Archive for February, 2011

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    SEAT IBX PHEV Concept Crossover: 2011 Geneva Motor Show
    SEAT has unveiled this IBX PHEV crossover concept on the eve of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The SEAT IBX urban sports utility vehicle concept combines the powerful character and sporty design language of the Spanish brand with a self-confident look and distinctive proportions. The SEAT IBX also boasts exceptional utility and outstanding versatility, as well as sustainable...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 03:02 pm
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    Volkswagen Bulli Concept Unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
    On the eve of the 2011 Geneva motor show, Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new concept, the ‘Bulli’. It is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut ten years ago in 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier – the first of which broke cover back in 1950 with the production of the first Transporter. More compact than the 2001 concept vehicle,...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 03:02 pm
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    Production Opel Ampera Revealed
    GM Europe has revealed production version of the Opel Ampera ahead of its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show this week. The Opel Ampera is GM’s version of the Chevrolet Volt for European market, but with a significantly higher price tag. The Opel Ampera goes on sale later this year with starting price at €42,900 in most European markets (that’s about $59,000...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 01:02 pm
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    Daimler, Renault Extend Electric Car Cooperation
    Daimler and Renault SA have reached a new deal to expand their cooperation on electric car production. A report by Reuters, citing Daimler’s head of research and development Thomas Weber, informs that Renault will deliver electric engines for the Smart and Twingo models, while Daimler will supply batteries. Back in April 2010 the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 01:02 am
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    Toyota to Launch Home Electric Car Chargers in 2012
    Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to launch home battery chargers for plug-in hybrid and electric cars by the end of 2012. Toyota Home and Toyota Industries Corp. will jointly develop the EV charger and will market it under the Toyota Home brand, through the sales channels of Toyota Home and its affiliate, Misawa Homes Co., according to the Nikkei report. The EV chargers...
    by at February 27th, 2011 at 05:02 am
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    Hyundai-Kia Joins Fuel-Cell Partnership in Germany
    As part of its global activities in the development and promotion of fuel-cell vehicles, Hyundai-Kia intends to join the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) to promote Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) across Germany. Last year the German Federal Government, Daimler, EnBW, Linde, OMV, Shell, Total, Vattenfall, the NOW GmbH National Organization Hydrogen and Fuel-Cell Technology...
    by at February 25th, 2011 at 03:02 am
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    EDAG Light Car Sharing Concept Coming to Geneva Motor Show
    German manufacturer will unveil its new Light Car Sharing Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next week. This EDAG Light Car Sharing concept follows in the footsteps of the Light Car concept EDAG brought to the Geneva Motor Show two years ago. Compared to the previous versions of the model, the Light Car Sharing Concept has received a new body, as well as a more advanced...
    by at February 24th, 2011 at 05:02 am
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    Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E. Unveiled
    Renault’s latest member of its EV family is the Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE, which will go on sale in autumn 2011. The Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E., which is an extended version of Kangoo Express Z.E., will come in two- and five-seater configurations, and priced from €21,200 before tax, and at €16,200 in France after a €5,000 state subsidy. The wheelbase of the Kangoo...
    by at February 23rd, 2011 at 01:02 pm
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    Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Car Passes Euro NCAP Crash Test
    Euro NCAP announced today the outcome of its first assessment of an electric car, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The car’s creditable four star rating shows that safety does not need to be compromised in zero-emissions vehicles. The i-MiEV shares its rating with its twin models, the Citroën C-Zero and Peugeot iOn, which have the same design and safety equipment. Dr Michiel...
    by at February 23rd, 2011 at 04:02 am
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    BMW Introduces ‘i’ Eco Sub-Brand
    BMW has announced the creation of a new eco sub-brand, BMW i, with two new models to be equipped with electric and plug-in hybrid drive systems from 2013. Production of the first two ‘i’ models, the i3 and i8 (otherwise known as the MegaCity and Vision EfficientDynamics), will start in 2013 in Leipzig, which is BMW’s center of competence for no-emission or low-emission...
    by at February 21st, 2011 at 01:02 pm
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