The ELR looks almost identical to the Converj concept car unveiled in 2009, and is undergoing final development ahead of its production launch. GM hasn’t announced many details, but it uses the
Part-funded by a £100,000 grant from the Niche Vehicle Network CR&D programme, managed by the Center for Engineering Excellence (CENEX), the project is one of many given funding to help British companies
In Spyder form, the car features a wrap-around windscreen and vertically opening driver and passenger doors. Like the coupe, it’s based on an all-new platform made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)
It follows a report, commissioned by the council and funded by the UK Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and part of the Bristol Smart City Programme, which recommended ways in
The first deal of its kind, Hitachi’s customers will now be able to lease an electric vehicle in an agreement which includes installing and maintaining a charging point. British Gas Home Electrical
Under the programme, public and private sectors will be encouraged come forward with proposals to build, test and expand the availability of recharging facilities. The province will provide seed money to the
Speaking with Endgadget.com, Ferrari's president Luca di Montezemelo said he didn't believe in the environmental benefits of full electric drive. 'You will never see a Ferrari electric because I don't believe in
According to GreenCarReports, the company issued an e-mail after close of business last Friday saying its Escrow credit card processing system was unable to handle deposits that had been taken more than
Demand for the second generation car greatly outstripped predictions, leading to Daimler more than doubling its planned production run of 1,000 vehicles. As a result, the carmaker has extended its sales from
During a return run on the second day at Pendine sand in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, driver Joe Wales began sliding towards the seat at over 100mph while unable to see. The resulting
Originally unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show in March, the car is named after the Korean word for “future” and features a mixture of cutting-edge design and homages to Chevrolet’s historic sports
There are no plans for a production-ready version as yet, but the three-year trial is aimed at examining vehicle usage, including drive cycles, charging habits, reaction to hot and cold temperatures, fuel
Leviton will develop and sell charging points to consumers and also to Toyota’s network of dealers in North America, based on its existing Evr-Green product portfolio. Rick LoFaso, Toyota’s corporate manager, marketing
The car park features spaces for charging electric and hybrid vehicles, making the location one of a very small number in the east of England. But a new initiative promises to ensure the
The system will be priced at under £6,100 ($10,000) when it goes on sale in America next year, with additional local rebates and extra work required for fitting pushing the cost down
Looking similar to a conventional Prius, the Plug-In version has a lithium-ion battery on board, offering an extended full-electric range from a mains-supplied electric charge. Once this range is exhausted, the car
The contract builds on an existing contract between the two companies which resulted in shared expertise at battery cell level. A123 will now collaborate with GM to develop calibrations and software controls
Building on LeasePlan and Philips’ existing partnership, the Leaf will be the first fully-electric vehicle in the company’s fleet. The car will be used as an onsite pool car, available to all
Owner Mark Reynier uses the car to take his son to school and commute to work each day, a distance of eight miles, and as such claimed it only requires one charge
The event, which is held annually, took place this year at Seeheim, near Frankfurt and saw more than 70 experts from all parts of the automotive industry in attendance, including representatives from