TRO has been appointed to launch the UK’s first ever Electric Vehicle Experience Centre in partnership with Chargemaster. Opening in Milton Keynes, the EV Experience Centre is aimed at educating consumers by demonstrating the value of electric vehicles. TRO’s retail division is responsible for the design and production of the EV Experience Centre, which will
Kia unveiled two new plug-in hybrid models at the Geneva Motor Show in the shape of the Niro and Optima Sportswagon, further strengthening a green car line-up that has grown dramatically over the past couple of years. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid uses the same foundations as the hybrid crossover, though has a much larger battery
Imagine charging your electric car as easily as you charge your electric toothbrush. Or, your car charging itself as it drives down the road. Those scenarios are not as far-fetched as you may think. Indeed, a group of tech gurus who gathered last month in San Diego discussed how a wireless electric vehicle is about
Later this year you’ll be able to upgrade your old ZOE’s battery to the new ZE 40. For customers that are currently leasing the battery the upgrade will cost 3.500 € and a new leasing contract with higher monthly fees has to be signed, however for those who already own the battery the upgrade will
With CO2 emissions frequently discussed in the automotive industry, it is useful to view this in a broader context. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global CO2 emissions held at the same level in 2016 as in the previous two years. But to limit global warming to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels,
ELECTRIC RALLY CAR SPARKS SUCCESS
Fife-based eRally Motorsport have built the first electric rally car, a Renault Zoe which is charging into Formula 1000 in 2018. The prototype car will be used in junior rallying, for 14 to 17-year-olds, after being tested in the senior division this year. Thanks to help from Business Gateway Fife, eRally, which is based just
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