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Nissan’s new vehicle-to-grid tech could halve EV charging costs. 2 hours ago / 0 comments. Nissan is launching onboard bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles from 2026, helping drivers to potentially halve the costs of powering their EVs.
Maxus eTerron 9 breaks new ground as UK’s first AWD electric …
The successor to the rear-wheel-drive only T90 pickup, the AWD eTerron 9 will mix high versatility with electric drive and up to 267 miles (430km) of range. The dual-motor set-up combines a 170hp motor at the front and a 272hp at the rear axle, giving a combined 442hp of power along with claimed strong off-road performance.
Fleet trends for 2024: The view from the sector experts - Fleet World
2024 will see EVs becoming more accessible to a wider audience with a market-defining benchmark likely to be breached for the first time. Citroen will launch the e-C3 supermini in the spring with a list price of around £22,000 and a range of 199 miles, billing it as “the first European affordable electric car”.
Lex Autolease launches new Driver Portal - Fleet World
The Lex Autolease Driver Portal (driver.lexautolease.co.uk) is accessible from PCs, smartphones or tablets, and features an extensive range of tools designed to help those drivers looking for a new company car to make the right choice. These tools include a holistic view of costs such as BiK, Personal Use Contribution / trade down and fuel.
Environment Agency reaches 1,000th EV milestone - Fleet World
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of its 1,000th electric vehicle, supporting its work to cut emissions and tackle the climate crisis. The keys to the milestone vehicle – a Vauxhall Combo-e van – were handed over by Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) at the Environment Agency’s Spalding depot. DGFS, which works across 12 Defra ...
All-new Volkswagen Transporter unwrapped in full at IAA 2024
The new Transporter will be available with seven different powertrains. This includes three inaugural fully electric versions, delivering 136hp, 218hp and 286hp. All three feature a single motor on the rear axle; a dual-motor all-wheel drive version is planned for a later date. A 64kWh battery is fitted across the line-up.
Ultra-rapid off-peak charging still cheaper than petrol, finds AA ...
The pence-per-mile cost to use an ultra-rapid charger off-peak in December 2023 was cheaper than refuelling a comparative petrol car. The AA’s newly published EV Recharge Report reveals that it cost 12.81 pence per mile to use an ultra-rapid charger during off-peak hours in December 2023 – compared to 13.54 pence per mile for a comparative ...
EV charging start-up Evios secures £4m in funding - Fleet World
Evios, owner of premium home charge point provider Andersen EV, has secured £4m in a latest round of funding to drive growth plans. The investment renews the partnership between Beringea and David Martell, founder and CEO of Evios. The Series A funding round was led by Beringea, a transatlantic venture capital firm, and brings total investment ...
Road Test: Hyundai i10 N Line - Fleet World
The Verdict Could do with more power to make it really top notch, but there’s plenty still to enjoy about Hyundai’s smallest N Line. The LowdownKey Fleet Model: Hyundai i10 N Line 1.0 T-GDi 100PS Manual Strengths: Frugal fun, laden with big-car technology Weaknesses: Needs another gear and a bit more power. Fleet World Star Rating 4/5.
Hyundai to supply Iveco with new electric van for Europe
Hyundai will manufacture and supply the chassis cab for the European market and Iveco Group will locally customise and distribute the complete vehicles exclusively through its sales channels. Yet to be named, the new van will debut at this year’s IAA Transportation 2024, set to take place from 16-22 September in Hanover, Germany. The Iveco ...