Electric Vehicles articles

Electric Vehicles (EVs) - Zero emission electric vehicles are growing in popularity as motorists and businesses seek to reduce environmental impacts and avoid soaring fuel costs. An expanding range of electric vehicles are now available, including plug-in hybrids that run on electric for up to 40 miles before switching to conventional fuel and electric bikes, vans, and taxis.

Latest - Electric Vehicles

Tesla's Model S set to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream

Motor traders should prepare themselves for a changing commercial landscape, says Trade Plan Insurance

Have your say 22 May 2013

Renault to charge up Formula E Grand Prix with new Spark-Renault

French manufacturer agrees deal to help develop cars for all-electric racing series, as Bangkok lobbies to host a leg of the global championship

Have your say 20 May 2013

London prepares to privatise recharging network

Mayor Boris accused of sidelining electric vehicles market by issuing tender notice for Source London

Have your say 17 May 2013

Boris closer to knowing how much his controversial new 'green' Routemaster will cost

Fuel consumption data to be released later this year should confirm if the bus is a better deal than critics claim

Have your say 15 May 2013

National Rail on track with electric minibus roll out

Company takes on two Mercedes Vito E-Cell to transport employees to a local train station

Have your say 14 May 2013

BusinessGreen Guide to Fuel Efficient Fleets

BusinessGreen explores how new techniques and technologies can help firms slash their fuel bills

Have your say 13 May 2013

The top five fuel-saving strategies to put a brake on costs

BusinessGreen Plus' fuel-saving guide offers practical advice on cutting the spiralling cost of running cars, vans and trucks

Have your say 08 May 2013

Microsoft uploads Nissan Leafs to company car scheme

UK arm takes on two all-electric cars and installs charging points after successful employee trial

Have your say 03 May 2013

European new car emissions fall nine per cent in three years

New figures provide further evidence auto manufacturers on the cusp of meeting 2015 fuel-efficiency standards

Have your say 01 May 2013

Nissan Leaf promises 'carbon neutral cheese' deliveries

From Kent farmers to New York taxi drivers, the flagship electric vehicle is proving popular with commercial customers

Have your say 25 Apr 2013

Innovative thinking needed to boost electric car take-up, says Lord Deben

Committee on Climate Change chair warns simply offering grants is 'not good enough', UK must make it easier for consumers to make green choices

Have your say 23 Apr 2013

Electric vehicles at the crossroads

EV sales have been disappointing to date, but new options could yet turns things around, writes Lem Bingley

Have your say 23 Apr 2013

Detroit Electric reveals "fastest ever" electric sportscar

SP:01 unveiled at Shanghai motorshow capable of reaching 155mph and travelling almost 200 miles between charges

Have your say 23 Apr 2013

UK lagging on electric vehicles, warns think tank

IPPR calls for industrial strategy to drive demand for ultra low emission vehicles

Have your say 15 Apr 2013

Peugeot launches full electric version of “UK’s best-selling small van”

Auto giant confirms £21,300 price tag for Electric Partner van, falling to £16,750 when government grant is taken into account

Have your say 11 Apr 2013

Nissan electric van cruises through British Gas cold weather testing

As Citroën debuts new electric van, Nissan says successful trial puts it on track to launch rival van next year

Have your say 10 Apr 2013

How Carnaby Street is sparking the electric car trend

James Murray muses on some green lessons from his daily walk to work

Have your say 09 Apr 2013

Reports: Troubled Fisker Automotive lays off majority of staff

Company said to have laid off around 80 per cent of staff as search for a buyer continues

Have your say 05 Apr 2013

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