Calls for modification of Renewable Fuel Standard
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) should be modified and not repealed: that is the verdict of researchers at the University of Illinois. The federal standard for biofuels, which was first introduc...
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Cadillac prepares for launch of ELR range-extended hybrid
Luxury carmaker Cadillac is to launch its first ‘range-extended’ plug-in hybrid, the ELR which will launch in selected US cities from January. Essentially an upmarket version of the Chevrolet Vol...
Renault adds efficient automatic option to Clio and Captur ranges
Renault has added a new efficient automatic gearbox choice with its fuel-sipping 1.5 litre dCi engine to its Clio and Captur ranges to give buyers greater choice. The six speed EDC (Efficient Dua...
Ford invests in new battery lab for electric cars
A new $8 million battery lab at the University of Michigan will help develop the next-generation of batteries for electric cars, with the goal of making them smaller, lighter and less expensive to ...
Volvo demonstrates foldable solar charging canopy in Italy
As Volvo’s V60 Plug-in Hybrid arrives in Italy, we get another chance to see possibly the most beautiful charging canopy ever produced. Now part of a road show which will travel through Italy’s bi...
Germany delays CO2 emission cap
Germany's government has been successful in its efforts to delay the introduction of new CO2 emission limits in the European Union. After establishing a target of 95g/km of CO2 for the average car...
E-Scooter market leader revealed
While carmakers scramble for leadership of the electric car market, the e-scooter field has almost been overlooked despite its popularity in certain regions. However, now new research has pinpointe...
BMW could increase i3 electric car production as demand soars
BMW is considering increasing production of its first electric car after early demand exceeded expectations. According to Bloomberg, BMW has received more than 8,000 orders for its i3 electric su...
Drayson electric race car sets four new speed records
Drayson Racing has succeeded in smashing its own record, with a new top speed of 205.14 mph achieved over a mile at the Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire. Increasing its World Land Speed Record f...
UK told to learn from Norway in promoting EVs
The UK should look to countries such as Norway for inspiration on how to promote the sales of electric vehicles. One of the UK’s leading fleet management companies, Leaseplan is urging the UK G...
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