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Electric Vehicles
Plug-in Car Grant extended and now includes vans
- January 17, 2012
The Plug-in Car Grant, offering up to £5000 off an electric car, has been extended, and it now includes up to £8000 off electric vans.
Electric smart for-us pick-up
- January 17, 2012
The electric smart for-us pick-up mobility concept has had its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Volkswagen E-Bugster
- January 16, 2012
The two-seat electric Volkswagen E-Bugster concept has been revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Vauxhall Ampera now open for orders in the UK
- January 13, 2012
The order books are now open for the Vauxhall Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV), and details of its UK specifications and pricing have been announced.
Crash safety changes to Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall Ampera
- January 12, 2012
General Motors has announced enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall Ampera following post-crash fires.
Conti.eContact electric vehicle tyre
- January 4, 2012
The new Conti.eContact is a new tyre designed for electric vehicles.
Renault electric vehicle dealers
- December 22, 2011
Renault has announced its twenty one specialist electric vehicle dealers around the UK.
Chevy Volt battery fire
- December 6, 2011
The recent fires in a Chevrolet Volt are now thought likely to be due to the liquid that cools the batteries.
Honda EV-STER
- November 29, 2011
The electric Honda EV-STER, the next-generation electric small sports concept model, will have its world premiere at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.
Fisker Karma achieves 135 mpg
- November 17, 2011
The Fisker Karma electric vehicle with extended range has achieved 135 mpg combined fuel economy while emitting just 51 g/km of CO2, as well as an all-electric range of 51.6 miles.





