Nissan and 4R Energy Develop new Solar EV Charging System

Nissan and 4R Energy Corporation today announced that the two companies have developed a charging system for electric vehicles that combines a solar power generation system with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. Testing of this new charging system began today at Nissan's Global Headquarters in Yokohama.With the new charging system, electricity is generated through solar cells installed at

Driverless electric cars to hit London

LONDON'S legacy Olympic Park could become the testing ground for electric driverless cars, which experts believe could be commonplace by the 2030s.The EN-V - electric networked vehicle - produced by General Motors could help to make the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, carbon-free in transportation terms.It is the closest the industry has come to cars driven by artificial intelligence.

NRMA’s roadside assistance goes electric

NRMA Motoring & Services unveiled its first electric roadside assistance vehicle and mobile electric car charging station today in a bid to support the ever-growing electric vehicle market.The NRMA's first electric roadside assistance vehicle, the i-MiEV, will be trialed in the Sydney CBD from early September after completing a six week tour of the state, showcasing the benefits of electric

Ford Make Tire Technology Breakthrough [video]

Ford Motor Company has developed new low-rolling-resistance tire for improved fuel efficiency.According to reports, the new fuel efficient low resistance tires developed by Ford Motor Company can improve fuel economy by up to 2 mpg and are expected to feature on the company’s upcoming C-MAX Energi, C-MAX Hybrid and Focus Electric vehicles.David Rohweder, Ford Motor Company global chief engineer

Video : McLaren MP4-12C Records Second-Fastest Power Lap

McLaren MP4-12C Records Second-Fastest Power Lap.The Famous Top Gear Power lap time recorded :1:15.1 Ariel Atom V8 1:16.2 McLaren MP4-12C 1:16.8 Bugatti Veyron S 1:17.1 Gumpert Apollo 1:19.1 Ferrari 458 Italia VIDEO : McLaren MP4-12C Records Second-Fastest Power Lap

BMW 1-Series M Coupé by Kelleners

BMW 1-Series M Coupé by KellenersThe German tuner Kellener has tuned the BMW 1-Series M Coupe for the high performance featuring over 410HP.The BMW 1 series M coupe is modified with new tuned turbocharged straight-six cylinder engine with an delivering output power of 410HP, (301 kW / 404 bhp) and 550 Nm of torque (405 lb-ft) instead of the series 340 PS (250 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - With an

2012 Nissan Versa - Starts at $10,990

2012 Nissan Versa - Starts at $10,990The Nissan carmaker has released the full speifications and price of 2012 Nissan Versa sedan in U.S. The base model of 2012 Nissan Versa starts at $10,990 (Excluding a destination Charge).2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Is boosted with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an delivering output power of 109Hp horsepower and a 107 lb-ft of peak torque at