Alex Grant
Toyota to recall 242,000 hybrids for brake fix
The manufacturer said the brake pressure accumulator, a metal plunger containing brake fluid encased in a metal housing, could develop a fault. This would allow the sealed nitrogen gas compartment to leak into the … Read More »
Bosch predicts 180-mile batteries to will make electromobility mass market by 2020
Speaking at a panel discussion about research and development in electromobility held in Berlin, Denner said the company invests €400m (£320m) in electromobility R&D each year. ‘I expect that by 2020, electric cars will … Read More »
Tesla announces plans for free fast charge network
The network already covers parts of Nevada and California on the west coast and the area from Washington DC to Boston on the east coast. Free access is included for owners of the Model … Read More »
Plug-ins take top honours at Belgian Green Car awards
Returning to the Zolder Circuit for its fourth consecutive year, the event is aimed at bringing green motoring stakeholders together, with awards presented for environmentally conscious cars, vans and scooters. The jury comprises journalists, … Read More »
Continental showcases latest EV navigation technology
The Simplify Your Drive for Electric Vehicles concept examines the topography and types of road ahead, calculating available range based on the amount of time at high speeds, going up or downhill and the … Read More »
Pan-European charging network announced in Berlin
The intercharge project is the brainchild of Hubject, a joint venture comprising BMW Group, Daimler, BOSCH, Siemens and utlility companies RWE and Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW). Charging point providers in Benelux, Germany and Austria have … Read More »
Deutsche Post DHL to launch EV delivery fleet in Bonn
The project is supported by the German Federal Environment Ministry, and once complete the fleet will be targeting a 500 tonne reduction in CO2 emissions per year across the company’s delivery vehicles. Deutsche Post … Read More »
BMW UK reveals sales network for electric sub-brand
At launch, the network is focused on areas of high population with sites located as far afield as Plymouth and Aberdeen, and each is fully equipped to work with the vehicles’ high voltage batteries. … Read More »
Streamlining and high demand put Tesla in the black
The California-based carmaker recorded a $15m profit for the first quarter, a GAAP profit of $11m, and as well as supplying EV drivetrain parts to Toyota and Mercedes-Benz, production of its own large executive … Read More »
Hybrid technology brings class-leading efficiency to new Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Up to 100kg lighter than its predecessor and featuring the manufacturer’s latest technology, the new S-Class builds on the success of its eight year old predecessor, which remains the biggest volume seller in its … Read More »
Nissan and CarCharging form joint venture
CarCharging will also be tasked with helping Nissan to educate consumers about electric vehicle charging, particularly those who cannot install their own home units, and will offer LEAF drivers access to its ChargePoint Network … Read More »
AeroVironment becomes Ford's U.S. charge point partner
Customers will be provided with an all-inclusive installation at their home, completed in a single visit with no need for prior surveys or paperwork. The 240-volt charging unit will offer a 21-mile range for … Read More »
Next generation battery temperature control systems to be developed in Canada
Sourced from two separate grants, the project will develop new aluminium heat exchangers which are quicker, cheaper and greener to manufacture. Harsh Canadian winters will also provide the ideal environment to test a new … Read More »
Are fuel cells closer than we think?
In February, Hyundai claimed a world first when it began assembly line production of its first hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the ix35 FCEV, at its plant in Ulsan, South Korea. Manufactured on the … Read More »
Tesla Model S joins MPG Car Rental fleet
With a fleet made up entirely of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen TDI models covering most vehicle segments, MPG Car Rental’s services include four-day test drives for potential buyers of the cars on its … Read More »
Ford and Schaeffler unveil in-wheel motor project
The eWheelDrive technology uses independent motors located in each of the rear wheels, which in turn frees up the space under the bonnet usually occupied by an engine and transmission or central electric motor. … Read More »
Nissan LEAF joins County Durham and Darlington fire and rescue service fleet
This summer, CDDFRS is to move its headquarters from Framwellgate Moor to a new site in Belmont, County Durham, which features three on-site charging points as part of plans to boost its electric vehicle … Read More »
Volkswagen Group puts focus on plug-in hybrids
Speaking at the 34th International Vienna Motor Symposium, Winterkorn said the group’s new modular component system, which is already being used in the latest Golf, A3, Leon and Octavia and will soon underpin numerous … Read More »
Detroit Electric and Geely to co-develop electric EC7
Geely, which owns Volvo, will sell the first model under its Emgrand brand, based on the EC7 already sold in China (pictured). The EC7-EV will be branded with a Detroit Electric – Technology badge … Read More »
Mitsubishi to recall nearly 4,000 plug-in vehicles in Japan
The carmaker said the battery defects were caused by a screening process added to the production line in December 2012, in which the units had been exposed to an excessive force, generating debris which … Read More »
