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Hyundai reveals Solar Charging System technology to power future eco-friendly vehicles
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have today announced plans to introduce solar charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Electricity-generating solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or the hood of vehicles, and will support internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power, increasing fuel efficiency and range. The solar…
Read full article >>Jaguar’s all electric I-PACE is announced as Germany’s car of the year
The Jaguar I-PACE electric performance SUV has won the 2019 German Car of the Year Award. The British brand’s first fully electric vehicle (EV) earned the most votes from a panel of 12 expert journalists who drove 59 cars in a series of comparison tests. They loved the groundbreaking I-PACE’s blend of driving dynamics, performance…
Read full article >>Australian start-up, Chargefox, to build Australia’s largest ultra-rapid network of EV charging stations
Australian start-up, Chargefox Pty Ltd has successfully raised $15 million to enable it to commence building Australia’s largest open, ultra-rapid network of charging stations for electric vehicles. The funding has come from a combination of sources including investment from The Australian Mobility Clubs (NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAC, RAA and RACT), Wilson Transformers and the founder…
Read full article >>Nissan Leaf to help stabilise the electricity grid in Germany
Nissan has helped reach an important milestone on the road towards emission-free energy and mobility in Germany. With an innovative charging and energy management solution, the project partners – technology company The Mobility House, energy supplier ENERVIE and transmission system operator Amprion – have qualified the Nissan LEAF for the regulatory requirements needed for primary power regulation.…
Read full article >>The Porsche all-electric Mission E concept car on display in Sydney, Australia
Porsche Cars Australia is showing its all-electric Mission E concept car as part of a brand pop-up display opening today in Barangaroo, Sydney. The ‘Future Lab’ allows visitors to get up close and personal with Porsche’s history and future with a 1962 Porsche 356 on display alongside the Mission E concept. Visitors have the chance…
Read full article >>Nissan has announced that one third of its Australian volume will include electric technology
Nissan has announced that during the current mid-term plan, one third of its Australian volume will include electric technology. Led by the launch of new Nissan LEAF – which heralds a new era of electrification for the company – Nissan is preparing for the expected spike in electrification and electric vehicle interest and sales. At…
Read full article >>Two in three Australians feel the move to electric vehicles is inevitable
Two in three Australians (63 per cent) feel the move to electric vehicles (EVs) is inevitable, with a third of consumers (29 per cent) are already considering buying an EV. That’s the outcome of a Nissan-commissioned study by KANTAR TNS among more than 500¹ people who intend to purchase a new car in the next…
Read full article >>The all-new all-electric Kia e-Niro announced and it has a 485km range
The all-new Kia e-Niro is the first fully electric crossover utility vehicle produced by Kia. With a range of 485 kilometres on the WLTP combined cycle, the all-electric e-Niro combines driving enjoyment, eye-catching design, crossover utility and a zero-emissions powertrain – to create one of the most capable electric vehicles on-sale worldwide. The e-Niro occupies…
Read full article >>First Polestar 1 EV prototype cars from Volvo start production in Sweden
Momentum in the development of the Polestar 1 has increased with the production of the first series of road-going verification prototype (VP) cars in Sweden. Produced for a number of purposes including crash tests, weather testing and on-road assessment, the VP cars form the very first fleet of Polestar 1 cars on the road. Construction…
Read full article >>Ford to launch new generation of Mondeo hybrid models in Europe
Ford will enhance the fuel-efficient Mondeo hybrid petrol-electric vehicle range in Europe, including the introduction of the first hybrid estate (wagon) from 2019. The new Mondeo hybrid estate will enable customers who require greater load-carrying capability to benefit from the efficiency and refinement of an electric powertrain in many driving scenarios, while maintaining the driving…
Read full article >>Mazda rotary engine to return as ev range-extender
Mazda will launch its first Electric Vehicles (EV) in 2020 as part of its ‘Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030’ long-term technology development programme. Unique technology approach Mazda will initially launch two battery EVs. One powered solely by battery, the other pairing a battery with Mazda’s small, lightweight and exceptionally quiet rotary engine as a range-extender. The range-extender…
Read full article >>Felipe Massa drives the first all-electric lap in Saudi Arabia to launch Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix
The countdown to Season 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship got underway in the ancient city of Diriyah when Felipe Massa drove the all-new Gen2 car to launch the series’ first Middle East extravaganza. The first competitive appearance of the new cars will be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on December…
Read full article >>Zero-emission upgraded Nissan e-NV200 enjoys strong sales throughout Europe
The growing demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles across Europe has enabled the Nissan e-NV200 to secure strong sales across the continent. High demand – particularly from delivery, transport and private hire businesses across Europe – has led to 7,000 new 40 kWh e-NV200 customer orders since launch in January 2018. That’s a 128% increase compared…
Read full article >>Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is electrifying the 2018 IAA Show with five new zero-emission models
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is electrifying the industry with an electric mobility campaign. At the 69th IAA Commercial Vehicles show (20 to 27 September), the specialist in innovative transport solutions is presenting no less than five new zero-emission vehicles – creating a new matrix of electric mobility for commercial use. Making their world debuts are the…
Read full article >>Audi’s first fully electrically powered production model, the e-tron, is announced
The Audi e-tron is the first fully electrically powered series production model from Audi. The company has presented its sporty full-size SUV, which is suitable for everyday use, to the world for the first time in San Francisco. Standing still or on the move, the Audi e-tron is electrifying. Its expressive sill area, the electric…
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