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Registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) that receive the Government’s plug-in car grant are this year set to double 2013’s figure.

A partnership of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) manufacturers have joined forces through the European Union's TEN-T programme to create a multi-standard and inter-operable charging network through the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Vauxhall has confirmed it is committed to electric vehicles beyond the lifespan of its Ampera range-extender model.

Prices have been announced for a new S-Class that can return 100.9mpg, emits 65g/km of CO2 and can accelerate from rest to 62mph in 5.2-seconds.

ULEV registration figures for the year-to-date (5,710 vehicles) have already exceeded the 2013 year-end total (3,584 vehicles) by 59%, according to Go Ultra Low.

Through switching to electric, drinks company Chivas Brothers has already seen reduced running costs of £1,600 each year across the fleet and a reduction in CO2 emissions of 18 tonnes per year.

APT Technologies will be giving visitors to the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) 2014 event an insight into a new energy storage demonstrator which aims to overcome the barriers to installing rapid charges for electric vehicles.

Chargemaster will be providing charge points at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2014) to ensure exhibitors and visitors vehicles remain fully charged throughout the two-day event, which takes places September 10-11 2014 at Millbrook.

Energy Saving Trust and Transport for London (TfL) have announced a new initiative to identify potential locations for electric vehicle infrastructure in the capital.

Bluesky, a data mapping and survey company, is helping develop a mobile mapping system to measure pollution at street level, operating from two electric cars.

Tesla has opened new supercharger locations in London and Birmingham, part of a rapid network expansion that it says will soon allow UK Model S owners to drive anywhere in the country and charge for free, for life.

ePower Trucks has made its first sale of a new road-legal electric truck, the Flex L3, to Newcastle University’s events catering service Eat@Newcastle.

A Mitsubishi dealership in Coventry has sold 27 new plug-in hybrid vehicles since they launched the vehicle in early June.

Dorset’s biggest private landlord has installed more than 200 solar panels on the roof of its HQ – allowing it to charge its new electric car.

Experian Automotive, part of the Experian Group – has released data which shows that the more economical and greener electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the used car market.

Electric vehicles could become commonplace on Government fleets and in London through initiatives aimed at driving their early adoption and improving air quality in the capital.

Audi's A3 Sportback e-tron is to go on sale in August for £34,950 (which excludes the plug-in car grant discount).

The Office for Low Emission vehicles has changed their home charging point grant scheme, reducing the level of funding available - causing British Gas to withdraw their free charge point offer.

A Government survey has illustrated the uphill battle that manufacturers face in trying to convince drivers to switch to electric vehicles.

Government car fleets are to be provided with £5m funding to introduce plug-in cars and vans, transport minister Baroness Kramer has announced.

Two fresh cars could soon be helping Toyota exert a tighter grip on corporate hybrid transport.

Transmission technology will soon find its place in electric vehicles (EVs), just as it has in petrol and diesel vehicles, according to Bosch.

Knowsley Safari has 'tamed' its fuel costs and moved further towards its sustainability objectives by adding a 100% electric Nissan Leaf to its fleet.

Oldham Council is taking delivery of seven new electric vehicles which will soon be in service across the borough.

Etrel is launching a smart charger for plug-in vehicles which can restrict access and reduce vehicle energy costs by two-thirds by automatically connecting to low cost, off peak energy tariffs.

Venson Automotive Solutions is playing a key role in helping up to 80 businesses across South Yorkshire get on the road to switching from petrol and diesel power to electric vehicles, in a unique plan by Sheffield City Council.

Short break holiday operator Center Parcs has opened its latest Village at Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire, with an outright purchase fleet of 35 electric and low carbon vehicles implemented by fleet management specialist, CLM.

Additional support for plug-in car drivers to recharge their vehicles at home has been announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer.

UK universities have an above average percentage of electric vehicles on their fleets, according to research.

In light of the latest figures released by the SMMT, which reveal a growth in alternative fuel vehicles of more than 72% in the past year alone, Alphabet argues that residual value forecasting must be brought to the top of the agenda.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is to make its patent library open source, in a move to encourage development and competition within the EV sector.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Project will assess the demands of recharging EVs on power network

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.