Electric vehicles - Page 67

Analysis of the Electric Nation project suggests that there is likely to be sufficient flexibility to charge plug-in cars away from peak electricity demand periods.

BMW’s car sharing service DriveNow has expanded its electric fleet with 130 new BMW i3s, in a bid to reduce London’s congestion and air pollution

One-hundred electric vehicle charging stations are to be installed across Suffolk under a partnership between EO Charging, Suffolk County Council and energy provider Bulb.

A new survey by Kia has found that 87% of fleet managers have seen an increased demand for electrified vehicles, but the majority feel that the cars won’t be suitable for another 2-5 years.

ChargePoint Services and Havant Borough Council have partnered to install three new rapid chargers across the borough.

Arval has developed a new tool to help company car drivers understand which powertrains are suitable for their needs.

The Government has announced that a process is being developed to support the advanced trials of automated vehicles.

Paragon says Government needs to introduce a loan guarantee scheme to help boost the number of electric and hybrid vehicles.

ACEA wants truck CO2 targets to be accompanied by the right package of measures to address the structural challenges faced by truck makers and operators.

Britain’s local electricity networks have launched new reforms that will cut the paperwork required for connecting electric vehicles (EV) to the grid.

Leading companies around the world are targeting the electrification of more than 2 million vehicles by 2030, says The Climate Group.

Fleet decision-makers still have time to comment on a Government review into the impact of WLTP on VED and company car tax.

Sales of ultra-low emission vans have increased by 21% in the last year, as small businesses “go green”.

True fleet sales were down by 7.2% in 2018, slightly ahead of the 6.8% overall decline in the new car market.

Birmingham City Council has launched a Business Breathes website to help fleet managers and self-employed drivers prepare for the city’s clean air zone.

Pace of growth of plug-in registrations in the UK is half the EU average.

Kia Motors UK has announced that Pod Point has become its official homecharge provider, as part of a new two-year partnership.

Fleets should continue to monitor the fast-changing electric vehicle sector to make the most of the technology, says Arval.

Diesel cars made up three quarters (76%) of leased vehicles from Vantage Leasing in 2018, with hybrid and electric cars accounting for almost 7% of orders.

BYD has rolled out three zero emission commercial vehicles targeted at fleet customers in Europe.

A lack of clarity is making it difficult for electric vehicle drivers to choose the best domestic electricity tariff to charge their vehicles, research by Citizens Advice has found.

Volkswagen Group is to start series production of its mobile electric vehicle charging stations next year.

The Government is being warned that a failure to recognise the impact of WLTP on tax could cause long-term damage to the fleet sector and the environment.

By Dan Rees, associate director, head of cars and fleet consulting at Deloitte

Europcar has added a further 85 Renault Zoes to its fleet.

The Mirai has been acquired with support from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, Hydrogen Mobility Europe and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

Fleet Alliance says the Government lacks a clear and cohesive strategy to low emission charging zones, diesels and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Honda will showcase a prototype version of its new electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, ahead of its launch later in the year.

Arval has criticised the debate around clean air zones (CAZs), saying the tone is out of proportion to their likely effects.

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is supporting the development of a Professional Standard for technician to repair electric vehicles safely.

Deloitte's research also shows global EV adoption rates increasing, from two million units in 2018, to four million in 2020 and 12 million in 2025, before rising to 21 million in 2030.

Up to 10 local authorities could be planning to introduce workplace charging levies, which could cost employees up to £1,000 per year to park at work.

New plans for a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford could see all non-zero emission vehicles banned from the city centre during certain hours from 2020.

The UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation despite having the third most EVs in the continent, LeasePlan has found

Hyundai is launching a heavily revised version of the Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid.

Ford has updated the Mondeo for 2019 with new prices and a new hybrid estate.

The Government has threatened Bristol City Council with legal action after it failed to submit final air quality plans.

Toyota’s new RAV4 SUV is now available to order, priced from £29,635.

Swarco eVolt has reported a record year of growth in 2018, following a new supplier contract and recruitment drive.

New diesel car sales are falling so quickly that there could be shortages of them on the used market, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).