Latest Hybrid and electric cars company news
CO2 reductions of up to 20% promised with no loss of performance or power
Drivers of large, high-powered or performance vehicles can now make dramatic guaranteed cuts of up to 20 percent from their CO2 emissions and significantly improve their fuel economy thanks to the launch of Blue Optimize, a new tuning service from leading performance specialists Viezu Technologies.
The award-winning service promises to deliver a superior driving experience, offering increased responsiveness and more ... [more]
CO2 reductions of up to 20% promised with no loss of performance or power
Drivers of large, high-powered or performance vehicles can now make dramatic guaranteed cuts of up to 20 percent from their CO2 emissions and significantly improve their fuel economy thanks to the launch of Blue Optimize, a new tuning service from leading performance specialists Viezu Technologies.
The award-winning service promises to deliver a superior driving experience, offering increased responsiveness and more ... [more]
Research from TheGreenCarWebsite has found that, in spite of concerns over charging infrastructure, just a small majority of motorists would prefer one these cars over a fully battery-dependent model.
Just 52 per cent said they would be more likely to buy one of these combustion engine-supported models than a full electric car, assuming these vehicles were all priced around the same.
As the UK prepares to welcome the first plug-in hybrid models and range-extended cars, motorists are only m... [more]
With the market introduction of the electric Ampera by the end of 2011, Opel/Vauxhall is to create a new segment in the European automotive market.
Opel/Vauxhall and Europcar have partnered to introduce the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera as a rental car throughout Europe. The two companies are joining forces to facilitate the introduction and expansion of electric mobility, broadening the range of people that will be able to enjoy the benefits of electric mobility from the Ampera's launch. The intenti... [more]
Volkswagen’s first fleet price guide based on CO2 emissions was launched in 2009, detailing all the cars in the company’s range with a carbon dioxide output of under 160 g/km. It included information on P11D values and corresponding Benefit in Kind tax implications and proved a useful tool for both fleet managers designing choice lists based on emissions, as well as drivers keen to select an appropriate vehicle for their requirements and budget.
This original sub-160 g/km price list has now ... [more]
The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius.
Volvo Cars' requirements on the C30 Electric are just as stringent as on all other Volvo models and the battery-powered car is exposed to the same test regime. On top of this, several new test methods have been developed for the electric vehicles. All in all, over 200 different tests have been performed.
"We must ensure tha... [more]
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