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ELEKTROMOTIVE WELCOMES ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION
"Pay As You Go" EV charging schemes will be key to consumer buy-in Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months. Chargemaster’s introduction of the POLAR recharging network plans to bring over 4,000 charging points to British towns and cities throughout 2012, and Elektromotive believes this news will help build consumer confidence in the electric vehicle as a viable form of transport. In line with the coalition government’... [more]
THE 908 HYbrid4 TAKES TO THE TRACK
Following its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first track test at Estoril on October 11. A positive maiden test One month after its convincing shakedown run at a private PSA Peugeot Citroën venue on September 16, the 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first genuine track test at Estoril, Portugal, in October. The car completed a little more than 300km in the hands of Nicolas Minassian, Stéphane Sarrazin and Alexander Wurz. ”Our aim wasn’t to put a lot of kilometres on the clock, but to verify that all the chief functions performed,” reports Pe... [more]
CITROËN RELAY’S BIO-DIESEL COMPATIBILITY ATTRACTS EAE
The Citroën Relay’s unique combination of environmental and operational benefits has convinced EAE Ltd to convert its 21-strong fleet of large vans. The Edinburgh based company has initially ordered four Relay 35 L3H2 and three Relay 30 L1H1 100 panel vans with a similar number scheduled for delivery next year. EAE distributes display stands, tourist information leaflets and other promotional material to some 5,000 locations in Scotland. The company required vans offering high payloads and large internal load volumes - the ‘holy grail’ in the large panel van market. The class-leading Citr... [more]
‘Blue Optimize’ revolutionises the environmental drive
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 progressive and steadier power delivery. What’s more, these improvements can all be achieved while m... [more]
Arup team charged up for LCV2011 performance
Electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Arup will have a significant presence at LCV2011 - the premier event on the UK low carbon vehicle calendar – when it opens its doors for business this week (7-8 September). LCV2011, which takes place at Rockingham Race Circuit in Northamptonshire, promises to be bigger than in previous years – with a record number of innovative manufacturers and engineering companies exhibiting, and a further 3,000 low carbon industry stakeholders expected to join them. Arup will be an integral part of the event’s seminar and exhibition programme, with presenta... [more]
