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Dr. Ian Robertson (HonDSc), Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, Sales Channels BMW Group

BMW i3 Pricing Announced

BMW UK today announced the pricing of one of the most anticipated cars in its history. The all-new BMW i3 will be delivered to customers in the UK in November, 2013 with a leasing price starting from just £369* a month. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing BMW, said: “The […]

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Chevrolet Spark Electric Car 2014

Chevrolet Spark Electric Car

The electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini car is to be sold in select European markets as of 2014. Electric motor produces 130 hp and 542 Nm of torque State-of-the art battery enables fast charging in 20 minutes Two reconfigurable LCD screens provide enhanced connectivity The Chevrolet Spark EV is anticipated to set a benchmark in

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Delta Motorsport E-4 Coupe

Qualcomm Wireless Charging for EVs

Qualcomm Incorporated and Delta Motorsport, a UK automotive and motorsport engineering consultancy, today announced that Delta has agreed to integrate the Qualcomm Halo™ Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) system into its Delta E-4 Coupé electric vehicles, which are intended for deployment in Qualcomm’s London WEVC trial. The London WEVC trial is scheduled to commence in

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Andretti Autosport Formula E - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

Andretti Autosport

Andretti is a name that needs little introduction when it comes to motorsport. Michael Andretti is a racing legend in his own right and his team in the IndyCar series is synonymous with success. This was the first team from the USA to have joined the Formula E championship and the third of all team

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Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4

PSA’s OpEneR, Range Extension

On 3-4 July 2013 at the International Environmentally Responsible Car Show (RIVE) in Alès, France, Bosch and PSA Peugeot Citroën are premiering their Optimal Energy Consumption and Recovery solution (OpEneR), a research project designed to increase the range of future hybrid and electric vehicles by optimising energy management. OpEneR allows drivers to reduce their fuel consumption through either

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BMW i3 Cross section layout - rear view

BMW in a New Era of Mobility

The BMW Group is set to play a leading and groundbreaking role in shaping personal mobility at the premium level well into the future. The research and development work carried out since 2007 as part of project i has laid the foundations for sustainable mobility solutions influenced by environmental, economic and social change around the

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Nissan and DHL Japan to Test e-NV200

DHL to Test e-NV200 Electric Van

Nissan and DHL Japan to Test e-NV200 100% Electric Compact Van in Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Nissan and DHL Japan have begun testing of the 100% electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle in Tokyo Trial results and feedback will shape the development of the all-electric urban delivery compact van The needs of Nissan and DHL Japan coincided in

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Renault

Renault Electric Car Sales

Renault has posted results of it’s electric car sales figures with initial strong positive demand shown for the new Renault ZOE, released less than a month ago.  In recent news, the Renault-Nissan group posted worldwide sales of nearly 100,000 electric vehicles, firmly putting the joint-companies at the top spot for worldwide electric car sales. In

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A little clue ahead of today's announcement... FIA Formula E Tweet

Goodwood & Formula E

Today, July 11th 2013, marks the start of the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 (which happens to be the 20th anniversary of the event).  Things are already getting underway with crowds already gathered to see the many stands that cumulate at Goodwood, put on by manufacturers with grand displays. Goodwood plays host to several car

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