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Tanfield's electric cars for the US market

Wednesday, 11 February 2009 03:05 By Chris Innis

Tanfield, the electric car maker, is to launch into the US market with Ford. The Sunderland-based group is pursuing the expansion though its joint venture, Smith Electric Vehicles US, despite trading difficulties in the UK. The decision to go to the US now is partly inspired by the stimulus packages for low carbon cars that are being proposed by the Obama adninistration.

Kenetic energy from speed bumps to be installed on roads

Tuesday, 10 February 2009 09:20 By Chris Innis

Speed bumps that generate electricity when cars drive over them are to be introduced to the UK. The electricity generated will power street lights, traffic signals and illuminate road signs. The bumps, which capture kenetic energy, will be introduced in London and if successful will be rolled out to other cities.

The bumps have been designed by Peter Hughes an engineer who has previously advised the United Nations on renewable energy. The speed bumps are not like conventional speed bumps.

Government hands car industry £2.3 billion under green guise

Thursday, 29 January 2009 06:28 By Chris Innis

The £2.3 billion rescue of the UK's car industry has been partly justified on the grounds that car makers commit to the reinvention of their industry and create a greener industry. The money from the Government and the European Investment Bank is tied to investment in lower emission cars according to Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary, who announced the grants.

Toyota unveils new Prius hybrid

Saturday, 17 January 2009 01:41 By Chris Innis

Toyota has unveiled its third-generation Prius which it hopes will take hybrid technology to a new segment of the car market that will see the Prius as a first choice car in US households.

The Prius, one of the first hybrids in the market, has become the best-selling hybrid in the world.

US electric car maker looking to source German batteries

Friday, 16 January 2009 06:48 By Chris Innis

Tesla Motors, the US electric car start up, is considering using battery cells produced by the German group Evonik Degussa in conjunction with products sourced from its Japanese suppliers.

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, who was also a founder of Paypal, said that the company is constantly evaluating battery technologies and cell makers and to date had found Japanese technology to be the best suited. However the company is keen to secure multiple sources of battery cells and the interest in Evonk Degussa's technology follows a link up between Telsa and Damlier. Evonk Degussa is an associate of Damlier.

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