Alex Grant
Nissan to support three-fold U.S. quick-charging infrastructure growth
The manufacturer's research has shown only 160 public-access quick charging points are available countrywide. Most electric vehicle owners are reliant on being able to recharge at home. Quick charging, which offers 80% battery capacity … Read More »
GM to consolidate powertrain development in U.S.
The 450,000 square foot facility already includes facilities for extreme condition testing, and will gain an additional 138,000 square foot test wing by the end of 2014. Part of a $1.5bn investment in its … Read More »
Toyota Prius+ joins Embarque executive minicab fleet
The vehicles will operate across London and its surrounding major airports, forming part of a fleet which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week with uniformed drivers at the wheel. All 22 … Read More »
Fisker cuts CO2 output for Karma electric luxury car
Achieved through a software update, the changes allow the Karma to fall into the sub-50g/km CO2 category as pure electric vehicles in The Netherlands. In turn, this means it becomes exempt from the country’s … Read More »
BMW and Toyota to co-develop eco-friendly technology
By 2020, the two companies aim to have co-developed a fuel cell stack, hydrogen tank, motor and battery for a production vehicle, based on shared technologies. BMW and Toyota will also jointly assess the … Read More »
Plugged-in fleets to save 75% on fuel costs, says report
The findings are the result of the trust’s recently completed Plugged-in Fleets, run in partnership with Route Monkey and EDF Energy, and funded by Transport for London and the Department for Transport. This studied … Read More »
Cadillac unveils Volt-based ELR Coupe
The carmaker had previously hinted at an electric coupe with the Converj concept car, which looks almost identical to this production version. It features 20-inch alloy wheels and is the first to show Cadillac’s … Read More »
Pricing revealed for new smart fortwo electric drive
The previous model, originally intended for a 1,000-unit production run, proved so popular that Daimler almost doubled its output to meet demand. This latest version will be sold in 30 markets worldwide, with a … Read More »
Detroit News: Lexus announces sub-100g/km IS hybrid
Heavily influenced by the LF-CC concept car shown at last year’s Paris Motor Show, Lexus says the new car is targeted at offering best-in-class driving dynamics, while the 70mm longer wheelbase improves cabin space … Read More »
Standardisation vital for plug-in growth, says ACEA
A weak economy and declining vehicle sales are only part of the problem, ACEA said, but slow progress on developing charging standards and a lack of co-ordinated approaches to incentives, infrastructure and R&D are … Read More »
Renault Twizy joins Domino's Pizza delivery fleet
Based out of the franchise in Old Town’s High Street, Domino’s delivers until 5am all over the city, so the electric vehicle’s silent running allows it to nip around residential areas at any time … Read More »
U.S. government proposes noise standards for EVs
The United States Department of Transport’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed minimum sound standards for vehicles capable of driving without an internal combustion engine. It believes this could prevent 2,800 pedestrian … Read More »
Dealer lawsuit against Tesla Motors is dismissed
Tesla is building a global network of owned stores and service centres, where consumers will be able to learn about electric motoring and build their car using interactive displays. These will be located in … Read More »
Multi-million pound low carbon vehicle development centre to open in North East England
Focused on developing new and existing vehicles and components, as well as infrastructure, battery technology and home energy management systems, the project is being managed by the college’s subsidiary Zero Carbon Futures and aims … Read More »
Tesla releases European pricing for Model S saloon
The Model S will launch in left hand drive markets during the first half of 2013, and Tesla’s European arm, based out of Maidenhead, is appointing a team of fleet experts to establish the … Read More »
Global Lexus hybrid sales pass half a million mark
The carmaker said it sold 26,000 vehicles in the first year, but by 30 November this year the annual total was already at 113,000. Around a quarter of the worldwide total, 126,000, have sold … Read More »
IBM takes steps to create Europe-wide charging network
The intiative is part of the Green eMotion project, in which IBM is one of 43 European partners, and a step towards establishing a Europe-wide electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2015. Named B2B Marketplace, … Read More »
Nissan opens largest EV battery plant in United States
Positioned adjacent to the carmaker’s existing factory, which has just been re-tooled to manufacture North American market Nissan LEAFs, the plant is aimed at meeting the demands of a scheduled ramp-up in production for … Read More »
Hertz adds Nissan LEAF to Milan rental fleet
Available to rent by the hour or by the day, the vehicles can be booked at the pickup point or pre-arranged online. As an electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF is eligible for free access … Read More »
Revised E-Class Hybrid ups efficiency
The figures retain the car’s position as the most efficient model in its class, due to its unique drivetrain. Under the bonnet is the 2.1-litre 202bhp diesel engine from the E250 CDI, but combined … Read More »
