Norway under pressure to cut EV incentives
Booming electric car sales are becoming an increasing problem for commuters in Norway it is claimed. According to an article in the Business Insider, ministers in Norway are coming under increasi...
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School run parents could save £440 million with an electric car
As the kids go back to school, the Government’s Go Ultra Low campaign is urging parents to consider a plug-in electric car for their school run vehicle. The campaign estimates that drivers across...
A new electric for under €8,000?! Only in Rotterdam
The Dutch city of Rotterdam is offering incentives to scrap older vehicles, which will help the latest zero-emission vehicles sell for a fraction of their original cost. According to Nissan, for ...
GM employees take to bicycles for cleaner transport
General Motors (GM) might be best know for its production of four-wheeled mode of transport, but it seems the car giant is also switched-on to pedal-power too. The carmaker has become the first c...
Green Hero: Johnson Controls
Anyone who has ever been involved in the automotive industry will know all about its unsung heroes. Behind every successful brand and vehicle manufacturer sits a team of suppliers rich in expertise...
Government approval keeps Toyota hydrogen vehicle plans on track
Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) plans have received a boost as the company has been granted Japanese government-approved status to build and inspect high-pressure hydrogen tanks. By Japa...
The emergency trip: How to be prepared as an electric car driver for when that phone call comes
As a happy EV owner of many years, I’ve never really worried about having an EV with a range of less than 100 miles. After all, my Nissan LEAF — now with 60,000 miles on the clock — can quite happi...
Electric cars and home solar could replace power plants, say analysts
Increasing home energy production, cheaper electric cars and improved battery technology could see large-scale power stations become redundant over the next 10-20 years according to market analysts...
Electric car fleet joins UEFA Champions League
Nissan has electrified the UEFA Champions League this year by introducing its fully electric LEAF hatchback and e-NV200 electric van to the official championship fleet. As the championship’s offi...
London to trial wireless recharging plug-in hybrid buses
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new trial of plug-in hybrid buses which will see them wirelessly recharged while they wait at bus stands. Four range-extended diesel electric buses are ...
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