Taxi Electric has become the first taxi company to adopt usage of Nissan’s new all electric van, the e-NV200. Since 2011, Taxi Electric has been providing taxi services using Nissan’s all electric LEAF. Taxi Electric will introduce the new Nissan e-NV200 taxi this summer to complement their zero emission fleet. Based in Amsterdam, Taxi Electric […]
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Before the Audi R18 e-tron quattro is allowed to contest its first race, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) has to approve it. The required homologation documents had to be submitted by February 15. When the Audi Sport squad headed by Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich tackles the construction of a new race car, a challenging task
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Toyota’s weird but somehow intriguing FV2 concept makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The innovative concept is, in our opinion, a bit like an advanced Sinclair C5 – and we don’t mean that in a derogatory way either. The Sinclair C5 might be the brunt of many a joke now, but to be
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The upgraded Kia Optima Hybrid was unveiled by Kia Motors at the Geneva Motor Show, marking the European debut of this streamlined saloon with a drag coefficient of just Cd 0.26 in its latest form. Visually, the new Optima Hybrid is little changed, with only new bumper designs and a revised grille. However, the subtle
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Toyota’s pioneering FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) is making it’s European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Yoshikazu Tanaka is the man in charge of development for fuel cell vehicles at Toyota. The following interview gives some insight into the work involved in bringing a new powertrain technology to fruition and the advantages of hydrogen
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Kia has revealed its all-new mild hybrid powertrain at the Geneva Motor Show. The powertrain – part of a future technologies exhibit on Kia’s show stand – is designed to simultaneously reduce emissions and improve engine performance in Kia’s next-generation models. Interestingly, the technology will be made available for both petrol and diesel models in
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Embodying the iconic design of the recently-launched second-generation Kia Soul, the Soul EV will become the brand’s first globally-sold electric vehicle when production starts in the second half of 2014. Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe, said: “Not only is the Soul EV a stylish, eye-catching car to be seen in, but it
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Nissan unveils their much anticipated all electric van, the e-NV200 which has already seen action in the form of electric taxis in Barcelona and as a solution for Taxis for London. The new van is based on the same technology as can be found in the award winning LEAF. The internal combustion engine version of
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Generally speaking, government are very supportive of sporting events, the Olympics in 2012 being an obvious example where sport is used to gain attention for the nation as a whole. Motoring events on the other hand, are often lauded as noisy and irritating to residents who live near race tracks, with the result being that
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Skoda have been busy sorting out the largest model campaign in their brand’s history and have released a brand new concept called the VisionC. Touted as displaying the next generation of design direction for Skoda vehicles, the VisionC is a stylish looking five door with a coupé line. More expressive than previous Skoda designs, the
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