Green Cars
Time to charge!
Sales of electric cars are booming. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show registrations have more than doubled in 2014 compared with last year.
The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
With the S 500 INTELLIGENT DRIVE and the Future Truck 2025, Mercedes-Benz has already made the vision of autonomous driving become reality.
England cricket star Michael Vaughan bowled over by a Vauxhall Ampera
Former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan OBE, has taken the delivery of a new Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle.
Zero emissions, practically: B-Class Electric Drive opens for ordering
The first volume production electric car by Mercedes-Benz - the B-Class Electric Drive - is now available to order.
Nissan says "thanks a billion" to Leaf owners
Nissan has revealed that owners of the LEAF, its 100% electric car, have collectively recorded an impressive one billion kilometres on the CarWings telematics system worldwide; saving over 180 million kilograms of CO?emissions in the process.
Even more flexible EV ownership packages from Renault
Renault UK is introducing new ownership packages with two of its most popular electric vehicles as part of its determination to make Z.E. (zero emissions in use) mobility flexible and accessible to the widest number of drivers.
First all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrids leave the assembly line
Ford has started production of its all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrid – the first hybrid electric car built and sold by Ford in Europe.
All-new Ford Mondeo Hybrid is Next Green Car’s large family car winner
Ford’s first hybrid to be built and sold in Europe has been awarded a Next Green Car Award.
Golf SportWagen HyMotion with hydrogen fuel cell
As the power source of the future, hydrogen andoxygen are combined in the fuel cell to form pure water. Energy is released in this "cold combustion" process – drive energy for an electric motor that turns with zero emissions.
A7 Sportback h-tron quattro showcases Audi fuel cell technology expertise
It covers 310 miles on one tank of fuel – and its exhaust emits nothing more than a few drops of water: The A7 Sportback h-tron quattro uses a powerful electric drive with a fuel cell as its energy source, in combination with a hybrid battery and an additional electric motor in the rear.
Honda announce all-new fuel-cell vehicle - Honda FCV Concept
Honda has unveiled a concept car for an all-new fuel-cell vehicle, the Honda FCV Concept (FCV) and the Honda Power Exporter Concept, a concept model for an external power feeding device that enables AC power output from the FCV with maximum output of 9 kW.
Skoda Citigo pips rivals to scoop 2014 Green Apple Award
Skoda has enjoyed a fruitful time at 2014 Green Apple Awards with the Citigo collecting the award for Best Supermini. The frugal, low-emissions Czech city car pipped rivals to clinch the title in the majestic surroundings of the House of Commons in London.
The new Kia Soul EV
With the arrival today of the Soul EV, Kia becomes one of only a handful of auto manufacturers offering a battery-electric car for sale in the UK. There is just one highly equipped model, priced at £24,995 after the government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant.
Chargemaster keeps UK charging network 99% operational
Chargemaster, the UK’s largest supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, is keeping its charge points in London and the rest of the UK online with its industry-leading operations.
Detroit Electric reveals striking fastback design for its SP:01 production model
The final exterior design of Detroit Electric’s all-new, pure electric two-seater sports car, the SP:01, is revealed today as the company gears up for production.