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Toyota i-road concept electric PMV showcased at Geneva Motor Show
March 6th, 2013 by Toyota
The Toyota i-road Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV) –a new form of transportation offering greater flexibility in the urban environment- made its World Premiere at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The compact Toyota i-road electric vehicle (EV) provides an enclosed environment for two occupants seated in tandem. The vehicle features unique ‘Active Lean’ technology, which provides [...]
UK business sees benefit of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle fleets
January 29th, 2013 by Energy Saving Trust
UK businesses that switch to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles could reduce their fleet fuel costs by 75%, according to the report “Plugged-in Fleets Initiative: charging forward” published on 23 January 2013, and funded by Transport for London (TfL), the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered by the Energy Saving Trust in partnership with [...]
Kevin Sharpe of Zero Carbon World to speak about transport policy and electric cars on 15 January 2013 at Société Jersiaise
January 13th, 2013 by Jersey Climate Action Network
Kevin Sharpe of Zero Carbon World will be giving a talk on transport policy and electric cars at Société Jersiaise in Pier Road, St Helier, Jersey on Tuesday 15 January 2013 beginning at 8:00 pm. This talk is pertinent to both Guernsey and Jersey, as Guernsey’s Environment Department is developing an ‘on-island transport strategy‘, and [...]
CNNMoney review of Tesla Model S and Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid
January 11th, 2013 by CNNMoney
CNNMoney gives glowing review of Tesla Model S compared to the plug-in hydrid Fisker Karma.
Sir Alex Ferguson is very pleased with his extended range electric car
January 1st, 2013 by Chevrolet UK
Sir Alex Ferguson took possession of a Chevrolet Volt, an extended range electric vehicle, as part of Manchester United‘s partnership agreement with the global car manufacturer. The Volt can travel up to 50 miles (80 kilometres) using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery before the on-board petrol-powered generator seamlessly [...]
The Tesla Model S is the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year
November 15th, 2012 by Tesla Motors
The Tesla Model S has been named Motor Trend 2013 Car of the Year, one of the automotive industry’s most coveted awards. To take top honors, Model S garnered a unanimous vote from the panel of Motor Trend judges and guest judges, considered among the savviest and toughest critics in the industry. This is the [...]
Using composite materials to make the battery a structural component
November 12th, 2012 by Thomson Reuters
The size and weight of electric car batteries challenges electric car manufacturers as large batteries are required for sufficient range but large batteries increase the car’s weight and reduces the car’s range. One solution is to manufacture the electric car battery as a structural component of the car. Imperial College London is working with researchers [...]
The Tesla Model S wins Automobile Magazine’s ‘Automobile of the Year’
November 2nd, 2012 by Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors, Inc. Model S, the world’s first premium electric sedan, has been chosen as winner of Automobile Magazine’s most prestigious award, “Automobile of the Year.” Model S impressed a highly discriminating team of editors and writers to best some of the world’s most critically acclaimed and historically dominant brands. In their words, Model S [...]
The Tesla Model S arrives in Europe
November 1st, 2012 by Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors’ Model S, the world’s first premium electric sedan, arrived in Europe at the end of October 2012 for a press preview in Munich, Germany. This marked the beginning of marketing activity for Model S outside North America. European press and media had the chance to drive Model S on all types of typical [...]
Ownership of Nissan Leaf makes family realise how much easier life is with an electric car
September 19th, 2012 by Nissan Motor Company
An Orlando, Florida family have owned an electric Nissan Leaf for 18 months and during that time they have driven the car almost 24,000 miles. “This car has worked well for our family and I can’t imagine us having anything but electric cars in the future,” said Christin Monroe. “The car takes care of itself. [...]
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