Honda reveals fuel cell FCX concept
Honda has revealed its next-generation fuel cell car, which will inspire the design direction of the carmaker’s first full production hydrogen model, expected to launch in 2015. The new FCEV foll...
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Yamaha reveals electric car concept
A new electric car concept called Motiv.e, developed by Yamaha and Gordon Murray Design has been unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. The compact, two-seater is designed to meet the growi...
Volkswagen Amarok proves the hero for the RSPCA
More than 800 cats and dogs, seven horses and even a chicken named Bernadette could write a review attesting to the durable nature of Volkswagen’s Amarok model, following a year-long partnership be...
Self-healing batteries could pave the way for better electric cars
Scientists have developed a battery that heals itself, paving the way for more durable lithium ion battery packs for electric car, phones and other devices. At the moment, batteries gradually los...
Powerteam award £3.7 million fleet contract to Lex Autolease
Lex Autolease has won a five-year £3.7 million contract to manage the fleet of Belfast-based Powerteam. Powerteam, which builds and maintains electric substations and overhead lines for utility co...
Honda reveals new Urban SUV hybrid
It’s the opening press day of the Tokyo Motor Show and as the first unveilings take place throughout the day, there will be plenty to catch the eye. First up is Honda, with its new Urban SUV mode...
Electric cars are four and half times less likely to burn?
Since suffering from its third fire incident in space of five weeks, we’ve been waiting on the rebuttal to widespread media sensualist reporting from electric carmaker, Tesla, and finally, CEO Elon...
Volkswagen reveals Twin-Up! concept plug-in hybrid
While the limited edition and pricey Volkswagen XL1 is beyond the means of most of us, there is good news from the Tokyo Motor Show today, as its maker reveals the Twin-Up! concept, using the same ...
Toshiba turns to Toyota for hybrid estate fleet
Toyota’s new Auris Touring Sport has been selected as the ideal fleet vehicle by Toshiba Tec, as the technology firm takes delivery of 28 of them. Part of the Toshiba Corporation, the Surrey-based...
Europe missing out on hybrids, says Honda
Honda would like to increase its sales of hybrids in Europe, but the continent’s love affair with the diesel engine is holding it back. While Honda is developing new hybrid systems, its plans for...
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