by Karl Dyson | Aug 8, 2012 | EV Electric Cars
According to the Office of Low Emission Vehicles, the number UK motorists who’s new car qualified for the plug-in car grant rose in the first half of this year. Official figures show that 814 vehicles qualified for the grant in the first half of 2012 compared...
by Karl Dyson | May 18, 2012 | EV Electric Cars
Not many people know this, but before the green bug bit, I was a bit of a performance car nut. Numerous quick cars came and went over the years including MR2 Turbo’s, 3 Ford Capri’s and an XR2-Turbo. Now I’m rocking a 1.6 Volvo estate from Sweedens...
by Karl Dyson | Mar 28, 2012 | EV Electric Cars
With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games just months away, London is getting ready for the Olympic electric car fleet. Work began this week on a network of super-fast electric vehicle charging points.The London Mayor and Transport for London are working in...
by Karl Dyson | Mar 27, 2012 | EV Electric Cars
The next innovation for electric cars is on its way. An American start-up company is planning to cut the cord for electric vehicles by developing a ‘plugless’ charging station. Evatran has created a cordless technology that allows cars to be recharged simply by...
by Karl Dyson | Feb 15, 2012 | EV Electric Cars
A research team from Stanford University has designed a highly efficient wireless charging system that uses magnetic fields to transmit large electric currents between metal coils placed several feet apart. The long-term goal of the research project is to develop the...
by Karl Dyson | Dec 20, 2011 | EV Electric Cars
Hot from the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda has confirmed that its EV-STER Concept will spawn a full production version of the 2 seater. This mid engine rear wheel drive could be the firms replacement for its discontinues S2000 which proved to be hugely popular. From the...
