AMERICA Tesla Motors have introduced a few intriguing ideas to get new customers. Every current Tesla Model S owner that introduces a new customer that results in a sale will receive $1,000 off their next purchase with the company, but the offer is only valid until 31st October. Should an owner recommend five new Tesla […]
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Renault’s new EOLAB concept is an environmental prototype with nearly 100 technological innovations, all designed to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. How low? Just one litre per one hundred kilometres – or 282mpg and emits a mere 22g/km CO2 (NEDC)! Despite the achievement of ‘most frugal’, Renault have ensured the concept maintains established B-segment levels of
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Today, the resurgence of electric cars is very much apparent but, interestingly, whereas the early days of motoring were filled with pioneer racers, the new crop of EVs is mostly aimed at road users. However, there are electric racing series in existence, most notably electric bikes which battle each year at the Isle of Mann
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One of the UK’s leading zoological attractions has tamed its fuel costs and moved further towards its sustainability objectives by adding a 100% electric Nissan LEAF to its fleet. The award-winning model is being used by the Learning and Discovery Team at Knowsley Safari near Liverpool as they deliver a conservation and sustainability message to
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You hear a lot about future mobility, smart cities, and other innovations designed to make cities and urban transport more pleasant and manageable in years to come. Concrete examples, however, are still few and far between. When the back-to-school season begins after this summer, this dream will become a reality in Grenoble and the outlying
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Frome, Somerset, is to be the host of a new electric vehicle event this Friday the 4th July, at the Cheese & Grain from 6.30pm. The event is free and open to anyone interested, intrigued or bewildered by electric vehicles and will be joined by Malcolm Burgess of Tesla Motors and Kevin Sharpe of Zero
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Lexus is adding to it’s range of hybrids with the latest incarnation of the IS 300h. The new Executive Edition model features the same specification as the current Luxury model with the addition of leather upholstery and Lexus’ Navigation system. The new model’s price is from £29,995 OTR (on-the-road) and Lexus say it represents £3,390
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Amlin Aguri is a new team which started out life as Super Aguri, the famous Japanese racing team headed by Aguri Suzuki. The name change took place when Amlin, a major international insurer and reinsurer took on the role as primary sponsor. The Aguri side of the team brings with it the skills and experience
GECO has been designed to guide drivers on their urban trips, helping them to adopt more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving behaviours. Objective? To reduce fuel consumption without necessarily reducing average speed. Target: 10 to 15% fuel savings. By consuming less, drivers will spend less but they will also reduce their pollutant and CO2 emissions. How
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Chargemaster has installed its 10,000th public and commercial unit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s five year history. The charging point has been installed on behalf of Leicester City Council as part of a group of new units at the Enderby and Meynells Gorse Park and Ride sites through the Plugged in Midlands electric
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