Electric/Hybrid

Wallbox introduces new home electric charging innovations

Tuesday, 16 October 2018 Robin Whitlock Wallbox, the electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturer which began operations in the UK this summer, is to introduce an innovative DC electric vehicle charger for the home and is also introducing ...

Automotive industry calls for rethink as plug-in grant cuts put UK government ambition at risk

Monday, 15 October 2018 Robin Whitlock The British government’s decision to cut the Plug-in Car Grant will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, the environment and industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) claims. ...

Renault Group commits to promotion of electric mobility with new energy sector agreements

Friday, 12 October 2018 Robin Whitlock europe’s electric vehicle leader, Groupe Renault has today announced the signing of three new agreements with key stakeholders in the european energy markets - EDF, Total and ENEL - to develop a smart ...

Hubject and Star Charge Partner on Charging Network

Tuesday, 02 October 2018 Dan McCue

The charging networks Hubject and Star Charge China are now collaborating in an effort to drive the global development of open, customer-oriented charging networks for electric vehicles.

Renault Group announces new EV and hybrids

Tuesday, 02 October 2018 Robin Whitlock Groupe Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn has announced a new, affordable urban electric vehicle in 2019 and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on three of Renault’s popular vehicles in 2020. ...

Europa Road announces intention to invest in EVs

Monday, 01 October 2018 Robin Whitlock Freight company Europa Road has announced its intention to invest in electric vehicles (EVs) in the near future after its Operations Director, Dan Cook, researched the EV options on the market with a view ...

Kia e-Niro provides driving range of up to 301 miles on a single charge

Thursday, 20 September 2018 Robin Whitlock european certification on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) has confirmed a range for 301 miles for the Kia e-Niro when powered by the high-capacity 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer ...

Audi launches fully electric e-tron in San Francisco

Wednesday, 19 September 2018 Robin Whitlock

Audi’s milestone all-electric SUV makes its world debut, paving the way for a new wave of battery-powered Audi models.

Nissan strengthens Formula E partnership with stake in e.dams

Monday, 17 September 2018 Robin Whitlock Nissan has strengthened its partnership with e.dams by purchasing a stake in the championship-winning racing organisation, ahead of Nissan’s debut in the ABB FIA Formula E electric street-racing championship. ...

Brexit No-Deal could threaten the UK electric vehicle market reports FT

Friday, 14 September 2018 Robin Whitlock FT has published a report by motoring correspondent Peter Campbell to the effect that electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the UK will no longer count towards the manufacturers EU carbon dioxide reduction targets. ...