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ZOE, the flagship of Renault’s Z.E. (Zero Emissions) range is a fun-to-drive, efficient and practical five-seat, five-door alternative to traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) superminis – it just happens to be electric! ZOE brings the quietness, refinement and responsiveness of an EV to one of the largest UK market segments in a technically advanced, stylish […]
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Renault announces all-new Twizy Cargo – single seat electric compact vehicle for business use. Priced £6,241.67 excluding VAT (£7,795 VAT included – as a car-derived van, it can simply be reclaimed) ‘Cargo’ model swaps rear seat for 180-litre, 75kg load area with lockable door, for multiple business uses Low running costs, including reclaimable VAT on
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More than 50 of BYD e6 pure electric cars have arrived in the UK and will be going on trial with a number of fleet operators in the coming months. The right-hand drive cars were offloaded at Southampton docks and are in the process of being registered. BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese car manufacturer and
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SEAT has today showcased a brand new plug-in hybrid prototype based on the new Leon, at the official closing event of the pioneering Cenit Verde research project that produced it. Called the SEAT Leon Verde, the prototype is the culmination of a four-year research project designed to facilitate the market introduction of an electric vehicle
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The first electric cars emerging from the strategic partnership of Volvo Cars and Siemens is delivering on Volvo’s commitment to electrification by enhancing acceleration and customer flexibility. The new 22 kW fast-charger fitted to the C30 Electric is the world’s first on-board charger that operates on a three-phase supply and is small enough to be
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Nissan’s LEAF is just the start of Nissan’s EV programme and there’s plenty more to come New LEAF to be followed by more EVs, including: e-NV200, battery-powered LCV and people mover e-NV200 taxi Compact luxury EV from Infiniti Fuel cell vehicles by 2017 The Nissan LEAF, the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, has secured
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Significant changes under the skin mark the next phase in the electric vehicle revolution as Nissan LEAF production reaches Europe Integrated motor and charger for better packaging More space, better seats, more equipment Chassis re-engineered for Europe Greater real-world driving range Quicker charging with 6.6kW charger option Wider range of European built models In its
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Detroit Electric today unveils the SP:01; an electric 2-seat sports car that aims to set new standards of speed and excitement. Comparisons will naturally be drawn between this and the Tesla Roadster; a similarly designed electric car also based on a Lotus chassis; yet the SP:01 features some nifty features that make it stand out
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Tesla Model S Sales Exceed Target Profitability Guidance Amended Upward; 40 kWh Battery Cancelled Tesla Motors announced today that sales of its Model S vehicle exceeded the target provided in the mid-February shareholder letter. As customers who note their Model S serial number this weekend will realize, vehicle deliveries (sales) exceeded 4,750 units vs. the
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Center Parcs once again proved its green credentials when the short-break operator took delivery of 22 new all-electric Renault Kangoo Maxi Van Z.E. models. The new models were handed over recently at Sherwood Forest and will be used across Center Parcs’ other UK villages including, Elveden Forest, Longleat Forest and Whinfell Forest and its forthcoming
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