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Ford Focus Electric production starts in Europe

  • June 12, 2013

Ford-Focus-Electric-13.jpgThe first Ford Focus Electric pure electric vehicle has rolled off the company's production line in Europe.

My Electric Avenue is looking for 100 neighbourly drivers to trial electric cars

  • June 3, 2013

mea-nissan-leaf.jpgIn a UK first, ten groups of neighbours are being sought to drive electric cars for 18 months as part of a new trial that will look at ways of managing their impact on the local electricity grid.

Drayson Racing Technologies to attempt Electric Car World Land Speed Record

  • May 30, 2013

drayson racing.jpgDrayson Racing Technologies has announced that it will make an attempt for the FIA World Electric Land Speed Record on June 25 at RAF Elvington in Yorkshire.

BMW reveals UK dealers that will supply and support BMW i

  • May 20, 2013

bmw-i8-showroom.jpgBMW UK has revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services.

Vauxhall Ampera with no running costs

  • April 23, 2013

vauxhall-ampera-f.jpgThe Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) now comes with a package that is designed to cover the majority of its running costs.

Detroit Electric SP:01

  • April 22, 2013

detroit electric sp 01.jpgThe Detroit Electric SP:01 electric sports car, seemingly a reincarnation of the Tesla Roadster that’s no longer in production, received its global public reveal at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Drayson Racing asks you which drivers you want in Formula E

  • April 20, 2013

drayson-racing-formula-e.jpgDrayson Racing has announced the start of its search for two top-level professional racing drivers for its entry in the new FIA Formula E Championship for electric cars.

Electric Nissan LEAFs now available for lease through Low Carbon London

  • April 19, 2013

nissan-leaf-p-front-f.jpgThe Low Carbon London Programme, led by UK Power Networks, is bringing up to 50 new Nissan LEAF electric vehicles to London for 2 years. 

The Electric Vehicles Conference - Overcoming Barriers, Driving Adoption, 30 April, London

  • April 18, 2013

electric-charging-f.jpgThe Electric Vehicles Conference focuses on the challenges that fleet managers face in overcoming barriers to drive EV adoption, following weeks of in-depth research with EV adopters and industry-leading experts across Europe.

Option to lease batteries for the new Nissan LEAF brings price down to £15,990

  • April 10, 2013

new nissan leaf.jpgFor the first time, buyers of the new Nissan LEAF can lease batteries for the 100% electric car, as well as being able to choose one of three trim levels.

News, reports and road tests of Electric Cars from Green Car Guide. We review the latest EV models of 2013 now available in the UK, talk with the manufacturers about their future electric car plans, analyse the costs and savings associated with electric vehicles and also provide overviews of the technologies involved.

We also cover the issues involved with electric vehicle charging, such as government initiatives and legislation, the sort of grants available for Plug-in cars and vans, and industry partnerships between manufacturers and energy suppliers like that between British Gas and Vauxhall.

A study by GfK Automotive has suggested that electric cars could account for one-in-twenty of all cars sold in the UK by 2014 - if manufacturers and authorities can solve problems like the limited availability of charging points or 'range anxiety', where consumers fret over over the distances electric cars can travel. Green Car Guide will be at the forefront of reporting on all the developments in the EV sector as the market grows and matures. Our reporters have unparalleled access to the major (and minor) manufacturers ensuring we have the inside-line on the latest technology, the latest legislation and above all, the latest makes and models - because we get to test drive the cars first!

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