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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Instead it will rely on Euro6 regulations and the creation of ultra-low emission zones

Chancellor George Osborne has been accused of discouraging the take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) following changes to company car tax rates announced in the Budget.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will offer customers the choice of diesel or plug-in hybrid SUVs for the same price.

Alphabet is calling for the Government to provide further certainty on electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in the Budget tomorrow (Wednesday, March 19).

The Volkswagen e-Golf can now be ordered, with deliveries expected at the end of June.

Chargemaster, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has acquired Charging Solutions, which supplies a complete range of charge points, associated electric vehicle charging products and services.

David Raistrick, UK automotive leader, Deloitte, on why the temptation to tax electric vehicles too heavily and too early has to be resisted.

A network of 14 electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers, forming Milton Keynes CrossLink, has been launched, four weeks ahead of schedule.

Amsterdam's Taxi Electric will be the first private taxi company to enjoy the new 100 percent electric Nissan e-NV200 taxi to its green-energy-fuelled, zero-emission fleet.

Renault is adamant that its battery leasing model still offers the best deal for drivers contemplating a plug-in car.

The two main fleet trade bodies are calling for clarification in the Budget on long-term company car tax rates and measures to make plug-in vehicles more attractive to fleets.

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co has acquired British electric vehicle manufacturer Emerald Automotive.

The BMW i3 has lifted the top prize at the first-ever UK Car of the Year Awards.

Zenith says drivers can make significant savings by opting for an electric vehicle through a salary sacrifice scheme compared to driving an equivalent diesel car.

AA Cars, the AA’s used car portal, has seen a big increase in the number of used hybrid and electric vehicles for sale.

Improved charging infrastructure is the number one factor that would persuade more fleets to add electric vehicles (EVs) to their choice lists, trumping financial incentives such as the Government plug-in car grant scheme, according to recent research.

The government should use the Budget to encourage business take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

Tusker has seen a 250% increase in orders for electric vehicles since promoting them to its SalarySacrifice4Cars (SS4C) scheme customers over the last three months.

Drivers are key to the successful fleet introduction of electric vehicles, according to Energy Saving Trust fleet consultant Karl Anders.

Fleets can expect incentives to remain in place to assist in the acquisition of electric vehicles from 2015, OLEV has hinted.

Ambitious Government plans to make the UK the world leader in electric car adoption could be hampered by its decision to imtroduce company car benefit-in-kind tax on those vehicles at 5% in 2015/16, with a further rise due in 2016/17.

Alphabet has launched a unique electric vehicle (EV) charge card that enables drivers to top-up their vehicles at more than 85% of the UK’s public charging points.

Government subsidies for electric vehicles are likely to remain unclaimed because demand for the technology is lower than anticipated.

Fleet Evolution has launched a salary sacrifice package for employees choosing an electric car.

Evolute Drives has won a road transport innovation award for its electric vehicle drive system design which can improve the range of electric vehicles by 10-15%.

Fleetster and Zurich Insurance develop a special insurance package suitable for corporate fleets and business parks with an extra module for electric vehicles.

Recharging a Toyota plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle could in future be as simple as parking the car.