News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
The Audi R18 e-tron quattro uses less fuel than any of its predecessors. In addition to the powertrain, aerodynamics makes a significant contribution to achieving excellent lap times with low fuel consumption. At round two of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Spa (Belgium), the second body version of the new Audi R18 e-tron […]
Aerodynamics Will Play an Important Role for Audi at Le Mans Read More »
With the Le Mans 24 hour race just around the corner, teams are preparing their cars for an onslaught like no other. In the words of famed McLaren designer Gordon Murray who knows a thing or two about both Formula One and endurance racing at Le Mans, “Le Mans is like doing an entire season
Nissan Crash Test the ZEOD RC Ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race Read More »
Hyundai UK has announced an innovative collaboration with London College of Fashion (LCF). This will see talented students drive brand awareness for the zero-emission Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle. This exciting partnership called ‘Fashioned Fuel Cell’, will simultaneously facilitate a high-profile ‘mobile marketing’ campaign. It will allow LCF students to showcase their creativity while promoting
Hyundai Partners with London College of Fashion to Create ‘Fashion Fuel Cell’ Read More »
Meant to be a global car and therefore, to meet all possible driving conditions in all regions, Outlander PHEV went through various stages of testing during development, including hot weather in USA as well as cold weather in Canada. Mitsubishi Motors’ engineers ticked another box after the completion of a two-month specific cold weather test
Mitsubishi Complete Outlander PHEV Cold Weather Testing in Russia Read More »
Nissan, the global leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales, achieved another milestone this month as Dallas residents Todd and Lisa Bolt made Nissan LEAF the first all-electric model to hit 50,000 sales in the U.S. The Bolt family took delivery of their black LEAF SL earlier this month at AutoNation Nissan of Lewisville. Thanks to
Nissan Sell 50,000th LEAF in USA to Texan Family Read More »
Mahindra Racing has announced that Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna will join the team for the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E Championship. The duo will represent Mahindra when they line-up on the grid at the start of the world’s first fully-electric racing series in Beijing on September 13 2014. Neither Chandhok nor Senna
Formula E’s Mahindra Racing Sign Senna & Chandhok Read More »
Members of the Chinese Government together with city officials and local dignitaries gathered in Beijing today for a special ceremony to officially welcome the new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship, and to launch the Beijing ePrix set for September 13 2014. The prestigious event was attended by more than 200 distinguished guests and was held
Beijing Welcomes FIA Formula E with Special Launch Ceremony Read More »
Reigning Le Mans winners Audi are busy preparing themselves for an epic race that bears no equal; the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Le Mans 24 Hours on June 14 and 15 is the season’s pinnacle event every year for Audi Sport Team Joest. It is the world’s major endurance race with the largest
Audi Prepares for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Read More »
Mitsubishi have announced pricing and finance options for their new Oultander PHEV. The vehicle benefits from £0 VED, is Congestion Charge free and qualifies for the UK government’s £5,000 Plug-In Car Grant (P-ICG). Since launching in April, Mitsubishi dealerships have been busy taking deposits and orders from eager customers. Deliveries are expected to start at
UK Pricing Announced for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Read More »
Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the European Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC) have received further recognition for their commercial development of affordable low voltage hybrid vehicle technology – as demonstrated in the low carbon LC Super Hybrid programme. Competing with other outstanding British organisations, they have been chosen by the RSA Environment Awards Forum to
LC Super Hybrid Represents the UK in European Business Awards for the Environment Read More »
