BMW Group begins series production of the BMW i3 electric car in Leipzig

The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction with the start of series production of the BMW i3. The world's first premium electric vehicle to be purpose-designed for this form of drive system is the result of an all-encompassing development approach targeted

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Renault celebrates the 10,000th Kangoo Z.E. registration

The Renault network has celebrated the 10,000th registration of a Kangoo Z.E., the European segment-leading small electric van. The vehicle's keys were handed over to Deutsche Bahn's Gerhard Dech.

Beatrice Foucher, Manager of Renault's Electric Vehicle Programme,

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World premieres of the Volkswagen e-Golf and e-up! at Frankfurt Motor Show

In a dual world premiere, Volkswagen will be presenting two new and extremely efficient electric cars at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (September 10-22, 2013) - the e-up! and e-Golf. This means that Europe's most successful carmaker is transitioning two

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Volvo Car UK partners with British Gas, as UK deliveries of the first V60 plug-in diesel hybrids commence

As deliveries of the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, start in the UK, Volvo announced a new partnership with British Gas to help ensure customers' properties are ready to charge their new vehicle.

Until March 2015, customers who buy

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Unique self-balancing electric unicycle SBU V3 to be launched in the UK and Eire

Created by Focus Designs (USA) the SBU V3, self-balancing unicycle, is genuinely a new way to travel and riding it a truly unique experience. Ride for pleasure or as great way to get from A-to-B. Weighing in at only 12.2 kg the SBU V3 has for many people in the United

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BMW i seals partnership deal to provide home charging installation service in the UK

BMW i continues to forge ahead with the introduction of customer-friendly electromobility services in the UK, forming a partnership with Schneider Electric. The partnership sees Schneider Electric become, not only the manufacturer of the BMW i Wallbox, but also the

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Renault-Nissan sells its 100,000th zero-emisson car

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 100,000th zero-emission car.

Electric cars from Renault and Nissan have driven approximately 841-million zero-emission kilometers - enough to circle the earth more than 20,000 times. Together, they represent 53-million liters of

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BMW appoints authorised dealer of new BMW i sub-brand in Singapore

BMW Asia announced Performance Motors Ltd. (PML) as the sole authorised dealership in Singapore for BMW i - the latest BMW sub-brand for its electric cars.

Two BMW i cars have been confirmed for production, the fully-electric BMW i3 megacity vehicle and the plug-in

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Nissan to add quick chargers at more than 100 US Leaf-certified dealerships

In an effort to speed the expansion of electric vehicle charging and build consumer awareness of the capability of the all-electric Nissan Leaf, Nissan will support installation of more than 100 DC quick chargers at Leaf-certified dealers in 21 key markets nationwide.

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Ford Focus Electric production starts in Europe; First European-built fully-electric Ford vehicle rolls-off the line

Ford Motor Company began a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Focus Electric - the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe - in Saarlouis, Germany.

The zero-emission Focus Electric is spearheading Ford's

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intercharge enables Europe-wide charging of electric vehicles

'Charge wherever you like', this is the guiding principle of the intercharge brand, which was presented by Andreas Pfeiffer, Managing Director of Hubject GmbH, and senior representatives of the six shareholder companies at the conference held in Berlin. By creating

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GM, BMW complete testing on DC Fast Charge station use

Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC 'Combo' Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 80 per cent charge in about 20 minutes.

The first electric

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Jones Soda Co. and Fiat announce 'Jonesin' for a Fiat 500e' photo contest

Jones Soda Co. (JSDA), a leading premium beverage company known for its customer-designed packaging, and the Fiat announced 'Jonesin' for a Fiat 500e' summer photo contest. The contest is part of a larger integrated marketing campaign for Jones Soda and the

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Toyota introduces 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge

Toyota announced the launch of the first Prius MPG Challenge rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organisations in N.Y., N.J. and Conn., with contributions totaling $20,000.

The Challenge - which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight

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Nissan announces Jean Pierre Diernaz as Director - Electric Vehicles for Europe

Nissan in Europe announced a management change in Europe. Effective May 1, 2013, Jean Pierre Diernaz takes on the newly created position of Director - Electric Vehicles for Europe.

This restructuring within Nissan Europe underlines the importance Nissan

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Nissan Motor Company and Keiko Ihara sign partnership agreement to promote zero-emission mobility

Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., and Keiko Ihara, currently the only Japanese female driver competing in the World Endurance Championships (WEC) - the highest form of sports-car endurance racing in the world - have signed a partnership agreement to promote

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BMW UK announces sales network for revolutionary i brand

BMW UK revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company's revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services.

From launch, 46 sales agents across the

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Ford Fusion Energi earns top vehicle safety rating from NHTSA

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has earned the highest possible 'five-star' Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The five-star rating is the US government's highest-possible safety rating and is determined only after

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Bangkok named candidate city to host FIA Formula E Championship

Thailand's capital Bangkok joined the list of candidate cities bidding to host the new FIA Formula E Championship. The announcement came during a special event held to demonstrate the innovation of racing technology in Thailand, attended by the Pol. Maj. Gen

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Mitsubishi Motors to enter a pair of all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric racecars in 2013 PPIHC

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will compete in the 2013 edition of the world-famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) to be held on June 30, 2013 with a pair of all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric four-wheel drive (4WD) prototype racecars.

With the upgraded all-new

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