Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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Tesla has officially launched the Model X, debuting its all-electric SUV with distinctive Falcon Wing doors, a panoramic windscreen and up to 762bhp in top spec.
From Porsche’s all-electric Mission E to the bold Toyota CH-R, part three of our Frankfurt 2015 coverage rounds up the key concepts and production models making headlines.
Porsche, Bugatti, Hyundai, Honda and Nissan each revealed bold concept cars at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering a glimpse of future design and technology directions.
Tesla’s Model S faces slow sales in Germany and tough competition from established German brands, as new electric models from Porsche, BMW and Audi draw attention at Frankfurt.
Audi has unveiled the e-tron Quattro Concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling its intent to launch a premium electric SUV with over 500 km of range.
Porsche has revealed the Mission E concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing a 600hp all-electric saloon with rapid charging and advanced digital tech.
Nissan has launched the 2016 Leaf with a 30kWh battery, increasing its range to 155 miles and offering the upgrade on Acenta and Tekna trims in the UK.
The US talk show host and billionaire has purchased a Tesla Model S, combining her interest in environmental issues with a taste for luxury motoring.
Aston Martin will introduce an all-electric Rapide saloon by 2017, with an electric DBX crossover to follow as the brand adapts to emissions demands and new markets.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden, owner of Saab's assets, has signed a deal with Dongfeng Motor to jointly develop electric and hybrid vehicles for global markets.
Tesla’s Diarmuid O’Connell argues most carmakers are only meeting the minimum on efficiency, urging US regulators to toughen upcoming fuel economy rules.
The Youxia X, a Chinese electric saloon, draws heavily from the Tesla Model S in both design and technology, promising up to 460 km range and a starting price well below its American inspiration.
Doug Betts, former head of global quality at Fiat Chrysler, has joined Apple, intensifying speculation about the tech giant’s ambitions in electric and autonomous vehicles.
The 2016 Kia Soul EV arrives with a revised line-up, new colours and a lower-priced entry variant, aiming to broaden its appeal in the electric car market.
Priced from $62,490 AUD, Audi’s first plug-in hybrid for the Australian market targets buyers with a 50km electric range and high equipment levels.
Audi is backing a German engineering team aiming to land the Lunar Quattro, an all-electric rover, near Apollo 17’s site in 2017 as part of the Google Lunar XPRIZE.
Honda will end US sales of its Civic Natural Gas and Accord plug-in hybrid, shifting attention to a new hydrogen fuel cell model and upcoming electrified vehicles.
A Texas couple called on Tesla to stop using animal-derived materials in its interiors, but their proposals were voted down at the 2015 annual meeting.
BMW is developing a higher performance version of the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, targeting a 2016 release to coincide with the company's centenary.
A Harvard Business School researcher argues that low-cost electric vehicles, rather than luxury models like Tesla, are best placed to transform global transport and energy use.
Major platinum miners look to fuel cell vehicles to revive demand, but battery electrics and hybrids still dominate the green car market.
Senior Apple executives have made comments suggesting the company is exploring automotive projects, intensifying rumours about a possible Apple car.
Norway's government will reconsider high car taxes for conventional vehicles but plans to keep generous electric vehicle subsidies, which have driven strong EV sales.
Qiantu has revealed the K50 Event, an all-electric supercar with 408hp and a distinctive design, marking a new direction for Chinese performance cars.