Electric Cars
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BMW strikes deal to build electric Minis in China
German brand BMW is in talks with Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors about a possible partnership, which would see production of the Mini Electric take place in China. Production of the all-electric hatchback will begin in Oxford in 2019, but
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National Grid planning electric car charging network
The National Grid, the body responsible for the UK's electricity infrastructure, is reportedly planning a network of 50 high power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the UK. It plans to place the 350kW charging stations on the
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FIA officially sanctions Tesla-based race series
Formula E is currently the largest all-electric racing series – but it runs sophisticated, bespoke cars and is very expensive to participate in. However, a new option has become available – a new set of races named the Electric
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Labour MP condemns electric vehicle manufacturers for 'systematically mis-selling' cars
The Labour MP and former minister Helen Goodman has hit out at the manufacturers of electric cars for overstating the range their vehicles can travel between charges. Speaking in the House of Commons, Goodman told of her experience with a Nissan
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Diesel sales to be overtaken by plug-ins by 2019
A report by an independent think tank has suggested that sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles may overtake those of diesel as soon as 2019. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit analysed sales figures to produce the date, which is
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Nissan Leaf: first drive
Nissan's Leaf is one of the most popular electric cars worldwide, which makes this second-generation model a big deal. AOL cars headed to Tokyo to have a brief drive in the all-new Leaf. What is it? Nissan has introduced the second generation
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Renault debuts new autonomous tech with reaction times of a pro driver
Renault has taken another step along the road to autonomous cars and unveiled its latest and most sophisticated safety kit yet. Debuted on a Zoe electric car (nicknamed 'Callie') the tech is intended to help avoid obstacles in the road
