Archive for August 2017
The MINI Electric Concept announced
Ahead of their release of an all-electric series-production model in 2019 Mini have released details of their new MINI Electric Concept. Designed for use in urban areas, this concept car offers a preview into how MINI and the BMW Group think pure-electric day-to-day mobility might look in the not to distant future. The MINI Electric…
Read full article >>The Royal Mail is trialing some seriously futuristic looking electric mail vans.
With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles ,The Royal Mail has recognised the need to have cleaner running vehicles and is going electric. The Royal Mail has already committed to buying 100 zero-emission electric delivery vans from Peugeot earlier this year. The British postal service has now announced a trial of nine electric-powered vehicles in…
Read full article >>The new sportier BMW i3s announced
Ever since the release of the i3 back in 2014 we been hoping for something a bit sportier from BMW. The i3 has actually always been a really fun car to drive because of its low center of gravity, carbon fiber tub and low curb weight. So what if BMW gave it sportier suspension and…
Read full article >>Ford plugs in to China’s electric car market
Ford has stepped up its push into electric vehicles by agreeing a joint venture in China, the world’s largest car market. The company has announced a 50-50 partnership with Chinese car company Anhui Zotye Automobile to create a new marque that designs, builds and sells all-electric cars in the country. China is the world’s fastest growing…
Read full article >>Fisker EMotion to have a 640km range using LG Chem Cells
Henrik Fisker’s ultra luxury, all-electric, fully autonomous EMotion sedan will make its world debut at CES 2018 in January. The Fisker EMotion claims to have a 400mile (640km) range by using energy density battery packs based on LG Chem Cells. Fisker claims this will be superior to existing EV technology in range and charge time…
Read full article >>Mercedes Maybach 6 Cabriolet electric concept debuts at Monterey Car Week, Pebble Beach
Mercedes have chosen the annual classic car gathering at Monterey Car Week, Pebble Beach, California to introduce the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet electric car with an output of 550 kW (750 PS). The shallow underfloor battery allows a range of over 500 kilometres according to the NEDC. The curved basic body of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach…
Read full article >>It’s official: The VW Kombi is back, and it’s electric!
The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Kombi fans. Driven by popular demand, Volkswagen announced today it is planning on selling a production version of the award-winning I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 for the United States, Europe and China. “For me, the I.D. Buzz concept is the…
Read full article >>Hyundai and Kia to produce eight new electric car models by 2022 with up to 500km range
Hyundai are planning 31 eco-friendly models by 2020 across their Hyundai and Kia car brands. Hyundai revealed on Thursday it was putting electric vehicles at the center of its product strategy and that includes plans for a premium long-distance electric car as it seeks to catch up to Tesla and other rivals. This is quite…
Read full article >>Tesla developing a long-haul, electric, self driving, semi-truck
You can’t accuse Elon Musk’s company Tesla of resting on their laurels. They are now getting closer to testing a prototype, self driving, long-haul, electric semi-truck. In a email discussion with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) seen by Reuters, Tesla are looking at now doing potential road tests. California DMV officials are also…
Read full article >>BHP to build world’s largest nickel sulfate plant to supply the EV market
Mining giant BHP Billiton have realed in an interview with The Australian that they will build the world’s biggest nickel sulfate plant, as it looks to tap into what could be a game-changing new source of demand from the electric vehicle sector. The nickel division, which only a few years ago was facing closure, will…
Read full article >>The Morgan EV3 – The classic sports car company and their beautiful new electric vehicle
Announced last year classic British sports car maker the Morgan Motor Company are entering the world of EV cars. Morgan are a British company with a long history of bespoke, coach built, handmade motor cars starting in 1909 with the original Morgan three-wheeler. A four-wheeled model began production in 1936, and Morgan cars have long…
Read full article >>World Rally Cross to add electric cars
IMG the promoter of the World Rally Cross events has revealed that it is working with manufacturers and the FIA on plans to introduce electric technology. According to World Rallycross Managing Director Paul Bellamy in an interview with motorsport.com “We’re looking at electric rallycross because it’s what the manufacturers are asking for,” said Bellamy. “They…
Read full article >>BP to add electric vehicle charging to it’s service stations
It looks like the big oil companies are taking the threat of an electric vehicle future seriously. In a recent interview with Reuters, BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley has said that BP are in talks with electric vehicle manufacturers on partnering to offer EV recharging at it’s network of fuel service stations. “We have discussions going…
Read full article >>A stylish and sleeker looking Nissan Leaf revealed in a new teaser video
Nissan have released a new teaser video highlighting the aerodynamic design of the new 2018 model Nissan Leaf which you can watch below. It looks to be a much sleeker shape than the older model Leaf which will help it appeal to a wider market. The new Nissan LEAF will feature improved aerodynamic design that…
Read full article >>Tesla reveal 1,800 customers a day are signing up to buy it’s new Model 3
In it’s Q2 Investor Update Elon Musk has revealed that 1,800 customers a day are signing up to buy Teslas Model 3. They are still targeting a delivery target of 50,000 vehicles for the second half of this year. The first 30 cars were delivered to customers during a gala event at Teslas Fremont, California…
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