European EV and hybrid motor market to exceed £1bn by 2017

18 May 2012 08:30

The European market for electric and hybrid vehicle traction motors is to grow 50% per year, reaching a value of over £1bn by 2017 as emissions regulations push manufacturers towards CO2-reducing technologies, according to a new report.... read full article >

Holden installs Volt charging post at its headquarters

18 May 2012 08:30

Holden has installed an electric vehicle charging station outside its headquarters in Port Melbourne, Australia, with electricity supplied by 100% green power sources through utility company Origin.... read full article >

ALD survey shows six out of ten fleet drivers not convinced by EVs

17 May 2012 13:30

ALD Automotive, a UK-based vehicle leasing and fleet management company, has today announced survey results of 1,000 business drivers, revealing that over six out of ten surveyed would not change their traditionally-fuelled vehicle for electric power.... read full article >

Hertz customers to get free charging point access in London

17 May 2012 09:30

Global vehicle rental giant Hertz Corporation has announced a partnership with Plugged-in Places scheme Source London, aiming to promote electric car use in the capital.... read full article >

Electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars won't be mainstream until 2025, says Shell

15 May 2012 14:58

Road transport is likely to remain dependent on oil-based fuels for the next 20 years, with electromobility and hydrogen unlikely to become mainstream until before 2025, according to Shell.... read full article >