The Australian launch of the battery-swapping Renault Fluence Z.E. electric car has stalled. Renault Australia today confirmed it has been forced to postpone the local introduction of the Fluence Z.E. “until further notice” ...
UK’s Oxford University researchers have tested a new robotic technology on Nissan Leaf electric car that allows the vehicle drive itself on long routes. The move is aimed at developing everyday vehicles that can offer 'auto drive' ...
Five hatchbacks, one medium car, two SUVs and two sets of sports car twins that include the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are among the finalists announced for the 2013 World Car of the Year award. The distinguished list of contenders for ...
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lululemon athletica inc. announced that Robert Bensoussan has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Bensoussan’s appointment reflects lululemon’s increasing international focus and his addition expands the ...
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Electric vehicles development is blocked in US, for several states are planning to tax electric vehicles. With the State of Washington started tax on electric cars, other states are also beginning to act. This week, Texas began to consider ...
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Unlike some EVs, the Ford Focus Electric feels like a real car. It's solid, sophisticated and a delight to drive. The Focus EV is also quick, provides effortless acceleration, agile handling, and a supple and composed ride. Add to those ...
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Our electric test cars offer lessons in depreciation for early adopters. Plug-in cars were supposed to be the next big thing. But once they're a year old, it turns out they're just used cars--and used cars with far worse depreciation than ...
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There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES.In fact,there was a lot of stuff,period.Trying to find a single standout isn't easy,especially when it is near-impossible to even see everything at the massive event.But there were a number of ...
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There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES.In fact,there was a lot of stuff,period.Trying to find a single standout isn't easy,especially when it is near-impossible to even see everything at the massive event.But there were a number of ...
Tags: CES, car tech, automotive realm, Vegas
Today, Nissan started building its Leaf electric cars in the United States. In addition to local production, the 2013 model year also brings several improvements to the Leaf, including a lower base price, faster charger, and some additional ...
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National Electric Vehicles Sweden AB (NEVS), the owner of Saab Automobiles, has signed an agreement with the Chinese city of Qingdao to make and sell Electric Vehicles (EV). The company expects to manufacture electric cars for the Chinese ...
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Shanghai based SAIC Motor Corp China's largest publicly traded automaker reported it sold 4.49 million vehicles last year, a 12% increase from 2011. The figure includes 1.39 million units sold by Shanghai General Motors and 1.28 million ...
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German carmaker Audi has reportedly cancelled its plans to manufacture the production version of its 2011 A2 electric car concept, which was unveiled in Frankfurt in September 2011. Based on the carmaker's A2 model, the new electric ...
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Sales of electric cars in the UK are expected to rise from 3,000 to 6,000 in 2013, according to a report from Next Green Car. The report said that the focus will be less on electric cars and plug-in hybrids, as new low emission petrol and ...
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The Bridgelux MKO 45mm LED chip -- one of the first high-power Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) technology LED chips developed for commercial applications -- continues to deliver 97 percent of its initial lumen output in the test, which has been ...
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