01.05.2012

EVs get under starters orders for Marathon of the North

The organisation tasked with promoting electric vehicle (EV) use in the North East will be charging ahead at one of the region’s top sporting events after becoming a sponsor of the redspottedhanky.com Marathon of the North.

05.03.2012

EV drivers to benefit from home charging grants

Electric vehicle (EV) owners in the North East are being urged to plug into the region’s growing charging point network by taking part in a trial and receiving their own domestic charger in return.

Car club joins EV revolution

A North East business specialising in ‘pay by the hour’ car hire is boosting its green credentials with the addition of several electric vehicles to its fleet of cars.

23.03.2012

Nissan to Develop Zero Emission Centre of Excellence with Gateshead College

Nissan has today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Gateshead College to develop a Zero Emission Centre of Excellence in the North East of England.

08.03.2012

North East Performance Track Chosen to Showcase Renault Fluence Z.E

The North East has reinforced its position as a leader in electric vehicles after Renault UK chose Gateshead College’s Performance Track to launch its new Fluence Z.E to dealerships.

27.03.2012

Carbon friendly drinks firm quenches its thirst for EVs

An innovative soft drinks and fruit juice company based in Ashington is reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility with the installation of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging posts.