Green Car Reports
MAY 20, 2017
How bad are the real-world NOx emissions from diesel passenger vehicles and heavy trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, May 19, 2017.
Plugs and Cars
JULY 1, 2009
The BMW Mini E has hit the streets. Barely one year ago, word surfaced that an electric Mini was in the works. In June about 500 cars were placed in consumer and fleet hands in Los Angeles and New York and New Jersey for what BMW calls a " field trial." It is past the time for R & D for electric cars.
Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2017
Today, two cars with plugs return—one luxury plug-in hybrid, and one all-electric minicar in a couple of years—plus grim news about diesel emissions, an ambitious electric motorcycle ride, a phone app for British electric-car drivers, and a scary IIHS video.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The second generation of MINI, introduced in 2000, optimized the relationship between fun driving and fuel consumption, including the introduction of diesel engines. In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. Electrified vehicles now account for 10% of MINI sales.
Green Cars News
JUNE 23, 2009
A UK-wide trial of electric cars has been launched. Ministers gathered at London’s Guildhall this morning to unveil the range of electric and low carbon technology vehicles to be used in the trails. Cars set to be used in the trial include the Mini E, the Mitsubishi iMiEV and the electric smart ed.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2009
Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. Electric Vehicle Accelerated Development in the North East is a £10.7-million MINI E Research Project.
Green Cars News
JULY 28, 2009
Last week, Nissan announced plans to make electric car batteries at its plant in Sunderland, creating 350 new jobs in the process (see ‘ Nissan to make electric car batteries at Sunderland plant ’). Electric cars remain something of a gamble. The argument against the UK…. Our verdict….
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