News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
If you were interested in the recent tyre concepts by Goodyear, which provided a rather radical energy generation via the tyres themselves, you’ll be pleased to see Goodyear are not the only tyre maker working on special tyre types for the EV and hybrid world. A novel tyre that features different tread areas could point […]
Falken Create Concept Tyre Designed Specifically for PHEVs Read More »
Sunderland’s Electric Vehicle Charging company gears up for the Grand Final at prestigious awards. ELM Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions have won Small Business award in the Durham and Wearside regional heats, at the North East Business Awards. Sponsored by the University of Sunderland, the award recognised the company with a proven record of success. Director,
ELM Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions Win Small Business Award Read More »
Chargemaster PLC and Mitsubishi Motors (UK) are delighted to announce a new charging partnership. It brings with it an array of customer benefits and support, and underpins both parties’ ongoing commitment to reducing harmful emissions. Toby Marshall, Sales and Marketing Director, Mitsubishi Motors (UK) said; “We recognise that our plug-in vehicle customers need the very
Chargemaster and Mitsubishi Announce Partnership Read More »
A £3.9 million package to boost environmentally-friendly transport and improve accessibility for disabled people has been unveiled by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer. The money will be invested in improving journeys from ‘door to door’, including support for car clubs, an electrically-powered-cycle scheme pilot, and a campaign to increase the number of children walking to school.
£3.9 Million Boost for Greener, More Accessible Transport Read More »
A twofold quantity of hybrid energy, fundamentally revised aerodynamics, the next step in lightweight design and a lot of detailed work characterise the fifth generation of the Audi R18. Jörg Zander, Audi Sport’s new Head of Engineering said, “The possibilities of the revolutionary regulations that have been in effect for LMP sports cars since 2014
Audi R18 e-tron quattro 2015 WEC Contender Revealed Read More »
The 6th ZENN Monte-Carlo Rally (Zero Emissions, No Noise) is a prestigious motorsport competition open exclusively to electric cars with a range of under 250 km. Like its renowned parent competition, the Monte-Carlo Rally, the ZENN Rally is run in the Principality of Monaco. Competing in regularity events and stopping off at charging stations, drivers
Renault ZOE Wins 6th ZENN Monte-Carlo Rally Read More »
Five years and more than 35,000 European sales since the launch of its all-electric LEAF, proprietary data released by Nissan for the first time shows that 99.99 percent of its battery units remain entirely fit for purpose. The failure rate of the battery power unit is less than 0.01 percent – or just three units in
Nissan Reaffirm EV Reliability with Newly Released Data Read More »
The BMW Group is partnering with logistics company SCHERM Group to deploy a 40-ton pure-electric truck in the city this summer and become the first automobile manufacturer in Germany to use an electric truck of this size to transport materials on public roads. The innovative traction vehicle, which is licensed for use on public roads,
BMW & SCHERM Launch 40-ton Electric Truck Project Read More »
Mid 2014 saw Formula E move into its new headquarters at Donington Park and with that the delivery of the first ten cars. Soon after, pre-season testing commenced and as everything was new it was an interesting time for the drivers, pit crews, management, teams and pretty much every other aspect you could think of.
Formula E Season Two Testing Schedule Announced Read More »
Earlier this week, Elon Musk tweeted to his 1.79 million followers that, “Tesla press conf at 9am on Thurs. About to end range anxiety … via OTA software update. Affects entire Model S fleet.” Speculation naturally ran riot over the internet, with many millions taking to forums and twitter, exclaiming their excitement at this alluring
Tesla Ends Range Anxiety… or do they? Read More »
