Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) entered two MiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars, which combine the best of MMC's electric vehicle (EV) and four-wheel drive control technologies, in the Electric Modified Division of the 2014 edition of the world-famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Pikes...
Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III Wins Pikes Peak Electric Division & 2nd Outright
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The Volkswagen XL1 is more important than you might think
I CAN only conclude David Cameron’s vow to get tough on all those City bankers is finally having an effect.Why else would Volkswagen launch a car which – as far as I can tell – is designed specifically with them in mind? The rising stars of RBS, HBOS and Lloyds have long had a fascination with flashy...
Blog, Updated at: 1:29 PM
DIY Conference Room Makeover Tips
"Do it yourself" does not mean you have to do it alone! And for those of you looking to redo your office conference area with style, you've come to the right place. In today's article, we'll be listing the steps every DIY decorator needs to take to get a conference room your business can be proud of....
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ER-A RaceAbout EV sets new speed record 285 km/h [VIDEO]
Metropolia Electric RaceAbout road legal electric vehicle top speed record 285.31 km/h at Lappeenranta airport during Unlimited Racing event on June 28th 2014. Driven by Janne Laitinen, the car recorded 0-100 km/h, 6,3s & 0 - 100 mph, 10,6s. The E-RA has a 33 kWh Altairnano lithium-titanate battery...
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Voltron Evo win Australian eFXC electric Formula Xtreme
Round 1 of the 2014 Australian electric Formula Xtreme Challenge - eFXC - was help today at Queensland Raceway. Five electric superbikes made the record grid with first time entrant O'Hanlon Electric Motorsport winning all four heats with their new Voltron Evo ridden by Danny Pottage. Built in Western...
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BMW i3 with F1 Technology [VIDEO]
The BMW i3 is one of many cars that now come equipped with F1 technology. The carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) Monocoque is used to reduce weight and ensure road safety. The extensive use of carbon fibre keeps the curb weight down to 1,195 kg which is much lower then either a Nissan Leaf (1,500...
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Toyota i-ROAD: Tokyo Trials [VIDEO]
Toyota's i-ROAD compact electric personal mobility vehicle takes to the streets in Japan's capital. Participants in the limited public trials share their feedback on the ultra-compact, fun to drive i-ROAD, which is available in five colo...
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Nissan Leaf Replacement Battery Priced @ $5,499
The Nissan Leaf has been on the market since 2010, so there’s a good chance that some of them are getting close to 60,000 miles. This is important because it’s when the 5 years/60,000 miles capacity loss warranty expires. Nissan has announced that pricing for a replacement battery start at $5,499. As...
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5 Stylish Desks For An Effective Home Office
Home office design is tricky. Sure, you don't have to worry so much about whether your boss will approve of the space, but working around size constraints and an environment that isn't always businesslike poses problems too. Fortunately, there are tons of efficient home office workstations out there...
Blog, Updated at: 12:07 PM
Audi plans plug-in hybrid offensive
Audi plans to launch at least four plug-in hybrid cars as it bets on the technology to counter rival BMW's electric car offensive. Audi will roll out the A3 Sportback E-tron, its first plug-in hybrid, in Europe this month. U.S. sales are expected to begin in the second or third quarter of 2015, while...
Blog, Updated at: 7:12 AM
Driving Tesla Model S P85 on German autobahn [VIDEO]
Norwegian Tesla owner Bjørn Nyland has uploaded a video demonstrating his Model S at Autobahn speeds. A Tesla Model S P85 driven at it's maximum speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) has an estimated range of 154 kms (96 Miles). This fact is the reason behind recent strategic moves by Tesla to partner with BMW...
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Behind the Scenes with Virgin Racing Formula E Team [VIDEO]
Watch behind the scenes footage of Sam Bird in the Virgin Racing garage at Donington Pa...
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Continental introduce tire optimized for hybrids [VIDEO]
Continental has taken the Conti.eContact that was originally launched in 2011 with electric vehicles in mind and refined it to meet the needs of hybrid models. Thanks to the introduction of numerous new technologies and processes, this new and extensively hand-crafted summer tire is the first from Continental...
Blog, Updated at: 3:36 AM
Fire up the.... Suzuki Swift Sport (again)
THE Suzuki Swift Sport isn't perfect and it's a car of few superlatives, but it is brilliant.That’s exactly the verdict I reached two years ago when I last drove the Japanese firm’s addictively entertaining junior hot hatch, and just about the only thing I could find to mark it down on was that it lost...
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Sorry Renault, I can't quite capture the point of the Captur
A MATE of mine has taken leave of his senses. He’s about to blow five thousand of his carefully-earned pounds on a Triumph Stag.Followers of automotive folklore will happily bore you rigid with stories about why this Seventies convertible has a home-brewed V8 with a habit of overheating, a body with...
Blog, Updated at: 8:37 AM
Have You Evaluated Your Office Needs Lately?
Evaluating your office needs on a yearly basis is supremely important. To maintain a productive and efficient work environment, several key areas must be regularly assessed. The 5 step process highlighted in today's post will hep you to properly asses your space and effectively identify your office...
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10 Ways To Rock Your Office
The typical image of an office worker usually involves a bored business person on the phone, trapped in a tasteless cubicles, but that's not at all what work has to be. Many creative people have shared their ideas for making the office, a fun, productive place where everyone gets along. If your workplace...
Blog, Updated at: 11:50 AM
Outlander PHEV to Tackle Asia Cross Country Rally 2014
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announces that it will dispatch a team of technical support engineers for an Outlander PHEV entered in the T1.3 4x4 Electric class of the grueling 2,200km FIA-certified Asia Cross Country Rally 2014 (AXCR) from August 9 through 15, to be run from Thailand to Cambodia....
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Audi Plans Range of High-Performance Electric Cars
Audi has drawn up blueprints for a wider range of high-performance electric cars to help it take on German rivals and U.S. firm Tesla Motors, according to sources at the carmaker. Tesla has managed to stay ahead of the pack with new technology, which has extended driving range and reduced costs. Its...
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Best Reception Desks for Office Welcome Areas
Reception areas are almost always the first impression a visitor will have of a business, so it's important that a reception desk looks stunning. Unfortunately for business owners though, one size does not fit all. Diverse workplaces will have different needs and floor plans that render some desk models...
Blog, Updated at: 11:23 AM
Harley-Davidson Reveals Project LiveWire EV Concept [VIDEO]
Innovation, meet heritage. Today, Harley-Davidson reveals Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson® electric motorcycle. In keeping with the company's customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the country will be able to ride and provide feedback on the...
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