When it comes to solar energy, the Intersolar show (this week, in Munich) is said to be the largest in […]
Deliver, the European project of an electric van
This vehicle is not intended for production. It’s a R&D prototype mostly built with European public funds. It was built […]
Mini Superleggera Vision electric concept by Touring
There’s a roadster version of the Mini, but it’s still built on the old Mini. The new Mini has been […]
Citroën DS3 BlueHDi 100, the most economical car in Europe
A premium small car, the Citroën DS3 is a big seller all over Europe, and a strong competitor for the […]
The Audi A7 TDI ultra, meet the 50 mpg luxury sports sedan
50 mpg cars? We used to know them as boring econo-sedans, the smallest of the lightest models. Then came the […]
Better semiconductors for better hybrids or EVs, from Toyota
Every hybrid or electric car has a power control unit (PCU) to govern electrical flows and it contains many semiconductors. […]
Japanese carmakers joining forces to make better engines
Efficiency of internal combustion engines (ICE) is still lagging behind electric motors. The best gasoline engines are about 35% efficient, […]
Nissan e-NV200, the first ever Spanish vehicle sold in Japan
Nissan has started regular production of its e-NV200 electric van. This was long expected, as we’ve already seen it many […]
ABT, the tuner, makes another move towards electric mobility
ABT. If you own a Volkswagen in Germany, you will probably know ABT’s name, a famous tuning firm. Wheels, high […]
Dynamo concept won’t be built but shows MG cares about EVs
Outside Britain, it’s doubtful young people know the name of MG. It once was a famous sports car maker, but […]
Denza, the impressive electric daughter of Daimler and BYD
In Geneva, in 2010, the news of a partnership between Mercedes, the oldest carmaker, and BYD, one of the newest, […]
A very successful plug-in hybrid: the BYD Qin, in China
The most popular plug-in hybrid is the Chevrolet Volt, isnt’ it? This is what most people believe, and it’s quite […]