Archive for July 2017
Lucas di Grassi is the new Formula E series champion
Lucas di Grassi is the new FIA Formula E champion after taking a solid seventh place in the Hydro-Quebec Montreal ePrix. With his title rival Sebastien Buemi enduring another torrid afternoon, di Grassi was able to play the percentages, keep out of trouble and bring his Abt Schaeffler Audi Sport car home safely for the…
Read full article >>Porsche set to compete in Formula E from Season 6
Porsche has today revealed plans for a factory-backed works team to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship starting in season six. As part of a new strategy and realignment of Porsche’s existing motorsport programme, the German manufacturer has committed to join Formula E from the 2019/20 season. Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of…
Read full article >>Queensland Electric Super Highway announced with 18 fast charging locations for EV’s
The future of motoring in Queensland was launched at Parliament House in Brisbane today – and it is electric. Environment Minister and Acting Main Roads Minister Steven Miles officially kick-started the EV revolution in the State with the launch of the Queensland Electric Super Highway – the world’s longest in one State. Mr Miles said…
Read full article >>UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
Britain said Wednesday it will outlaw the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 in a bid to cut air pollution. Environment minister Michael Gove announced the move as part of the government’s keenly-awaited £3 billion ($3.9 billion, 3.4 billion euro) air pollution plan, which will demand that councils propose measures…
Read full article >>Mercedes-Benz commits to Formula E
Mercedes‑Benz has announced a strategic repositioning of its motorsport activities: the company will conclude its participation in DTM at the end of 2018 and enter Formula E in the 2019/20 season. This new approach will see Mercedes-Benz competing at both ends of the motorsport spectrum: in Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport combining high technology…
Read full article >>Nissan Celebrates 70 Years Of Electric Vehicles With Bladeglider At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Exactly 70 years after the debut of its first electric vehicle (EV), Nissan’s most advanced EV ever – the Nissan BladeGlider sports car – has taken centre stage at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 100% electric prototype spent Friday and Saturday in the thick of the action, with electrifying performances on the famous Hillclimb course.…
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