Tag Archive for 'electric vehicle'

New Citroen Berlingo electric van’s payload and compartment size akin to diesel powered Berlingo van

April 14th, 2013 by Citroën UK

The new Berlingo Electric van made its UK debut on the Citroën stand at the CV Show, which was at the NEC from 9 to 11 April 2013. The Berlingo Electric, which goes on sale in 2013, builds on Citroën’s unrivalled UK market experience with electric LCVs, gained with the first generation Berlingo Electrique van, [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Boosted Boards developing electric motor powered skateboard

September 18th, 2012 by Richard Lord

Boosted Boards is developing an electric skateboard, dubbed the ‘world’s lightest electric vehicle’, with wireless control and regenerative braking. The Boosted Board weighs about 12 pounds. The developers claim their electric skateboard can carry a passenger up a hill with a 15% gradient. The Boosted Board’s electric motors can carry a passenger 6 miles and [...]