This should be a popular move as most people are interested in fast home charging Nissan is celebrating the continued success of its 100% electric LEAF model with the introduction of an Acenta+ grade. The new Acenta+ sits between the Acenta and range-topping Tekna model and enjoys a significant specification boost over the standard model.
The Government has announced that its Plug-in Car Grant will continue until at least February 2016. Revealed this week (Wednesday 26th August), the grant will remain open to motorists looking to buy a new ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) until early 2016 at a minimum. A longer term plan will be drawn up and announced after
Electric car sales have fallen short of predictions, but the global push to cut carbon emissions and improved techology could see them poised to hit the mainstream, says Renault-Nissan’s head, Carlos Ghosn Carlos Ghosn, the fast-talking head of the Renault-Nissan alliance, is not keen to be drawn on targets for electric car sales. A 2011
Richard Branson, feels that the FIA approved Formula E electric car series will replace Formula 1 as the world’s most watched racing format. Branson, who owns the Virgin Racing team, was speaking at the final round of the 2015 Formula E season run at Battesea Park in London. The last race of the series, run
Here’s a mostly glowing review of the BMW i3 from the New York Times. “The BMW i3 is a deep dive into what the car of the future should be. It is efficient, sustainable and essentially a think tank on wheels.” The conclusion: i3 is expensive, but it’s more than transportation. It’s a glimpse into
Historic EV milestone reached in early June Alliance sells half of all EVs globally EV sales up nearly 15 per cent through May vs. same period last year Nissan LEAF remains world’s best-selling EV Frenchman from Bordeaux bought 250,000th Alliance EV: a Renault ZOE PARIS/YOKOHAMA (June 24th, 2015)—The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world’s leader in zero-emission
Good news on the roll-out of currently the best charging network Ecotricity is to install a rapid charging point at John O’Groats in Scotland within weeks, completing coverage on the iconic route from the northernmost point of the UK to Lands End in Cornwall. The point will become part of the Electric Highway, which includes
Finally the G7 world leaders are waking up to what needs to be done (From 13 June) This past week, the Group of Seven (G7) world leaders met in Germany for the group’s 41st annual summit. Needless to say, much was discussed, from the threat of international terrorism to the stability of national economies and,
Next Green Car test the Renault ZOE
Next Green Car carry out an indepedent range test The Renault ZOE has earned a name for itself as the most affordable electric car and you do get a lot of bang for your buck with this all-electric supermini. Innovative purchase options allow you to either buy the car outright or part-purchase the car and
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