Infiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle – one that will be true to the Infiniti brand’s promise of “Inspired Performance.” Mr. Ghosn stated that a concept is being developed for a stylish, compact, high performance four-seat luxury Infiniti with zero...
Read MoreNissan Land Glider concept
Nissan’s planning and design team were given a challenge: to explore new forms of zero emission mobility that redefined existing segments. The result was a radical new vehicle that combines the company’s vision for future urban mobility with Nissan’s great driving heritage. In creating the Land Glider concept, Nissan planners and designers have conceived a totally new form of...
Read MoreImproved redox flow batteries for electric cars
A new type of redox flow battery presents a huge advantage for electric cars. If the rechargeable batteries are low, the discharged electrolyte fluid can simply be exchanged at the gas station for recharged fluid – as easy as refilling the petrol tank. Electric mobility is becoming increasingly important. The German government’s ambitious plan envisages one million electric cars being sold in...
Read MoreTesla Motors Launches Mobile Service Squad
Tesla Motors today announced a mobile service program featuring house calls for customers in the United States and Canada. Specialized technicians known as Tesla Mobile Service Rangers will visit owners’ homes, offices or parking garages equipped to perform an array of procedures, including annual inspections and firmware upgrades. Customers pay $1 per roundtrip mile from the nearest Tesla...
Read MoreDark Void’s Tesla Roadster Giveaway’
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Tesla Motors have partnered to bring gamers the Dark Void(TM) Tesla Roadster Giveaway. The sweepstakes, which began Monday at an exclusive event at the flagship Tesla Motors showroom in Silicon Valley, invites gamers to visit Capcom’s official Dark Void site to enter for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including...
Read MoreGreen Fleet Honours Elektromotive MD with ‘OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD’
Elektromotive’s Managing Director, Calvey Taylor-Haw, has been honoured with Green Fleet’s 2009 ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ in recognition of his promotion of zero-emissions motoring in the UK and overseas. Mr. Taylor-Haw founded Brighton-based Elektromotive in 2003, and has helped build the company into the world’s leading provider of recharging facilities for...
Read MoreSmart fortwo Electric Drive Series Production to begin in 2012
Daimler AG today announced that it selected the smart plant in Hambach, France, as the location for future series production of the smart fortwo electric drive. As of 2012, the highly innovative electric vehicle, equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery, will roll off the assembly line in large-scale production and will be offered to customers through the smart sales network. The...
Read MoreUK police get iMiEV for urban policing
The all-electric i MiEV city car is now helping Police Forces across the UK to crack down on crime whilst cracking down on CO2 emissions. The i MiEV in full police livery was showcased at the National Police Show in September, where it was an instant show stopper. Since then, Mitsubishi Motors has been inundated with requests from UK Police Forces to trial the i MiEV. With a range of 100 miles...
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