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Battery Electric Volvo C30

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:10:33 +0200

Following the recent announcement of the 99g/km Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe and the plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid in 2012, Volvo is also evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered C30 known as a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). And unlike some battery-powered cars, the Volvo C30 BEV features the same saf...

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:08:34 +0200

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) began delivery of its i-MiEV electric city car in Japan from July 2009, mainly to corporations and local authorities. Since then, MMC has already received orders for all 1,400 units to be distributed during the 2009 fiscal year. MMC plans to start sales to individuals from April ...

Mini E in the UK

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:26:28 +0200

Pioneering drivers wanting to be part of the MINI E UK research project can now apply online to lease one of twenty prototype cars destined for British roads. The online application form will be hosted at www.electricMINI.co.uk from 01- 30 September 2009. Comprehensive details of the project are also avai...

New fuel cell car from Mercedes-Benz: 100 percent driving pleasure, zero emissions

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:47:09 +0200

Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced fuel cell car on the road: the new B-Class F-CELL. The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consumes the equivalent of 3.3 litr...

smart goes into series production with second generation electric drive

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:59:42 +0200

From mid November 2009 the new smart fortwo electric drive will roll off the production line at the smart factory in Hambach, France. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven smart fortwo of the second generation is fitted with an innovative and highly efficient lithium-ion battery. It is housed in a space-sav...

Bmw ActiveHybrid 7

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:20:34 +0200

BMW is proud to present the most supreme and luxurious rendition of hybrid technology ever seen so far in the automobile: BMW ActiveHybrid 7. Based on the BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for effi ciency in the luxury class. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is the fi rst car in the world to combine a V8 gasoline e...

Nissan readies its electric vehicle platform

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:47:01 +0200

Nissan previewed its electric vehicle EV platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). EV prototype based on the newly d...

Nissan invests in two battery manufacturing plants in the UK and Portugal

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:33:59 +0200

Nissan, within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, announced together with the governments of the United Kingdom and Portugal their plans to build two plants for the production of its advanced lithium-ion batteries in Europe. In doing so, the Renault-Nissan Alliance marks the first significant step towards producing batteries...

Kia starts its green market future

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:51:48 +0200

Kia has launched its first commercialised hybrid electric vehicle, the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection Hybrid, onto the Korean market.This move represents Kia’s first step on the road to a greener future with hundreds of millions of dollars of research and development work now coming to the market. Although the ...

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with electric drive

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:38:14 +0200

Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. This model sees Mercedes-Benz and AMG displaying their expertise in the development of alternative drive soluti...

GM Welcomes Shell Hydrogen Station Opening at JFK

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:27:48 +0200

Shell today opened its second hydrogen filling station in the greater New York City area, providing improved access to hydrogen for drivers of fuel cell Chevrolet Equinoxes participating in Project Driveway. Project Driveway selects consumers who sign up on the Internet in the greater New York City, Los Angeles and ...

New Toyota Prius recycling

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:59:16 +0200

Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.When its driving duties are done, more than 85 per cent of new Prius’s can be recycled and more than 95 per...

Tesla opens Flagship European Store

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:47:50 +0200

Tesla, which sells the world’s only highway-capable electric vehicle, opened its European flagship store in the heart of London’s exclusive Knightsbridge district on June 25.The 5,000 square-foot showroom on Cheval Place is in walking distance from Harrods department store and convenient to Heathrow Airport...

Electric smart to go live

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:59:22 +0200

Following successful trials in the UK, the iconic, zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. Reaction from customers taking part in the UK trial, including the Metropolitan Police, universities, local councils, architects and energy companies, has proved so encouraging that sma...

New Toyota Prius: efficient design

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:40:27 +0200

Inside and out, the design of the new Toyota Prius plays a key role in its ultra-efficient performance and its all-round practicality as a family car. “Minimum outside, maximum inside” was Toyota’s guiding principle. At first glance, the exterior styling is recognisable as a development of the swee...