Latest Hybrid and electric cars product news
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there.
Near Future…
Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips.
Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-distance travel in 2012. Equipped with a lithium-ion ... [more]
Speedy Hire has taken delivery of 19 of Ford’s super-efficient Transit ECOnetic vans. The Ford Transit ECOnetic was selected for its superior fuel economy, tax benefits and best-in-class CO2 emissions.The Ford Transit ECOnetic vans, supplied through Ford dealer Gordons of Bolton, will be used by Speedy’s engineers to provide rapid and efficient transport for maintenance calls around the UK. They join a fleet of around 2,000 vehicles – exclusively Ford.
Ian Leonard, Speedy’s transport and logi... [more]
Designed to meet the challenges faced by vehicles in modern cities, with ever tighter restrictions on space and emissions, the Volkswagen Taxi Concept is powered by an electric motor fed by lithium-ion batteries. With a capacity of 45 kW/h the batteries allow the electric motor to generate a maximum power output of 115 PS, translating to a theoretical top speed of 74 mph.
The range of the Volkswagen Taxi Concept is estimated at 186 miles between charges with an 80 per cent charge taking arou... [more]
With a sleek design and zero local emissions, the THINK City is currently used all over the world in a variety of applications. Since 2009 it has continued its work as a fully equipped ambulance in The Netherlands, on an island named Terschelling. One of the West Frisian Islands, a large portion of Terschelling is a nature reserve with the goal of becoming CO2 neutral. The THINK City ambulance is contributing to this goal by supporting the island’s medical services with vital transport and fir... [more]
Volkswagen's new Touareg is now available as a luxurious Exclusive model. The vehicle boasts a range of features including seats in a high-quality two-tone leather combination, 19-inch wheel rims and decorative elements in real wood.
In the Touareg Exclusive, high-quality seats in the two-tone leather combination "Nappa" are fitted as standard. The finely worked leather is available in the colour combinations Pepper Beige-Titan Black and Dark Burgundy-Titan Black. As well as being aesthetical... [more]
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]
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