Green Cars
MOBI.E receives 100% electric Nissan LEAF fleet
Portuguese electric mobility consortium MOBI.E took delivery of nine Nissan LEAFs today, becoming the first commercial customer in Europe of the world's first mass-market 100% electric vehicle.
Peugeot’s EX1 electric car breaks more records
Peugeot’s all electric EX1 Concept car has already set several records in France in September and now has continued its record breaking streak by setting more records in China.
Nissan delivers the first Nissan LEAF in Japan
Nissan announced it has delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government. Six of these vehicles will be designated for official prefecture use and four will serve as rental cars to be used in the prefecture’s “EV Sharing Model Business”.
Audi examines the ‘fuel stop’ of the future
Pulling in to recharge an Audi e-tron electric car may be a rejuvenating experience for both man (or woman) and machine if charging stations like the Audi commissioned ‘e-den’ concept ever become the norm.
Renault-Nissan chooses AXA Assistance for electric vehicles
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010.
Nissan Leaf connected at all times through Telenor Connexion
Telenor Connexion will enable Nissan LEAF owners to use a mobile phone or PC to check battery status and range, to turn on vehicle’s air-conditioning etc. even when their Nissan LEAF is parked and completely switched off. This is the first time connectivity becomes a standard in an electrical car. Nissan LEAF was awarded ”European Car of the Year 2011”.
THINK City available with 4 seats
The latest generation THINK City is now available for the first time with four seats, and goes on sale across Europe this month.
Low-carbon Fords to drive in London for free
Drivers of existing low-CO2 Ford vehicles equipped with ECOnetic technologies are set to benefit from zero London Congestion Charge regulations coming into force in January.
THINK delivers its first US built electric cars
THINK, the world’s leading dedicated electric vehicle maker, has delivered its first U.S.-built cars to the State of Indiana for use in its government fleet. The 15 vehicles, which were shipped from THINK’s manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Ind., will be the first electric passenger vehicles with American-made, Lithium-ion batteries used in an American fleet operation.
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Tata Indica Vista EV qualifies for Plug-in Car Grant
The Tata Indica Vista EV, the electric car developed by Tata Motors’ UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC) engineers, is being readied for production at an assembly facility in the West Midlands, UK.
911 GT3 R Hybrid makes UK debut at Autosport International
Porsche will showcase its ground-breaking 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car, preview its British motorsport programme for 2011 with the new 911 GT3 Cup car and demonstrate the breadth of its Human Performance sports science consultancy with body hydration tests at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC (January 13 - 16).
THINK launches production in Indiana
THINK, the world’s leading dedicated electric vehicle maker, has started production of the THINK City at its plant in Elkhart. The company, with global headquarters in Oslo, Norway, plans to build 300 THINK City electric cars at the facility by the end of the year.
Peugeot i0n selected for £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant
The Transport Secretary, Phillip Hammond and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced that Peugeot’s all new electric car, the Peugeot i0n will be eligible for the £5,000 Government Plug-In Car Grant.
CARB approves THINK City zero-emission vehicle
The California Air Resources Board has approved the THINK City as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV). The approval paves the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia that have adopted California’s ZEV requirements.