Tag: Nissan

@Nissan: Nissan and The Richard Whitehead Foundation announce the Supported Runner Project at AJ Bell Great North Run 2023001158

Study by OnePoll reveals four in 10 people with disabilities don’t feel confident enough to participate in sporting events Nissan GB has partnered with The Richard Whitehead Foundation to increase accessibility for runners with physical or neurodiverse disabilities by piloting the Supported Runner Project at the Great North Run. Friday 8 September – Nissan GB… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan and The Richard Whitehead Foundation announce the Supported Runner Project at AJ Bell Great North Run 2023001158

Volvo’s Russian assets transferred to Russian investor

The ministry said that, together with the new owner, it had “also identified a domestic partner for the further development of production at the concern’s Kaluga site, and work continues to restart it as soon as possible”. Swedish truck maker Volvo AB’s Russian assets have been transferred to an undisclosed Russian investor, the Ministry of… Continue reading Volvo’s Russian assets transferred to Russian investor

New-Vehicle Supply Grows Ahead of Potential Strike

All domestic brands but two had supply above the industry average at the start of September. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle supply, especially for most domestic brands, grew through August ahead of a potential strike by the UAW on Sept. 14 when the union’s contract with GM, Ford and Stellantis expires. Throughout August, the total U.S.… Continue reading New-Vehicle Supply Grows Ahead of Potential Strike

Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

Rachel Culin considered herself a Toyota loyalist, one of millions of people who appreciated the company’s reliable and fuel-efficient hybrids. But she recently bought an electric Chevrolet Bolt to replace her Toyota Prius because the Japanese automaker had been too slow when it came to selling electric vehicles. “Where are the options for those people… Continue reading Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 1

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the return of Chicago Drives Electric, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1. In alignment with National Drive Electric week, Chicago Drives Electric aims to raise awareness on a… Continue reading CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 1

Top 10 longest range electric cars on sale 2023

Electric cars have evolved at an extraordinary rate over the past decade or so, and there’s no better illustration of that progress than remembering the original Nissan Leaf from 2011 could cover just 109 miles before it ran out of juice. That meant you couldn’t drive it from London to Birmingham without desperately searching for… Continue reading Top 10 longest range electric cars on sale 2023

Polestar 2

So how much difference does a 23% power hike, a 33% torque gain and a switch to rear-drive make to the single-motor Polestar’s measurable potential to accelerate, and its wider driving experience? Where the front-drive car we figured in 2022 required fully 8.0sec to hit 60mph from rest, the new one needed just 5.9sec. Where the… Continue reading Polestar 2

Cleantechnica: Can A Tesla Model 3 Be Good For The Heart?002988

Recently, CleanTechnica published my article about old age and electric vehicles. It got a much bigger response than I expected, so I thought, why not share some of the other stories people sent me about their experiences with EVs as they enter the third age. Many thanks to those who contributed stories and ideas from… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Can A Tesla Model 3 Be Good For The Heart?002988