The Volkswagen Group has set its sights on global market leadership in electric mobility. With Renault-Nissan currently leading the way in the field of electric mobility, Volkswagen are starting a battle that can only be good for the consumer. With both Renault and Nissan electric models already on sale, including the top selling Nissan Leaf, […]
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ZF demonstrates the potential that resides in particular in the combination of electromobility and lightweight design strategies by unveiling its innovation prototype based on a subcompact car. With the concept presented in early June 2013, lightweight suspension components supplement the electric axle drive including inverter, thus increasing both the range and the driving dynamics of
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The new Bosch boost recuperation system (BRS) is set to close the persistent and sizeable gap between start-stop systems and hybrid drives. Wolf-Henning Scheider, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH said, “BRS represents the affordable electrification of compact cars. We are serving the needs of the mid-price segment by providing tailored
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Citroën at the Frankfurt Motor Show: The C-line begins a new era with the New Citroën C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso. The renewal is clearly expressed with the Citroën Cactus concept, a vision for the future of C-line models. The DS-line is as dynamic and engaging as ever, with over 370,000 units sold since
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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,
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Carbon enhanced capacitive lead-acid batteries will be incorporated into the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain project known as ‘Adept’ was announced by Ricardo. The project, which will take more than two years to complete and is supported by the UK’s innovation agency the Technology Strategy Board, aims to apply the low voltage concept of ‘intelligent electrification’
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Ford’s first zero-emission family car will be on show at the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV) 2013 which opens tomorrow at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. Visitors to LCV2013 – the UK’s premier low carbon vehicle technology event for vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers and research institutes – will be the first to drive in
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Emissions Analytics, the leading provider of road-based emissions testing and analysis, will showcase its new particulates measurement service at this year’s Low Carbon Vehicle Event at Millbrook. As the most experienced provider of portable emissions testing in the UK, Emissions Analytics holds the largest database of vehicle data commercially available, covering over 90% of new
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Jaguar will be unveiling their latest creation at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in a couple of weeks time, showcasing their all new aluminium modular architecture. The concept is meant to display the new architectures possibilities which will underpin future innovations of Jaguar’s range. Speculatory inspection of the teaser image would suggest the new concept
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Colin Chapman, of Lotus Cars fame, is famous as saying, “add lightness” when speaking of his designs and creating some of the world’s most competitive road and racing cars. It seems Peugeot have been adhering to that philosophy very closely with the new 208 HYbrid FE, set to be on show at the IAA 2013
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