The first unit, a demonstrator at Nissan’s global headquarters in Japan, uses solar panels to generate electricity which is then stored in several used LEAF battery packs. Up to seven vehicles can
The new arrivals, which include 50 Chevrolet Volts, 10 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans and 10 Navistar E-Star utility trucks, were announced at a press conference with Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday
The Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators (CABLED) study examined driver behaviour for 12 months, with participants split between 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs and 20 smart fortwo EVs. It is hoped that the
As part of the research, the manufacturer has developed three technical concepts, each using a three-cylinder petrol engine that can also run on E85 ethanol, and all featuring brake energy regeneration. Volvo
Frendzy is designed as a van that can be swiftly converted into family transport out of working hours. As a van it features a 37-inch digital screen on the passenger side sliding
Located at the Mitsubishi Motors North America headquarters in Cypress, California, the facility marks the first collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric and Electronics USA Inc, based a few blocks away in Orange county.
The roll-out will begin with rental outlets in Germany this November, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. Customers in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the UK will be able to rent the
Higher and wider than the SW on which it is based, the 508 RXH has a 2.0-litre HDi engine powering the front wheels and electric motor at the rear. It means a
Instead, it is suggesting an infrastructure targeted at frequently used locations, such as supermarkets, shopping centres and public car parks, with a focussed on-street infrastructure designed to cater for residents without off-street
The company said it welcomes plans to introduce a smartcard for EV users, allowing access to all charging stations, as well as the installation of rapid chargers around the UK. It has
As part of the scheme, the cars will be used by SBC’s social work team, one of its biggest car user groups. The vehicles, and a network of public charging points across
Officially opened by transport minister Norman Baker MP, the eTap facility allows electric vehicle drivers visiting CEME to charge their batteries on-site. Its solar panels supply electricity to a central distribution point,
The AVIC-ZH09-MEV features a function which calculates routes based on energy consumption, factoring in air resistance and searching for roads here drivers can use brake energy regeneration to keep the batteries topped
The existing yellow stickers expired on Friday, with 85,000 letters sent out to registered vehicle owners over the last two months. Solo drivers in a hybrid vehicle using a High Occupancy lane
It follows concerns expressed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which claims the silent running of electric and hybrid vehicles threatens the safety of visually impaired pedestrians. The action is
The company started trialling electric power in 2008, introducing 19 vehicles across London, Paris and Los Angeles. These latest 24 vehicles, including factory builds and electric conversions, will add to the Los
The Fleet Study in Electric Mobility is aimed at analysing driver behaviour, looking at when EVs are charged and where the electricity itself comes from, including managing spikes in demand and possibly
The first five have been added to three of the company’s locations, at Birmingham, Bristol and East Midlands Airports, ahead of a country-wide rollout of the 45 remaining vehicles. It joins a
Chevrolet announced pricing while celebrating its centenary at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Volt features a battery-powered electric motor to give between 30 and 50 miles of range from a four
Backed by a £3.6m support from the government’s Plugged In Places scheme, plus sponsorship from the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) and Greater Manchester Environment Commission, the network will also include