Severe Flooding, Against a Background of Wind Turbines: November 2012, Tyringham, Bucks. (Image: T. Larkum)

Dangerous global warming will happen sooner than thought

Australian researchers say a global tracker monitoring energy use per person points to 2C warming by 2030 The world is on track to reach dangerous levels of global warming much sooner than expected, according to new Australian research that highlights the alarming implications of rising energy demand. University of Queensland and Griffith University researchers have

An electric vehicle [Renault ZOE] is charged with photovoltaic power from the roof of the house using a charging station (Image: Fraunhofer ISE)

Renault ZOE Benefits from Free Home Fast-Charger

Renault ZOE customers continue to receive a free fast-charging wallbox Wallbox adds to Renault ZOE’s ease of ownership Offer is unique in the UK electric vehicle market place Represents a customer saving of nearly £500 Renault ZOE attracts maximum £4,500 support in new PiCG categories Following the announcement of the changes to the Government Plug-in

Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro (Image: Audi)

Hybrids Are Only A “Bridging Technology” To Pure Electric Cars

Audi hybrid models are seen as a stop-gap between full-petrol or -diesel engines and the introduction of full-electric Audis in the future, says Audi boss Rupert Stadler Hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology will only be a “bridging technology” for around ten years, according to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, until full electric driving becomes more mainstream.

Electric Cars Are The Only Solution For The Future

The Geneva Motor Show is ground zero for all things automotive for Europe, and a major launching pad for new offerings – plug-in or otherwise. So it was no surprise to see Nissan-Renault CEO (and Avtovaz Chairman) Carlos Ghosn making an appearance, and doing a little ‘show and tell’ with his company’s most recent hotness.

Drive like the wind: Electric Highway

“Five years ago, it was said that one of the main reasons people weren’t buying electric cars was because of a lack places to charge them – and the main reason more places to charge weren’t being built was because not enough people were buying electric cars – classic chicken and egg stuff,” says Dale