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In Detail: Mercedes-Benz Modular Hybrid System
How it works: - Low speed electric – The hybrid system runs in full electric mode on startup, and is capable of driving up to 0.6 miles at speeds up to 22mph without using the petrol engine. This allows the car to undertake most manoeuvring and pull away at low loads on electric power, provided there is enough charge in the battery.
CES 2024: Bridgestone pioneers EV Services Platform for …
A new EV Services Platform that connects fleets with energy and mobility service providers has debuted from Bridgestone and Webfleet at CES 2024. The platform connects fleets with energy and mobility service providers to help optimise EV operations. Said to be a world-first, the platform integrates solutions from energy and mobility service ...
Government on track for fully electric fleet by 2027 - EV Fleet World
The Government says it’s on track to meet its 2027 target for the entire fleet to be fully zero emission after meeting an interim benchmark early. It’s already switched over more than a quarter of all its cars (25.5%) to ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). The milestone was set out in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ...
New Tritium Veefil fast charger targets fleets and workplaces
Australian EV charging specialist Tritium is to launch three new products this week, including a fast charger for fleets and workplaces. On display at the eCarTec show in Munich, the new solutions join the original Veefil launched in 2013, using the same technology but for different applications. The line-up includes the Veefil WP 12kW DC fast ...
DPD doubles EV fleet with Maxus electric van order
DPD has signed a deal with Maxus for 750 electric vans, doubling its total EV fleet in the UK. The agreement will see the first Maxus vans join the DPD fleet, including 500 long wheelbase 3.5-tonne e Deliver 9 electric vans and 250 of the smaller e Deliver 3. The vehicles will bring DPD’s total EV UK fleet to almost 1,500 vehicles, with plans ...
First 100% electric London black cab in 120 years launches
Priced at £47,995 after the Plug-in Car Grant, it marks the first fully electric London black cab in 120 years; the last time the capital had a fully electric black cab was in 1899 in the form of the Bersey Taxi, which had a range of 30 miles. The new black cab, which starts deliveries this month, was unveiled by Dynamo CEO and founder Brendan ...
Outer Hebrides charging network enables easier EV travel
Outer Hebrides charging network enables easier EV travel. A network of electric vehicle charging points is now live across the Outer Hebrides, building a north-south route through the islands. The 11 charging points connect the north and south of the islands. Assisted by charging point supplier Evolt, a partner of the Energy Saving Trust for ...
Bristol Airport electrifies with new 10-bay electric vehicle charging …
Bristol Airport has installed a 10-bay electric vehicle charging zone, along with the capability to extend in the future. The chargepoints are located in the airport’s new multi-storey car park. The installations are the first in a programme of upgrades across various airport locations, as well as forming a key part in the airport’s pledge ...
Arrival’s fully-electric van to bring ‘outstanding TCO and robust …
The fast-growing Anglo-American technology start-up said the new van, which starts UK public road trials this summer, will set a new standard for electric vehicles by excelling across both payload (1,975kg) and cargo volume (2.4m3 per metre in length) at a price comparable with fossil fuel vehicles and with a substantially lower TCO.