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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Bentley to introduce its first plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

Bentley is envisioning a powerful and even more efficient future with the Bentley Hybrid Concept - a technology showcase that previews Bentley's first plug-in hybrid model, set to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. The Bentley Hybrid Concept

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Toyota pulls the plug on plug-in charging with new wireless technology

Recharging a Toyota plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle could in future be as simple as parking the car. Toyota has announced verification testing is to begin later this month of a new wireless battery charging system it has developed for vehicles that use an electric powertrain.

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The Coca-Cola Company and Ford unveil Ford Fusion Energi with PlantBottle Technology interior

The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Motor Company are fueling more sustainable design by collaborating on a first-ever interior fabric made from the same renewable material used to produce Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Technology packaging.

The two companies

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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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Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid stars in New York as one of three candidates for the World Green Car of the Year

The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid - the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - will make its American display debut and take centre stage at the New York International Auto Show. The plug-in hybrid is one of three remaining candidates for the prestigious 2013 World Green Car

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Volkswagen launches most fuel-efficient production car in the world

The XL1 from Volkswagen is the most fuel-efficient production car in the world, with a fuel consumption value of 0.9 l/100 km. Due to its plug-in hybrid system, the two-seater can also cover a distance of up to 50 km in all-electric mode and therefore with zero local emissions.

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Connected World selects 2013 Ford Fusion Energi as Connected Car of the Year

In an announcement at the 2013 International CES, Connected World Magazine has awarded the all-new Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid the midsize Connected World Connected Car of the Year 2013.

The all-new Fusion offers the most complete array of advanced connectivity

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Volvo Car Corporation ramps up production of the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid

Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2013. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars from model year 2014.

The assembly

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Vauxhall technology scoops three energy efficiency awards at Future Car Challenge 2012

At the Future Car Challenge 2012, Vauxhall once again demonstrated the strength of its low and zero emission technologies competing over a 63-mile stretch from Brighton to London.

Whilst Ampera's range extending technology made the electric ride from

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Jaguar Land Rover success in RAC Future Car Challenge 2012

The Jaguar XJ_e experimental plug-in hybrid was awarded 'Most Energy Efficient Luxury Car Prototype' and 'Technical Panel's Award of Merit' at the third annual RAC Future Car Challenge from Brighton to London.

Jaguar Land Rover entered three of its Jaguar XJ_e PHEV

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Ford C-Max Energi tops all utility and compact vehicles with EPA-rated 620-mile range

America's most efficient utility vehicle - Ford's new 108 MPGe C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid - also has the most range of any utility or compact vehicle with a 620-mile overall driving range as rated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

This means C-Max Energi customers

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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept car offers glimpse of a sports car of tomorrow

Porsche is presenting the Panamera Sport Turismo concept car to show how amazingly intelligent and efficient drive technology might look in the design language of tomorrow. The Sport Turismo unites the next generation hybrid drive with new ideas for an evolutionary,

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Ford Fusion certified as America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan

The all-new Ford Fusion is the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America with an EPA-certified 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined fuel economy rating for its hybrid model.

Fusion Hybrid tops the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg highway and 4 mpg

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Volvo presents the all-new V40 and the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid V60 for the first time in the UK

Volvo will be showcasing it's latest offerings to the public with the first UK viewing of its new five-door hatchback, the Volvo V40, and the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, at this years Moving Motorshow and Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Double recognition for Fisker

The Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid has received two more awards recognising its leading-edge design, advanced technology, and environmental credentials.

Last week, the Karma received a First Prize in the International Design Awards (IDA) competition and

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Fisker Automotive expands reach in Middle East & North Africa

Fisker Automotive announced a significant expansion in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).

The US automaker has signed an exclusive agreement with the Al-Futtaim Group, one of the region’s most experienced automotive distributors, to build its sales presence in

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Ford makes NASCAR History as all-new Focus Electric becomes first all-electric pace car for the Richmond 400

Ford Motor Company is again making NASCAR history this month as the all-new Focus Electric becomes the first all-electric pace car to ever lead the field for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Richmond 400.

The all-new Focus Electric will perform all pace car duties at

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Numero 9: A fresh look at the Citroen DS line

Marketed in parallel alongside Citroen’s main range, the distinctive DS line explores new automotive territory. Based on more radical choices, it opens new perspectives in premium vehicle design and illustrates the best of Citroen’s expertise in creativity and

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Fisker Automotive unveils the all-new Fisker Atlantic in New York Auto Show

Fisker Automotive unveiled its all-new model, the Atlantic sedan. This is the latest model in the company’s expanding line up of extended-range luxury electric cars.

Revealed as a design prototype at a special VIP preview event the night before the New York Auto

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