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50% Toyota global sales to be electrified by 2030
Toyota estimates half of the company’s global sales will be electrified by 2030.
15 December 2017
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Volvo’s Polestar reveals first markets for debut plug-in hybrid
Volvo’s spin-off performance subsidiary has announced the first six markets for its Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid.
14 December 2017
Features
The EV charging arms race
Craig Thomas looks at plans by car manufacturers to collaborate on a pan-European EV charging network.
10 December 2017
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EU-LIVE takes on the Twizy with new EV mobility solution
The European EU-LIVE consortium has revealed a new electrified mobility solution for the L5e category – a segment in-between two and four wheels with speeds
7 December 2017
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New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets connected solutions and electric version
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will bring a holistic approach to van operations, offering latest connectivity to bring an integrated system solution along with an all-electric
4 December 2017
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Jeep confirms plug-in hybrid power for new Wrangler
Jeep‘s new Wrangler will include plug-in hybrid power, the American company has confirmed.
1 December 2017
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Toyota plant to produce electricity and hydrogen from renewables
Toyota is to build a power plant capable of producing water, electricity and hydrogen using bio-waste as a fuel.
1 December 2017
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Electric vehicle adoption has reached a turning point, says Jato Dynamics
This year has represented a turning point for electric vehicle adoption, with sales in key regions increasing significantly, Jato Dynamics says.
29 November 2017
Road Tests
Road Test: Smart ForFour Electric Drive
Smart’s first four-seat EV is clever, but compromised, says Alex Grant.
24 November 2017
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ABB wins contract for 15 new fast chargers in Iceland
Iceland’s Reykjavik Energy has awarded a public sector tender to install 15 new fast chargers to ABB.
21 November 2017
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Ford and Zotye partner for China EV joint venture
Ford and privately owned Chinese automobile manufacturer Zotye have inked a deal to develop and manufacture electric vehicles under a new Chinese brand as they
21 November 2017
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Siemens drives electromobility focus with Ubitricity investment
Siemens Energy Management is to work with Ubitricity to develop electromobility solutions including for fleets.
14 November 2017
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Electric Corsa to debut in 2020 under Opel turnaround plans
Opel, and sibling Vauxhall, is to debut a next-generation electric Corsa and a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X crossover by 2020 under post-takeover
9 November 2017
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Eon confirms pan-European EV charging, with solutions for fleets
Utility company, Eon, has launched a Europe-wide electric mobility initiative, including ultra-fast workplace charging points and a network enabling EV drivers to get from the
7 November 2017
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Carmakers push ahead with plans for pan-European 350kW EV charging network
BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group have committed to plans to launch a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric
3 November 2017
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Enel enters U.S. electric mobility market
Italian utility company, Enel, has acquired charging point manufacturer eMotorWerks, with a view to incorporate its vehicle-to-grid technology platform as part of its global product
1 November 2017
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Global petrol demand could peak before 2030
Oil analysts have predicted peak demand for petrol could occur as soon as 2030, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
1 November 2017
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Tokyo Motor Show 2017
International Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
25 October 2017
Motor Show
Honda enhances its future of EVs and plug-in hybrids
Honda has confirmed its future line up will include more hybrid vehicles and, for the first time, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) models from
25 October 2017
Motor Show
Nissan showcases electric crossover and performance Leaf
As well as joining Formula E for the fifth season, Nissan has unveiled a brace of EV concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017.
25 October 2017
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Shell to debut subscription-free EV rapid charging service in UK
Shell has announced the opening of a new on-forecourt Electric Vehicle (EV) rapid charging service called Shell Recharge.
18 October 2017
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Fuso eCanter becomes first light EV truck with CCS rapid charging
Series produced Fuso eCanter is the first electrically powered light truck to be equipped with CCS rapid charging technology.
19 September 2017
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Multinationals make global fleet commitments to shift to EVs
Global firms including LeasePlan, Ikea and Deutsche Post DHL Group have pledged to migrate their fleets and infrastructure over to electric vehicles by 2030 under
19 September 2017
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Ford and Mahindra form strategic collaboration
Ford Motor Company and Mahindra Group agreed to explore a strategic alliance, focussing on mobility, connected vehicles and electrification to expand Ford’s reach in India
19 September 2017
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Largest Toyota Mirai FCV fleet begins work in Hamburg
The first 20 (out of a total 35) Toyota Mirai were handed over to the CleverShuttle ride-sharing shuttle service, making it the world’s largest fleet
15 September 2017
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Uber to pilot EVs in Amsterdam under LeasePlan partnership
Uber has teamed up with Nissan and LeasePlan to run an electric car pilot in Amsterdam.
13 September 2017
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Smart showcases future electric and autonomous tech with EQ fortwo
Smart has revealed its smart vision EQ fortwo concept, which shows the carmaker’s ideas for how electric and autonomous technology could unite in the future
1 September 2017
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MINI Electric Concept unveiled
The MINI Electric Concept will make its world debut at the 2017 IAA in Frankfurt, followed by a production version due in 2019.
30 August 2017
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Honda set to unveil its electric vision
Honda has announced it will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) destined for Europe, the Honda Urban EV Concept, alongside a new CR-V Hybrid Prototype.
30 August 2017
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BMW sparks new higher power i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender.
30 August 2017