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Tesla to expand their range with the new Model 3 due for launch in 2017

Updated: January 16, 2015

Tesla Motors will take on the compact executive market, directly challenging the BMW 3 series, with their next electric car: the Model 3. The Tesla Model 3, CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk has confirmed, will be on sale in 2017 and...

Toyota Prius Plug-in uses electric range to set new MPG record at the Nürburgring

Updated: July 16, 2014

In a real world test designed to demonstrate the Toyota Prius Plug-in’s fuel economy, the plug-in hybrid accomplished a record-winning 698mpg lap of the infamous Nordschliefe. For years car manufacturers have taken their vehicles to the Nürburgring to exercise new models and...

Battery leasing schemes key to pushing electric vehicles into the mainstream

Updated: July 16, 2014

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions has voiced concerns over the lack of battery leasing options for electric vehicles (EVs), maintaining that the uptake of EVs would be greatly accelerated if more hire schemes were available. Sales of new EVs are up 246% compared to...

Knowsley Safari moves closer to sustainability goals with Nissan LEAF EV

Updated: July 14, 2014

Knowsley Safari Park, based in Liverpool, has improved the overall running costs and CO2 emissions of their fleet with the recent addition of a Nissan LEAF electric car. The Learning and Discovery Team at Knowsley Safari Park has made the switch to...

China exempts all electric vehicles from 10% purchase tax

Updated: July 11, 2014

China has announced it will discount electric vehicles (EVs) and other “new energy” cars from purchase tax, which currently stands at 10% of the net value of the car. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) will both qualify to be...

POD Point completes their 2500 mile, 17 day CATUK campaign in an electric car

Updated: July 10, 2014

The POD Point team has arrived back in London after a 17 day long trip to the four corners of the UK in an electric car. Fifteen events were held over sixteen days to raise awareness of the expanding network of charging...

Oldham Council is taking delivery of seven Nissan LEAFs

Updated: July 10, 2014

Oldham Council is taking delivery of seven new electric vehicles in collaborating with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Greater Manchester Police. The local authority has underlined its green credentials, co-operative working and value for money approach by purchasing seven Nissan...

BMW and Daimler partner to develop wireless charging technology for EVs and Plug-in Hybrids

Updated: July 9, 2014

BMW group and Daimler have announced a joint venture to develop a standardised form of inductive charging, ultimately enabling electric vehicle drivers to recharge their cars wirelessly. Both manufacturers have expressed their belief that wireless charging is the future for energy supply...

New Volvo XC90 to feature plug-in hybrid engine

Updated: July 8, 2014

The new Volvo XC90 will offer a combination of power and clean operation when it is launched later this year. The all-wheel drive seven-seater offers drivers up to 400 horsepower with official carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of around 60 g/km. There has...

New study shows a demand for electric cars from prestige car owners

Updated: July 8, 2014

A recent survey, by WeLoveAnyCar.com, has revealed that 40% of existing prestige car owners said they would buy an electric car or at least seriously consider it, if more premium sector electric vehicles (EVs) were available. The study asked 24,227 luxury car...

Toyota provides EVs for innovative public transport project in Grenoble

Updated: July 1, 2014

Toyota has confirmed it will contribute 70 of its i-ROAD and COMS ultra-compact personal mobility electric vehicles (EVs) to a three-year integrated EV car sharing and public transport scheme that begins this October in Grenoble, France. The project is called “Citélib by...

Etrel reveals new smart EV chargers aimed at businesses and fleets

Updated: July 2, 2014

The Slovenian-based company Etrel has developed a new electric vehicle (EV) charging unit, targeted at businesses and commercial fleets, that has in-built software to automatically reduce energy consumption, as well as allowing operators to manage access to the points, . Etrel claims...