Electric vehicles - Page 58

New charging points set for Test Valley.

Businesses are reminded they have one month to measure energy consumption, including fleet operations, as part of the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

New study from the University of Birmingham says action needed now to develop recycling infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Tevva will promote its electric trucks by allowing fleets to rent them for three to six month periods, starting next year.

DPD add ten electric assist cargo bikes to its delivery fleet.

Electric vehicle suitability assessment tool uses Geotab telematics platform to deliver data-driven recommendations.

A diesel ban has moved a step closer in Bristol after the cabinet approved the plan yesterday (Tuesday, November 5).

Vauxhall has confirmed an electric version of the new Vivaro, the Vivaro-e, will launch next year.

Politicians must work with fleets and car makers to deliver a realistic transition to electric vehicles.

BMW will expand its line-up of plug-in hybrid models with the addition of the X3 xDrive30e at the end of the year.

EDF Group purchases Pivot Power.

Citroën plans to launch three new electric vans by 2021, starting with the Electric Relay at the beginning of 2020.

Fear of technology and obsession with ownership biggest barriers to shared autonomous mobility, says survey.

Prodrive is working with Volta Trucks to help engineer a new 16-tonne electric HGV that has enhanced urban visibility.

Businesses could be paying almost £150 per month more than their whole life cost calculations suggest for each plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that is not being plugged in.

Fleet decision-makers are split over when the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans should be phased out, or whether it should happen at all.

By Caroline Sandall, chairman, ACFO

Audi has revealed details of its new plug-in hybrid A6, the 55 TFSI e, which is expected to go on sale in November for deliveries in early 2020.

Audi is adding a plug-in hybrid powertrain to its A8 luxury saloon, as part of the brand’s new range of low-emission electrified vehicles.

The positives outweigh the negatives for EV adoption

Morrisons is unveiling its first 50 GeniePoint rapid charging points at its stores nationwide, with a further 50 planned by 2020.

Each Mirai has saved more than four times its own weight in CO2, equivalent to 7.6 tonnes per car, over this distance.

Scottish Borders Council reducing emission with Ubeeqo partnership.

The trial, part of E-Flex, the broader V2G demonstrator project led by Cisco, will explore the commercial opportunity presented by the technology

The latest Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Reflex Commercial has gone on sale, marking five years of sales of plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles from the manufacturer.

An increasing demand from EV drivers for more powerful chargers is among a range of findings from the Zap-Map EV Charging Survey.

The Government has launched a consultation on introducing green number plates for zero emission cars.

NewMotion has launched a ‘business hub’ for companies that are making the switch to - or scaling up their - plug-in fleet.

Allianz partners with Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) to aid repair of Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles at the roadside.

Lex Autolease has discounted 1,000 new electric vehicles through its EV1000 cashback initiative, with more than three quarters (83%) going to fleets.

Groupe PSA has announced that Peugeot Expert, Citroën Dispatch, Vauxhall Vivaro will come in all electric versions from 2020.

Volvo has revealed its first fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge, set to go on sale in late 2020.

Fleets want a greater choice of electric vehicles and want to be able to add them to choice lists now, but are prevented from doing so by considerable challenges.

The Government says there is a need to go “further and faster” to reduce transport emissions to reach its net zero emissions target by 2050.

An “ambitious” legally-binding target to limit emissions of fine particulate matter is to be included in an Environmental Bill introduced in Parliament today.

Swedish start-up Uniti has launched its One three-seat urban electric vehicle in the UK, with prices starting at £15,100 (after Government plug-in grant).

Groupe PSA has called for stronger and long-term consumer incentives to help accelerate electric vehicle uptake in the UK

Dyson has cancelled its electric car project, condemning the initiative as “not commercially viable”.

New launches and increased availability of battery electric vehicles next year will provide a boost to achieving the Government’s Road to Zero targets.

Fleets which switch a 900-strong petrol or diesel car fleet to fully electric could save more than £1.9 million annually, says Deloitte.