For the fourth time in a row, Mercedes-Benz had the largest electric fleet participating atthe Silvretta E-Auto Rallye in Montafon. A special premiere at Mercedes-Benz shows that electric mobility has arrived already on the market. As the first customers Klaus Ambacher and Klaus Ege meet with their fuel cell vehicle the high alpine challenges: “We […]
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Renault will boast the largest range of electric vehicles exempt from paying London’s revised Congestion Charge, which changes today. In fact, by running one of its four 100% electric vehicles, users could be better off to the tune of £2,500 per year, given the new system (*based on £10 per weekday charge). A new Ultra
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ZOE, the flagship of Renault’s Z.E. (Zero Emissions) range is a fun-to-drive, efficient and practical five-seat, five-door alternative to traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) superminis – it just happens to be electric! ZOE brings the quietness, refinement and responsiveness of an EV to one of the largest UK market segments in a technically advanced, stylish
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Consider a future where trucks and buses are continuously supplied with electric power without carrying large batteries. Instead, power lines are built into the surface of the road. This could be a future solution for long-distance trucks and buses running on electricity. The Volvo Group already has extensive knowledge about electric drivetrains, but in order
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Renault announces all-new Twizy Cargo – single seat electric compact vehicle for business use. Priced £6,241.67 excluding VAT (£7,795 VAT included – as a car-derived van, it can simply be reclaimed) ‘Cargo’ model swaps rear seat for 180-litre, 75kg load area with lockable door, for multiple business uses Low running costs, including reclaimable VAT on
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More than 50 of BYD e6 pure electric cars have arrived in the UK and will be going on trial with a number of fleet operators in the coming months. The right-hand drive cars were offloaded at Southampton docks and are in the process of being registered. BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese car manufacturer and
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TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has sent a revised TMG EV P002 to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to defend its electric title. Based on data gained from last year’s record-breaking run of 10mins 15.380secs, engineers at TMG’s electric vehicle technology centre have generated more performance from the TMG powertrain to further improve that mark. The
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In an admirable bid to alleviate common concerns about battery longevity and warranties, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors has posted on the company blog more details of what owners might expect, should the worst happen. Highlights of his blog are as follows; Fully loaded Model S Performance 85 cars or Tesla Roadsters as loaners
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The first electric cars emerging from the strategic partnership of Volvo Cars and Siemens is delivering on Volvo’s commitment to electrification by enhancing acceleration and customer flexibility. The new 22 kW fast-charger fitted to the C30 Electric is the world’s first on-board charger that operates on a three-phase supply and is small enough to be
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Nissan’s LEAF is just the start of Nissan’s EV programme and there’s plenty more to come New LEAF to be followed by more EVs, including: e-NV200, battery-powered LCV and people mover e-NV200 taxi Compact luxury EV from Infiniti Fuel cell vehicles by 2017 The Nissan LEAF, the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, has secured
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