Alex Grant
Volkswagen Developing Diesel-Electric CC Hybrid
The CC hybrid’s low emission diesel-electric hybrid system would have to at least compete, if not better, PSA Peugeot-Citroen’s offering, which means CO2 emissions around the 100g/km mark, if not lower if mated to … Read More »
First Drive: Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
Volvo sees this as a corporate-focussed car in the UK, at least once it reaches full production. The first 1,000 cars begin leaving the line next November, but even as one of its biggest … Read More »
One-off Ampera Debuts Latest Police Technology
Wearing full livery, the car was presented at the Police and Security Conference in Farnborough in response to an ACPO competition, and was used to display the latest technology to delegates. Some of the … Read More »
First Drive: Range Rover Range_e Prototype
The Evoque has paved the way for the new generation – a smaller car made with more widespread use of lightweight materials and, like the Freelander, a front wheel drive option. And, next year, … Read More »
SEAT Partners With Spanish Business School to Research E-Mobility
The collaborative research project was part of a course taught by IESE professor Marc Sachon, and was aimed at analysing how the growth of e-mobility in Spain could happen, and the effects on the … Read More »
Nissan LEAF joins Europcar's London and Paris Rental Fleets
Customers renting a LEAF will have the vehicle handed over by a Europcar representative, who will explaining the car’s functions, and Nissan will offer a free hotline for any other queries. The cars will … Read More »
Fluence Z.E. Joins London-based Hybrid Taxi Fleet
The eco-friendly taxi company, which was founded in 2007, has a fleet made up almost entirely of highly-specced hybrid vehicles and caters for over 700 business customers across London and its surrounding airports. It … Read More »
Chargemaster to Install Renault's Parisian Charging Network
Chargemaster, which already supplies Renault’s UK dealerships with charging points, will work with Vinci Energies to install posts at locations including the carmaker’s head office, engineering centres, proving grounds and green factories. The units … Read More »
Technological debuts for 2013 Range Rover
Land Rover began testing hybrid technology at the end of 2010 with the Range_e prototype. Based on the Range Rover Sport, this adds an electric motor and mains-rechargable battery to the conventional TDV6 engine. … Read More »
Volt has become ‘political punching bag,’ says GM CEO
His comments came as Akerson testified before the US House Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending about the recent investigation by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which concluded earlier … Read More »
Nissan Forms Partnership to give LEAF Batteries a Second Life
The programme, which will work with the Nissan-Sumitomo joint venture 4R Energy, will investigate and test how suitable the lithium ion battery units are as electricity backup systems. Nissan said the LEAF’s battery retains … Read More »
Skoda Begins First Electric Vehicle Trial
The Octavia Green E Line is based on a conventional Octavia Combi, with its modular chassis allowing easy fitment of the battery, electronic controllers and electric motor. Using the Golf Blue-e-motion’s 114bhp electric drivetrain with … Read More »
Infiniti Announces Range-Extended Electric Sports Car
Details so far are limited, but the manufacturer said it will preview a new design language for the brand and explores the idea of an engaging sports car drive, but with an electric powertrain. … Read More »
Continental And SK Innovation Begin Battery Joint Venture Discussions
The agreement was announced at a ceremony held at the Detroit Auto Show, and the completed joint venture is expected to be finalised mid way through 2012. Managed by a team of executives from … Read More »
CT 200h Boosts Lexus Sales In 2011
Introduced early last year, the CT 200h has proved to be a strong conquest proposition for the carmaker, with two thirds of all owners trading in from other brands. The manufacturer is expecting continued … Read More »
Detroit Concept Previews Near-Production Nissan Electric Commercial Vehicle
The e-NV200 concept takes strong styling cues from the LEAF, including its Aqua Blue paintwork, blue accents and charging flap on the front. But it’s not only a visual similarity, as the van also … Read More »
GM Upgrades Volt And Ampera To Reduce Post-Crash Fire Risk
The modifications address concerns raised by GM and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last November, after two crash-tested Volts caught fire at its storage facility. As a result of its investigation, GM … Read More »
Kia Launches Korea's First Production Electric Vehicle
The Ray EV is manufactured alongside the conventional Ray, and the carmaker said it plans to build 2,500 units in 2012 for use by government agencies as part of a long-term real-world research programme. … Read More »
Renault UK Delivers First Electric Vehicle
The all-electric compact commercial was sold through Marshall Renault in Milton Keynes, one of the first dealerships to become part of the carmaker’s Z.E. Expert scheme. Another 20 dealers have invested in the required … Read More »
Siemens Extends Nissan LEAF Fleet By Seven Cars
The company already has three of the all-electric cars operating at its Industrial Turbo business in Lincolnshire, and recently installed its own high-power charging points at its Ruston Works facility and the Lincoln School … Read More »
