Charging station etiquette: Do you have it?
There was a time not so long ago when making a trip long-distance by electric car required you to cross your fingers, hope that you were able to reach the next charging station with power to spare,...
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Alternative fuel car sales reach new highs in the UK
New car sales in the UK soared last month, on the back of the release of a new registration plate, to reach their highest levels in a decade. Just short of half a million cars were registered in ...
Electric cars take over the ‘streets of the future’
The ‘streets of the future’ - entire neighbourhoods using only electric cars – have been unveiled today by the My Electric Avenue project. Nine neighbourhoods are now receiving their Nissan LEAF e...
EU votes to make electric cars noisier
Electric and hybrid cars will have to be fitted with sound-generating devices to combat concerns that their quiet operation may mean they pose a threat to pedestrians, in particular, visually impai...
Kangoo ZE named Eco Van of the Year
Renault’s fully electric van has collected a respected accolade, being named the Eco Van of the Year as part of the VansA2Z awards. While part of a niche market segment, the model still had to be...
Cabbies test London’s new electric range-extended taxi
London’s new electric range-extended cab has been tested by real-life taxi drivers and the city’s Mayor, Boris Johnson for the first time. The new Metrocab taxi, developed by UK firms, Frazer-Na...
Daimler acquires lithium battery stake from Evonik partner
Daimler is to take over the 50.1 per cent stake in its Li-Tec joint venture from its partner firm, Evonik as the carmaker expands its efforts in the field of electrified motoring. The German carm...
Are we losing momentum for supporting EV chargers?
Tuesday April 1, 2014. The Green Piece Column. Last week we heard how Europe had failed to set firm targets for the installation of charging infrastructure across the continent. In a deliberate...
Floating electric car could be tsunami solution
A new concept electric car from Japan could be the solution to coping with flash floods and tsunamis its maker claims. Fomm, a Japanese firm has developed a new electric car it calls the Concept ...
Time for an MOT? There’s nothing to worry about with an electric car
This week has been a week full of anniversaries in my family. In addition to being ten years since my wonderful partner emigrated from the U.S. to live with me, my Nissan LEAF celebrates its third ...
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