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Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

Matt Brogan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:17:41 +0000

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] [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

EV infrastructure gets a kick-start in the UK

Matt Brogan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:24 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

EV infrastructure gets a kick-start in the UK

Beijing Auto joins China’s EV race

Matt Brogan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:25:05 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Beijing Auto joins China’s EV race

Electric Vehicles will not solve environmental woes – report

Matt Brogan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:11:44 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Electric Vehicles will not solve environmental woes – report

Cadillac Converj timing, specs still up in the air

Matt Brogan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:57:32 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Cadillac Converj timing, specs still up in the air

Citroen C-Zero EV due for UK launch late 2010

Matt Brogan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:26:10 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen C-Zero EV due for UK launch late 2010

Renault to produce zero-emissions EV in France

Matt Brogan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:06:08 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Renault to produce zero-emissions EV in France

Tesla Roadster sets EV distance record during Eco Challenge

George Skentzos — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:28:22 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tesla Roadster sets EV distance record during Eco Challenge

Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric Power in EV joint venture

Matt Brogan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:18:53 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric Power in EV joint venture

Toyota i-REAL Review

Matt Brogan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:57:03 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota i-REAL Review

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:49:23 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Toyota FT-EV II Concept

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:30:07 +0000

More and more compact city all electric vehicles are emerging, Subaru has the Stella, Mitsubishi has the i-Miev, Nissan has the Leaf and now Toyota is showing off the FT-EV II. A compact electric vehicle designed primarily to drive short distances in city environments, the FT-EV II is founded on the concept of a “future mobility [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota FT-EV II Concept

Toyota Sai hybrid sedan released in Japan

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:49:49 +0000

Toyota Motor Corp will be releasing a new petrol electric hybrid in Japan while the Prius will compete with Hyundai Motor Co in Korea. Toyota hopes to sell 36,000 of its new Sai hybrid sedan, Toyota’s goal being one million hybrid cars a year globally after 2010. The Sai is Toyota’s second hybrid-only car, this car is [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota Sai hybrid sedan released in Japan

Mitsubishi i MiEV wins UK Electric Vehicle of the Year

Matt Brogan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:17:43 +0000

The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV, as driven by CarAdvice earlier this year, has scooped the UK’s Electric Vehicle of the Year at the GreenFleet awards ceremony. The i MiEV was praised for its four seat practicality, range and charge time. It also scored highly for the simplicity with which it could be used, thanks to the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi i MiEV wins UK Electric Vehicle of the Year

Honda CR-Z sports hybrid concept nears production

George Skentzos — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:31:22 +0000

The latest iteration of Honda’s sporty CR-Z hybrid concept is set to be revealed at the Tokyo motor show in near-production trim as the spiritual successor to the original Honda CRX. The 2009 CR-Z Concept will arrive in the UK by 2010 as the world’s first sports hybrid car, and the first ever petrol-electric vehicle to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Honda CR-Z sports hybrid concept nears production

France aims for 2 million EVs by 2020

Matt Brogan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:07:44 +0000

France hopes to have 2 million electric cars on the road by 2020, and its energy minister, Jean-Louis Borloo, will on Thursday launch a plan designed to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place in time. The French state will invest more than 1 billion euros, installing charging stations, adapting the electricity grid and buying vehicles, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

France aims for 2 million EVs by 2020

Mitsubishi to show PX-MiEV, i-MiEV Cargo at Tokyo Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:41:58 +0000

Mitsubishi will be showing a total of 16 cars at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show including two EV (electric vehicle) concept cars: the i-MiEV Cargo and PX-MiEV. Under the theme of “The EV: Its dawn and future”, the two cars will feature Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle technology. Mitsubishi is currently accepting pre-orders for the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi to show PX-MiEV, i-MiEV Cargo at Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan Leaf 20,000 to be presold in USA

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:09:53 +0000

Nissan’s first mass produced all electric car, the Nissan Leaf is expected to have have at least 20,000 customers in the United States before even hitting showrooms in the third quarter of next year. “We are confident we will have 20,000 reservations for the Leaf by the time it goes on sale,” Carlos Tavares, Nissan’s chairman [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Leaf 20,000 to be presold in USA

GM and Reva announce Indian EV partnership

Matt Brogan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:33:13 +0000

General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company announced today in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the Indian market. The two manufacturers will jointly develop car platforms, electric vehicle technology and advanced vehicle control systems. Their goal is to create and launch an [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM and Reva announce Indian EV partnership

Rolls-Royce Phantom EV in the pipeline

Matt Brogan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:59:17 +0000

An unnamed Rolls-Royce company executive has told reporters the luxury manufacturer is planning to build an electric version of its Phantom saloon. And while the notion of a Phantom EV may seem a little queer, the usual issues associated with electric vehicles – reduced range, extra weight and increased price – would hardly be [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls-Royce Phantom EV in the pipeline