Hertz proposes Oxford electric car-share scheme

The Hertz Corporation has announced that it plans to launch an electric vehicle car-sharing scheme in Oxford, England. The idea is that customers will be able to rent, initially, a Nissan LEAF for as little as one hour – hourly rates start at £5 and include insurance, roadside assistance, maintenance and cleaning.
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By Gavin Conway May 17, 2012 5:22 PM

Jay Leno loves 160mph Mission-R electric motorcycle

While the image of electric bikes is getting a boost from likes of the TTXGP race series, the perception that they are no match for a superbike with an internal combustion engine (ICE) persists – and largely it’s true. Well, the folks at Mission Motors are looking to change that and recently invited Jay Leno to check out their Mission-R electric motorbike.
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By Gavin Conway May 17, 2012 12:44 PM

Porsche begins road trials of 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid

Porsche’s stunning 918 Spyder, the most brutal plug-in hybrid yet, has taken a step closer to production by hitting the road for driving trials.
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By Will Dron May 15, 2012 2:42 PM

YouTues: Audi sexes up e-bikes with Wörthersee video

Time for some wild generalisation now: electric bicycles (e-bikes) have generally been seen as a bit naff, for want of a better word, mainly because the type of people who require electric power assistance on their bike have been less healthy than those who do not.
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By Will Dron May 15, 2012 2:08 PM

Will Renault Zoe be first true mass-market electric car?

The 2012 Renault Zoe is lining up to be the volume seller in Renault’s four-car pure-electric Z.E. range, reports Automotive News Europe.
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By Gavin Conway May 14, 2012 4:35 PM