Toyota and Hino develop Class 8 Fuel Cell electric truck
Manufacturer Toyota Motor North America and Hino USA have teamed up to develop a heavy-duty electric truck for the north American market. The firms will use the new Hino XL Series chassis with Toyota’s fuel cell technology to create a new demonstration vehicle in the first half of 2021. Speaking about the move, senior executive […]
Wireless electric road trial in Israel
A local authority in Israel is working with wireless charging firm ElectReon and Dan bus company on a pilot scheme.
Thatcham launches assisted driving grading system
Working with Euro NCAP, Thatcham has released a new system to offer motorists insight into the safest assisted driving technology.
Mercedes enters e-scooter marketplace
Developed in partnership with Swiss company Micro Mobility Systems AG, the new foldable escooter aims for the premium end of the market.
EVs ‘cheaper than ICE’ according to study
LeasePlan’s new survey of car costs has illustrated that EVs are often cheaper than ICE vehicles in a number of marketplaces.
LGA launch decarbonising transport advice
Guidance on practical actions that councils can take to decarbonise transport have been released by the Local Government Association (LGA). The move has seen experts from the University of Leeds provide advise on how to radically shift to zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2050. A team was commissioned by the LGA, led by […]
Total purchases 1,600 London charge point network
The management and operation of Source London has been taken over by Total, it has announced.
Norway leads global transition with 80% low emission vehicle sales
New figures from Norway illustrate that it is a world leader in electric vehicles and highlights how transition can be scaled up rapidly.
Arla trials biofuel truck from cow waste
Dairy giant Arla has announced plans for the UK’s first dairy farm ‘fuel station’ to turn cow poo into power.
Council signs off ultra low emission vehicle strategy
West Berkshire Council has signed off on a low emission vehicle strategy in order to drive forward a transition to electric vehicles in the area.
MPs call for e-scooters to be legalised
Members of parliament have called for the government to legalise e-scooters as they offer a low cost, green alternative to private vehicles.
EV price comparison website launched
Called Rightcharge, the website aims to allow users to compare electric car energy tariffs, home charging units and charger installation providers.