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20% of Americans (50 million) will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase according to AAA study
In a new study released by the American Automotive Association (AAA) 20 percent or 50 million Americans will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase. “Today, electric vehicles have mainstream appeal,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of Automotive Engineering. “While concern for the environment is still a major motivator, AAA found U.S. drivers are…
Read full article >>New Lagonda SUV aiming to be the first emission-free Luxury Battery Electric SUV to market
After stealing the 2018 Geneva motor show with the remarkable ‘Vision Concept’, Lagonda has confirmed plans for its first production model: a radical, sector-defining zero-emission SUV. The Lagonda SUV Scheduled to be unveiled in 2021, the Lagonda SUV will be the first luxury SUV exclusively driven by zero emission powertrain technologies and will uphold…
Read full article >>Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Chairman says “EV range issue has been solved now we focus on affordability”
At a press conference in Hong Kong Carlos Ghosn, Chairman of the Nissan/Renault/Mitsubishi alliance, has said that EV range anxiety is now a thing of the past and that his companies will now concentrate on lower EV prices. “We have seen that consumers do not talk anymore about range or autonomy as long as you…
Read full article >>KIA releases the first images of the new all-electric Niro with more than 450 km range
Kia has today unveiled a new all-electric version of Niro at the 5th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, Korea. Due to receive its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, the sporty and versatile Niro EV combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design and functional utility. Designed at Kia’s design centres in California,…
Read full article >>Winnebago Launches All-Electric / Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Platform
Winnebago have announced an All-Electric / Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Platform. The company has also announced a strategic partnership with Motiv Power Systems for chassis supply and joint market development. It doesn’t have the range for the needs of your average grey nomad but it could be just the EV needed for urban and semi-urban short…
Read full article >>Toyota announces all-electric C-HR and will launch 10 new electrified models in China by 2020
Toyota has advanced its plans to accelerate the development and commercialisation of electrified vehicles with the announcement of a series of new models at the Beijing Motor Show, including a battery electric car based on the C-HR crossover. The new vehicles are destined for the Chinese market and include plug-in hybrid electric versions of the…
Read full article >>Vergne victorious on home soil with Formula-E win on the streets of Paris
Jean-Eric Vergne picked-up his third victory of the season in front of the partisan Parisian crowd solidifying his position at the top of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The TECHEETAH driver led from lights-to-flag and took arguably one of his sweetest victories to date at the Qatar Airways Paris E-Prix on the same streets…
Read full article >>BMW unveils new all-electric iX3 SUV with 400km of range and 150 kW charging
BMW has unveiled its next all-electric vehicle – the BMW iX3 at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing. The IX3 looks just like a “normal” SUV but under the “hood” is a new electric motor that develops 270 horsepower and a 70-kwh lithium-ion battery pack. This gives the iX3 a range of up to…
Read full article >>Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission electric car made in China for Chinese consumers
Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission, Nissan’s first electric car made in China for Chinese consumers, at Auto China 2018.The new model offers the exciting performance of a 100 per cent electric powertrain. Its advanced technologies and spacious cabin offer convenience and comfort. Drivers will be able to enjoy an extended drive range…
Read full article >>Volvo Cars aims for 50 per cent of vehicles sold to be fully electric by 2025
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, aims for fully electric cars to make up 50 per cent of its sales by 2025, the company announced today. The announcement builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 industry-first announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as either a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery electric…
Read full article >>Strong sales drive global EV momentum lead by the Nissan LEAF, the world’s best-selling EV
Nissan’s global electric vehicle sales jumped 10 per cent last fiscal year, driven by growing customer demand for the zero-emission Nissan LEAF, the world’s best-selling EV. The 100 per cent electric car posted robust growth across all the major electric-vehicle markets – Japan, Europe and the U.S. – in the fiscal year that ended March…
Read full article >>INFINITI confirm production of new electrified platform based on Q Inspiration concept car within 5 years
INFINITI Motor Company has announced that it is developing an all-new electrified vehicle platform influenced by the stunning Q Inspiration concept car. INFINITI will produce an electrified vehicle on this platform, one of five new vehicles it will build in China over the next five years. INFINITI chairman and global president Roland Krueger made the…
Read full article >>Volkswagen unveils it’s fully-electric I.D. R Supercar to challenge the Pikes Peak Race to the Clouds
Volkswagen have unveiled its fully-electric supercar—the I.D. R Pikes Peak—today in Alès, France. The supercar will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill climb in Colorado Springs, CO, on June 24, seeking to beat the existing electric car record of 8:57.118 minutes in the annual “Race to the Clouds.” I.D. R Pikes Peak weighs less…
Read full article >>VW’s Electrify America partners with Walmart to install its ‘ultra-fast’ charging stations across the USA
Volkswagen owned Electrify America have teamed up with retail giant Walmart to install its ‘ultra-fast’ charging stations at its stores across the USA. Electrify America will install electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations across 34 states by June 2019. This initiative will more than double the number of electric vehicle charging stations…
Read full article >>ACT government release their transition to zero emissions vehicles action plan
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT ) Government have released their “transition to zero emissions vehicles action plan” inline with their plan to reduce the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions. The ACT is currently on track to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions on 1990 levels by 2020. The ACT Government also has a target to achieve…
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