New petrol and diesel cars will be banned in 2030
The ‘green industrial revolution’ is coming to the UK and it will start with a ban on new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030.
Venturi Volage test from Bibendum Challenge
After our piece on the Opel HydroGen4 and how it’s being overtaken by modern electric cars, here we with a golden question – just how fun can an electric sports car get? We got to know the Venturi Volage open…
Opel gets its version of Chevrolet Volt, the Ampera
GM would have been the first company to sell an electric vehicle with extended range if Fisker had not presented the Karma in Detroit this year and if BYD had not released F3DM. Anyway, Chevrolet Volt will be in the…
2011 European Car of the Year: the Nissan Leaf
Could this mark the beginning of a true electric car evolution in Europe? The Nissan Leaf, an all-electric vehicle, has won the 2011 European Car of the Year Award in what was not, however, a smooth victory. According to some…
Renault – Nissan: agreement with Europcar for electric car rentals starting in 2010
Renault and Nissan have signed an agreement with Europcar to begin renting electric cars in 2010. Europe, Australia, and New Zealand will be the first to take advantage of this new service, but it is not yet clear if the…
Renault Fluence price and electric complications
There are many things that go against the purchase of an electric car in the minds of the car buying public. From so-called “range anxiety” to monthly battery hire, battery life and replacement, and recharge times, the actual economics of…
Eco-Friendly Cars for a More Sustainable Commute
If you are in need of a new car to commute but, at the same time, you are trying to lead a more sustainable life, then you should be considering eco-friendly cars. Obviously, to reduce pollution, it would be better…