Latest Hybrid and electric cars product news
The expansion of the UK’s recharging infrastructure is being primarily funded through the Government’s Plugged-in Places scheme, and also by enlightened local authorities such as Milton Keynes and Oxford. Despite the ongoing budget cuts, the Office of Low Emission Vehicles has confirmed funding of £300 million for the installation of 8,500 recharge points by 2013, 4,000 of which will be ‘on-street’ public access points.
Next Green Car have added a further 282 electric car charging points to Z... [more]
A clean means of transportation, electric vehicles are increasingly suited to current mobility requirements and short-term rental. According to Renault research, 80% of people in Europe currently travel less than 60 kilometers per day.
Renault and Europcar have announced an agreement aiming to speed up the implementation of shared solutions as part of Renault’s “Zero-Emission” vehicles program. The agreement will be signed at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
With 2,500 rental ag... [more]
Vauxhall’s latest addition to the Zafira line-up has all the right credentials to become the first ecoFLEX model in the range: The ecoFLEX uses a new-to-range 1.7-litre advanced diesel engine emitting combined emissions of just 139g/km.
This ultra-low emissions figure also means that it’s one of the greenest and most fuel efficient seven-seat compact MPVs on the market. And with its lower emissions, the ecoFLEX is the first Zafira to enter Band C for Vehicle Excise Duty – costing just £120 pe... [more]
The Government of Monaco and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are working together to promote the use of electric vehicles in the Principality.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed recently, the two parties will formulate ways of enhancing and expanding the existing battery-charging network throughout Monaco. The current incentive programme will also be enhanced to attract residents and companies to participate in the Alliance’s zero emission mobility programme by purchasing and utilising EV... [more]
The GM Volt is an extended-range electric vehicle. It has an electric motor and a conventional engine, so it can’t be classified as a zero-emissions vehicle.
“It’s an electric vehicle,” states Johan Willens, GM’s global director of advanced propulsion and environmental communications. “The electric motor drives the wheels at all times.” It has a 16KwH Lithium Ion battery pack that gives the Volt a range of around 40 miles – sufficient for most everyday use.
But what’s different is the Vol... [more]
Following three years of research and development, the Tazzari ZERO is presented to the world through a teaser micro-site.
The animated sequence features a glimpse of the new all-Italian high-performance model. The site also claims an impressive set of specifications for the car including:
* A 150 km range
* Top speed of 90 km/h
* 0-50 km/h in under five seconds
* 45 minutes lithium battery re-charge option
* 1p per mile motoring costs
NICE Car Company co-founder E... [more]
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