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Honda FCEV Front Quarter

Honda show off their latest Fuel-Cell EV at Geneva

The latest Honda FCEV concept model makes its debut European appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, taking over from the highly acclaimed FCX Clarity (Honda’s first attempt at a fuel cell electric vehicle; FCV). With an ultra-aerodynamic body, the concept points to the potential styling direction of Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle which launches in the

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Nissan e-NV200 electric taxi

Taxi Electric Becomes the First Taxi Company to use Nissan e-NV200

Taxi Electric has become the first taxi company to adopt usage of Nissan’s new all electric van, the e-NV200. Since 2011, Taxi Electric has been providing taxi services using Nissan’s all electric LEAF. Taxi Electric will introduce the new Nissan e-NV200 taxi this summer to complement their zero emission fleet. Based in Amsterdam, Taxi Electric

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Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Panel System

VW Group Invests More Than 10 Billion Euros in Green Technology

The expression, ‘to put your money where your mouth is’ is one that could be used for Volkswagen who’re doing exactly that. Since their announcement of wanting to be the world’s leading automotive manufacturer, Volkswagen have literally been spending billions. Research and development costs for the last year alone were up 15% from previous, making

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An Interview with Yoshikazu Tanaka: Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV)

Toyota’s pioneering FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) is making it’s European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Yoshikazu Tanaka is the man in charge of development for fuel cell vehicles at Toyota. The following interview gives some insight into the work involved in bringing a new powertrain technology to fruition and the advantages of hydrogen

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Kia Soul EV

Kia Soul EV Makes European Debut at International de l’Automobile in Geneva

Embodying the iconic design of the recently-launched second-generation Kia Soul, the Soul EV will become the brand’s first globally-sold electric vehicle when production starts in the second half of 2014. Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe, said: “Not only is the Soul EV a stylish, eye-catching car to be seen in, but it

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Ginetta sportscars outside BIS

History: Ginetta G50EV

In 2008, there were few credible electric cars on the market. Instead, it was a time when public interest was more focussed on ever more powerful supercars and motorway bashing super saloons. If it didn’t have a ‘super’ in front of it, then it wasn’t in vogue. There were a growing number of people interested

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