Renault announces all-new Twizy Cargo – single seat electric compact vehicle for business use. Priced £6,241.67 excluding VAT (£7,795 VAT included – as a car-derived van, it can simply be reclaimed) ‘Cargo’ model swaps rear seat for 180-litre, 75kg load area with lockable door, for multiple business uses Low running costs, including reclaimable VAT on […]
Renault Twizy Cargo! Read More »
Nissan unveils Le Mans prototype plans with world’s fastest electric racing car. Nissan ZEOD RC will utilise the same lithium battery technology as used in the award-winning Nissan Leaf The Nissan ZEOD RC will achieve speeds in excess of 300km/h Multiple electric drivetrain technologies to be tested before racing in 2014 Le Mans 24 Hour
Nissan’s Electric Le Mans Read More »
More than 50 of BYD e6 pure electric cars have arrived in the UK and will be going on trial with a number of fleet operators in the coming months. The right-hand drive cars were offloaded at Southampton docks and are in the process of being registered. BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese car manufacturer and
BYD e6 Electric Cars Arrive in the UK Read More »
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
Supercharger Expanding Read More »
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.
Renault, Spark & Formula E Read More »
TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has sent a revised TMG EV P002 to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to defend its electric title. Based on data gained from last year’s record-breaking run of 10mins 15.380secs, engineers at TMG’s electric vehicle technology centre have generated more performance from the TMG powertrain to further improve that mark. The
Toyota EV Returns to Pikes Peak Read More »
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
Tesla Warranty Program Read More »
The first electric cars emerging from the strategic partnership of Volvo Cars and Siemens is delivering on Volvo’s commitment to electrification by enhancing acceleration and customer flexibility. The new 22 kW fast-charger fitted to the C30 Electric is the world’s first on-board charger that operates on a three-phase supply and is small enough to be
Volvo C30 Electric Just 90 Minutes to Charge Read More »
Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes Formula E Electric Car Racing to Los Angeles on Earth Day. Crowds treated to street demonstration of all-electric race car to celebrate the City playing host to world’s first fully-electric race in 2014. LOS ANGELES (April 22, 2013) – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa officially welcomed the FIA Formula E Championship to Los Angeles
Formula E in Los Angeles Read More »
FIA Formula E hosts forum on future of hybrid and electric motorsport Guests receive exclusive preview of new Formula E car. The FIA Formula E Championship, in association with FIA WEC, held a unique forum event at Silverstone recently for teams, drivers and invited guests to discuss the future of hybrid and electric vehicles in
Silverstone Open Forum Read More »
