The renewable energy industry contributed nearly one fifth of the UK’s electricity mix in the first quarter of the year. New statistics from DECC revealed renewable technologies produced 18.1TWh of clean energy, a 43% rise compared to the same period in 2013. Hydro generation rose by 78% on a year earlier – from 1.3TWh to […]
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Reuters reports that Nissan is preparing to cut battery manufacturing, people familiar with the matter said, in a new reversal on electric cars that has reopened deep divisions with alliance partner Renault. The plan, which faces stiff resistance within the Japanese carmaker, would see U.S. and British production phased out and a reduced output of
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A Kim Price of LA became the first driver of the Mercedes Benz all electric B class. Forty one cars were delivered in the month and Kim an Mercedes driver for 15 years was the first. Price happened to be in Germany the month before the electric B-Class was officially introduced in the U.S. “I
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The June report from Cambridge claims that by 2030 the UK could require an additional 7 million hectares of land to meet the demands for food and renewable energy. The report is titled “The best use of UK agricultural land”, produced by the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). This represents more than 35% of the
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New Pack Pricing Three and a half years after the first Nissan Leaf went on sale, Nissan USA has announced the cost of a replacement lithium-ion battery pack for its electric car. It’s a surprisingly low $5,499 (after a $1,000 credit for turning in the old pack, which is required), plus installation fees and tax.
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Maria Sharapova made a spectacular entrance to the WTA pre-Wimbledon Party last night, arriving in a Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar driven by the former Formula One driver Mark Webber. Webber was fresh from his exploits in the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours race, where he drove a Porsche 919 Hybrid. Sharapova will be hoping
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Seems that there are more nutters in California that we previously thought. Someone or something is leaving fliers on windscreen of Tesla Model S electric luxury cars parked in San Francisco, giving a stern warning about the possible bad things that will happen to you. The letter is worth a read as it claims as range
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April 29th 2014: Nick Clegg wants to make electric and hybrid vehicles a “no-brainer” for car buyers Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is today launching a £500 million scheme to boost electric and hybrid car ownership in the UK. Perks for electric car drivers The funding will provide extra perks to encourage more drivers to
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Good news for UK entrepreneurs! £10 million share for businesses that can create innovation in energy Gregory Barker, the minister of Energy and Climate, announced that British entrepreneurs who are into the development of innovative technology can benefit from a £10 million share. Big-time power companies like British Gas and engineering firms like Unaoil-associate Severn
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Our friends at Green Car Reports drove an early e-Golf in Germany. They report a positive experience. Volkswagen e-Golf test drive, Berlin, March 2014 On sale late this year, it adds a plug-in electric power train option to the all-new seventh generation of the classic Golf five-door hatchback, now celebrating its 40th birthday.
