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Game changing new Toshiba EV Battery can add 320kms of range in just 6 minutes of charging
One of the final hurdles in the uptake of electric cars may be overcome with the latest news coming out from electronics giant Toshiba. The dreaded “range anxiety” is becoming a thing of the past as most car manufacturers have generally overcome that but battery charging times, particularly if you are on a long road…
Read full article >>Volkswagen developing an all-electric race car for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the world’s most renowned mountain race. The all-wheel drive prototype is scheduled to be at the start of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA on 24 June 2018. Its goal is to set a new record for electric cars at the finish line which…
Read full article >>Tesla charging network expands, Adelaide to Brisbane link is now complete
Tesla has expanded its charging network further across Australia with the addition of five Superchargers across Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia and the rapid growth of Destination Chargers across the country. The Supercharger link between Melbourne and Adelaide is complete with the opening of Horsham in Victoria, and South Australian locations Keith, Clare Valley…
Read full article >>Furniture giant Ikea invests in US based hybrid-vehicle builder XL Hybrids
XL Hybrids has been building a reputation in the EV world by offering hybrid conversion kits for regular gasoline-powered vans, commercial trucks, and pickups. The company sell a kit that enables buyers to retro fit a hybrid system into their current vehicles. This is particularly attractive to fleet operators as it leaves the vehicles original…
Read full article >>Oil giant Shell, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, is betting on electric cars.
Royal Dutch Shell, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, has announced that it has completed a deal to take over NewMotion one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging providers. They specialise in converting parking spots into electric charging stations and have more than 30,000 electric charge points in Europe. This shows that the…
Read full article >>BMW Group sales of electrified cars up 64% in the first 9 months of 2017
BMW Group sales of electrified vehicles in the first three quarters of 2017 have exceeded those achieved in the whole of 2016. In September electrified sales topped the 10,000 mark for the first time in a single month. With the company’s electrified line-up already totaling nine models, a total of 10,786 (+50.5%) BMW i, BMW…
Read full article >>The new Range Rover Electric Hybrid with a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain providing silent, sustainable luxury
Following the announcement of the new Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid electric vehicle last week, Jaguar Land Rover’s journey from conventional internal combustion engines to electrified vehicles continues with the announcement of the new Range Rover P400e PHEV. Conceived nearly 50 years ago for the country set to use on the estate and then drive…
Read full article >>Ford’s Future: A cut to conventional engine development funding of 30% to be invested into electric EV technology
New CEO Jim Hackett has presented his vision of Ford’s future. The plan is to make Ford a “fitter”, leaner more responsive company. With a reduction in the model range and development of conventional passenger cars Ford plan to free up capital to invest in their profitable SUV and truck division plus their recently announced…
Read full article >>General Motors believes in an all-electric future and will launch 20 all-electric cars by 2023
General Motors have outlined an all-electric path to zero emissions with at least 20 new all-electric vehicles to be produced by 2023 in an announcement made today in Detroit. In the next 18 months, GM will introduce two new all-electric vehicles based off technology they have developed from their years of production of the Chevrolet…
Read full article >>The new Range Rover Sport Hybrid Electric to be released in Australia in 2018
Jaguar Land Rover recently announced that all their cars will be electrified by 2020 and the first of these electric models will be available in Australia very soon. The latest Range Rover Sport is Jaguar Land Rover’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV as they are commonly known. Badged the P400e, the new model…
Read full article >>Honda Sports EV concept to be unveiled in Tokyo
The very cool looking Honda Urban EV concept ( which is now going into production) that was shown at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show is about to get a new sibling. Honda have released an image of their new Sports EV concept that is due to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show later this…
Read full article >>NISMO announce a performance “hot hatch” concept Nissan LEAF EV to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show
NISMO, the in-house tuning, motorsports and performance division of Nissan, have released details of their performance concept of the new Nissan LEAF. Due to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, the NISMO Concept LEAF has a sporty new exterior design. The application of NISMO racing technology to the car’s body…
Read full article >>BMW to offer wireless charging for the 530e iPerformance in 2018
It’s not a huge issue to plug a cord into your EV in to charge it but in an interesting development there is now another option. With BMW’s new wireless system you can just park over a charge pad to start charging without the need to physically connect the car. Wireless charging for the high-voltage…
Read full article >>Mazda, Toyota and Denso join forces to develop electric vehicle technology
In a recent announcement Mazda, Toyota and Denso confirmed that they are joining forces to develop electric vehicle technology. The three companies have also agreed to establish a new company, EV C.A. Spirit, as a joint development center consisting of “selected engineers to ensure the efficient implementation of the joint technological development projects.” (Photo above…
Read full article >>Audi Aicon concept – an autonomous Audi of the future.
At the Frankfurt Motor Show Audi were displaying the Aicon which is being described as an “autonomous car of the future” – with no steering wheel or pedals! As a design concept, the four-door 2+2 boldly leaps ahead to show the exterior and interior design of the future. The concept combines “drivetrain, suspension, digitalization and…
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