“Car tech turns over a new Leaf”… The world’s best-selling 100% electric vehicle is now packed with even more top technology; 100 engineering changes for 2013 Nissan LEAF bring innovative new consumer technology Football-sized electric motor drives Nissan LEAF for 124 miles / 199km per charge Use CarWings smartphone app or PC to cool/heat the […]
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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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Lord Drayson takes World Electric Land Speed Record with a speed of 204.185mph, subject to final FIA homologation. Record breaking speed is an average of two runs completed within an hour in near perfect conditions at Elvington Airfield, England First ever EV record using wireless charging by QualcommHalo 26 June – Elvington, UK – Drayson
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Tesla has announced they are recalling a few cars for a minor problem regarding a weld/bond on a rear seat bracket. Reading the Tesla Motors Blog entry by CEO Elon Musk, it is clear that this only affects very few cars and that Tesla are being proactive in dealing with and rectifying the problem. It’s
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A new all-solid sulfur-based battery has been created and tested by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US. While Lithium-Sulphur (Li-S) batteries are nothing new, this solid state form is a significant step forward as being cheaper, less flammable, and have four times the energy density when compared to
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Tesla dramatically expands Supercharger network, delivery convenient, free long distance driving throughout U.S. and Canada. PALO ALTO, Calif.– Tesla Motors today announced significant expansion of the Tesla Supercharger network. Supercharging enables Tesla Model S drivers to travel long distances, for free, indefinitely. The expansion of the network builds upon the success of the Tesla Supercharger
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PSA Peugeot Citroën’s Hybrid Air technology wins Innovation Award at the 2013 Fleet World Honours Ground-breaking & revolutionary hybrid system delivers fuel economy in excess of 94mpg Citroën C3 VTi 82 showcased Hybrid Air technology at 2013 Geneva Motor Show The unique and revolutionary Hybrid Air system developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën in cooperation with the Bosch®
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Renault signs with Spark Racing Technology and Formula E Holdings as Technical Partner in the FIA Formula E Championship. Renault SAS, leader of Electric Vehicle and expert in motorsport, has signed on as official Technical Partner of Spark Racing Technology to supply the Formula E cars to be entered in the FIA Formula E Championship.
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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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