Archive for October 2017
Nissan predict the year electric power overtakes petrol “It is definitely going to happen and very, very fast.”
At a press conference held this week at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan Motor Company vice-president of global product strategy Ivan Espinosa was asked when EVs would become the dominant force in the automotive market. He said there were a number of factors to consider. “One thing is the regulatory costs of conventional technology today…
Read full article >>The Honda Sports EV concept unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show
Honda have unveiled their new Sports EV Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. Details are a bit hard to come by but we presume that the car will be based on the same EV platform as the Honda Urban EV concept that was shown at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show. The Urban EV Concept is…
Read full article >>The Nissan IMx, an all-electric crossover concept vehicle, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show
The Nissan IMx, an all-electric crossover concept vehicle offering fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometres, was unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show. The innovative concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan’s approach to changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated with…
Read full article >>Mitsubishi Motors debuts the MITSUBISHI e-EVOLUTION CONCEPT at the Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( MMC) have unveiled the MITSUBISHI e-EVOLUTION CONCEPT at the Tokyo Motor Show. The all-electric high performance SUV embodies a new brand strategy under their “Drive your Ambition” global tagline, which is to create an adventurous and progressive mindset for inspirational design and product. Mitsubishi intend to expand and accelerate its EV…
Read full article >>Nissan to be the first Japanese automotive brand to compete in the FIA Formula E racing championship
Nissan will become the first Japanese automotive brand to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E racing championship starting in 2018. The move to participate in the growing Formula E series gives Nissan a highly visible global platform from which to spread the message of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company’s three-pillar strategy to redefine…
Read full article >>BMW open “High-Voltage Battery Centre” in China to increase their worldwide battery production network
The BMW Group is continuing its expansion of its electrification production facilities this time by opening a new “High-Voltage Battery Centre” in Shenyang, China. The battery factory will supply the nearby Dadong plant, which is operated by the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture and will produce the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid for the local…
Read full article >>Hinckley unveils Dasher, the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht using BMW i3 battery technology
Hinckley, the American luxury yacht builders, have announced an interesting crossover in EV technology. The Dasher is the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht and it’s twin 80HP motors are powered by dual BMW i3 batteries. It makes sense for the boating world to embrace electric power because most marina berths already have “50 amp…
Read full article >>Diesel engine company Cummins buys Brammo to boost efforts to become a global electrified power leader.
Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins has announced that it is acquiring the assets of Brammo, Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Adding Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important milestone in Cummins’ efforts to become a global electrified power leader. Founded in 2002, Brammo has made great strides…
Read full article >>Mazda hints that their rotary engine could be resurrected as a range extender for an electric vehicle
Mazda have remained fairly quite a far as electric cars are concerned although they did recently announce that they will produce a battery electric vehicle using technology from Toyota due to be released in 2019. The company has preferred to keep concentrating on developing new combustion-engine technology. They are currently working on a petrol engine…
Read full article >>Zero raise the bar for electric motorcycles with longer range and faster charging in 2018 models
Zero Motorcycles is the global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains. Designed and crafted by hand in California, Zero motorcycles combine Silicon Valley tech with traditional motorcycle soul to elevate the motorcycling experience for intelligent, innovative, riders around the world. The company has just announced the release of its 2018 model range and once again…
Read full article >>Game changing new Toshiba EV Battery can add 320kms of range in just 6 minutes of charging
One of the final hurdles in the uptake of electric cars may be overcome with the latest news coming out from electronics giant Toshiba. The dreaded “range anxiety” is becoming a thing of the past as most car manufacturers have generally overcome that but battery charging times, particularly if you are on a long road…
Read full article >>Volkswagen developing an all-electric race car for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the world’s most renowned mountain race. The all-wheel drive prototype is scheduled to be at the start of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA on 24 June 2018. Its goal is to set a new record for electric cars at the finish line which…
Read full article >>Tesla charging network expands, Adelaide to Brisbane link is now complete
Tesla has expanded its charging network further across Australia with the addition of five Superchargers across Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia and the rapid growth of Destination Chargers across the country. The Supercharger link between Melbourne and Adelaide is complete with the opening of Horsham in Victoria, and South Australian locations Keith, Clare Valley…
Read full article >>Furniture giant Ikea invests in US based hybrid-vehicle builder XL Hybrids
XL Hybrids has been building a reputation in the EV world by offering hybrid conversion kits for regular gasoline-powered vans, commercial trucks, and pickups. The company sell a kit that enables buyers to retro fit a hybrid system into their current vehicles. This is particularly attractive to fleet operators as it leaves the vehicles original…
Read full article >>Oil giant Shell, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, is betting on electric cars.
Royal Dutch Shell, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, has announced that it has completed a deal to take over NewMotion one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging providers. They specialise in converting parking spots into electric charging stations and have more than 30,000 electric charge points in Europe. This shows that the…
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