GM and Honda team up for hydrogen fuel cell cars
Honda and General Motors (GM) are to collaborate on the development of the next-generation of hydrogen fuel cell cars and supporting infrastructure. The two car giants plan to work together to de...
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Robert Llewellyn: An electric journey is better with pumped water and pumped tyres
For a start, it’s a daft thing to do, but I’d been toying with the idea for years. “I’d love to drive the electric car to up to Snowdonia,” I’d say to the Mrs as I scrubbed the kitchen floor aroun...
Mazda steps up production of efficient Skyactiv tech
Mazda is to step up production of its Skyactiv transmissions in response to rising demand for its new, efficient range of petrol and diesel cars. The Japanese firm, which developed its Skyactiv...
British gas offers free electric vehicle charging package
With new Government subsidies for home electric car charging points now coming into force, British Gas is going one better and offering electric car owners the chance to have home charging faciliti...
Why aren’t Europeans buying more hybrids? The Green Piece
Tuesday, July 2, 2013. The Green Piece Column. The hybrid car market has seen spectacular growth over the last fifteen years or so, coming from nowhere, and now expected account for 7.3 per cent ...
Nissan LEAF claims to beat congestion charges in more ways than one
It's no surprise that with London tightening exemptions to its congestion charges as of yesterday (see article), manufacturers of vehicles that still qualify to be charge free have been quick to hi...
Zero recalls electric motorcycles
If you own an electric motorcycle from Zero Motorcycles then take note: because the manufacturer has announced a product recall. Zero will recall FX motorcycles (pictured) manufactured from Januar...
GM plans to cut energy use by 25%
Car giant, General Motors (GM) has committed to reduce energy usage by at least 25 per cent by 2018, at 25 of its US facilities. As part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) project, the carmaker w...
Scientists assess seaweed as a fossil fuel alternative
Seaweed farming trials in north-western island of Kerrera, Scotland aim to assess whether the crop would make a good source of biofuel. While there are questions as to whether farming seaweed as an...
Fast charging network to join Rep of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Europe’s first cross-border fast charger network will join Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland, making it possible for EV drivers to roam across the two countries. A total of 46 new fas...
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