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The UK was Nissan’s largest market for electric taxi sales

Electric Taxis Increase 66 per cent in Europe

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The UK was Nissan’s biggest market for worldwide electric taxi sales in the previous financial year, with 78 of the company’s zero-emission models (LEAF and e-NV200) delivered to taxi firms around the country including C&C Taxis and Premier Cabs in Blackpool.

Europe has proved to be the continent most willing to make the switch to all-electric taxis, with 48% of global sales in 2015. Worldwide, electric taxi sales have increased 34% whereas in Europe sales have increased 66% from 426 to 709…

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EV Works - The-Team

EV Specialists Join Forces to Encourage Uptake of Electric Cars

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Award-winning electric vehicle charging company, Elm EV, has partnered with electric vehicle consultancy Zero Carbon Futures, to promote the mass uptake of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the UK.

EV Works is a partnership between Elm EV and Zero Carbon Futures and aims to support organisations and businesses to roll-out large-scale electric vehicle uptake and charging networks across multiple sites…

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BMW i8 Safety Car - Formula E London ePrix 28 June 2015 - AutoVolt

BMW i Title Sponsor for Berlin ePrix, Round Eight of #FormulaE

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Today, BMW has three plug-in hybrid cars and another with the BMW i sub-brand, the i8. They also have the all-electric i3 but there are lots more in the works, including the BMW 7-Series iPerformance plug-in hybrid.

In celebration of these cars, the company’s support of Formula E and the forthcoming race in Germany, BMWi is proud to sponsor the Berlin ePrix in round eight of the 2015/16 Formula E calendar, on 21st May 2016…

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AutoVolt May-June 2016 paper magazine and tablet

May-June 2016 AutoVolt Now Available

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In the 12th issue of AutoVolt, we take a drive in the first production Toyota hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai. It’s a fascinating car not only in its own right but also in the question it ultimately poses; do we value the convenience of hydrogen cars or prefer battery electric cars that are more efficient? Similarly, we take a closer look at the Riversimple Rasa, a Welsh built innovative two-seat lightweight hydrogen car that could make us rethink hydrogen cars before they’ve even begun to be sold.

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Moscow circuit

Moscow ePrix 2016 Cancelled due to Unforeseen Road Closures

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Formula E has today confirmed that round nine of the FIA Formula E Championship will not take place in Moscow on 4th June 2016. Together with the local authorities, Formula E has taken the decision not to race in the Russian capital due to recent and unforeseen circumstances related to road closures. Alejandro Agag, Formula E CEO said:

“While it is unfortunate news not to race in Moscow on June 4, we looked at a number of alternative options as a replacement but…

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BMW i3 94Ah driving protonic blue

BMW i3 94Ah Refresh Offers Larger Battery, More Range & Options

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BMW has finally unveiled the next iteration of their popular all electric i3 model with an uprated battery that now offers up to 276 miles of range (range extender model) or 195 miles in pure electric form. The old 60Ah battery has been replaced with a new 94Ah (33kWh) battery and the two will not be sold side by side as has been offered by other marques, notably the Nissan Leaf 24kWh and 30kWh variants. DC rapid charging (CCS) is now standard too, while AC charging has been uprated as well, and can…

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Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board at the Crystal, London

Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board Powers Ahead with Future of Mobility Vision

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Nissan today announced the launch of a brand new expert Advisory Board focused on furthering the Intelligent Mobility debate beyond the automotive community in Europe. Convened for the very first time at the Crystal in London, one of the world’s most sustainable buildings, the Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board brings together a cross-section of industry leaders to tackle one of the fundamental issues of our age – the future of mobility and ‘smarter,’ cleaner living.

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John Osorio of Evolt and Cllr Janet Willis, Cumbria County Council Cabinet member for Environment, at the charging site in Kendal

Evolt installs Cumbria’s First Publicly Available Rapid Charging Network

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Evolt, the Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point supplier, has completed the installation of Cumbria’s first publicly accessible EV Rapid charging network, which is now available for public use.

Evolt has been installing charge points around the county with nine top-of-the-range 50kW Rapid Chargers that can recharge an average EV within 30 minutes. A further Evolt 7Kw Fast Charger, ideal for quick ‘top-ups’ during short stay visits, has also been…

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Chris Ramsey with Nissan LEAF 30kWh

Plug In Adventures completes North Coast 500

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Christopher Ramsey of Plug In Adventures has completed the North Coast 500, a 516-mile route encompassing the Highlands of Scotland in the new Nissan LEAF 30kWh.

Christopher believes it’s the first time a 100% electric vehicle has been used to complete the full route, which starts and ends at Inverness Castle. Pitched as ‘Scotland’s answer to Route 66’, the scenic journey takes in the castles, beaches and wildlife of…

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Fuel Types Infographic - Average used AFV value - AutoTrader

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Average Used Car Values Grow Year-On-Year

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Alternative fuel vehicles’ average used car values continue to gain in the first quarter of 2016. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), which includes hybrid and pure electric cars, have increased in value by an average of £1,502 year-on-year, a seven percent increase over the same quarter in 2015.

What’s more, the gap over conventionally powered wheels continues to grow, especially over diesel, where values for average used…

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