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Latest Hybrid and electric cars product news
Volkswagen's new Touareg opens for ordering in UK Retailers ahead of the first customer deliveries taking place in October. Prices for the new Touareg start at £38,225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 240 PS, while the Hybrid model, which goes on sale next month, costs £54,995.
The new Touareg builds on the virtues of space and comfort, as well as off-road and towing ability that led to the original Touareg building up a loyal following in the UK. Despite being 40 mm longer both in its wheelbase and... [more]
Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental market.
With electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions during use, Renault is preparing a breakthrough solution that provides sustainable mobility for all.
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The new Transit ECOnetic, based on the front-wheel-drive Transit 280 panel van with short wheelbase and 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi engine is now on sale at £18,095. Target combined fuel economy is 39.2mpg, while average CO2 emissions are 189g/km.
Commercial vehicle director, Ford of Britain, Steve Kimber, said: "In the real world, a fuel economy saving of 10 per cent can make a major impact on running costs. Transit has always been the vehicle business people choose when they want value fo... [more]
With the Dutch Parliament calling for the rapid introduction of EVs (electric vehicles), the Minister of Transport, Mr. Camiel Eurlings, earlier this year announced a fund of 10 million Euros to be made available to support the large scale, early introduction of electric mobility.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Think has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver up to 500 TH!NK city electric-powered vehicles this year to ElmoNet, a subsidiary of Mobility Service Netherlands.
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This year's Detroit motor show suggests that Electric vehicles (EVs) might be arriving in enough numbers to be an affordable option for serious drivers, and create a whole new market. Electric vehicles could finally be set for takeoff as practical, fast cars. In fact, the latest models, such as the Norfolk-built Tesla Roadster, can outperform most petrol models, with phenomenal dragster-style acceleration.
The latest EVs also promise to usher in a new generation of greener motoring. However,... [more]
Tesla Motors manufactures electric vehicles, conforming to all North American and European safety, environmental and durability standards. Tesla Motors Inc. has started selling cars in Canada, and the automaker will begin delivering cars to Canadian customers starting in the fourth quarter.
Tesla is the only production automaker selling highway-capable EVs in North America and Europe. The Tesla Roadster competes with any sports car in its class for acceleration yet is twice as energy efficien... [more]
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