Danish electric car has its range extended – with methanol fuel cells

Danish firm Ecomove is working on a range-extended version of its Qbeak electric vehicle, which will use methanol fuel cell technology to give nearly 500 miles between recharges.
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By Farah Alkhalisi July 7, 2012 11:59 AM

Nissan LEAF leads UK electric vehicle sales in first six months

Nissan has sold 343 Nissan LEAF electric cars in the UK in the first six months of 2012, according to the latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
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By Farah Alkhalisi July 6, 2012 11:40 AM

Llewellyn Plugs In: Berlin without walls

It’s very hard for a Brit of my generation to go to Berlin and not think about… you know who; to not think about my dad flying overhead dropping… you know what. Basically, in the immortal words of Basil Fawlty, don’t mention the ‘W’ word.
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By Robert Llewellyn July 5, 2012 2:31 PM

Leonardo DiCaprio joins forces with Fisker Automotive

American electric car maker Fisker, creator of the Karma luxury sports GT, has announced that it has signed a deal with movie superstar Leonardo DiCaprio to help promote global sustainability.
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By Will Dron July 5, 2012 12:02 PM

Tesla Model S first drive report

The only UK motoring journalist invited to drive Tesla's new pure-electric luxury saloon gives us his first impressions behind the wheel.
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By Alistair Weaver July 4, 2012 1:34 PM