Volkswagen breaks fuel economy record
So which vehicle would you predict could shatter the world record for fuel economy? Perhaps an iconic green car, like the Toyota Prius; or a newcomer to the market like the latest Honda Accord Hybr...
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Renault expands Twizy range with business-orientated Cargo model
Renault has announced the introduction of the Twizy Cargo, a new version of its electric quadricycle which comes with a rear storage compartment and lockable door. Replacing the rear seat with the...
Peterborough traffic officers go electric
The electric car push in the UK is spreading beyond the capital city: with Peterborough the latest to embrace this alternative form of transport. From today (Monday, June 24, 2013), traffic office...
Renault reveals new hybrid solution for Formula One
Even the world of motor racing has embraced green technologies: and now Renault is aiming to further Formula One's push towards a greener future. As part of the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, the F...
Future of transport will be ‘autonomous and multimodal’
Cars will become more like robots in the future, as populations increasing migrate into megacities and this compact way of living starts to influence driving patterns, Richard Parry-Jones, co-chair...
Mia electric car finds first UK buyer
Mia's range of electric vehicles have found their first home in the UK with a private buyer. James Quirke, 50, from Essex took delivery of his new Mia three-seat electric car on May 16th, after dec...
Nissan reveals fastest electric racing car
Nissan has revealed what it is claiming to be the 'world's fastest electric racing car' which will reach speeds of more than 186mph. Based on the technology behind the LEAF, the new ZEOD RC wil...
Tesla demos super-fast battery swapping facility
Hedging its bets, Tesla has proven that its Model S electric saloon is ready to use a battery swapping system of recharging, able to switch its depleted battery for a fresh, fully charged one in le...
Pay-as-you charge: Why EV charging networks need to dump RFID
I've got a little party trick I'd like to share with you: I can tell if someone is a well-travelled electric car driver just by looking at their wallet. I'm not joking: as anyone with an electric...
Volkswagen CrossBlue plug-in hybrid makes European debut
It was first introduced back in April at the Auto Shanghai 2013 event, and now the Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe plug-in hybrid (pictured) has made its official European debut on home turf in Berlin. ...
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