German automaker PG has teamed up with automobile designer Michael Fröhlich to create the Elektrus, a Lotus Elise-based electric vehicle that aims to be “an exclusive urbane e-Roadster with a powerful uniqueness factor.” This futuristic-looking Roadster is supposed to have “above-average driving performance” while offering a range of around 215-miles in [...]
Just the Facts: A joint venture has been formed to pursue the creation of electric racing cars. The American Le Mans Series and IMSA are partnering with Quimera of Barcelona, Spain. Quimera’s primary mission is the management of sustainable energy projects in urban areas. BRASELTON, Georgia — Two American sports car racing organizations have joined [...]
Electric powered vehicles have long faced challenges in battery cell packaging and the difficulties of maximizing range optimizing weight and placement. In the past, nickel-metal hydride cells failed to store enough energy to propel an EV any more than 100 miles and required a lengthy recharge after the battery depletes. [...]
Tata's eMO – The future of emerging markets? And that’s before tax credits So, I’m crazy. Pod cars. Autodrive. Why not just add flying capabilities to my vision of the near automotive future? Unfortunately, I believe that the world is headed towards auto-drive and pod cars whether consumers want them or not. Natural forces, such [...]
Rumors are brewing that Volkswagen will be heading to this year’s Detroit Auto Show with a surprise debut in the form of an all-electric concept. It is believed that the concept will be based on the current generation Beetle, but has been modified similarly to Volkswagen’s Ragster Concept that debuted [...]
Visit www.bmw-i.com and find out more about BMW i. We just unveiled the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept — What do you think? BMW i stands for visionary vehicles and mobility services, inspiring design and a new understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability. With BMW i the BMW Group is [...]
FedEx to use Nissan NV200 electric van in London Enlarge Photo Newsletter Stay up to date on car reviews, buying guides, articles and more With announcements of new vehicles due at the Detroit Auto Show coming by the handful–vehicles like the 2013 Buick Encore, Acura NSX Concept, and Smart For-us, it was only a matter [...]
The Big three do some things really, really well: like building pickup trucks that turn construction guys giddy. While each company has had their fair share of foibles over the past decade they’ve managed to stay more-or-less true to themselves. That’s why you might be really surprised to find out [...]
EPS – Again I had to take the ’08 135i in to the dealer for routine service this week and had an opportunity to say hello and talk to the sales manager. If anyone has the pulse of what’s working at a car dealership, it had better be the sales manager. And this [...]
Termed as the world’s first diesel-electric plug-inhybrid production model, V60 D6 features a 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel delivering 215bhp and 440Nm of torque that drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 70bhp electric motor, which draws energy from a 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, driving the rear axle. The V60 D6 can operate three [...]
