Category: Vehicles (concept)

Tue Jun 25, 4:21PM

Toyota NS4 plug-in hybrid shows up at Buenos Aires International Motor Show

Back in 2011, Toyota challenged their engineers to come up with a “new mid-sized concept for potential global market introduction by 2015.” The result was the Toyota NS4 plug-in hybrid concept that was first unveiled at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show. The vehicle had since disappeared. Fast forward to the 6th Annual… Continue reading Toyota NS4 plug-in hybrid shows up at Buenos Aires International Motor Show

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Mon Jun 3, 3:50PM

Infiniti LE electric vehicle on hold indefinitely

Originally unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show, the Infiniti LE was to be the brand’s counterpart to the Nissan Leaf. Back in August 2012, Infiniti confirmed for the second time that the Infiniti LE was slated for production in 2014 (https://evfuture.io/infiniti-le-electric-vehicle-set-for-2014/). Now, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Goshn recently announced a goal to boost Infiniti… Continue reading Infiniti LE electric vehicle on hold indefinitely

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Tue May 14, 3:58PM

Infiniti hybrid electric sports car due within 3 years

Within the next 3 years, Infiniti will launch a halo sports car using hybrid technology developed through the Emerg-E and Essence concept vehicles. In an effort to appeal to a wider audience, specifically premium car customers in their late 20s, likely with a single child and a high level of environmental awareness, the Infiniti sports… Continue reading Infiniti hybrid electric sports car due within 3 years

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Fri Apr 12, 1:23PM

Audi R8 E-tron winter testing in Europe?

In the past, Audi has officially said the R8 E-tron development program is on hold. However, new images have surfaced of the electric sports car undergoing winter testing in Europe, and the car has been spotted running tests in Spain as well. Both sightings support that the R8 E-tron may be back under development, ultimately… Continue reading Audi R8 E-tron winter testing in Europe?

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Mon Apr 8, 9:08PM

Detroit Electric unveils SP:01 electric sports car, says sedan and hatchback coming

Back in the early 1900’s, Detroit Electric produced around 13,000 electric vehicles. Now, they’re back in action, and they recently unveiled their first product set to go on sale later in 2013. Called the SP:01, the electric sports car is relying on a Lotus Exige shell. The SP:01 uses bespoke bodywork conducted for Detroit Electric,… Continue reading Detroit Electric unveils SP:01 electric sports car, says sedan and hatchback coming

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Wed Apr 3, 1:38PM

Audi expands testing of A1 E-tron

Currently, the Audi A1 E-tron is just a prototype. After announcing the vehicle back in 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, Audi has been testing the A1 E-tron in Munich. This year, Audi plans to expand the testing to the German regions of Bavaria/Saxony, Berlin-Brandenburg and Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially, the A1 e-tron is not scheduled for… Continue reading Audi expands testing of A1 E-tron

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Fri Mar 29, 1:02PM

BMW Concept Active Tourer confirmed for production

On display at the New York Auto Show, BMW’s Concept Active Tourer is a 5 door hatchback plug-in hybrid crossover vehicle with 4 wheel drive. Soon to join the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in the ranks of 4 wheel drive electric vehicles, a transverse mounted engine drives the front wheels and an electric motor drives the… Continue reading BMW Concept Active Tourer confirmed for production

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Tue Mar 19, 9:45PM

Detroit Electric releases teaser of electric sport car

After more than 70 years, Detroit Electric has returned to Detroit with a promise of creating 180 local jobs by the end of 2013, and producing an all electric sports car. In a press release earlier today, Detroit Electric has taken up shop in Fisher Building in downtown Detroit, and has identified a location to… Continue reading Detroit Electric releases teaser of electric sport car

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Mon Mar 18, 10:29PM

Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014

Part of Volkswagen’s approach to e-mobility is to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2014. According to Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group America, the ‘launch’ referred to the global launch dates for global products, but not specifically a launch in a particular market. Currently, VW group… Continue reading Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014

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Mon Mar 18, 3:58PM

BMW to intoduce Concept Active Tourer at New York Auto Show

BMW plans to debut its plug-in hybrid Concept Active Tourer for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York Auto Show on March 27. “Offering a glimpse of further innovations in store for the premium compact segment, BMW introduces the Concept Active Tourer – a new plug-in hybrid concept which combines comfort… Continue reading BMW to intoduce Concept Active Tourer at New York Auto Show

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Tue Mar 12, 4:28PM

BMW i3 range anxiety solved by free loaner ICE

BMW is developing a global program providing a free internal-combustion-engine powered vehicle as a loaner vehicle to buyers of the soon-to-be-available BMW i3 electric vehicle. The i3 5-seat EV is set to go on sale during the first quarter of 2014. Powered by a 134-kW (180hp) electric motor and a 32 kWh lithium-ion battery pack,… Continue reading BMW i3 range anxiety solved by free loaner ICE

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Wed Mar 6, 11:35PM

Volkswagen E-Co-Motion concept from Geneva

The boxy-but-cool looking Volkswagen E-Co-Motion debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Featuring a modular underfloor drive unit that consists of a battery, motor and gearbox that can be paired to different cab and/or body configurations, Volkswagen’s concept could be a hint that the compact electric Nissan E-NV200 will have some market competition. The Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Co-Motion concept from Geneva

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Wed Mar 6, 6:39PM

Volkswagen XL1 formally introduced

The Volkswagen XL1 is a poster child for lightweight and low drag design. The carbon fiber bodied, 1700 lb 2 seater vehicle claims 261 miles per gallon. That makes it the world’s most fuel efficient production vehicle – when it makes it to production. As Volkswagen stated in a previous press release, the XL1 will… Continue reading Volkswagen XL1 formally introduced

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Tue Mar 5, 7:34PM

Mitsubishi unveils concept CA-MiEV at Geneva Motor Show

The newest electric vehicle concept by Mitsubishi is the CA-MiEV electric vehicle. For years the i-MiEV has been a regular attendee at Mitsubishi’s auto show booths around the world, and today Mitsubishi has finally unveiled a new version of the i-MiEV electric vehicle. The official range of the current Mitsubishi i-Miev (known as the Mitsubishi… Continue reading Mitsubishi unveils concept CA-MiEV at Geneva Motor Show

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Thu Feb 28, 8:45PM

Land Rover unveils Electric Defender research vehicle

This year at the Geneva Motor Show, Land Rover unveiled 7 electrified Land Rover Defender research vehicles. The Land Rover Advanced Engineering team replaced the diesel drivetrain in the 110-seeries Defender with an electric motor that can put out 94 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. The power runs through a single speed transmission, and… Continue reading Land Rover unveils Electric Defender research vehicle

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Tue Feb 26, 2:39PM

Honda EV-STER revealed in US, again

Back in 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda revealed the EV-STER, and then again at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Now in 2013, Honda has again pulled back the curtain on the rear wheel drive electric vehicle concept, this time at the Chicago Auto Show. One can only assume that Honda is very… Continue reading Honda EV-STER revealed in US, again

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Mon Feb 25, 6:12PM

Nissan New Mobility Concept being tested in Japan

Nissan is currently running test in Japan of a New Mobility Concept electric vehicle – its a rebadged Renault Twizy. Possibly due to the popularity of the Twizy, which sold over 9,000 in Europe in 2012, Nissan is expected to make it available to the mass population in Japan in 2015. “This kind of vehicle… Continue reading Nissan New Mobility Concept being tested in Japan

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Fri Feb 15, 4:38PM

Mitsubishi will debut 2 plug-in concepts in Geneva

Mitsubishi has announced that next month at the Geneva Motor Show they will debut two brand new concept vehicles indicating where they thing the future of plug-in electric vehicles is going. Adding to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that is already on sale in Japan, Mitsubishi says the GR-HEV concept would be an ideal addition to… Continue reading Mitsubishi will debut 2 plug-in concepts in Geneva

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