Detroit Electric’s SP:01 – the world’s fastest pure-electric production car

Limited-edition SP:01 two-seat electric sports car unveiled in Detroit The original electric car innovators, Detroit Electric began life in 1906 and went on to make some 13,000 vehicles by 1939, setting the EV production world record for the twentieth century. This week, Detroit Electric unveiled a new high-performance champion in the emissions-free motoring. Boasting an … Read more

Lithium powered Torq Roadster – world’s fastest 3 wheeled electric vehicle

It does 0 to 60mph in an astonishing 4 seconds and it has a 3 wheeled architecture. Epic EV’s new Lithium Powered TORQ Roadster is world’s fastest 3 wheeled electric vehicle. The TORQ’s advanced lightweight chassis is built by Magnum Offroad, while the aggressive styling comes from Motive Industries and Eleven Design. TORQ can achieve … Read more

Tesla opens major European distribution center in the Netherlands

Tesla Motors Announces Major European Distribution Center in the Netherlands Tesla Motors, Silicon Valley-based company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicle powertrain components has big plans with the worldwide distribution of its Model S. The car is the world’s first premium sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. … Read more

Eco-friendly mobility solutions offered in Milan

ElectriCity initiative available in Rome   Milano is taking a leading role towards a low carbon society. Hertz, one of the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has launched an ElectriCity initiative in Milan to provide Nissan LEAF electric vehicles for rent by the hour or day. The Nissan LEAFs can be rented from … Read more

Global automotive trends identified: engine efficiency, connectivity and telematics – the two top trends for 2013

Efficiency and connectivity are, in that order, the two top trends for 2013, according to the top global trends in the automotive industry study released at the 2012 Paris Auto Show by the World Car Awards (WCA) and Prime Research. an expert panel comprising 60 of the world’s top automotive journalists Efficiency and connectivity are … Read more

Electric Vehicle Week to make San Francisco EV Capital of America

What the future of clean, green transportation looks like: Electric Vehicle Week to open in San Francisco An electric vehicle expo and “ride and drives” staged in financial district   San Francisco’s first ever EV Week will open at Justin Herman Plaza, September 17-18, and will feature all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from major … Read more