National Plug in day was a large event in some part of the world – especially the US. It was pretty much ignored in th UK. While in California Governor Jerry Brown marked National Plug-In Day by signing six bills to promote electric cars. The new laws created by these bills will enact or extend a variety of […]
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Rick Woodbury CEO of Commuter Cars shared with us a report that is currently being distributed to members of the EC. The report details the growing congestion in Cities around the globe and especially in Europe. The Tango car from Commuter Cars of Spokane Washington fits two to a lane providing a unique solution to
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Introducing the GREYP from Rimac Most of the electric bikes we have seen and used have been on the basic or limited assist side of the spectrum. That all changed yesterday. That all changed when we discovered the greyp. – The world’s most advanced electric bicycle, or so they claim. And they are most likely
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Independent testing by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla Model S a 5-star safety rating, not just overall, but in every subcategory without exception. Approximately one percent of all cars tested by the federal government achieve 5 stars across the board. NHTSA does not publish a star rating
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Report from the Nordic papers showing the very first Model S in Europe in a customer’s hands.: A Mr Frederic Hauge, Norwegian environmental activist.
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Ships over 5,000 cars. Tesla reported net income increased by 70% Q on Q to $26M with an operating profit of 20 cents a share, including 15 cents related to a leasing program. Even without that provision, results exceeded the average of 10 analysts’ estimates for a 20-cent loss, according data compiled by Bloomberg. On
London: Aug 9 2013 Last week BMW invited us and a few close friends to witness the UK and simultaneous worldwide launch of the BMW i3 electric car. This was a smooth operation typical of BMW corporate events. The location was in the old Billingsgate Fish Market City on Lower Thames Street with fine views
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GM made the unofficial official today, cutting the price of the 2014 US Chevrolet Volt to $34,995 — $5,000 less than the 2013 model. News on the UK and European models is less clear as of right now. A price cut would be major benefit to help push Ampera sales in the UK. What they
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We are heading to London to attend the i3 launch in the City later today. Should be an interesting session: BMW UK marketing team will be making the pitch. Will be good to see the car in real life rather than the show concept vehicles. Full report to follow.
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BMW i3 goes on sale in UK during November for £25,680, or £369 per month to lease Hot on the heels of the recent Park Lane launch party, BMW has confirmed that its new i3 electric car will cost from £25,680, including the £5,000 contribution from the generous UK government. First deliveries of the all-electric
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