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The electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini car is to be sold in select European markets as of 2014. Electric motor produces 130 hp and 542 Nm of torque State-of-the art battery enables fast charging in 20 minutes Two reconfigurable LCD screens provide enhanced connectivity The Chevrolet Spark EV is anticipated to set a benchmark in […]
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The BMW Group is set to play a leading and groundbreaking role in shaping personal mobility at the premium level well into the future. The research and development work carried out since 2007 as part of project i has laid the foundations for sustainable mobility solutions influenced by environmental, economic and social change around the
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The new Porsche Panamera S-E Hybrid makes it’s debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) today, 11th July 2013. With impressive performance figures and an equally wallet appealling fuel economy of 91.1mpg, the Porsche sets the pace in the world of hybrid sports cars. Second generation of Panamera Gran Turismo introduces plug-in hybrid technology to
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Renault will boast the largest range of electric vehicles exempt from paying London’s revised Congestion Charge, which changes today. In fact, by running one of its four 100% electric vehicles, users could be better off to the tune of £2,500 per year, given the new system (*based on £10 per weekday charge). A new Ultra
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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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Tesla has announced they are recalling a few cars for a minor problem regarding a weld/bond on a rear seat bracket. Reading the Tesla Motors Blog entry by CEO Elon Musk, it is clear that this only affects very few cars and that Tesla are being proactive in dealing with and rectifying the problem. It’s
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Partnership with French rail firm SNCF means owners can take their zero emissions LEAF on vacation to the French Riviera… for free ROLLE, Switzerland (14 June 2013) – If you thought Paris to the South of France in an electric vehicle on just one charge could not be done, think again. Thanks to an innovative
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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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