Toyota Racing have been hot on Audi’s heels throughout the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and things are set to get even closer with the new regulations brought in 2014. Toyota plans to push the limits of their hybrid powertrain with their usual sets of drivers; Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapiere, Kazuki Nakajima, Anthony Davidson, […]
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Nissan’s ZEOD RC Le Mans prototype electric racing car has had a new addition added to it’s drivetrain; a 1.5 litre three cylinder turbo engine weighing an incredibly light 40 kilograms. Travelling under electric only power at Le Mans for a single lap per stint, the ZEOD RC’s new 1.5 litre turbo engine will provide
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Following on from the first set of FIA Formula E endorsing drivers, compiled from various ex racing disciplines but primarily ex- Formula One drivers, the next eight drivers to join the Formula E Drivers’ Club has been announced. Bruno Senna, Sébastien Bourdais, Oriol Servia, Daniel Abt, Narain Karthikeyan, Christijan Albers, Franck Montagny & John R.
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Lexus is making the most comprehensive package of improvements yet to the CT 200h range, with styling, handling and equipment changes that will make the hybrid luxury hatchback a more appealing proposition. The upgrades follow reductions in prices and finance options which Lexus hopes will open up the prospect of Lexus ownership to many more
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Alex Gregory MBE, GB rower and Olympic Gold medallist has taken delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Alex who was a part of the GB team in the coxless fours who rowed their way to victory against Australia in the London 2012 Olympic Games will be driving a top-of-the-range Ampera Electron. Alex
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., and Nissan announced today at the Washington Auto Show that the two companies will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200, a 100 percent electric compact cargo vehicle, under real world conditions in Washington, D.C. This test marks the first time the vehicle will be running in North America. FedEx
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With a record year, literally, for Drayson Racing Technologies in 2013, this new year has seen a welcome successful start for the aspiring company and future Formula E contending team. Honoured with awards and industry recognition, Lord Drayson finally received his World Electric Land Speed Record certificate and Drayson Racing Technologies was presented with the
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Following on from Ford’s December announcement about their Fusion Hybrid research vehicle, Ford is now conducting more projects with both Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University to develop solutions to technical challenges face when experimenting with automated driving. Automated driving is a key component of Ford’s Blueprint for Mobility, which outlines what transportation will
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Formula E, the FIA’s new global electric racing series, has today announced that its new headquarters and team facilities will be based within the grounds of the Donington Park Racing Circuit in the UK. Construction work on the 44,000ft² bespoke premises began on 2nd January and when complete will provide state-of-the-art facilities for each of
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By 2020, Honda aims to reduce CO2 emissions produced from manufacturing their products by 30%, when compared to levels emitted in 2000. Honda plan to put up more wind turbines later this year, by constructing a so called ‘wind farm’ beside their new manufacturing facility in Brazil. That wind farm is expected to generate the
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