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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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These four main kits are now joined by the all-new Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”, or MEB), being developed by the Volkswagen brand. is in our mind the right answer for a volume manufacturer because it solves some core issues of electric cars today. Earlier post.) —Michael Mauer.

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Vauxhall set to be UK’s top green car retailer

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Vauxhall expects to sell more green cars than any other brand in the UK next year, the carmaker has announced. With the revision of its Corsa range, the Vauxhall hopes the supermini will sell more sub-125g CO2 cars than any other model range in the UK. Tags: Vauxhall 125g/km Corsa Fiesta Ford Green cars sell.

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Lexus CT 200h hybrid now cheaper but with more kit

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Available to order now, prices for the new model start from £20,995 for the entry-level S model—a £1,000 less than the previous model. Lexus’ popular CT 200h hybrid has been updated and now costs less yet boasts improvements in styling, handling and equipment levels. Styling improvements include a[.]. Lexus CT'

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Helsinki to host electric display of green cars

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Joining Think, will be Tesla with its Roadster sports car. Tesla is the first to sell a full production electric car in the UK and is known for its hefty price tag too, retailing at a cool £94,000. It represents the first step in the manufacture of conversion kits that can be replicated in large numbers.

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New 99g/km CO2 Citroen C1 goes on sale

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Citroen’s newly restyled C1 goes on sale next week priced from just £7995. A special launch price of £6995 is available through the Citroen Rewards scheme that deducts as much as £1,000 off the list price. The new city car model also offers an improved level of standard kit even from the entry-level VT trim. [.].

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Volkswagen launches new highly efficient Golf

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The new car is also fitted with a sports styling kit that improves aerodynamics and helps to boost efficiency. The kit includes sports bumpers, side skirts, an enlarged rear roof spoiler, alloy wheels, cherry red rear lights, chrome grille louvres and BlueMotion badges.

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Why plug-in hybrids are top of the pile

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It tested the performance of two 2007 model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids using a Hymotion 5kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news plug-in hybrid cars plug-in hybrid electric cars San Diego SDG&E.

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