At a launch event at the Saatchi Gallery in London, UK, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO. Additionally, the company unveiled its electric supercar, the NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe. On 12 October, the EP9 lapped the 20.8km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record … [Read more...]
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EV claims overlook payload range cost
The range of an electric van can almost halve when it is carrying a full payload in real world conditions, according to a new trial by Arval, a leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company. The study showed that, over the same 33.58-mile course, an EV with a full payload lost over 85% of its range compared to a 45% loss for one that was carrying … [Read more...]
Renault show Megane ST & Skoda plan hybrid
The All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer is arriving in the UK this December. Based on the fourth generation Mégane that launched in the UK earlier this year, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer with 521 litres bootspace is available to order from 1 December, priced from £18,550 on-the-road. Displaying Renault’s sensual design language, the All-New Mégane … [Read more...]
Jaguar I-Pace EV suv teaser
Jaguar unveiled its electric suv concept in the LA motor show. Order books open now for the all-electric five-seater car due to be available in 2018 and combining sports car performance with SUV practicality. All wheel drive transmission is powered by twin electric motors developing 400ps and a whopping 700Nm of torque. Jaguar say the 0-60mph time … [Read more...]
Fleet managers need to plug-into EVs to cut costs, says Arval
A lack of knowledge about how to integrate plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles into choice lists is hampering their adoption by some fleets, says Arval. With choice lists typically based on factors such as estimated whole life costs, actual costs and CO2 output, these vehicles often do not fit directly into existing fleet structures, the company … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 October
Uber drivers in Wales and the rest of the UK are entitled to basic workers’ rights, ruled a London Employment Tribunal. It means about 30,000 drivers who use their own vehicles but subscribe to the Uber technology and system are entitled to the protected minimum wage, holiday pay and rest breaks and it has implications for the company regarding National … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang gallops to economy record win
The UK’s premier eco-driving event has proved that even a performance car can be parsimonious, with a 5.0-litre V8-engined Ford Mustang taking the most coveted prize in this year’s event. The Mustang, driven by Andy Dawson and Andy Marriott, achieved an overall 36.6mpg against a manufacturer’s stated combined figure of 20.9mpg on the MPG Marathon, an … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi extend EV line, Skoda Kodiaq priced
Mitsubishi is launching a new high-specification special edition of its award-winning Outlander PHEV. For the same £32,749 as the Outlander PHEV GX3h+ on which it is based, the limited edition Juro offers the added convenience of a touchscreen CD/DVD infotainment unit with TomTom satellite navigation, smartphone integration and DAB radio as standard, … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Niro Hybrid ‘First Edition’
Kia is coming of age with its new Niro petrol electric hybrid Crossover. It's already produced an electric car into its previous petrol and diesel line up but as global manufacturers are forced by legislation to constantly reduce the emissions of their passenger vehicles both by model and for their entire ranges overall, more and more cars are being … [Read more...]
Grid must charge resources for EVs
A innovation project has been launched to examine how the UK’s electricity network can prepare for the increase in electric vehicle ownership. The Smart EV project is today launching its Consultation on Managed EV Charging at the Low Carbon Networks Innovation Conference in Manchester. The Consultation invites stakeholder views to ultimately secure a … [Read more...]
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