Alternative Propulsion

Nissan is leading efforts to make EVs, particularly the Leaf subcompact, a viable option for Thai customers. It’s been working with industry stakeholders to prepare the ground in a country that still has minimal charging infrastructure.

VW CEO and SEAT Chairman Herbert Diess says the agreement between the partners in the Chinese JAC-VW joint venture allows the next step for SEAT’s move into China.

Ultimately, just 500 ’97 EV1s were built and 400 leased, followed by about the same numbers of ’99 Gen II cars (no '98s). Lessees loved their EV1s, but today they enjoy much more and better choices.

Mitsubishi says with only about 1% of U.K. new-car buyers opting for EVs, the government risks missing numerous environmental targets, not least its goal of having half of all new cars classified as ultra-low-emissions vehicles by 2030.

Team captain Serena Grown-Haeberli says the car’s expected 0-60 mph time is 2.6 seconds. Expected top speed is about 80 mph.

The patents include diagrams that make it appear the Dyson EV, to be built in Singapore, will look like a Range Rover. They show a car with a long wheelbase, an interior with reclining seats and an aerodynamic design.

The first model in the automaker’s ID. range will offer three battery options and maximum range of 342 miles.