End of year update The total new plug in cars registered in 2014 was just over 14,500. Much higher than the 10,000 predicted at the start of the year. Also far far greater than the 3,500 plug-in cars sold in [...]
Venturi Automobiles have announced a joint venture with award-winning actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio to enter a team in the new FIA Formula E Championship – the world’s first fully-electric race series beginning in September 2014. Based in Monaco, […]
Nissan believes it can create a longer-lasting battery pack for its electric LEAF next year by altering the recipe used to create the component. The proposed change in chemical composition, which is still under review at the automaker, should […]
The £9m My Electric Avenue project, hosted by Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution (SSEPD), and led by EA Technology, is testing the impact of electric vehicles on the local electricity network. The project has announced the communities that have […]
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called for innovative ideas from key players in the automotive industry to help the UK stay ahead of global competition and secure its position as global leader in ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). The […]
A Toyota Prius Plug-in is being trialled as a low emission option for onwards travel for users of Southern rail operator. The Prius Plug-in is being run in a pilot scheme by Co-wheels car club, Southern and Lewes District Council. […]
Fleetdrive have been named the inaugural Best Small Fleet Green Leasing Company 2013. Launched by Business Car Manager Magazine, the first ever Small Fleet Leasing Awards, supported by MAGMA Automotive, Network, and Volvo Car UK, recognise the substantial efforts […]
The UK’s first all-electric carbon-zero corporate taxi service hits UK roads this autumn. Starting in London, Thriev plans to put 1,000 cars on the road by the end of 2014, bringing low-cost, low-carbon transport to UK businesses. The fleet […]
Mercedes have revealed the third hybrid model of the new S-Class, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With CO2 emissions of 69 g/km and returning 94.2 mpg the S-Class sets new benchmarks with regard to efficiency […]
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