Here the Volkswagen e-Golf review is prepared by BusinessCar, who describes the German EV as being without unnecessary show. According to the article, the electric version exudes all the usual Golf qualities in terms of cabin quality and classy understated looks. 85 kW of motor power is called reasonable, although the vehicle’s weight makes it
The awards just don’t stop coming for the BMW i3. The latest, from Wheels Australia, is one more “Car of the Year” award for 2014. This adds to numerous awards the i3 has received over the past year and a half. Deservedly so, the i3 is quickly becoming one of the most awarded electric cars
One of the UK’s largest electric taxi fleets has entered service for the first time in Dundee. The fleet of 30 electric Nissan LEAFs operated by 203020 Electric – part of the Tele Taxis Group – is now in 24-7 service in and around the City of Discovery. Offering zero emissions mobility, the Nissan LEAFs
As the trend for alternative fuels for cars continues to grow – particularly with electric vehicles, Southern is installing 50 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) in station car parks across the Southern network at a cost of £375,000 funded by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV)as part of a South East-wide initiative to install
If there were ever a brand-reset button in the automotive business, the BMW i3 electric car is it. It’s both a compact hatchback and an all-electric car, from the brand that claims to build ultimate driving machines. How does it measure up to that lofty standard? Hi, I’m Joel Feder, and I’ll give you our
Plug-in electric car sales have undergone a huge rise in many key European markets according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The biggest gains came in the UK, where a 300 per cent rise in electric cars has taken place compared to this time last year. In total 75,331 new electric
[January 2015] Would you like an overload of info on the new Volkswagen e-Golf? These multiple videos will provide you with more info on the e-Golf than you likely care to know. The first video discusses different driving and regenerative braking modes. Check out this e-Golf commercial. e-Golf is 2015 Motor Trend Car of the
The government has pledged to continue its support of plug-in vehicles and their integration into the mainstream. This means that grant schemes in place such as the plug-in car grant and the EV Homecharge scheme will continue to run. Importantly, the guidelines for these grants are being revised by the government, so there are some
Today, government announced details of 12 UK cities shortlisted to share £35 million of funding to promote ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). Bidding to be the UK’s first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’, the shortlisted authorities have until 31 August 2015 to finalise their submissions, with the winning cities announced in the autumn. Set up by The
The BMW i8 is sleek and stunning, but it’s no V-8-powered supercar. Is it the car that will give plug-in hybrids sex appeal? First, you need to know what makes the i8 go. This is no straightforward supercar: The i8 gets power in a complex way–it can be front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive,
