Enterprise Buys 500 Nissan Leaf Battery Cars
It now seems that Nissan, which is a car maker that's major aim right now is to become the world's biggest producer of electric cars, said that it is selling rechargeable Leaf hatchbacks to Enterprise. These cars, of course, will be used in the company's rental car operations. Enterprise, which is
by Jason Drew July 28th, 2010
Companies urged to support installation of EV charging stations
As the North East strives to lead the way for low carbon vehicles, big companies across the region are being asked to give their pledge to support the installation of charging stations for electric cars. As preparations for the £30 million ...
by Jenson Brayshaw January 21st, 2010
PRTM predicts 10% electric car adoption by 2020
According to PRTM, an international management consultancy firm, government-backed programmes and developments in green infrastructures will push 10 per cent electric car adoption by 2020. The consultancy firm also anticipates 50 per cent price cut on lithium-ion based batteries, assuming ...
by Emma Young January 21st, 2010
UK government denies accusation over lacking electric car support
The UK government has denied claims that it is not performing enough to help support the introduction of electric vehicles in the country. In a significant visit to the UK this week, Ivan Hodac, Secretary-General of European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, said ...
by Justin Becks January 15th, 2010
Industry expert Hodac impressed of booming UK car sector
One of the most influential figures in the European car industry has said that the UK has a thriving automotive industry. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association’s Secretary General, Ivan Hodac, stated that it is unimportant who the automaker is, but rather ...
by Tessa Clarke January 15th, 2010
Renault and Mercedes unite to develop small car platform
Renault and Mercedes-Benz are teaming up to develop a modern small car platform and two engine models which will serve as the foundation for a new series of Renault city cars and Smart vehicles. The new platform is planned to have a rear-engine, rear-drive chassis. It will be employed for the
by editor November 30th, 2009
Singapore Government Announces Testbed For EV’s
Singapore is set to introduce electric vehicles into the mainstream market next year. The government has assigned a task-force to oversee the transition of electric vehicles with mainstream traffic, and to research possibilities and challenges of electric vehicles on the ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 18th, 2009
Nissan Shows off New Electric Car
In Japan, Nissan has unveiled its latest green car model known as the Leaf. The car is a zero emissions electric vehicle that runs on a lithium ion battery. The Leaf is also able to carry up to five adult passengers at one time, making it one of the bigger
by Emma Young August 5th, 2009
Europcar Take Steps to Become More Environmentally Friendly
Europcar’s Australian based outlets will be gaining a new addition to their line of available cars for hire. The environmentally conscious Hyundai i30 is a five door mid-size sedan which runs on a 2.0 litre petrol tank. The Hyundai i30 is ...
by Samantha Donovan July 23rd, 2009
Europcar To Offer Alternative Car Hire
Europcar, a European car hire company and Nissan have partnered to offer electric cars for hire in 2010. The new partnership will mark a first for the car rental industry, making Europcar the first car hire company to offer electric ...
by Justin Becks July 20th, 2009
Nissan to Launch £200 million Electric Car project
Nissan announced today a £200 million project that will create new jobs for the motor industry which was hit hard by this year's recession. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson ...
by Lynnette Adamson July 20th, 2009
