Daimler introduces electric mobility in driving schools

Drawing on the maxim 'electric mobility is something you can learn', Daimler AG and the Academy Holding AG are launching a pilot project with five selected Academy driving schools in the wider Stuttgart area, with the aim of making electric vehicles an integral part of driver

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First 40-ton electric truck for transport on city roads

The BMW Group is partnering with logistics company Scherm Group to deploy a 40-ton pure-electric truck in the city this summer and become the first automobile manufacturer in Germany to use an electric truck of this size to transport materials on public roads.

The

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Nissan is first carmaker to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint to showcase how its market-leading, all-electric Leaf is helping more and more people convert to solar energy at home.

The manufacturer worked with inventor, Hamish Scott, creator

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Tesla opens 20th Supercharger station in the UK

Tesla opens its 20th Supercharger station in the UK, continuing the rapid expansion of the fast-charging network to enable long-distance travel in Tesla's all-electric vehicles. Tesla Superchargers span routes from Exeter to Edinburgh, allowing access to Europe.

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Chevrolet Spark EV plugs into Maryland

Chevrolet will start selling the Spark EV in Maryland this spring, expanding the pure electric mini-car's 'range' to the East Coast.

The Spark EV is the most efficient US retail electric vehicle on the market, delivering an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy

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Wirelessly charged city bus tested for the first time in Sweden

Scania has become the first company in Sweden to test a wirelessly charged electric-hybrid city bus. The bus will start operating on the streets of Södertälje, Sweden, in June 2016 as part of a research project into sustainable vehicle technology. Scania is undertaking

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Renault-Nissan Alliance sells its 200,000th electric vehicle

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 200,000th electric vehicle and has a leading 58 per cent market share for zero-emission cars.

Together, Renault and Nissan EVs have driven approximately 4-billion zero-emission kilometers - enough to circle the earth 100,000 times.

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GKN produces world's first two-speed eAxle for Hybrids and EVs

GKN has produced the industry's first two-speed eAxle. The technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.

"GKN's customers aren't just looking to make their next car more efficient; they want to create new driving experiences. Our expertise in driveline

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Tesla opens first Supercharger in Scotland

Tesla opened a new Supercharger location at Edinburgh Airport, firmly establishing the company's presence in Scotland. This location is part of a network expansion that will soon allow Model S owners to drive anywhere in the UK relying only on Superchargers. Supercharging is

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First electric Nissan Leaf Taxi arrives in Rome

Nissan and the taxi company Unione Radiotaxi of Rome are making electric vehicle history in Italy. For the first time in Italy two zero-emission, Nissan Leaf electric vehicles will operate in Rome as part of the Taxi 3,570 fleet. The taxis will be supported by a unique mobile quick

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All-new Ford Mondeo first to offer pedestrian detection technology

Ford Motor Company announced the all-new Ford Mondeo will be its first car globally to offer a new pedestrian detection technology that could help reduce the severity of accidents or help drivers avoid them altogether.

Additionally a new high-power diesel engine will lead a range

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Nissan showcases e-NV200 VIP Concept for VIPs

Nissan created a new zero emission concept for VIP transportation - the Nissan e-NV200 VIP Concept.

Designers have upgraded the all-electric e-NV200 Evalia people carrier into a zero emission van perfect as shuttle transport for VIPs. The benefit of being

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Denza rolls-off production lines in China

Denza, Daimler's 'made in China, for China' electric vehicle, has started rolling-off production line at Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd. (BDNT), in Shenzhen. This milestone is the culmination of cooperative efforts at Daimler's technology joint-venture

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Wireless charging of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles unplugged

One of the next steps on the way to perfect electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles is wireless charging. Daimler and BMW have now agreed on jointly developing and implementing one common technology.

Wireless charging of the battery will make the

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Volvo Cars' to launch world's most powerful and cleanest SUV

Volvo Cars' all-new XC90 will offer an unrivalled combination of power and clean operation when it is launched later this year. The all-wheel drive seven seater offers drivers up to 400 hp but with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of around 60 g/km (NEDC driving cycle). There

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Detroit Electric to launch world's fastest production EV in Europe and Asia

Detroit Electric is back with an all-new, pure electric sportscar, a new production facility and a highly-experienced new team that will develop a range of high-performance pure EVs.

The brand's first product, the lightweight, limited-edition SP:01 sportscar, will be the

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Chargemaster installs its 10,000th public and commercial EV charging point

Chargemaster, the UK's largest provider of electric vehicle charging points, has installed its 10,000th public and commercial unit, marking a significant milestone in the company's five year history.

The charging point has been installed on behalf of Leicester City Council

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Harley-Davidson reveals its first electric motorcycle 'Project LiveWire'

Innovation, meet heritage. Today, Harley-Davidson reveals Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle.

In keeping with the company's customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the country will be able

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Brammo adds Brammo Newport Beach to its dealer network for Southern California

Brammo, Inc. announce the appointment of Brammo Newport Beach as their latest dealer for Southern California. This appointment will ensure that Orange County motorcyclists will now have easy access to Brammo electric motorcycles.

"I believe

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Kia Soul EV achieves TÜV Nord Life Cycle Assessment certificate

The Kia Soul EV has become the latest model from the Korean brand to earn important certification for its outstanding whole-life environmental credentials.

TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organisation, has certified the new Kia Soul EV according

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