Go to the South African Electric Car

Johannesburg - For the first time, people in African countries could have an electric car. Nissan started 3 September yesterday began marketing the Nissan LEAF electric car.

Certainly, sales in South Africa will increase the number of circulating LEAF worldwide.

Since its launch to the world in 2010, the Nissan LEAF already sold 75,000 units.

To introduce electric cars to the African market, Nissan will showcase the car at the Johannesburg International Motor Show in October.

LF-NX, Lexus Most Sangar

Frankfurt - Lexus concept car tersangar try to show this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept car dubbed Concept Lexus LF-NX.

Concept Lexus LF-NX is a very radical is also designed with sturdy strokes from front to aft. Form Concept Lexus LF-NX is quite unique, and never appeared before in any of the leading automotive event.

i-MiEV So Official Car G20 Meeting

Moscow had - Unlike the past, electric cars has now accepted the world. Even by world leaders. In the G20 summit in Russia, electric cars become official mounts G20 delegates.

Mitsubishi said in a press release they had shipped about 70 units of small electric car i-MiEV to the Russian government in Moscow.

This He Looks Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R

Frankfurt - After only reveal teaser-teaser alone, eventually led Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R looks. This is a car that bertenga ferocious yet friendly environment.

Actually, Toyota's new car will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show to be held next week. However, before the prestigious event was held, photo Yaris Hybrid-R has been circulated.

Using the base of a standard Yaris, Yaris Hybrid concept-R comes with engine capacity of 1.6 liter four-cylinder.

Electric Car Buyers in the UK No Tax and Can SubsidiLondon

For the sake of fighting pollution , the British government tax relief for citizens who want to buy electric cars . Not only that , the electric car buyers will get a subsidy of up to Rp 85 million .

Air pollution is a problem almost all countries in the world . England also feel it . To reduce this, the British government encouraged its citizens to switch from oil -fueled cars to electric cars .

To tempt its citizens to want to move , the British government announced to impose taxes on citizens electric cars purchased up to 2050 and gives subsidies of 5,000 pounds or approximately USD 85 million for electric car buyers .

August Was A Hot Month for Electric Cars

August was a hot month for plug-in cars, proving, among other things, that big price cuts can move both metal and lithium-ion batteries.

U.S. sales of  the Nissan7201.TO +0.10%Leaf electric car, the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and the Toyota7203.TO +0.48% Prius plug-in model hit their highest monthly totals ever last month, reflecting a combination of well-publicized price cuts and a rising tide of demand for all types of vehicles.

NISSAN LEAF

NISSAN LEAF

What's New for 2013

The 2013 Nissan Leaf receives a new 6.6-kW onboard charger that cuts charging times in half. There's also a new "B-mode" driving mode that increases regenerative braking during deceleration. Finally, Nissan has added a more affordable S model to the lineup.

Introduction

One of the first full-electric vehicles marketed to American buyers, the Nissan Leaf enters its third year of production with a handful of refinements that should keep it foremost in the minds of EV shoppers. Now assembled at Nissan's Tennessee plant, the 2013 Nissan Leaf features a new 6.6-kW onboard charger that can replenish the battery in about four hours using a 220-volt electricity source. That's about half the time it took previously.

The bigger news, however, is the introduction of the more affordably priced entry-level S trim level. With it, Nissan has made the Leaf one of the most accessible electric cars on the market. The S is not a bare-bones stripper model either, as it features power accessories, keyless entry, heated front and rear seats, Bluetooth and USB/iPod connectivity. The Leaf's older 3.6-kW charger is used here to keep costs down, but the new, quicker charger -- standard on the upper trims -- is an option.