Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2019
Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2009
Elektromotive and The PluginCompany are working together to educate major businesses and legislators in Belgium and Luxembourg about the benefits of zero-emissions motoring and the need for compatible recharging infrastructures. The Elektrobay has a power output of 240 volts AC and 13 amps in the UK, or 230 volts AC and 16 amps in Europe.
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2013
In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. As a visual cue, the pure battery-electric version only has the recharging port; an i3 with the range extender will also have a fueling port on the front quarter.).
Green Cars News
JULY 28, 2009
Vauxhall is also considered one of the leading contenders to win the contract to produce General Motors’ new electric car the Chevrolet Volt, which has been previewed in Europe under the name of the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera (pictured). What’s more is that Britain’s car industry has a reputation for producing “gas guzzlers”.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, its ‘future technology’ diesel hybrid system employs a 48 volt lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s output and cut exhaust emissions. The Valeo electric supercharger was developed in the UK by Controlled Power Technologies. —Allan Cooper.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and UK company Elektromotive, a provider of electric vehicle recharging stations, are collaborating in the Partnership for Zero-Emission-Mobility, with the aim of accelerating the installation of charging networks for plug-in vehicles in cities. Earlier post.)
EV Central
JULY 25, 2022
I felt assured that all would be well, so much so that I risked some precious battery charge over the next day exploring just how on Earth a car that’s longer than a LandCruiser (5.2m) and heavier than a London bus (2.65 tonnes) could possibly accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.8 Mercedes-Benz EQS53 AMG.
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