the “world’s first” zero emission vehicles summit, following the Theresa May’s pledge at the One Planet event, Paris.

25 May

Plug-in car and van grant extended until October 2018

The Government has announced that the plug-in car and van grant will be extended until October 2018, having previously stated it would only remain until April 2018.

25 May

Speakers confirmed for CCIA 2018 electric and low-emission vehicle debates

Visitors to Company Car In Action will be able to learn about switching to low emission and electric vehicles from a host of experts.

25 May

London needs more charge points to drive electric vehicle sales

Growth in the number of EVs in London is outstripping the number of charge points, a new report from the London Assembly environment committee suggests.

24 May

49% of UK business believe fleets will be fully electric by 2030

UK businesses are “more committed” to taking action on sustainability as a new report by Edie reveals that 49% of business fleets will be fully EV by 2030.

23 May

BP invests $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot

BP has invested $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot to support the technologies and infrastructure required to support the future growth in electric vehicles.

23 May

Fleets should prepare for rapid shift to new technologies

Driving the Future – Electrifying the Industry conference in London hears one-in-10 vehicles will be a plug-in within five years.

23 May

Deputy leader Cllr Clyde Loakes with Carl Pittam, head of network development UK for Ubeeqo and Tony Barnard, head of car club South East region for Enterprise

Waltham Forest Council approves Enterprise and Ubeeqo to run low emission car clubs

Waltham Forest Council has announced the introduction of two new fixed bar car club operators to the borough.

22 May

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams gains EV certification from GQA Qualifications

Auto Windscreens technician Steve Abrahams has become the first UK vehicle glass repairer to gain EV certification from GQA Qualifications.

22 May

EVolt supports Dundee City Council’s EV taxi promotion with rapid charger installation

EVolt UK has installed the latest versions of its rapid charging units for a new hub to help Dundee City Council promote electric taxi use.

22 May

See the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid at CCIA 2018

Porsche will be bringing the all new Cayenne E-Hybrid to Company Car In Action this year, just weeks after its official press launch.

22 May

New clean air strategy to tackle air pollution

New air quality strategy includes plans to develop new standards for tyres and brakes to address toxic non-exhaust emissions.

22 May

Germany rules in favour of diesel bans

German cities have been given the go-ahead to ban older diesel cars from their roads with immediate effect.

21 May

CLM Fleet Management, John Lawrence CLM.

Take pragmatic approach to fleet fuel choice, says CLM

Conflicting messages about the future of diesel and contradictory advice on how and when to introduce alternative fuel vehicles are not helping fleets.

21 May

Time to plan for switch from diesel

By Simon West-Oliver director of sales and marketing at Drive Software Solutions

21 May

Nissan launches home energy solution Energy Solar with prices starting at £3,881

Nissan has launched Energy Solar in the UK, enabling customers to integrate solar panels, battery storage and a home energy management system.

18 May

UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution

The European Commission says it will refer the UK to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to address air pollution.

17 May

Strong demand for used electric and hybrid cars

Zero emission electric cars enjoyed a surge in popularity in the used market, with demand rising 33.8% to 2,927 units, followed by hybrids, which rose 14.1%.

17 May

electric and hybrid vehicles - Page 109

UK ranks fifth cheapest country for EV ownership

Roads for the Future driverless cars competition announces shortlists

Birmingham to host ‘world’s first’ zero emission vehicles summit

Plug-in car and van grant extended until October 2018

Speakers confirmed for CCIA 2018 electric and low-emission vehicle debates

London needs more charge points to drive electric vehicle sales

49% of UK business believe fleets will be fully electric by 2030

BP invests $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot

Fleets should prepare for rapid shift to new technologies

Waltham Forest Council approves Enterprise and Ubeeqo to run low emission car clubs

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams gains EV certification from GQA Qualifications

EVolt supports Dundee City Council’s EV taxi promotion with rapid charger installation

See the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid at CCIA 2018

New clean air strategy to tackle air pollution

Germany rules in favour of diesel bans

Take pragmatic approach to fleet fuel choice, says CLM

Time to plan for switch from diesel

Nissan launches home energy solution Energy Solar with prices starting at £3,881

UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution

Strong demand for used electric and hybrid cars

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

electric and hybrid vehicles - Page 109

UK ranks fifth cheapest country for EV ownership

Roads for the Future driverless cars competition announces shortlists

Birmingham to host ‘world’s first’ zero emission vehicles summit

Plug-in car and van grant extended until October 2018

Speakers confirmed for CCIA 2018 electric and low-emission vehicle debates

London needs more charge points to drive electric vehicle sales

49% of UK business believe fleets will be fully electric by 2030

BP invests $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot

Fleets should prepare for rapid shift to new technologies

Waltham Forest Council approves Enterprise and Ubeeqo to run low emission car clubs

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams gains EV certification from GQA Qualifications

EVolt supports Dundee City Council’s EV taxi promotion with rapid charger installation

See the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid at CCIA 2018

New clean air strategy to tackle air pollution

Germany rules in favour of diesel bans

Take pragmatic approach to fleet fuel choice, says CLM

Time to plan for switch from diesel

Nissan launches home energy solution Energy Solar with prices starting at £3,881

UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution

Strong demand for used electric and hybrid cars

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

UK car production falls by almost a third in November