Submitted by rollingcar on Mon, 2010-12-20 22:49
Electric car Nissan Leaf has an advanced system that makes it possible to remotely control the car via cell phone. It allows the owner instance can check the battery via the phone, even though the car is turned off.
The mobile operator Telenor with the system Connexion let the owner of Nissan LEAF to use a mobile phone or PC to check the battery status and scope, turn on the car's air conditioning, etc. even when Nissan LEAF-car is parked and completely shut off. This is the first time such connectivity will be standard for an electric car.
Submitted by rollingcar on Fri, 2010-12-10 22:18
Ten years after they killed the electric car somebody must be first out.
Electric cars are here to stay. Next year a sequel documentary about electric cars is planned It is the american filmmaker Chris Paine who wrote and directed Who Killed the Electric Car?
The film, called Revenge Of The Electric Car released in 2011.
The film takes us behind the scenes at GM, Nissan, Tesla and gives us an insight into the electric car industry. Car manufacturers are under pressure and there is a race of who produces the best and most popular electric car.
Watch trailer
Submitted by rollingcar on Sun, 2010-11-28 18:38
Nissan LEAF today received the award "European Car of the Year" 2011. The world's first affordable, 100 percent electric vehicle for the global market won against 40 conventional competitors and won the motor industry's most prestigious award. This was the first time in the annual competition's 47-year history that the prize went to an electric car. The jury consisted of 57 senior motoring journalists from 23 European countries.
Submitted by rollingcar on Sat, 2010-11-06 08:35
Pierre Loing head of Nissan Europe's product planning and electric cars said during a press briefing that the company is planning three new electric cars in 2014.
One of the models will be based on LandGlider a concept that was shown in Tokyo in 2009, The electric car will be a contender for the company's Juke and Qashqai, but electric.In addition, the company will launch an electric van and a sports car for the brand Infiniti.
The leaning Land Glider Concept from Nissan revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show 2009
Submitted by rollingcar on Sat, 2010-10-02 08:19
Nissan Townpod, an electric car that will be the staging point from home and work. Premiere at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. According to Nissan the targeting group for this car is intended for the entreprenuers. Townpad was designed by Nissan's design director Masato Inoue.
Submitted by rollingcar on Wed, 2010-09-29 20:06
Three meters long with organic form: Nisan nivu concept car has space for three and a maximum range of 125 km. Top speed is 120 kilometers an hour.
A small electric motor is mounted on the rear axle which also take the power from the engine. Recessed in the glass ceiling are solar panels to help charge the batteries.
1700 mm heigh
Reach 125 kilometers
Speed: 120 kilometers/hour
Submitted by rollingcar on Mon, 2010-09-27 15:33
Infiniti will not say more about the upcoming electric car than it should be five-seater and launched 2013th We should not expect to get away Infiniti enough money to develop their own electric car. The model will most likely be based on Nissan Leaf.
Submitted by rollingcar on Sat, 2010-02-27 12:42
80th international motorshow 4-14 march 2010 in Geneva
French automaker Renault will Set to be revealed at the forthcoming Geneva motor 2010 to unveil a brand new hard-top convertible based on its Twingo hatchback. Dubbed the Renault Wind, the new cruiser is described as a “coupe-roadster”
Pininfarina has released a sketch of its latest concept vehicle. the new car has been built on an Alfa Romeo platform - an homage to the company on its 100th birthday.
Submitted by rollingcar on Mon, 2010-01-11 16:44
The North American International Autoshow in Detroit opens up January 11 to 24th 2010. At least 30 new vehicles are scheduled to be revealed for the first time this week and a number of electric-powered vehicles are set to debut at the North American International Auto show.
Ford won the award for the best green city car for the the Fusion Hybrid.
Trends in the motorshow
Salon trend is smaller cars and focus on power and hybrids.
Submitted by rollingcar on Sun, 2009-10-25 08:47
The driver always look ahead. Ideal for parking. Showed in Tokyo Motor show in 2005, but the new has developed into an even smoother city vehicle, in that That means it can run straight sideways said parking was never a problem.
Pivo 2 is battery operated and electric motors are integrated into each of the four wheels. Batteries are the latest lithium-ion type.The assistant is also connected to the car's navigator, so when looking for parking, only to ask, so be piloted there.
Electric cars and sustainable transportation