Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV has been put through it’s paces by the crash test team at Euro NCAP. The non PHEV car was tested last year, but as the new PHEV is significantly heavier due to the onboard electronics for the hybrid system, Euro NCAP saw fit to retest the whole vehicle. Not only that but […]
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The new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, the world’s first plug-in hybrid for the executive saloon class, has gained OLEV (Office for Low Emission Vehicles) Grant approval. Only a select handful of cars qualify for the Government-backed scheme, which entitles customers of qualifying ULEV (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles) models to a 25% grant towards the cost of
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The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid has been developed as technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering, producing 414 PS (305 kW) of power and promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. The concept showcases new developments in plug-in range extended electric propulsion and new electronic technologies to enhance driver involvement. Not only have Lotus been
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Nissan is introducing a comprehensive customer commitment to help dramatically improve the ownership experience of a Nissan LEAF, after listening to the growing number of current LEAF owners. Unrivalled in the pure EV market, the innovative Nissan CARE-EV LEAF customer commitment scheme makes five cast iron pledges designed to provide the ultimate in reassurance and
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Jaguar Land Rover will enhance its research and product development on future vehicle infotainment technologies through a new collaboration with Intel and the opening of a new Technology R&D centre in Portland, Oregon. Jaguar Land Rover’s new research facility on the West Coast will help lead the development of future vehicle infotainment systems and will
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Formula E’s new fully-electric race car, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E, completed his successful test debut recently at the La Ferté Gaucher circuit near Choisy-le-Roi, France. Unveiled earlier this year (September) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new single-seater was driven by Lucas di Grassi who will be undertaking the early test and development work. The zero
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ABT Sportsline, led by Team Principal Hans-Jürgen Abt, has reached an agreement that will see it become the seventh team and the only German outfit to enter the new FIA Formula E Championship – competing under the banner ‘Audi Sport ABT Formula E Team’. Hans-Jürgen Abt, said, “We’re proud to have the opportunity to take
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The new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to buy from dealerships in China. The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. Dr Annette Winkler, Head of smart, “Our smart electric drive was one of the first all-electric cars
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Electric vehicles, well known for silent driving, also are muting the ding of petrol pumps. In less than three years, Chevrolet Volt owners in California have driven more than 130 million all-electric miles, avoiding use of an estimated 7 million gallons of petrol – enough to mute petrol pumps across the state for nearly eight hours.
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Toshiba Tec has chosen the Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports as the ideal fleet vehicle for its UK engineers. The company, part of the global Toshiba Corporation, has switched to Toyota with an initial order for 28 vehicles to create a solus fleet. Based in Chertsey, Surrey, the business provides technical support for Toshiba Tec’s
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