Mitsubishi used the Tokyo Motor Show as a launch pad for a number of vehicles, but perhaps most interesting was the rather non-snappily titled Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV (PX for plug-in hybrid crossover and MiEV for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle). This …
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It’s not typical for a Caterham Seven to be left behind by many vehicles, and now it is catching up with the green band wagon. The British two-seater sports car maker Caterham announced at the recent Tokyo Motor Show that …
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This is Citroen’s first plug-in car, a 100% electric vehicle called the C-Zero that will reach showrooms as early as next year. The 3.48m-long car is based on both the Mistsubishi i-MiEV as well as sister company Peugeot’s iOn. It …
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Mazda have showcased their next-generation engine line-up and automatic transmissions at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese firm have exhibited its Mazda SKY-D clean diesel engine, its Mazda SKY-G direct-injection petrol engine and the Mazda SKY Drive-high-efficiency automatic transmission, …
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The German tuners Brabus have shown off a new version of its sporty little electric Smart Fortwo called the Unlimited High Voltage, which is the updated version of the company’s electric Smart ED concept. This cutesy little car features a …
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The Motor Show in Tokyo will display exhibits from crazy concepts to plain sensible motors. Either way, there will be something for everyone when its doors open later this month, and Nissan are no exception, with their line up of …
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According to a recent report, electric cars will make up 15 per cent of the market by the year 2020. And these encouraging figures are in the interest of the report’s writers, Ener1, one of the leading manufacturers of lithium-ion …
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- October 7, 2009
- Posted in News
Brighton & Hove is set to unveil their first electric vehicle (EV) charging points this week. The installation of four Elektrobays has already been completed at pilot sites across the city centre. All four units will be in full working …
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With the Forte LPI Hybrid already on sale to the Korean public, Kia is finally bringing hybrid power to Europe for testing. Kia displayed their very first hybrid model at the recent Motor Show in Frankfurt and their plan now is …
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The Zoe ZE (zero emissions) is a little, all electric supermini which took centre stage at Renault’s stand in Frankfurt. The funky looking Zoe is a four-seater and features gullwing front doors and innovative butterfly-style rear doors which also double …
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