Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV has been put through it’s paces by the crash test team at Euro NCAP. The non PHEV car was tested last year, but as the new PHEV is significantly heavier due to the onboard electronics for the hybrid system, Euro NCAP saw fit to retest the whole vehicle. Not only that but […]
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Euro’s NCAP scoring gives the newest small BMW a rating of four stars. Chief amongst the reasons for missing out on a coveted five stars was due to pedestrian safety with the front edge of the bonnet scoring zero. However, despite the disappointing pedestrian safety, the i3 scored excellent results in occupant safety with good
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The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid has been developed as technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering, producing 414 PS (305 kW) of power and promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. The concept showcases new developments in plug-in range extended electric propulsion and new electronic technologies to enhance driver involvement. Not only have Lotus been
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Formula E’s new fully-electric race car, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E, completed his successful test debut recently at the La Ferté Gaucher circuit near Choisy-le-Roi, France. Unveiled earlier this year (September) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new single-seater was driven by Lucas di Grassi who will be undertaking the early test and development work. The zero
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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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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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Euro NCAP releases the first results of rear-end crash avoidance systems tested against the upcoming 2014 rating protocol. Eight vehicles have been compared with respect to their performance on the test track. Real world claims data suggest that Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems can reduce rear-end crashes by one quarter or more and lead to
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In this short video from FIA Formula E, you can get a really good idea of what the electric race cars will sound like and their rapid maximum torque acceleration, even though this video shows a prototype for marketing and crowd pleasing purposes. Gear changes can clearly be heard which are in interesting addition to
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Want to know more about the electric powertrain for the new Formula E car? Jack Nicholls guides you through all the partners involved with the design, engineering and build of the electric racing car from companies including Williams, McLaren and Renault. This video features short interviews with each of the following; Kirsty Andrew – Head
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Between 7 and 10pm in a busy Westfield Shopping Centre in the west of London, Tesla owners, fans and potential owners gathered together with press from varying nations for the official opening of the first UK Tesla store. Why in a shopping centre? Tesla sees itself more in-line with the likes of technology companies than
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