Electric Car Mitsubishi i-MiEV on sale in Europe

Mitsubishi Electric first went on sale in several European markets. The first batch of 200 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has already been shipped to dealers from 15 countries.

The European version of electric vehicle differs from the Japanese, in particular, because of various safety requirements; it has some form of bumpers. In addition, a complete set of added stabilization system ESP. A little different look and a center console in the cabin.

The price for i-MiEV range from 29,970 euros in France to 33000-35000 euro in other countries, depending on the existing benefits and Customs Enforcement.

Five-seated electric car from Norway

Norwegian manufacturer of electric Think announced a five-seat version of its Model City.

Norwegians have reported that electric car gets landing formula "2 +2", with the rear seats are folded to increase luggage. Specific numbers of this volume, however, the manufacturer has not yet specify.

Think City has a 34 kW electric motor and a set of nickel-chloride batteries. These batteries last longer lithium-ion and environmentally cleaner than them, but more expensive, which increases the cost of operation.

Maximum printing speed - 110 km / h to 80 km / h it is dispersed for 16 seconds. Mileage on a full battery charge - 160 km, and the full charging time - 11 hours, up to 7 hours of battery is charged at 80%.

Nissan electric car was Car of the Year in Europe

Nissan Leaf - European Car of the Year 2011. Thus the title of an electric awarded by a jury of 57 journalists from leading automotive publications, representing 23 countries.

Leaf has a 107 hp electric motor, which accelerates electric car weighing 1600 kg to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds and a top speed of 145 km / h. Power reserve when fully charged batteries - 175 km, according to studies, most drivers that is enough.

Electric car equipped with air conditioning, satellite navigation system, brake energy regeneration, in addition, it is possible to remotely turn on heating and cooling compartment via computer or phone. Optional solar panel in the rear spoiler allows you to replenish the charge 12-volt battery, power supply accessories.

Sales of Nissan Leaf will start in Japan and the United States this December and in Europe - since the beginning of 2011. In addition, Nissan plans to launch in 2012-2013, the production of electric vehicles in Europe and America.

Inizio - electric super car from USA

A prototype of an electric super car presented at SEMA tuning show U.S. firm Li-Ion Motors.

Li-Ion Inizio built on the funds won by the contest for the best production-ready car with a fuel consumption of no more than 2.35 liters per 100 km-Automotive X-Prize for the Electric Wave II.

Inizio accelerates to 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds - 0.3 seconds on a better result than the famous Tesla Roadster. Maximum speed - 270 km / h, power reserve of up to 400 km. The machine is driven by an electric motor power 145 kW. The main advantage over its competitors - is the availability of a replacement set of batteries and a simplified procedure for their replacement.

Li-Ion motors intend to begin production Inizio the summer of 2011, and sell at a price of 139,000 dollars to 15,000 cars annually.

Electric Vehicle Peugeot tells about iOn

Published a new information on the electric vehicle Peugeot iOn, which began sales in Europe scheduled for December 2010.

Motor power, installed under the hood iOn, up 63 hp and torque - 180 Nm. This ensures that the dispersal and "hundreds" of 15,9 seconds and a top speed of 130 km / h. The charge comes from the home network for 6 hours. Mileage on full charge - 150 km.

In the basic equipment includes alloy wheels, fog lights, air conditioner, audio system with USB and Bluetooth, automatic headlamps. Additionally you can order a navigation and winter package.

Peugeot iOn first time will be available only in the lease, for a fee of 500 euros per month.

Electric version Ford Focus

Ford intends to begin selling an electric version of the Focus in 2011 in America, and in 2012 - in Europe.

Ford Focus Electric will be equipped with lithium-polymer battery, providing him a power reserve of 160 km. Charging the battery will be carried out on household electric 220 or 110 V.

In Focus Electric will also be used with liquid cooling system batteries, which will help extend battery life: protection from overheating and prevent formation of cracks in the electrodes, in addition, heating batteries in the cold will raise productivity. Charging from the network also will not start until the battery is automatically brought to operating temperature.

Mercedes A-klasse becomes electric

Electric on the basis of the current Mercedes A-klasse plans to release Daimler AG. Premiere electric hatchback will be held at the Paris Motor Show this autumn.

E-Cell - a name given to this modification - is equipped with lithium-ion battery development of the American firm Tesla and a 40 kW electric motor that develops 290 Nm of torque. The power plant provides a power reserve of 290 km.

Scheduled to release early next year a series of 500 A-klasse E-cell, which will travel to various countries in Europe to undergo long tests.

Izaro new model GT-E - electric super car from Spain

Spanish firm Izaro Motors is preparing to produce electric or hybrid super car Izaro GT-E, which may have to compete with Tesla.

Izaro GT-E will receive one of two designed for a power plant: a hybrid, the total capacity of 416 hp - Its capacity will be enough to ensure the mileage to 680 kilometers - or a purely electric, 495-strong, but require recharging after a 248 km.

In the manufacture of chassis used in high-strength steel, magnesium, and basalt fiber. Mass of the machine as a result will not exceed one ton. Impressive power equipment GT-E will provide more than decent dynamics - Acceleration to 100 km / h will take 4 seconds and a top speed of 280 km / h.

Salon, on request, can sheathe Alcantara, leather, wood or carbon fiber.

BMW Electro car for $ 88 million

The car will be sold under the new brand. 

Create a new electric car will help Daimler strengthen its position in the Chinese market and to prepare a competitor car Mega city, which develops group BMW and compact car Audi A2 a new generation. 

In addition to the new electric cars, plans of Daimler during the current year are build 500 electric Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and by 2012 the company plans to deploy full-scale production electrodes Car Smart in China. (Build Smart began in November 2009, were gathered around a thousand of these machines).

The partnership agreement to develop electric car company BYD and Daimler signed in March this year.