Hybrid Audi marks a historic win at Le Mans 24 hours

The diesel-electric Audi R18 e-tron quattro took first and second places in this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, claiming an unprecedented result for hybrid technology in the event.
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By John Silcox June 18, 2012 5:27 PM

Audi R18 e-tron quattro on pole position at Le Mans

Audi has secured pole position with its R18 e-tron quattro race car in the epic Le Mans 24-hours race, which takes place this weekend. It’s the 80th running of the endurance classic, but the first time a hybrid will start from the front of the grid.
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By Will Dron June 15, 2012 12:03 PM

Toyota iQ EV test fleet coming to UK “in December”

Toyota GB is planning to bring a small test fleet of pure-electric iQ EVs to the UK by the end of this year. Around ten of these electric city cars will arrive in December, Toyota GB Managing Director Jon Williams has confirmed to TheChargingPoint.com.
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By Farah Alkhalisi May 30, 2012 11:08 AM

UK haulage goes hybrid with Renault

Renault Trucks has delivered the first hybrid 26-tonne lorry to a UK customer, but plans for pure electric hauling belong to the distant future.
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By John Silcox May 26, 2012 11:31 AM

Transport Secretary: “We have golden opportunity to change the world”

The UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, delivered a rousing speech in full support of low carbon vehicles at the 2012 LowCVP Conference this week.
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By Will Dron May 12, 2012 10:43 AM