Order books for a fully electric version of the Volkswagen Golf open today, with prices for the C-segment car starting from £25,845 on the road (after a £5,000 Government plug-in car grant). kWh lithium ion battery pack and a 85 kW (115 PS) electric motor, the e-Golf delivers be[.]. MORE

The vehicle features a 150 kW electric axle drive system for dynamic acceleration. This means that ZF’s electric drive fits effortlessly into the mSTARS system axle carrier. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Motors Transmissions Vehicle Systems MORE

With the news of a 25 per cent increase in the registrations of alternative fuel vehicle sales last month, Nissan reveals its fully electric LEAF was one of the major winners of the growing market. Electric cars Nissan MORE

Ten fully electric cars begin work in London this week with private hire firm, Thriev. In total, the firm has an order in place for 20 of BYD’s e6 fully-electric cars, to help provide its customers with a clean alternative way to travel. Electric cars MORE

With an ever-growing landscape of plug-in electric vehicles, there is now more potential than ever for confusion among potential buyers. To the casual observer, the umbrella term “electric car” can mean anything from an all-electric vehicle to even a hybrid. For drivers of fully electric cars with no tailpipes, this can sound like. Plug-In Hybrids plug-in cars Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Range-Extended Electric Vehicle MORE

Nissan’s all-electric LEAF is increasingly finding use as a private hire vehicle, including in the UK, with minicab firms such as Pheonix Cars in Northumberland and C&C Taxis of St Austell. Electric cars MORE

However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017. The City will test the use of all-electric powered taxis starting in 2012 with six fully electric Nissan LEAFs—provided free of charge—to road test electric vehicles. If the pilot proves successful, the City will explore the possibility of the wider use of electric-powered taxis. Electric (Battery) FleetsNissan NV200 NYC Taxi. MORE

Although lithium-ion cell and pack costs are expected to fall sharply by 2020, they are unlikely to drop enough to support widespread adoption of fully electric vehicles without a major breakthrough in battery technology, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). MORE

Ford’s low-volume electric version of its Focus model is being slashed in price in the US, in a bid to boost sales. Electric cars Ford Editor Pick MORE

Having just opened its first store in London, electric car maker, Tesla has announced the UK pricing for its long-awaited Model S. Less than we were expecting, Tesla will sell the fully electric car from just £49,900 after a Government Plug-in Car Grant of £5,000 is deducted. MORE

Some people are fans of range-extended electric cars, thinking they deliver a more practical range than fully electric cars. Electric cars MORE

Electric carmaker, Tesla has confirmed that it is to produce a fully electric, small executive car called the Modell III which will rival the likes of the BMW 3 Series. Electric cars Tesla Motors Editor Pick MORE

automaker said that 70 percent of the vehicles it sells in the country by 2025 will be hybrids—either plug-in or conventional—or fully electric. Ford has aggressive electrification plans for China. In a recent announcement, the U.S. Ford builds vehicles in China through a joint venture with Chongqing Changan Automobile Company, and the. China Future Cars plug-in cars MORE

Compatible only with the carmakers own Model S fully electric saloon car, the chargers are free to use for owners, and can rec[.]. Electric cars Tesla Motors Editor Pick MORE

The world’s first global racing series for electric cars won’t just be ground-breaking because of its fleet of fully electric race cars, but also because of its supporting vehicles, which will all use wireless charging. Electric cars BMW MORE

Electric taxis are the order of the day in Madrid and Barcelona; where a fleet of Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 electric vehicles are set to go to work. Nissan Electric vehicles MORE

Dow Kokam and PVI are partnering on a small fleet of fully electric refuse trucks. The electric truck and its battery system, which will be produced and assembled in France, were unveiled at Pollutec 2010 by PVI and its partner SITA, a subsidiary of Suez Environnement, alongside examples of Dow Kokam’s battery system technology. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty MORE

A Nissan LEAF electric car has become the first car to test autonomous driving on a stretch of Japanese motorway. MORE

With BMW having decided to offer not only plug-in hybrids across its range but also fully electric versions of its core models, its 'i' sub-brand is in a curious position. Is there a future for the high-tech vehicles designed for maximum efficiency when battery-electric powertrains are rolling into conventional cars as well? Future Cars plug-in cars Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) BMW i5 MORE

The fully electric luxury saloon was first announced in 2008, and as more details have come to light, interest has heightened. Tesla has announced that the first right-hand drive Tesla Model S to come to the UK will arrive on June 7, with deliveries continuing throughout the summer. MORE

Recently unveiled in the UK—the Spark-Renault SRT_01E electric race car has successfully made its track debut, completing 40 laps on the La Ferté Gaucher circuit near Choisy-le-Roi, France. Electric cars MORE

Tesla has made its first deliveries to UK customers of its fully electric saloon Model S car. Electric cars Tesla Motors Editor Pick MORE

Inspired by the Porsche 356, this is the Carice MK1 – a fully electric quadricycle that designed to mimic the spirit of a luxury sports car. Electric cars Editor Pick MORE

The money will fund the purchase of over 300 plug-in vehicles including fully electric models, with half of that numb[.]. Electric cars Editor Pick MORE

Nissan has electrified the UEFA Champions League this year by introducing its fully electric LEAF hatchback and e-NV200 electric van to the official championship fleet. Electric cars Nissan MORE

Mercedes-Benz has opened the order books for its first fully electric car in Germany; the new B-Class E-Cell. Electric cars Mercedes Editor Pick Based on the combustion B-Class hatchback, the new E-Cell model is due to go on sale across Europe later this month. MORE

The first plug-in hybrid from the German carmaker is the second car to launch under the ‘i’ sub-brand following the launch of the fully electric/range-extended i3 supermini. Electric cars BMW Editor Pick BMW’s long-awaited i8 is to launch in the UK this weekend (July 19,2014). MORE

The unique fully electric sports car with its jet-fighter like profile was first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show back in November. Electric cars Nissan Editor Pick Nissan’s innovative BladeGlider concept has made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week. MORE

UPS has begun a 90-day demonstration trial of the Electric Vehicles International (EVI) walk-in van (EVI-WI). The drivetrain for the EVI-WI combines a 99 kWh Li-ion battery pack from Valence, a 150 kW (continuous), 200 kW (peak electric motor) and a five speed automatic manual transmission with PTO. The EVI-WI is built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) glider equipped with a Utilimaster body. Earlier post.). MORE

Half way through the year, the electric car market is proving that it is still performing strongly, showing record growth of 143.9% In the first six months of this year, 2,558 fully electric cars were registered in the UK, according to the latest figures from the Society of [.]. MORE

Formula E— the first fully electric car racing series is to be based in the UK—setting up its new headquarters in the grounds of Donington Park Racing Circuit. Electric cars MORE

Electric bus manufacturer Proterra and professional services firm JLL announced the first commercial agreement to provide commuter shuttle services via a fleet of 10 electric buses. The lease of 10 Proterra Catalyst shuttle buses represents two industry firsts: The shuttle service will be the first in the country to operate a 100% zero-emission electric bus fleet as well as one of the first commercial customers to lease electric buses. MORE

infrastructure—that are relevant to the Fully Electric Vehicle (FEV). The project is named eCo-FEV , for “efficient Cooperative infrastructure for Fully Electric Vehicles”, and is within the the FP7 Work. ICT for fully electric vehicles. MORE

Delivery of the world’s first fully-electric driverless shuttle has been made in Switzerland this week. Electric cars driverless electric car MORE

Ford is greening up some of its dealerships in the US, installing wind and solar systems to generate clean electricity to keep the lights on and power electric car charging points. MORE

There are now more than 400,000 electric vehicles on the roads around the world according to the latest estimates, with the growth of all types of EV (fully electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended) quadrupling in the last three years. Electric cars Editor Pick MORE

Swiss innovators, Rinspeed will reveal a new driverless car concept based on the fully electric Tesla Model S at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. Electric cars Tesla Motors MORE

A car salesman in the North East is single-handedly playing a leading role in the acceleration of the UK electric car market. Gareth Chandler of Benfield Nissan in Gateshead has become the first to sell 200 fully electric Nissan LEAF cars in the UK. MORE

Models of the C-segment fully electric hatchback have been rolling off the production line at the firm’s plant in Sunderland since March 2013, with production said to have totalled more than 13,000 units since then. Nissan’s LEAF is celebrating its first birthday in the UK today. MORE

A team from the plant have been toying with the fully electric LEAF to creat[.]. Ah to be a Nissan engineer. What fun. You can play with the firm’s existing range and create your own vehicles to suit your needs. MORE

Despite new competition on the market, Nissans fully electric LEAF model is having its best year yet in the UK, with sales in 2014 already ahead of sales for the full year of 2013. Nissan Electric vehicles Editor Pick MORE

As the Formula E championship held its global launch last night at London’s Roundhouse theatre; the GreenPower Trust revealed it was teaming up with the new fully electric racing series to deliver a new opportunity for youngsters to get involved in electric racing. MORE

Renault Trucks has begun a trial of a 16 tonne electric lorry in Paris with one of France’s oldest perfume houses, Guerlain. Renault Electric vehicles MORE