It’s indisputable that electric buses can save local transport authorities substantial amounts on fuel and maintenance costs. However, a new analysis conducted by the Volvo Group and the audit and advisory firm KPMG finds that, taking into consideration such factors as noise, travel time and emissions, the total savings may be much higher. […]
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COULD VW LEAD THE WAY TO ALL ELECTRIC?
06/10/2015 by
The developing VW scandal has highlighted the lengths to which some automakers will go to find an alternative to electrification. Some industry gadflies have speculated that Volkswagen might opt to redeem itself by becoming a (sorely needed) leader in the electromobility field. “With hydrocarbon combustion we’ve hit the limits of physics,” Elon Musk told Auto express . “If […]
VW DEVELOP AUTOMATED DC FAST CHARGER
26/07/2015 by
EV drivers are demanding more range, and automakers are responding. However, as several observers have noted, this will introduce new challenges and opportunities for the motor industry. Better batteries can hold more energy, and consumers certainly don’t want longer charging times, so higher charging power levels will be required. That, in turn, will require thicker (or perhaps liquid […]
VOLVO PLANS HIGH PERFORMANCE HYBRID’S
26/07/2015 by
Volvo has acquired Polestar, a Swedish company with which it has been working in motor sports since 1996. Polestar will now be used as the model name for special high-performance Volvos across the Volvo range including their advanced Hybrid models like the all new XC90 and V wagon models . In 2015, Volvo expects to sell 750 […]
BMW i8 Released in Ireland
25/03/2015 by
The BMW i8 arrived in Ireland in 2014 with much anticipation and excitement within the motor industry. This is BMW’s premium model Range Extender electric car which forms part of it’s “i” range along with the i3. Fitted with a 5.0 kWh lithium ion battery, a 96kWh electric motor, six speed auto transmission and […]