Rolec has announced the launch of its new EV GroupManager system, which has been designed to provide full management control of private Electric Vehicle (EV) charging networks. According to Rolec, the EV GroupManager system has been developed to allow the operator easy management of their entire private EV charging network from a single central computerised
Many thanks to Elon Musk for the inspiration of a better world for all of humanity, and the inspirational words of Carl Sagan, one of my favorite astronomers and philosophers. “We were hunters and foragers, the frontier was everywhere. We were bounded only by the earth and the ocean and the sky. The open road
Study shows that large number of diesel vehicles exceed emissions limits; pressure to reduce environmental impact spurs support for new tax structure The first year rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for new diesel cars should be raised by up to £800 to help reduce emissions, according to Policy Exchange. The think tank is proposing
Renault is planning to offer a range of battery capacities for its electric vehicles in the near future, enabling drivers to choose between long range and low cost to suit their needs. Eric Feunteun, Head of Renault Electric Vehicles, said the company is working to improve energy density through better cell chemistry, to provide longer-range
Review Fleet operators who want their vehicles to reflect greater concern for the environment are expected to boost sales of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. With its petrol engine supplemented by an electric motor, the new plug-in hybrid model will have strong appeal in the corporate sector, believes Ian Wasp, product manager for BMW
Now that changes to the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme have come into place and everything has settled down, Next Green Car has taken a look at what the market has done to react. This guide will explain what it means now to buy a plug-in car in the UK
Partnership allows Renault to reach new audiences through music and showcase electric vehicle line-up ZOE and Twizy to be used around the Eden Project during the Eden Sessions Renault was Europe’s leading EV manufacturer in 2015 Renault has become the Official Car Partner of the Eden Sessions in a deal with the Eden Project in Cornwall. Renault
Next generation Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid flagship to get clever new charging system, while diesel PHEV will join it The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid will feature high tech wireless charging, according to Jochen Strenkert, Mercedes’ man responsible for hybrid powertrains. Speaking to Auto Express before the Geneva Motor Show, Strenkert revealed that Mercedes is
Following the recent changes in the UK’s Plug-In Car Grant, Renault announced that they will continue to offer a free, fully-installed fast charger to ZOE customers. The fast charger is a 7Kw Homecharge wallbox unit and represents a customer saving of £500, representing a unique offer in UK’s electric car market. Renault’s compact EV is
New Renault ZOE from £157 per month fuel included
Renault ZOE Offers [Update 29 March: Added prices for 5000 and 6000 miles] We are pleased to announce our latest prices – these include the adjustments since 1 March resulting from changes in the government grants for electric cars. These have to be the best deals currently available on any ‘supermini’ – and with free
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