electric vehicles
China considers new policies to encourage EV purchasing
22nd March, 2013
Failure to stimulate sales leads to governmental rethink on electric and hybrid policies
Lubricants and changes in the global auto industry
13th March, 2013
A paper from Roland Berger's Bill Downey published after the London ICIS Conference 2013 which examines how changes in the global auto industry will affect the lubricants sector.
Wanxiang to acquire A123 systems
24th December, 2012
Chinese group beats US Johnson to bankrupt battery-maker's assets at auction.
Chinese companies push EVs, but is the market ready?
21st November, 2012
China's desire to encourage the use of Electric Vehicles may be too early for an unwilling market.
Electric dream
10th October, 2012
Mercedes announces the world's most powerful electric supercar.
Ricardo partnership helps cell technology
12th September, 2012
Ricardo set up a partnership to develop fuel cell power technology platforms for EVs.
BYD batteries not to blame for EV fatalities
24th August, 2012
Taxi crash deaths not caused by battery fire, says investigators.
Wanxiang's US battery investment raises IP issues
22nd August, 2012
China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.
Electric R8 sets new Nurburgring record
14th August, 2012
An electric Audi has set a new lap record at Germany's Nurburgring race circuit
China sets target of 5m green vehicles on the road by 2020
21st July, 2012
Ambitious plans for EVs set by national government.
New project aims to lower costs and rare metals for EVs
9th July, 2012
A UK-based joint project is set to develop the viability of low-cost electric motors for vehicles that reduce the need for expensive elements.
EU Electric motor market gains vehicle boost
8th June, 2012
European electric motor sales are likely to soar over the next five years according to a new report.
China to promote EV sales
23rd February, 2012
Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio
Continental and SK aim at EV market
23rd January, 2012
German and Korean joint venture set to provide power to global electric vehicles.
Axeon develops new car battery technology
6th October, 2011
Battery specialists claim a significant improvement in range for EVs.
New EV charging standards likely
6th October, 2011
European auto makers are seeking to unify EV charging standards.
Electric Rolls includes battery and gear innovations
9th March, 2011
An Electric Rolls Royce concept includes innovative battery and transmission technology.
Electric Superbike whips fuel jockeys!
17th January, 2011
The Swigz electric superbike made history with two podium finishes in its first day of racing against fuel racers.
Electric superbike to take on fuel jockeys.
22nd December, 2010
A new electric superbike is set to race against fuel-powered race bikes with serious intent.
Nissan Leaf Euro Car of the Year
20th December, 2010
Nissan's all-electric Leaf has taken a controversial win as 2011 Car of the Year.
