Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

Renault-Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says he expects the spread of electric vehicles around the world to be a gradual one, predicting internal combustion and hybrid units will continue to dominate for decades.

Ghosn, speaking in New York today, said he believed all-electric vehicles would make up just 10 per cent of the sales by 2020.
“[Electric cars] [...]

EV infrastructure gets a kick-start in the UK

The British Government is ramping up its push for electric vehicle infrastructure by today offering £30 million (AUD$54.4 million) grants to prospective pioneering cities.

The Plugged-In Places initiative will support the development of 3-6 electric car cities which will involve installing charging points in streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities.
In total the [...]

Beijing Auto joins China’s EV race

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC), has shown off its first self developed electric car, joining other Chinese rivals expecting a demand for clean energy cars.

BAIC is a partner of Daimler and was an unsuccessful bidder for General Motors’s Opel brand. The electric vehicle known as BE701 is able to travel a distance of 200km [...]

Electric Vehicles will not solve environmental woes – report

A new report by the UK’s Environmental Transport Association has dismissed the notion that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil.

While it admitted that there were significant potential environmental benefits in a switch to electric vehicles, these were wholly dependent on changes in the way electricity was [...]

Cadillac Converj timing, specs still up in the air

Reports from the US are saying General Motors will build the plug-in Cadillac Converj, but is yet to decide on a production timeline or specific design elements.

The Converj uses the same electric technology as the Chevrolet Volt, which is capable of travelling around 64 kilometres on plug-in power and is due for production late next [...]

Citroen C-Zero EV due for UK launch late 2010

Citroen will release its C-Zero electric vehicle (EV), a car co-developed with Mitsubishi, to the UK market from the end of 2010.

Claiming zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise, the C-Zero is a 100 per cent electric vehicle charged overnight from any domestic power supply.
Citroen claim its new city car will make [...]

Renault to produce zero-emissions EV in France

Renault has today confirmed it will be manufacturing its new zero-emission electric car at the Flins plant in the Paris region.

The Zoé Z.E. Concept, first seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show is a preview of what the new car will look like.
The Flins plant was chosen to manufacture the electric vehicle (EV) because of its [...]

Tesla Roadster sets EV distance record during Eco Challenge

While the HSV Maloo may have claimed top honours, another stand out entry in the 2009 Global Green Car Challenge has been the Tesla Roadster which set a new distance record for an electric vehicle.

The Tesla Roadster, piloted by owner Simon Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas, completed 501km on just a single charge between Alice [...]

Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric Power in EV joint venture

Although details are scarce, rumours today tell us Korean cousins Hyundai and Kia have teamed up with Korean Electric Power Company in order to develop a special EV battery charging system for its upcoming electric models.
The vehicle will be developed jointly between the two vehicle manufacturers while the state-run power company develops charging systems and [...]

Toyota i-REAL Review

By Matt Brogan at the Amlux Centre – Tokyo, Japan.
This is a first steer with a difference — the one-seat i-REAL Toyota personal mobility vehicle.

The i-REAL was developed to mimic closely human proportions in terms of its physical height. Standing at some 1430mm when in “Walking Mode” a seated human at the controls will see [...]

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Nissan Motor Co will be presenting a range of concept cars at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show but the most bizarre car is the electric Land Glider.

The Land Glider is approximately 110 cm wide and looks like it is a motorbike with a glass domed roof. The wheels and guards tilt to allow the [...]

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