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Futuristic Honda FCEV Concept Unveiled at LA Auto Show

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The sleekly styled Honda FCEV Concept, made its world debut today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the U.S. and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. Honda’s next generation fuel cell-electric vehicle will feature the world’s first application […]

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi Motors’ Plug-in Hybrid EV System Wins Technology Award

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that its Plug-in Hybrid EV System, an electric vehicle (EV) technology in the new mid-size SUV Outlander PHEV has been awarded the “RJC Technology of the Year 2014” by Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). With the theme of driving pleasure towards a sustainable future for everyone, MMC

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RSPB Charging Points - PHOTO: L Hargrave

Renault Helps Electrify the RSPB

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Renault’s multi-award-winning electric supermini ZOE is now flying even higher after being adopted at the RSPB’s headquarters. The French brand’s flagship plug-in has recently been paired with the charity’s other electric Renault, a Kangoo Van Z.E, at its Bedfordshire base near Sandy, to help reduce its carbon footprint even further. The RSPB (Royal Society for

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Nissan BladeGlider Concept EV

Cutting Edge EV: Nissan BladeGlider Concept

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More than a concept, Nissan BladeGlider is both a proposal for the future direction of Nissan electric vehicle (EV) development and an exploratory prototype of an upcoming production vehicle from the world’s leading EV manufacturer. BladeGlider was developed with form following function. Nissan crafted the vehicle’s unique architecture to give the driver and passengers “sustainable

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Caterham Unveils Bike Division with Two New Electric Bikes

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Caterham Group has launched their first ever motorcycle division – Caterham Bikes – at the International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA) in Milan – including two all new electric bikes and a more conventional, but not in looks, 750cc powered motorbike. Three prototype products – the Classic E-Bike (an all-electric, bike with retro styling), the Carbon E-Bike

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Nissan Leaf in Norway

Nissan Leaf is Norway’s Best Selling Car Overall

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The Nissan LEAF, the world’s best-selling 100% electric vehicle, has for the first time claimed the number one spot in Norway’s passenger car sales chart. In October, the zero emission family car outsold all of its internal combustion engine, hybrid and electric rivals, taking almost 6% of the total passenger vehicle market. Nissan’s second generation

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Renault ZOE electric car

Renault Zoe Crowned Eco Champion at Houses of Parliament

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Renault’s “brilliantly green” electric supermini ZOE proved she also has bite after being declared the new eco champion in awards presented at the Houses of Parliament. Naming ZOE the overall Green Apple Awards winner, in conjunction with The Green Organisation, which recognises and promotes environmental best practice around the globe, members of the Midland Group

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Cadillac ELR Drive

Cadillac ELR EV Sales to Start in January 2014

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Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR electrified luxury coupé will begin in January in all major U.S. metropolitan areas featuring interesting coupé design and extended range electric vehicle technology as seen in Chevrolet’s Volt and Vauxhall’s Ampera. Designed for a new generation of technology-driven luxury buyers, the 2014 ELR has a starting price of

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