Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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Alexander Malyshev’s Mirrow Provocator concept proposes a four-seat city car with a rear entry, rally-inspired safety cell and both combustion and electric options.
Electric and hybrid models drove a 20 percent rise in alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU last year, even as LPG and natural gas cars declined.
Carlos Ghosn aims to accelerate Renault-Nissan’s electric vehicle sales in China by focusing on more affordable models to compete with local low-cost offerings.
General Motors is considering licensing its Chevrolet Volt powertrain to other manufacturers, offering a shortcut for carmakers lacking in-house hybrid systems.
Volkswagen is reportedly developing a new mass-market electric car with a lower price than rivals, aiming to outdo Tesla and Chevrolet on affordability.
EPFL engineers have demonstrated a prototype charging station using buffer battery storage to deliver a 4.5MW charge, allowing an electric car to recharge in just 15 minutes.
Nissan reported record European sales of 715,623 vehicles in 2015, but its claim to be the continent’s leading Asian brand is disputed by Toyota’s higher figures.
PSA Group will create unique technologies exclusively for DS, aiming to strengthen the premium brand’s identity alongside existing group-wide systems.
Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.
From the Ferrari 488 GTB’s turbocharged punch to Tesla’s electric acceleration, these five luxury cars set the standard for performance and technology in 2016.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden has agreed to supply 250,000 electric vehicles to Panda New Energy, marking a major step in its post-Saab strategy.
Kia joins Hyundai in securing permission from Nevada to conduct autonomous vehicle trials on public roads, focusing on the Soul EV equipped with advanced driver assistance systems.
Hyundai has started public road testing in Nevada with fully autonomous fuel cell Tucson SUVs, aiming to advance both hydrogen and self-driving technologies.
Nissan is preparing the second-generation Juke with a range-extended hybrid powertrain, drawing on Leaf technology and offering buyers a lower-emission alternative alongside petrol engines.
Mitsubishi will introduce three electrified crossovers to the US market within five years, focusing on its strengths in SUVs and four-wheel drive after closing its Illinois plant.
Renault Germany and The Mobility House have launched a pilot that lets Zoe drivers charge more quickly and at lower cost using a smart home charging system.
Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the launch of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, citing battery technology and infrastructure concerns as rivals press ahead with electrification.
Tesla has confirmed US pricing for the entry-level Model X 70D at $80,000, with higher-spec 90D and P90D variants also detailed for American buyers.
Ford's EV 1-2-3 Charge programme gives new C-Max Energi owners in two US states unlimited four-hour charging sessions at over 500 EVgo stations for three years.
BMW brings the i3 Shadow Sport Edition to the US market with just 50 examples, featuring exclusive styling, a sport-tuned suspension and a moonroof previously unavailable in America.
Ford has filed a patent for a puddle light system that projects an electric vehicle’s battery charge level onto the ground, offering drivers a quick visual check before entry.
Investors await Tesla’s Q3 2015 results, but attention is focused on Model X output and the company’s ability to hit its full-year delivery goals.
China is backing battery-electric vehicles while Japan invests in hydrogen, as the two Asian auto giants pursue competing visions for the future of alternative power.
Tesla’s Model S delivered 10,600 units in Western Europe over the first nine months of 2015, overtaking the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 in the luxury saloon segment.