Althought the MINI electric car is no longer with us – instead serving purely as a testbed before the arrival of the BMW i3 – MINI haven’t forgotten the power of electricity and have installed a solar array to help power production at their Oxford based manufacturing facility. More than 11,500 panels over an area […]
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To an exited new eight owners, BMW have handed over the keys to their all new carbon-fibre hybrid sports car the i8. The significance of this car is that it redefines the possibilities of what a sports car can be, with a combination of both raw electric power combined with a small capacity 1.5 litre
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TrulliGP is a team change from the originally planned Drayson Racing, fronted by Lord Paul Drayson. Drayson Racing have stepped down from the title and instead will act as a support provider with the team working on adopting Drayson’s wireless charging technology during the course of the year, ready for season two where it is
Jarno Trulli is one of the most experienced Formula 1 drivers in the history of the sport. He competed in 256 Grand Prix and is third on the all-time list, behind only Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher. The Italian was renowned for his qualifying pace, especially over the one-lap format in the mid-2000’s. Trulli began
Kia Motors has begun volume production of its new all-electric Kia Soul EV for export sales. A landmark in Kia’s history, the zero-emissions Soul EV is Kia’s first electric vehicle to be marketed by the company outside Korea. The first vehicles off the production line are destined for select European countries and are scheduled to
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Detroit Electric is finalising dynamic testing of its SP:01 pure-electric sportscar at a facility in Europe ahead of its introduction to several markets across the globe. The lightweight, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive,open-top sportscar promises to thrill the EV market with its blistering performance and exhilarating dynamics. This latest version of the SP:01 has seen additional development work
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Formula One race winner Jarno Trulli today announced he is to form and manage a new team for the FIA Formula E Championship – entitled TrulliGP Formula E Team – with which he will race in the unique all-electric series. The 39-year-old Italian has taken over the entry of Drayson Racing. Following approval from the
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eConnect Cars, one of only a few all-electric chauffeuring services operating in London, has taken delivery of seven Nissan LEAFs, with a further 14 to be delivered during 2014. Based in the heart of Canary Wharf, eConnect Cars is helping revolutionise the London taxi scene, providing 100% electric vehicles to business clientele with every journey
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Williams’ burgeoning credentials as a leader in the energy efficiency field were bolstered further last night after winning the Pioneer Award at the 2014 British Renewable Energy Awards, the most prestigious event in the UK renewable energy industry calendar. The Awards were held at London’s Savoy hotel and recognise and celebrate the achievements of companies
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Elon Musk is well known for his sudden and unexpected announcements via the Tesla Motors blog and this is no exception. Following the methods employed by many software companies, Tesla have decided to release their patents to the world under the auspices of spreading their knowledge and expertise. Elon Musk stated on his blog: “Tesla
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