Issue 27 covers all the latest electric and hybrid news, kicking things off with coverage of the recent Frankfurt Motor Show that saw car makers the world over demonstrate their new, forthcoming and concept electric vehicles. We’ve first looks at the stylish Mini Cooper SE Electric and cute Honda e production-ready cars, while in review […]
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Drivers Artur PRUSAK (POL) / Thierry BENCHETRIT (FRA) in their Toyota Mirai have managed to clinch the win from title holders Renault, after an endurance Rallye that saw surprises and dramas including an entire town experiencing a somewhat ironic powercut. Torrential rain marred the otherwise scenic journey through France, from Fontainebleau near Paris to Monaco
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A full 98% of ZOE customers are satisfied… An unrivalled figure. Every three minutes, somewhere in the world, somebody switches from an ICE vehicle to an electric vehicle…
This is the case of Sylvie, our 50,000th customer. Sylvie and her family live in Saint Cloud, outside Paris. Her children encouraged her to choose ZOE, which she intends to use for most of her everyday journeys. Guillaume Berthier, Electric Car Sales…
Congratulations Renault, 50,000 ZOE EVs Sold Read More »
Chevrolet aren’t known for their economising, planet-saving expertise. Instead, they’re best known for their completely at-odds gas guzzling cars that actively laugh in the face of polar bears. However, that’s a wholly unfair and out-dated reputation that is rapidly changing. Sure, like many major companies, they’re perhaps not as quick on their feet as – say – Tesla Motors, but like the young whipper-snapper, Chevrolet has the…
Has Chevrolet’s Bolt Pushed Other EV Makers into Action? Read More »
The popular weekly magazine and must-read magazine for any car nut, Auto Express, has just announced the results of their 2015 Driver Power survey. Coming in at the top of the electric vehicle segment is the Renault ZOE supermini, which has been highly commended by owners, finishing first amongst EVs and fifth overall out of
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The Renault ZOE’s range has been extended to a best-in-class 149 miles (240 kilometres) courtesy of a new lighter and more compact ‘R240’ electric motor and an optimised electronic management system. The R240 is an all-Renault motor, designed by Renault engineers at the Technocentre R&D facility outside Paris and at the Cléon plant where the
New Motor Means Increase in Range and Performance for Renault ZOE Read More »
The Drive Electric event will be held in Derbyshire this Saturday, hosted by electric car accessory specialists nuWorld Energy. The event aims to dispel myths and broaden understanding of electric vehicles along with the mantra that electric vehicles are already here and not just something to look forward to in the future. On show will
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Today saw the official launch of E-Car Club’s University of Hertfordshire hire point, where two all electric Renault ZOEs and a Renault Fluence are stationed and ready for hire at their dedicated charge points. This makes the University the first higher education institute in the UK with an electric car club. The E-Car Club has
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Following two sensational videos in 2013 featuring customers getting more than they bargained for during a Clio test-drive, Renault has turned its attention to the recently launched ZOE electric supermini with the release of a brand new film. However, as with the Clio videos which have now attracted over five million views on YouTube, all
Full Scale Scalextric Renault ZOEs Race Around London Street Circuit Read More »
Regent Street, London W1 witnessed a preview of the Regent Street Motor Show as an Aston Martin Vanquish, a 1903 Daimler and a Renault ZOE were paraded ahead of the annual event taking place on Saturday 2 November. The Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Committee Chairman Ben Cussons drove the veteran Daimler dressed to match the
Past, Present and Future Vehicles Make a Scene in Regent Street Read More »
