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£1m funding for electric car clubs in Scotland

The shared transport charity Carplus has welcomed the announcement of £1 million of new Government funding for electric vehicles, aimed specifically at expanding the reach of Scotland’s growing car club sector.

11 Jun

Renault sponsors Pod Point tour

Renault is sponsoring the Pod Point tour, as its Zoe supermini drives 2,000 miles around the UK in 17 days.

6 Jun

Project to help fleets assess EV wholelife costs

A major barrier to electric vehicle (EV) adoption has been the doubt over battery life and vehicle resale potential, but now a new project is developing the ability to accurately forecast the performance and residual values of EVs.

5 Jun

Plug-in to the EV-hybrid Zone at Company Car in Action

The latest plug-in vehicles and expert advice will be available at this year’s Fleet News Company Car in Action.

3 Jun

Cenex to offer free ‘EV Surgery’ at CCIA

Cenex - the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies – will be running an Electric Vehicle Surgery for fleet decision-makers at Fleet News’ Company Car in Action (CCIA) event, on June 10 and 11, at Millbrook Proving Ground.

3 Jun

SMA installs EV charging point

SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s Birmingham centre is the first in the group to install an electric charging point on site.

2 Jun

Two fleets sign up for £9m electric vehicle trial

Project will assess the demands of recharging EVs on power network

22 May

Toyota targets 10% hybrid fuel efficiency improvement

Toyota is aiming to achieve a 10 per cent improvement in the fuel efficiency of its hybrids and other electric-powered vehicles using a new power semiconductor technology.

21 May

Alphabet's new E-Valuation tool calculates EV fleet benefits

Alphabet has launched a new tool for fleets thinking of adopting electric vehicles.

15 May

Tusker directors opt for EVs

The executive board of directors at Tusker have all taken delivery of new electric vehicles as their company cars.

13 May

LeasePlan pure electric fleet grows to 150

LeasePlan has launched a new initiative designed to encourage clients to consider leasing pure electric vehicles (PEVs).

12 May

Grant claims rise shows EV tide is turning, says OLEV

The head of the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has hit back at electric vehicle (EV) sceptics with suggestions that public opinion on the technology is shifting.

9 May

Nissan begins production of second electric vehicle

Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle - the e-NV200 - which will be available as both a passenger vehicle and van.

7 May

Fleet News launches journey cost calculator for electric and hybrids

Fleet News and KeeResources have launched a new online tool to calculate fuel and journey costs for vehicles, including electric and hybrid models.

2 May

BVRLA welcomes further Government support for electric vehicles

The BVRLA has welcomed the Government’s announcement yesterday that it will invest a further £500m to support low-emission vehicles between 2015 and 2020.

30 Apr

Government earmarks £500 million to get more drivers into EVs

The Government will invest £500 million between 2015 and 2020 to help drive the adoption of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), the Deputy Prime Minister announced today.

29 Apr

Sporty R-Design version added to Volvo hybrid price list

The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is now also available in Volvo Cars’ R-Design specification.

25 Apr

Comfort Executive to offer electric vehicles

London-based Comfort Executive has partnered with electric vehicle operator, eConnect Cars, to bring an electric vehicle (EV) offering to the private hire market.

24 Apr

Scottish car clubs take on electric vehicle

The Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation has launched the first car club electric vehicle in Edinburgh, based at ECCI’s low carbon site in the city’s Old Town.

22 Apr

UK’s first road of electric vehicles created

Residents in Marlow have become the first of 11 neighbourhoods and workplaces to take delivery of their Nissan Leafs as part of the £9m ‘My Electric Avenue’ trial.

11 Apr

electric and hybrid vehicles - Page 154

£1m funding for electric car clubs in Scotland

Renault sponsors Pod Point tour

Project to help fleets assess EV wholelife costs

Plug-in to the EV-hybrid Zone at Company Car in Action

Cenex to offer free ‘EV Surgery’ at CCIA

SMA installs EV charging point

Two fleets sign up for £9m electric vehicle trial

Toyota targets 10% hybrid fuel efficiency improvement

Alphabet's new E-Valuation tool calculates EV fleet benefits

Tusker directors opt for EVs

LeasePlan pure electric fleet grows to 150

Grant claims rise shows EV tide is turning, says OLEV

Nissan begins production of second electric vehicle

Fleet News launches journey cost calculator for electric and hybrids

BVRLA welcomes further Government support for electric vehicles

Government earmarks £500 million to get more drivers into EVs

Sporty R-Design version added to Volvo hybrid price list

Comfort Executive to offer electric vehicles

Scottish car clubs take on electric vehicle

UK’s first road of electric vehicles created

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

electric and hybrid vehicles - Page 154

£1m funding for electric car clubs in Scotland

Renault sponsors Pod Point tour

Project to help fleets assess EV wholelife costs

Plug-in to the EV-hybrid Zone at Company Car in Action

Cenex to offer free ‘EV Surgery’ at CCIA

SMA installs EV charging point

Two fleets sign up for £9m electric vehicle trial

Toyota targets 10% hybrid fuel efficiency improvement

Alphabet's new E-Valuation tool calculates EV fleet benefits

Tusker directors opt for EVs

LeasePlan pure electric fleet grows to 150

Grant claims rise shows EV tide is turning, says OLEV

Nissan begins production of second electric vehicle

Fleet News launches journey cost calculator for electric and hybrids

BVRLA welcomes further Government support for electric vehicles

Government earmarks £500 million to get more drivers into EVs

Sporty R-Design version added to Volvo hybrid price list

Comfort Executive to offer electric vehicles

Scottish car clubs take on electric vehicle

UK’s first road of electric vehicles created

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market