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Volvo launched the C30 BEV at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this week. The vehicle, a fully electric version of the company's hatchback model, is scheduled to undergo evaluation by the...
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Renault Fluence ZE EV Revealed, Specs Released, Battery Swap Capable Production EVOf the four concept EVs unveiled by Renault at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, the Fluence ZE will perhaps draw the biggest interest and have the most immediate impact on the automotive market. The Fluence ZE is a fully electric version of the companies midsize family sedan launched...
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GM Selects New VP For Environment, Energy, and Safety PolicyGM has announced that Michael Robinson will assume the position of vice-president of environment, energy, and safety policy with a starting date effective on October 1st. Robinson will replace retiree Beth Lowery. In his new position, Robinson's main responsibilities will include influencing GM's...
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Is a 3 Wheel Vehicle a Car? House Votes Yes, New Bill Could Jeopardize EVs Like Aptera 2e and Zap AliasMotorcycles and cars have different standards to be met. For one, cars are subject to the rigors of extensive safety testing and require mandated safety equipment. This drives the cost of cars up. Motorcycles on the other hand do not have crash safety standards and are not required to...
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Renault Unveils 4 All New Electric Vehicle Concepts at FrankfurtWith EVs becoming a prominent feature of auto shows around the world, Renault has decided to unveil 4, yes 4 all new fully electric concept vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this week. All four vehicles utilize a similar battery to the lithium-ion setup displayed in Nissan's Leaf, a...
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Audi e-tron Supercar EV Revealed; Packs 4 Motors, 3,319 lb-ft of Torque and Range of 154 MilesAudi has brought a supercar electric vehicle concept to Frankfurt with specs that dazzle and technology that highlights the future direction of EVs. The Audi e-tron concept on display in Frankfurt packs a lot into its R8 supercar based platform. The vehicle includes 4 electric motors that offer...
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According to Volkswagen, the E-Up! electric concept vehicle on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be the "Beetle of the 21st Century." The company promises it will be on our roadways by 2013....
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Germany Follows U.S., Calls For 1 Million EVs By 2020Awhile back President Obama made a bold statement that he wanted 1 million EVs on our roadways by 2020. This statement has set the goal for our market and has lead automakers to push forward in their production of EVs with the assistance of government grants. Though his goal may be a stretch...
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Audi R8 e-Tron Concept Pictures Leaked
Due to be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show tomorrow, images of the Audi R8 e-Tron concept have slipped out a day ahead of its unveiling. Many reports are claiming that the vehicle in the pictures is called the R8 e-Tron and it's based off of the existing Audi R8 supercar. The images appear to...
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After Extensive, Secretive Testing, Toyota Chooses NiMH Over Li-IonBehind our backs, Toyota has conducted studies on the Prius hybrid. Three years ago, they stuffed lithium-ion packs in the Prius and put these vehicles through the rigors. Tests likely included durability evaluation, costs, maintenance issues, and so on. The results of the testing are in...
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VW To Introduce e up! Concept EV at Frankfurt Motor ShowAccording to a report coming from Drive Solar, Volkswagen is expected to introduce an EV concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. The concept EV, called the e up! is an electric version of the companies up! concept city car. Though it will be shown only in concept form, the company has...
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Recent Survey Shows Consumers Want Plug-In HybridsA recent survey from Pike Research indicates that plug-in hybrids are one of the most highly anticipated new products in any category in years. The study shows that 48 percent of Americans would have a definite interest in purchasing a plug-in hybrid with a range of at least 40 miles in electric...
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Nissan Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Australia, Sees Country as Great Opportunity for LEAF EV Eric LovedayThe Renault Nissan Alliance is at it again with yet another memorandum of understanding and partnership. This time, the agreement is with Australia's Victoria state government.
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Saab to Introduce First Hybrid Model in Upcoming 9-5Saab will introduce the upcoming 9-5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Along with a slew of engine choices including both gasoline and diesel models, the company plans to introduce its first hybrid powertrain ever in the new 9-5 soon. The company is currently working on the development of...
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Plug-In Prius Statistics RevealedReady to make its debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Plug-In Prius from Toyota is sure to draw a lot of eager show goers its way. Toyota has officially released several vital statistics pertaining to this Prius PHEV including a first look into the expected emissions and ability...
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Mercedes S500 PHEV To Get 73.5 MPGWith the debut of the Mercedes Vision S 500 Plug-in Hybrid just days away, the company is confident that this vehicle represents the future of hybrid systems. Soon to be on display at the 63rd annual Frankfurt Motor Show, the S500 PHEV will pave the path for Mercedes towards their goal of zero...
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Lotus To Unveil 1.2 Liter Range Extender For Series Hybrids At Frankfurt Motor ShowLotus recently announced that they will unveil their all new range extending generator designed for series hybrid vehicles at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show next week. The generator, a tiny 1.2 liters in size and boasting only 3 cylinders, is designed to be attached to the electric motor via the...
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East Penn Mfg. Awarded $32.5 Million To Commercialize Breakthrough Ultrabattery Technology in U.S.A little known company based in Pennsylvania called East Penn Mfg. Co. Inc. was awarded $32.5 million in federal grants to increase their development and commercialization of a breakthrough Australian UltraBattery technology for use in micro and mild hybrid vehicles. The grant awarded came from the...
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According to a company official at Mercedes, there is a possibility that all upcoming S-Class sedans could be of the hybrid variety.
The move to make an entire hybrid model lineup would be the first...
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Reva Electric Car Company to Debut 2 New Electric Cars and Wireless Recharging System at Frankfurt Motor ShowThe small Indian company known as Reva specializes in electric cars of the diminutive variety. Aside from their current offering, the G-Wiz, the company will introduce two new electric models at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. In addition to the vehicles, the company will also display what...
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Fisker Karma Plug-In Preview, German Debut At Frankfurt Motor ShowAccording to Fisker, the Karma plug-in, scheduled to make its German debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, will be one of the cleanest, most fuel efficient cars in the world.The Karma will emit just 83 g CO2 per km and using the SAE method for calculating efficiency, will use only 3.5 liter...
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BYD Seeks Chinese Government Incentives to Bolster Hybrid SalesAfter selling a paltry 31 units of the F3DM plug-in hybrid nationwide in its first seven months on the market, BYD has decided to turn to the Chinese government for assistance. BYD, backed by billionaire Warren Buffet, is hopeful that the government will provide subsidies and incentives to buyers...
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Peugeot Launches iOn Electric City VehiclePeugeot released their all electric iOn sedan city car yesterday, the first example of a vehicle built off of the i-MiEV platform. An additional Citreon model based off of the i-MiEV is expected soon. The iOn, as the name suggests, is powered by lithium-ion batteries and will have an output of 64...
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Mazda Shows Interest in Building Dedicated Hybrid Model Designed From Ground UpRecently, Mazda announced plans to introduce several possible hybrids in the next few years. The company intended to make hybrid vehicles with the assistance of Toyota and may still plan to do so, but according to Robert Davis, senior vice president of research and development for Mazda, the...
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