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Sales Of Renault Zoe Off To Strong Start In France, Trounces Leaf
Tesla's Model S might be making all the headlines, but there's a smaller, more accessible electric car with equally high expectations placed upon it. That electric car is the Renault Zoe, sold only in Europe and tasked with making electric cars a usable proposition for the masses. And to a small...
How Do You Make An Electric Car? Smart Shows You
If you read our reviews a few months back, you'll be aware that the 2013 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive is a much better car than its predecessors. In third-generation form... December 12, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
France To Ban Classic Cars From Capital To Clean The Air
For some, the image of a classic Citroën DS passing along the Champs-Élysées couldn't be much more French if a man in a stripy top and beret walked past... November 14, 2012 by Antony Ingram 5
Will France Lead Europe In Electric-Car Industry?
Which international carmaker currently has the largest range of electric vehicles? The answer is Renault. The French automaker has a significant EV portfolio--and as the... November 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
2012 Chevrolet Volt (Vauxhall Ampera) Drives From U.K. To France, Underground
Last week, the Chevrolet Volt became the first production car to drive from the U.K. to France, using the service tunnel of the Eurotunnel underwater railway line between the... October 22, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
Can Electric Car-Sharing Promote Social Mobility? Discuss
In the developed world, we often think of ourselves as living in a classless society. But in fact, huge disparities still exist between the haves and the have-nots. Can... September 7, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Mitsubishi Halts Electric-Car Shipments To Peugeot On Low Sales
It seems that Nissan isn’t the only automaker suffering from low electric-car sales figures: Mitsubishi is too. Yesterday, the Japanese automaker announced a temporary... August 9, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
France Offers $6,900 Hybrid Car Subsidies: Should The U.S.?
Look back a few years, and the Federal government under President George Bush offered buyers of hybrid cars up to $3,400 in tax credits for buying an electric car. As of... July 26, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
Long-Distance Electric-Car Trip: Two French Guys, One i-MiEV
"We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard" So said President John... March 19, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
Silent Sliding: Electric Andros Cars Race Sideways On Snow
Who said electric cars don't make sense in cold, snowy conditions? Certainly not some of the top racing drivers competing in the electric class of the Andros Trophy, an ice... December 28, 2011 by Antony Ingram
French Charging Laws Could Leave Electric Car Adoption in Flames
Earlier this week we told you about the Danish town refusing to allow charging station and battery provider Better Place from installing charging points unless it painted... July 21, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
First Electric Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. Sold In U.K.
Expected to be the first of many, French carmaker Renault has become the latest company to take an order for one of their upcoming electric vehicles, the Kangoo Van Z.E. The... April 12, 2011 by Antony Ingram
2012 Renault Twizy: A Closer Look, And Do We Need It?
Is it a car? Is it a scooter? No: It's a Twizy, which could be considered a combination of the two. If you're following the world of electric cars with a keen eye then you'll... March 9, 2011 by Antony Ingram 6
New Electric Car Race Series Lines Up On The Grid [Video]
If you happen to indulge in the twin passions of both electric cars and motorsport, you'll no doubt have heard of series such as the TTX-GP for electric racing motorcycles... January 3, 2011 by Antony Ingram 2
Most Popular Posts of 2010: Mazda2, Prius Crashes, Leaf, Volt, and Other EVs
We love looking back to see what's been popular over the course of a full year. And 2010 was definitely chock-full of green car news. Our 10 most popular posts this year are... December 30, 2010 by John Voelcker
Paris To Test Banning Gas-Guzzlers (Yes, SUVs!) In City Core
Why are many European carmakers now planning to build electric vehicles? Because many European cities are widely expected to ban high-emissions vehicles from their city cores... December 28, 2010 by John Voelcker 27
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