Over 1,000 CHAdeMO electric car fast chargers have been installed in Europe, with the latest one installed at the Roadchef Clacket Lane Services in Surrey, UK commissioned by Nissan. Capable of charging compatible batteries in electric vehicles from zero to 80% in just 30 minutes, these chargers represent the quickest way for EV owners to […]
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Nissan’s ZEOD RC Le Mans prototype electric racing car has had a new addition added to it’s drivetrain; a 1.5 litre three cylinder turbo engine weighing an incredibly light 40 kilograms. Travelling under electric only power at Le Mans for a single lap per stint, the ZEOD RC’s new 1.5 litre turbo engine will provide
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Alex Gregory MBE, GB rower and Olympic Gold medallist has taken delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Alex who was a part of the GB team in the coxless fours who rowed their way to victory against Australia in the London 2012 Olympic Games will be driving a top-of-the-range Ampera Electron. Alex
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Tesla will officially open new Supercharger stations which aim to connect the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Tesla’s hope is that owners of the acclaimed Model S will be able to travel for free using only electricity on the German Autobahn and to destinations in Alpine regions. The Superchargers were first rolled out in September
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BYD, the Chinese automotive manufacturer who’s recently brought London electric buses, has launched their latest hybrid car intended for key world markets. The Qin, is a high performance saloon capable of an impressive 0 to 62 mph in just 5.9 seconds and onward to a top speed of 115 mph. All the while, the claimed
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Mercedes have revealed details about the new C-Class, a hugely important car for them as the last model sold nearly 2.5 million examples around the world. Previous generations since the infamously solid 190 E, which the C-Class succeeded, have been dogged by occasionally poor build materials and questionable electronics reliability. However, things have moved on
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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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In an interview with Phoenix Taxis, based in Northumberland, Science journalist Jheni Osman talks to Alex, the man in charge of buying vehicles for Phoenix Taxis, about the inclusion of Nissan’s Leaf in their fleet. How does an electric car fit into a busy taxi firms schedule? Is recharging an issue? What do the taxi
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Renault UK welcomes the Office for Low Emission Vehicles support for a joint-funded campaign to improve awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles will work with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and five vehicle manufacturers, including Renault, to joint-fund a brand new campaign. Due to launch early next year,
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Volvo Car Group has developed a revolutionary concept for lightweight structural energy storage components that could improve the energy usage of future electrified vehicles. The material, consisting of carbon fibres, nano structured batteries and super capacitors, offers lighter energy storage that requires less space in the car, cost effective structure options and is eco-friendly. As
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