Exciting news for electric motorbike fans; Brammo, the American electric motorcycle manufacturer, has announced they are expanding into Europe, including the United Kingdom, with sales of their Brammo Empulse, Empulse R and Enertia Plus models. Due in the second quarter of 2014, Brammos will be sold at authorised dealerships. Brammo are also working with Going […]
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Another record-breaking month for the family-friendly Nissan LEAF has been capped with news the 100% electric model has continued its market-leader status in the UK. Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the everyday appeal of the practical and affordable hatchback – a model which boasts a growing rapid
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There’s been much talk about the potential contenders for the new Taxi for London, chief amongst them being both the Metrocab and Nissan solutions. More information has come to light about Nissan’s NV200 van based contender, with final assembly being taken care of by Coventry based ADV Manufacturing. Assembly will include both the standard petrol
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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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For all those who have bought shares in Tesla Motors, you may be interested to know that Tesla have announced when they will post their financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The date to put in your diary is after market close (USA time) on Wednesday, February 19,
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In conjunction with the Government’s Go Ultra Low campaign, Renault have launched a couple more incentives to attract customers to their electric vehicles, specifically the ZOE. Available in Europe since the 16th January 2014, a new lower mileage battery hire option was made available that has now come to the UK too. With a restriction
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The Deputy Prime Minister has announced the UK government will invest more than £9 million to boost the number of charging points for electric cars. Major car manufacturers BMW, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall are all backing the Go Ultra Low campaign in a ground breaking partnership with government to debunk common myths and misconceptions
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At the LeWeb’13 conference in Paris a short while ago, Renault demonstrated their NEXT TWO concept, showcasing the latest automotive technology the French firm was working on. Coupled with fast 4G internet speeds and high performance computing, the NEXT TWO concept allowed passengers to access a variety of multimedia and technology at their fingertips on
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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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Following on from the first set of FIA Formula E endorsing drivers, compiled from various ex racing disciplines but primarily ex- Formula One drivers, the next eight drivers to join the Formula E Drivers’ Club has been announced. Bruno Senna, Sébastien Bourdais, Oriol Servia, Daniel Abt, Narain Karthikeyan, Christijan Albers, Franck Montagny & John R.
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