Archive for the ‘Electric Car News’

  • Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Priced at €16,000 in Germany
    The new generation smart fortwo electric drive will have a starting price under €16,000 plus the monthly rental fee for the battery. The new smart fortwo electric drive will be launched spring 2012 on more than 30 markets around the world. In Germany, the fortwo electric drive will be available to order for less than €16,000 ($22,169) before tax – plus less than...
    by at September 15th, 2011 at 10:09 am
  • Prius Plug-In Hybrid
    Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, company’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to go on sale to the mass market, made its production vehicle world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid represents the latest development of the Toyota’s modular Hybrid Synergy Drive platform – credible, trusted and reliable full hybrid technology...
    by at September 15th, 2011 at 06:09 am
  • 1088hp Rimac Automobili Concept One: 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
    Rimac Automobili Concept One electric supercar has been unveiled by a 23-year old Croatian entrepreneur at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Concept One is an electric supercar with a new propulsion concept. With a curb weight of 1650 kg, and 1088 HP, the Concept One can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill in 2.8 seconds and continue to accelerate to the limit of...
    by at September 14th, 2011 at 07:09 am
  • Fisker Surf Concept Plug-In Hybrid: 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
    Taking center stage at Fisker Automotive’s Frankfurt Motor Show stand is a stunning Fisker Surf Concept, a wagon derivative of the Karma Plug-in Hybrid. The new Fisker Surf is the world’s first electric luxury/sports automobile for an active and eco-friendly lifestyle. The Fisker Surf is build around the same range-extended electric drivetrain and aluminium spaceframe...
    by at September 14th, 2011 at 01:09 am
  • 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-CELL Plus Concept
    Mercedes-Benz has presented its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show – the Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-CELL Plus Concept. A new addition to Mercedes-Benz’s portfolio of electric cars is the near-series Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS – a compact model that meets all the needs of daily motoring with a total range of up to 600...
    by at September 13th, 2011 at 11:09 am
  • Mercedes-Benz F125 Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
    Mercedes-Benz has presented a hydrogen-powered coupe concept car with gullwing doors named F125 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Mercedes-Benz F125, The “F” stands for “Forschungsfahrzeug,” or experimental car, and the number refers to the 125th anniversary of the automobile, is 4998mm (197 inches) long, 1980mm (78 inches) wide, and only 1430mm (56 inches)...
    by at September 13th, 2011 at 05:09 am
  • 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show‎: BRABUS High Performance 4WD Full Electric
    BRABUS ZERO EMISSION, a business division of BRABUS has unveiled a fully operational BRABUS High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the latest Mercedes E-Class, the BRABUS High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h (137...
    by at September 12th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
  • 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show: SEAT IBL Concept
    The Volkswagen Group evening, held at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, was the venue for the world premiere of SEAT IBL concept car. At Frankfurt the Spanish brand’s unique design language is extended to a sports saloon concept with a dynamic, confident look. The SEAT IBL combines a clean, minimalist exterior with an innovative, premium interior that clearly conveys its...
    by at September 12th, 2011 at 02:09 pm
  • Nissan Develops New Quick Charger for Electric Vehicles
    Nissan has developed a new quick charger for electric vehicles that’s smaller, about half the price, and easier to install than the current quick charger manufactured by Nissan. The new charger complies with CHAdeMO protocol and is compatible with Nissan EVs as well as EVs manufactured by other companies. The new quick charger will go on sale in November Nissan parts...
    by at September 12th, 2011 at 07:09 am
  • Audi Unveils Electric Urban Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
    The 1+1-seat Audi urban concept, an ultra-light car for congested urban spaces, has been unveiled time at the Audi Urban Future. The Audi urban concept features an all-new design that still has certain historical roots in the Auto Union racecars of the 1930s. They were well ahead of their time conceptually: they were extremely lightweight and their engines were mounted...
    by at September 11th, 2011 at 02:09 pm