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Nissan LEAF Now Available from $39,990^ Drive-Away
Nissan today announced its award-winning LEAF electric car is now available to purchase from only $39,990^ drive-away, down from its previous drive-away price of $46,990^. […]
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BMW i Innovation Days 2013
The BMW Group will launch an electrically powered production vehicle this year with the BMW i3, which represents a new form of sustainable mobility in urban areas. As the first premium electric vehicle, the BMW i3 rises to the social, ecological and economic challenges of our time […]
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Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid
Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the second generation Gran Turismo at the Auto Shanghai show in China. The centrepiece of Porsche’s show appearance is the new Panamera S E-Hybrid, the world’s first plug-in hybrid in the luxury class. […]
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One-two victory for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro at Silverstone
Audi began the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in convincing style. The two Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars dominated the Silverstone 6 Hours and deservingly clinched a one-two victory […]
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2013 Honda CR-Z available now
Renowned for being engaging and fun to drive, the 2013 Honda CR-Z has received Honda’s new Plus Sport (S+) button which gives the vehicle more engine and electric motor assist power. The Plus Sport function can be used while in ECON, Normal or Sport mode. […]
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100% Electric Nissan e-NV200 Compact Van
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is teaming up with FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, to conduct field tests for its 100% electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle in Singapore. vehicle is scheduled for global launch in 2014. […]
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Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell
Production of the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell began at the company’s Ulsan manufacturing plant in Korea in January 2013, making Hyundai the first automaker to begin commercial production of a hydrogen-powered vehicle. The first complete car rolled off the assembly line on 26 February 2013. […]
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XL1 Hybrid 1-litre Car by Volkswagen
The XL1 by Volkswagen is the most efficient production car in the world with a fuel consumption of 0.9 l/100km. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the two-seater can also be driven for up to 50 kilometres locally in pure electric mode, […]
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BMW i3 Concept Coupe
The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio […]
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Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Receives Prestigious Innovation Award
The zero-emission Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell has been awarded the prestigious FuturAuto accolade at the 2013 Brussels Motor Show. The ix35 Fuel Cell was selected as the winner for becoming the first mass-produced, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle commercially available. […]