Green Cars
Peugeot i0n electric car delivered to EDF Energy
The first Peugeot i0n car in the UK, the company’s latest generation electric car, has been sold and delivered to EDF Energy, Britain’s largest producer of low carbon electricity, for use in its fleet including testing recharging solutions.
Volkswagen unveils the XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle in Qatar
The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 313 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 24 g/km of CO2to set a new benchmark for vehicle efficiency.
Chevrolet Volt relies on Federal-Mogul Systems Protection
Federal-Mogul Corporation has announced its contribution to the groundbreaking 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle. Federal-Mogul innovations include protective coverings from the company’s Systems Protection group for the lithium-ion battery pack cooling system, braking system and high-voltage electrical system, as well as a number of powertrain and other electrical components.
Buyers considering electric vehicles rises five-fold
The number of people considering buying a plug-in hybrid or battery electric car as their next vehicle purchase has risen from 9% to 53%, representing a five-fold increase since the same question was last asked in July 2010, according to a survey by Glass’s, the UK vehicle valuation expert.
Mazda to lease electric vehicles in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) with plans to commence leasing examples to selected customers in Japan during Spring 2012.
No compromises from Infiniti’s first hybrid
Technical specifications and performance are confirmed today for Infiniti’s first hybrid and the most powerful new member of the luxury Infiniti M family.
T.27 crash test results a major break through in car safety
Gordon Murray Design have conducted the first crash test of a vehicle built with their ground breaking iStream manufacturing technology. The test was carried out at MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association) on a Gordon Murray Design T.27 Electric City Car.
New website makes the green car trade easier than ever before
With a strap line as enticing as ‘Greener than a solar powered tree house’ the new EcoForecourt.com online service is certainly setting out its stall as a forward-thinking greener introduction to the automotive world.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries
Mitsubishi has announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries.
Elektromotive powers EV launches at Brussels Motor Show
Brighton-based Elektromotive, the world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, will be showcasing its latest technology alongside a host of new EVs at the Brussels Motor Show (15 to 23 January).
Nissan LEAF wins What Car? Ultra Low Carbon Award
The Nissan LEAF’s run of award success has continued, picking up the Ultra Low Carbon Award in the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2011.
THINK delivers US built electric cars to Indiana Utilities
Four Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) employees are among the first customers in the U.S. to own and drive pure electric cars from THINK™, the world’s leading dedicated electric vehicle maker.
Peugeot appoints specialist dealers to support all-electric iOn
As Government support, media and public interest in electric cars ramps up, Peugeot is appointing 22 of its existing dealers, located across the UK, to sell and service its 100% electric car, the new Peugeot iOn.
smart fortwo lightshine edition
smart is set to be even more of a leading light with the arrival of the smart fortwo lightshine edition.
Toyota expands Prius family with Prius v
Toyota marks the next evolution of Prius with the world debut of Prius v at the North American International Auto Show. Due for market launch in the USA this summer, it is a full hybrid MPV-style model designed to bring the benefits of Toyota’s world-leading Hybrid Synergy to Drive to a new market segment.