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Formula E Preliminary Calendar

Formula E Calendar

FIA Formula E Preliminary 2014 Calendar Presented to the FIA. Formula E Holdings (FEH), the promoter of the FIA Formula E Championship, today presented the FIA with a preliminary list of 8 cities, all selected to host races next year. The races will feature Formula cars powered exclusively by electric energy. Cities that are included […]

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Renault ZOE Electric Car - Rated Five stars by Euro NCAP

5 Stars for Renault ZOE

Renault ZOE has been awarded a five-star rating following the passive safety tests carried out by Euro NCAP, despite the harsher noting system introduced by this independent body in January 2013. The score achieved by ZOE provides further evidence of Renault’s expertise in the realm of passive safety. Renault ZOE obtained an overall score of

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China Racing Formula E - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

China Racing

China Racing started out life in the A1GP series back in 2004 and was authorised by the Ministry of Sports of China. Since then, the team has competed in several different race series, including Superleague Formula and the FIA GT1. Many Chinese drivers have resultantly made their international name with the team. China Racing’s other

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Kangoo Maxi Van Facelift

Facelift for Kangoo

The New Year sees Renault, Europe’s number one van manufacturer; renew its compact van line-up (Kangoo Van was the best-selling model in its class in 2012, with a market share of 17.4 per cent). Significant changes have been made to Kangoo Van, which now features Renault’s new styling identity, following the introduction of a new

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VelV: the light city electric vehicle

Innovation by PSA (Peugeot Citroën)

“The process by which automobiles evolve is advancing very quickly in what is a profoundly changing environment. In 2012, PSA Peugeot Citroën was the European leader in fuel-efficient cars, with the market’s lowest CO2 emissions. We are stepping up our innovation here at PSA Peugeot Citroën to meet the major challenges of tomorrow’s mobility. Today, we will

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Cadillac ELR 2014

Design Powers 2014 Cadillac ELR

With its distinctively sleek and striking profile, the 2014 Cadillac ELR luxury touring coupe delivers an electrifying presence even without its extended range electric propulsion system. Together, they represent a bold new expression of Cadillac’s Art & Science design philosophy and expansion of the Cadillac brand. Being revealed today at the North American International Show,

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OSCar eO at Dakar 2012

OSCar eO Off-Roader

The OSCar eO is the world’s first electric car to compete (and more importantly finish) in three of the world’s toughest off-road rallies covering a total of 18,000 km — “Dakar” and “Silk Way Rally” in 2012, and the “Africa Eco Race” in 2013. It certainly looks fantastic and has a specification to match it’s

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Tesla Model S electric car

Tesla Model S Pricing

Tesla Motors set European pricing today for its award winning Model S premium sedan. European customers will have the opportunity to choose either a 60 or 85 kWh Model S. Country-specific prices can be found on Tesla’s website. For customers in the United Kingdom, production of right-hand drive Model S is planned to begin in

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Renault Twizy Electric Car

Renault Twizy Electric Car

The Renault Twizy is a two-seater, open sided compact electric vehicle with zero-emissions in use and certainly like nothing else on the road today! Third of Renault’s industry-leading Z.E. vehicles to launch, following Kangoo Van and Fluence Comfortable, safe, easy to drive and ideal for town and city driving Tandem seating arrangement, with passenger accommodated

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