Green Cars
Limited edition London G-Wiz
GoinGreen, the retailer of the G-Wiz, has commissioned a limited edition design to commemorate the vehicle’s close association with London; the London G-Wiz. Designed by multidisciplinary art and design collective ContainerPLUS, the London G-Wiz is a unique, fantastical and surreal celebration of London and had its first public outing on Saturday 27th November at the pedestrian only Shop West End VIP Day where it had a prime position on Oxford Street.
Dealers branch out with Nissan Leaf
Nissan has appointed its network of dealers who will be supplying the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 100% all-electric Nissan LEAF, when deliveries start in March 2011 in the UK.
Electric car wins Car of the Year
Nissan’s Leaf has become the first all-electric car to win the coveted Car of the Year title, after one of the most diverse voting processes in the award’s history. Nissan’s revolutionary Leaf, on sale in Europe from the beginning of next year and is scheduled to be built in Britain at Nissan’s Sunderland plant from 2013.
Pole position for Peugeot iOn as electric car orders build
Pioneering UK firms are switching on to the benefits of electric vehicles and turning to Peugeot’s all-electric iOn.
Volkswagen debuts gas power at 2010 Race of Champions
The annual Race of Champions showdown returns to Germany this weekend (27-28 November) for the first time in 21 years, and the Scirocco R-Cup race car will join a list of legendary names from the world of motorsport as they compete to claim the title of ‘Champion of Champions’.
Toyota at the Future Car Challenge
Toyota has released a video featuring highlights of its participation in the inaugural Brighton to London Future Car Challenge earlier this month.
Mitsubishi reaches 5,000 i-MiEVs produced
Mitsubishi has announced that it has reached 5,000 units of its i-MiEV new generation electric vehicle (EV) produced at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd 2010.
THINK sales growth in Spain
THINK and its Spanish distribution partner, Going Green, have embarked on relationships with several new customers on the back of recent promotions and the introduction of air-conditioning as standard to the THINK City – the world’s best selling electric car.
Peugeot presents MPs with vision of a low carbon motoring future
Peugeot yesterday provided MPs with a reality check on public understanding of low carbon vehicles, as well as an insight into the benefits that can be achieved through the take-up of a broad range of low carbon motoring solutions.
Electric cars offer lowest lifetime cost public says
Electric cars are winning the battle to convince motorists that they are a value-for-money proposition, according to the latest research. While there may be those who are put off by the initial high purchase cost of the first electric car models, which are now beginning to reach the UK market as we head into 2011, it seems many people are realising the money-saving potential of a battery-powered vehicle over its lifetime, a poll from leading green car guide TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk suggests.
iQ EV to undergo trial programme in Europe
Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year. It announced the study this week in a progress report on its product and technology strategies to use electricity and alternative power sources to develop low carbon vehicles that are less dependant on fossil fuels.
Driving green Britain
Research released by automotive, consumer goods and industrial company Bosch, has revealed that despite 69% of drivers claiming to do their best for the environment, only 5% of motorists buying a new car would be influenced by a car’s ‘green’ credentials.
Mercedes-Benz BIOME - ultralight vehicle at one with nature
At this year's Los Angeles Design Challenge, the designers from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Carlsbad, California, surprised everyone with a revolutionary vision.
Electric Honda Jazz EV Concept debuts at LA Auto Show
Honda has unveiled the all-new Fit (Jazz) EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company’s comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innovative products, energy-management and energy-production technologies.
Tesla-Toyota RAV4 EV concept debuts at LA Show
The Toyota ‘RAV4 EV’ concept, an electric vehicle jointly developed with Tesla, has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.