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The Morgan EV3 – The classic sports car company and their beautiful new electric vehicle
Announced last year classic British sports car maker the Morgan Motor Company are entering the world of EV cars. Morgan are a British company with a long history of bespoke, coach built, handmade motor cars starting in 1909 with the original Morgan three-wheeler. A four-wheeled model began production in 1936, and Morgan cars have long…
Read full article >>World Rally Cross to add electric cars
IMG the promoter of the World Rally Cross events has revealed that it is working with manufacturers and the FIA on plans to introduce electric technology. According to World Rallycross Managing Director Paul Bellamy in an interview with motorsport.com “We’re looking at electric rallycross because it’s what the manufacturers are asking for,” said Bellamy. “They…
Read full article >>BP to add electric vehicle charging to it’s service stations
It looks like the big oil companies are taking the threat of an electric vehicle future seriously. In a recent interview with Reuters, BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley has said that BP are in talks with electric vehicle manufacturers on partnering to offer EV recharging at it’s network of fuel service stations. “We have discussions going…
Read full article >>A stylish and sleeker looking Nissan Leaf revealed in a new teaser video
Nissan have released a new teaser video highlighting the aerodynamic design of the new 2018 model Nissan Leaf which you can watch below. It looks to be a much sleeker shape than the older model Leaf which will help it appeal to a wider market. The new Nissan LEAF will feature improved aerodynamic design that…
Read full article >>Tesla reveal 1,800 customers a day are signing up to buy it’s new Model 3
In it’s Q2 Investor Update Elon Musk has revealed that 1,800 customers a day are signing up to buy Teslas Model 3. They are still targeting a delivery target of 50,000 vehicles for the second half of this year. The first 30 cars were delivered to customers during a gala event at Teslas Fremont, California…
Read full article >>Jaguar I-PACE Concept Named Most Significant Concept Vehicle Of 2017
The Jaguar I-PACE Concept has been named Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017 at the 16th North American Concept Vehicle Awards. As well as achieving the highest overall score to take away the top honour, Jaguar’s all-electric performance SUV also won the Production Preview Concept of the Year category. The awards, held at the Concours…
Read full article >>Maserati announce an electric powered future
Maserati, part of the giant Fiat Chrysler group, is set to begin a roll out of electric vehicles starting with the recent Alfieri concept in 2019. This is a big step for Fiat Chrysler as they have had very little interest in EV’s until now. Fiat Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne has told investors in…
Read full article >>The first Tesla Model 3 cars are delivered to their new owners at gala event
A hugely important event for Elon Musk and Tesla was held on Friday Night. The first 30 owners were handed the keys of their new Tesla Model 3 cars. The signifies a big moment in Tesla switching from a niche luxury car maker to a mass market manufacturer. The new car is priced from $35,000…
Read full article >>Lucas di Grassi is the new Formula E series champion
Lucas di Grassi is the new FIA Formula E champion after taking a solid seventh place in the Hydro-Quebec Montreal ePrix. With his title rival Sebastien Buemi enduring another torrid afternoon, di Grassi was able to play the percentages, keep out of trouble and bring his Abt Schaeffler Audi Sport car home safely for the…
Read full article >>Porsche set to compete in Formula E from Season 6
Porsche has today revealed plans for a factory-backed works team to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship starting in season six. As part of a new strategy and realignment of Porsche’s existing motorsport programme, the German manufacturer has committed to join Formula E from the 2019/20 season. Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of…
Read full article >>Queensland Electric Super Highway announced with 18 fast charging locations for EV’s
The future of motoring in Queensland was launched at Parliament House in Brisbane today – and it is electric. Environment Minister and Acting Main Roads Minister Steven Miles officially kick-started the EV revolution in the State with the launch of the Queensland Electric Super Highway – the world’s longest in one State. Mr Miles said…
Read full article >>UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
Britain said Wednesday it will outlaw the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 in a bid to cut air pollution. Environment minister Michael Gove announced the move as part of the government’s keenly-awaited £3 billion ($3.9 billion, 3.4 billion euro) air pollution plan, which will demand that councils propose measures…
Read full article >>Mercedes-Benz commits to Formula E
Mercedes‑Benz has announced a strategic repositioning of its motorsport activities: the company will conclude its participation in DTM at the end of 2018 and enter Formula E in the 2019/20 season. This new approach will see Mercedes-Benz competing at both ends of the motorsport spectrum: in Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport combining high technology…
Read full article >>Nissan Celebrates 70 Years Of Electric Vehicles With Bladeglider At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Exactly 70 years after the debut of its first electric vehicle (EV), Nissan’s most advanced EV ever – the Nissan BladeGlider sports car – has taken centre stage at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 100% electric prototype spent Friday and Saturday in the thick of the action, with electrifying performances on the famous Hillclimb course.…
Read full article >>BMW i wins International Engine of the Year Award again!
For the third year in a row the drive system powering the BMW i8 (fuel consumption combined: 2.1 l/100 km [134.5 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions combined: 49.0 g/km*) has triumphed in its class – the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre displacement category – at the International Engine of the Year Awards. This award provides further evidence of…
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