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Transport Secretary reveals the Government's vision to support ultra-low emission vehicles(04/07/2011)
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has revealed "Making the Connection: the Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy" - the Government's vision for recharging infrastructure to support the electric vehicles revolution. The publication identifies how recharging infrastructure will develop in a way that is targeted, convenient and safe. It sets out the steps that Government, as part of its £400m programme to support ultra-low emission vehicles, and industry will take to support an infrastructur... [more]
Renault showcases affordable all-electric vehicles at Paris Motor Show(07/10/2010)
All-electric vehicles are the only solution that puts affordable zero-emission motoring within the reach of all drivers. Renault is showcasing its range of affordable all-electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show. In keeping with the brand's Renault eco2 policy in favour of the environment, the mass marketing of Renault Z.E. electric vehicles stands out as decisive progress. As announced, the prices excluding the battery of the first two vehicles in the range which will go on sale from mid-20... [more]
Plug-In Car Grant will go ahead from January 2011(06/08/2010)
Transport secretary, Philip Hammond, has confirmed that the ‘Plug-In Car Grant’, designed to stimulate demand for low carbon vehicles, will go ahead from January 2011. Speaking at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) offices, Mr Hammond confirmed that from next year, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant’ of up to £5,000 when buying an electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell car, providing it meets safety, reliability, performance and warranty standards... [more]
Renault unveils design of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Van Z.E.(16/04/2010)
Electric vehicles represent a clean-break solution aimed at making CO2 emissions-free mobility in use, except wear parts, available to all. In its bid to become the number one low CO2 European carmaker, Renault is working on two main fronts: * the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and transmissions, * and a strong commitment to all-electric vehicles. Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10 per cent of the world market by 2020. The ... [more]
Renault will launch the Fluence electric vehicle first in Israel and Denmark(18/11/2009)
Renault has decided to mass market a complete range of affordable zero-emission electric vehicles starting in 2011. Renault has now revealed the four production sites for its future EV range. The city car previewed by Zoé Z.E. Concept and the electric Kangoo will both be produced in France, at Flins and Maubeuge respectively. The vehicle based on Twizy Z.E. Concept will be built in Valladolid, Spain. Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emi... [more]
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India auto sales climb 7.2% in January: industry
New car sales in India climbed 7.2 percent year-on-year in January as the sector showed further signs of recovery from its slump in 2011, an industry body said on Wednesday.
Car sales head for first annual fall in 10 years
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Annual car sales in India are likely to drop for the first time since 2002 in the fiscal year ending March after January sales fell short of expectations, an industry body said. Car sales, which grew 30 percent in the year ending March 2011, posted their first monthly fall in three years last July as high financing and running costs deterred buyers. "The car industry is too ...
Car sales may see 1st decline in a decade
Car sales look headed for their first annual decline after more than a decade as poor demand throughout 2011-12 will see the industry end up the year in red, auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said.
Car sales to fall in 10 years despite growth in January
Car sales grew for the third straight month in January by 7.2 percent, but the industry for the first time since 2002 is expected to miss its annual sales target of up to 2 percent, data released by the manufacturers Wednesday showed.
India car sales head for 1st annual fall in 10 years
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - Annual car sales in India are likely to drop for the first time since 2002 in the fiscal year ending March after January sales fell short of expectations, an industry body said.
Car sales grew 7.2 percent in January
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Car makers started 2012 on a positive note, with sales up 7.2 percent in January -- the third consecutive month of gains after a lacklustre 2011, according to data released by an industry body Wednesday.
Auto industry may miss 2011/12 sales target - industry body
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's auto industry may miss a car sales growth expectation of 0-2 percent in the fiscal year that ends in March if sales continue at their current pace, an industry body executive ...
New UK car sales edge higher in January: industry data
Sales of new cars in Britain crept higher in January, official figures showed on Monday, as the market showed encouraging signs of stabilisation.
Toyota official sees 2012 Philippine car sales growing 7%
The Philippine car industry will recover this year with sales increasing by 7 percent to 177,000 units from 165,000 in 2011, Rommel Gutierrez, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines president, told GMA News Online.
New launches, discounts drive up car sales 7% in Jan
January car sales reflected a rise for the third consecutive month, raising recovery hopes in an industry which has seen numbers fall steadily between July and October 2011. Discounts from automakers, increased demand for diesel cars and new launches have done the trick in the turnaround.
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