News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
The City of London Corporation has completed a successful trial of the 100% electric Nissan e-NV200 van as part of efforts to meet the highest levels of environmental responsibility across all areas of its operations. After enjoying a similarly successful trial of the 100% electric Nissan LEAF earlier this year, Nissan offered the City of […]
Trial of Electric Nissan e-NV200 Van Completed in London Read More »
The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction today with the start of series production of the BMW i3. The world’s first premium electric vehicle to be purpose-designed for this form of drive system is the result of an all-encompassing development approach targeted at reducing fuel consumption and emissions in urban areas. Exceptionally high standards
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It was undoubtedly the shot of the tournament and triggered riotous applause from golf fans at the BMW Championship on Saturday: Hunter Mahan (USA) fired a spectacular ace on the 17th hole (par 3, 190 metres). This hole-in-one helped Mahan to an impressive round of seven under par. Above all, however, the 31-year-old is now
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In a title sounding more like a Harry Potter novel than a car feature, three Nissan LEAFs are set to join the Bupa Great North Run this Sunday. For the second year running a trio of the Sunderland-built models will play high profile roles at the heart of the world famous half marathon, helping to
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Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions based upon its sales of passenger cars over the first half of 2013. This ranking is the fruit of the rejuvenation of its range, the success of its Energy range of engines and the growth of its electric vehicle sales. Renault Group has
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Nissan is in the final development phase of its second mass production zero emission vehicle, the e-NV200 compact van. Electric vehicles are ideal for urban delivery applications, and this vehicle is envisaged for use as a delivery van that offers a breakthrough type of mobility for entrepreneurs, featuring efficiency and green consciousness. The company has
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E=motion, the name given to a World Electric Land Speed Record contender has been sold at auction for a second time, for a mere £11,500 including buyers premium. The auction was Bonhams’ annual auction at the Beaulieu Autojumble this weekend the 7th and 8th. Commissioned for an attempted FIA World Electric Land Speed Record by
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The testing programme for the McLaren P1™ has continued at a relentless pace throughout the summer, and in the latest short film from McLaren Automotive (shown below), the production-intent McLaren P1™ is shown testing in some of the harshest and most challenging conditions. With first deliveries scheduled in the coming weeks, the development team have
Production Nears for McLaren P1 after Testing in Extremes Read More »
The three Range Rover Hybrid prototypes participating in the Silk Trail expedition have now passed through seven countries in Europe in little more than a week. Since starting the 10,000-mile (16,000 km) adventure from Land Rover’s home in Solihull, UK on the afternoon of Thursday 22 August, the convoy has progressed south through the UK,
Range Rover Hybrid Proves Its Worth on Silk Trail 2013 Read More »
Lexus’s efforts to deliver the highest levels of safety in its new IS sports saloon have been successful in achieving a top five-star rating in independent Euro NCAP crash testing, confirming it as one of the safest cars in its class. The IS scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for
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