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Renault ZOE has been awarded a five-star rating following the passive safety tests carried out by Euro NCAP, despite the harsher noting system introduced by this independent body in January 2013. The score achieved by ZOE provides further evidence of Renault’s expertise in the realm of passive safety. Renault ZOE obtained an overall score of […]
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At next week’s Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be showing a transporter concept vehicle: the e-Co-Motion. Despite its large cargo capacity it is compact and manoeuvrable. Eight hundred kilograms of payload, yet zero emissions on the road thanks to an electric drive system. ‘Electric mobility – especially in light commercial vehicles –
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Official Audi press release about the forthcoming Audi A3 e-tron reveals impressive fuel consumption together with excellent performance. New 188 mpg Audi A3 e-tron motors into Geneva (Feb 21, 2013) Plug-in hybrid provides a realistic glimpse into the future of Audi, as the new A3 e-tron makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show Electric
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Drivers with plug in vehicles are set to benefit from a £37m funding package for home and on-street charging and for new charge points for people parking plug in vehicles at railway stations. The Coalition government will provide 75% of the cost of installing new charge points. This can be claimed by: people installing chargepoints
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The New Year sees Renault, Europe’s number one van manufacturer; renew its compact van line-up (Kangoo Van was the best-selling model in its class in 2012, with a market share of 17.4 per cent). Significant changes have been made to Kangoo Van, which now features Renault’s new styling identity, following the introduction of a new
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Volkswagen has unveiled a new SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Called the CrossBlue, it has been developed specifically for the U.S. and Canada, and if it goes into production would sit above the Tiguan and below the Touareg in the Volkswagen SUV line-up. The CrossBlue features a plug-in hybrid
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With its distinctively sleek and striking profile, the 2014 Cadillac ELR luxury touring coupe delivers an electrifying presence even without its extended range electric propulsion system. Together, they represent a bold new expression of Cadillac’s Art & Science design philosophy and expansion of the Cadillac brand. Being revealed today at the North American International Show,
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Pizza delivery expert Domino’s will be serving up the hottest slices in town after taking delivery of a pair of super-stylish Renault Twizys. The Swindon franchisee from the popular UK chain has become the latest high-profile customer for the eye-catching, two-seat electric compact. Unsurprisingly, resplendent in contrasting Domino’s liveries, both are being used to ensure
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Tesla Motors set European pricing today for its award winning Model S premium sedan. European customers will have the opportunity to choose either a 60 or 85 kWh Model S. Country-specific prices can be found on Tesla’s website. For customers in the United Kingdom, production of right-hand drive Model S is planned to begin in
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The Renault Twizy is a two-seater, open sided compact electric vehicle with zero-emissions in use and certainly like nothing else on the road today! Third of Renault’s industry-leading Z.E. vehicles to launch, following Kangoo Van and Fluence Comfortable, safe, easy to drive and ideal for town and city driving Tandem seating arrangement, with passenger accommodated
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