Electric Car

Panasonic and Tesla Reach Agreement on Battery Cell Supply Expansion

AutoVolt / 30 October, 2013

Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement in which Panasonic will expand its supply of automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla. With this agreement, the two companies update and expand their 2011 arrangement to now supply nearly 2 billion cells over the course of four years. The lithium-ion battery […]

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Honda at Tokyo Motor Show 2013

AutoVolt / 30 October, 2013

Honda has announced which models will be on display at this years Tokyo Motor Show – the 43rd of the prestigious Japanese held event. Highlights on the Honda stand will include the Honda S660 CONCEPT, an open-top sports-type mini-vehicle, the world premiere of the production model of the URBAN SUV CONCEPT and the Japan premiere

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Drayon Racing to Appear at Regent Street Motor Show

AutoVolt / 28 October, 2013

A British-built world beating electric racing car will be one of the star attractions at the Regent Street Motor Show on Saturday 2 November. Proving the ‘E’ in EV can stand for ‘excitement’ just as much as ‘electric’, the Drayson Racing Technologies Lola B12 69/EV Le Mans prototype will be on the Michelin stand at

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Video Guide to Formula E: On-Board Experience

AutoVolt / 27 October, 2013

In this short video from FIA Formula E, you can get a really good idea of what the electric race cars will sound like and their rapid maximum torque acceleration, even though this video shows a prototype for marketing and crowd pleasing purposes. Gear changes can clearly be heard which are in interesting addition to

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IAA Frankfurt 2013 Spark-Renault SRT_01E

Video Guide to Formula E: Powertrain

AutoVolt / 26 October, 2013

Want to know more about the electric powertrain for the new Formula E car? Jack Nicholls guides you through all the partners involved with the design, engineering and build of the electric racing car from companies including Williams, McLaren and Renault. This video features short interviews with each of the following; Kirsty Andrew – Head

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Nissan to lead Rapid Charge Network (RCN) project

Nissan Leads Rapid Charge Network Project

AutoVolt / 26 October, 2013

Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to establish a network of rapid chargers for electric vehicles running the full length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland. When complete, a total of 74 rapid chargers will have been installed, covering more than 1,100kms of major trunk routes and providing EV-friendly links to five

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Tesla London Store Opening Event - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

Tesla London Store Now Open in Westfield Shopping Centre

Jonathan Musk / 25 October, 2013

Between 7 and 10pm in a busy Westfield Shopping Centre in the west of London, Tesla owners, fans and potential owners gathered together with press from varying nations for the official opening of the first UK Tesla store. Why in a shopping centre? Tesla sees itself more in-line with the likes of technology companies than

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The Fifth Official Formula E Team - e.dams

Fifth Formula E Team Officially Announced

AutoVolt / 25 October, 2013

Four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost has today joined forces with Jean-Paul Driot, founder of leading GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 team Dams, to enter the FIA Formula E Championship – competing as new team e.dams. The new team launch, held at the L’Atelier Renault on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, was attended by racing

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BMW i3 Collects First UK Accolade Ahead of Sales

AutoVolt / 25 October, 2013

The BMW i3 has collected its first accolade in the UK even before it goes on sale in November, having topped the Electric and Hybrid Car category in The Sunday Times Top 100 Car list. Lauded for its holistic approach to electric car ownership and genuine appeal, not just to those looking for an electric

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Volvo Cars Complete Wireless Charging Tests

AutoVolt / 24 October, 2013

Volvo Car Group has been a partner in an advanced research project that has studied the possibilities of inductive charging for electric vehicles – and the results show that this technology for transferring energy via an electromagnetic field has a promising future. Lennart Stegland, Vice President, Electric Propulsion System at Volvo Car Group, says, “Inductive

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