There’s general consensus in the automotive industry that the future is electric. However, there’s not much agreement on what that future actually looks like. I thought it would be interesting
The new Nissan Leaf really takes the design of electric cars to another level – and right into the mainstream. But what are they like to drive? Here’s our top
Audi e-tron SUV charges towards production Audi e-tron quattro SUV concept will be unveiled at Frankfurt; Production ready model scheduled for 2018; Claimed range of more than 310 miles; Electrified
Green shoots up UK second top in green vehicles in Europe; 62.4% rise in alternative fuel registrations ion Q2; EU overall increase of 22.6% for green vehicles; Norway leads the
Cities’ eyes of green Eight cities shortlisted for £20M plug-in taxi investment; Each get £30,000 feasibility studies on cleaner transport; Final government decision expected April 2016. EIGHT cities short-listed for
Birmingham Airport and Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport have become the first two British airports to join the Electric Highway and offer fast charging for electric motorists. Both airports now host
Surge in electric vehicle sales Rush for plug-in cars before government grant stops; New figures show electric vehicle registrations up 256% year-on-year; Every UK region more than doubles uptake of
Fanzine facts for Tesla UK Tesla fans have talked about their road trips on its website: Owners Tony and Jenny regularly travel abroad with their Model S, saying: “For every
MINI’s move to promote EVs Light & Charge uses street lights as EV charge points; Simple modular system works on existing infrastructure; LED lighting cuts energy consumption for councils; System
Shhh.. I’m driving New research suggests lower levels of interior noise found in ultra low emission vehicles could greatly enhance occupant experience; Seven out of 10 motorists say a quieter
E-Car Club’s Scottish bright sparks 10-strong EV fleet available to hire around St Andrews; 100% electric ZOE hatchbacks and Kangoo Z.E. vans available on hourly or daily basis; Aim is
An electric car, or electric vehicle (EV) is powered by an electric motor, rather than a conventional petrol or diesel engine. An electric vehicle uses energy stored in its rechargeable batteries,
Huge luxury saloon: no company car tax, no road tax, no congestion charge and 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds. Go figure.
THE national grid is used to everyone coming home from work and switching on the kettle. But what about the car charger? ‘My Electric Avenue’ is a project that looks
WITH the Budget due tomorrow (19 March 2014) plenty of business motoring issues hang on what Chancellor Osborne announces. Among them are electric vehicle (EV) subsidies as the Office for Low
RENAULT expects significant growth in its Electric Vehicle sales in the coming year, as the public becomes more used to EVs and the infrastructure expands. SMEs in particular are getting
COMPANY car drivers who go electric can now get an extra benefit offering essential peace of mind – a normal car in reserve. Fleet Evolution, which specialises in salary sacrifice
Lloyds’ SME sustainability survey The Lloyds banking survey of SMEs and sustainability reported that the key benefits felt by SMEs engaging in sustainability were: 54% believed it reduced their costs
THE electric car maker Tesla– famed for the startling performance of its all-electric Roadster – is planning an assault on the compact executive saloon company car market. Tesla says its
IT’S all very well for us hacks to be given fully-charged BMW i3s and taken out to Brands Hatch for a fiddle on the track, as I did on the
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