Daily Archives: July 11, 2014

China to eliminate electric vehicle purchase tax

A model poses by an i3, a BMW electric car, on display at the Beijing Automotive Exhibition on April 20, 2014
China will exempt electric cars and other types of “new energy” vehicles from purchase tax, the government said, as it seeks to reduce pollution and conserve resources.

JLR introduces self-learning intelligent car concept of the future

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a self-learning intelligent car system that will offer a personalized driving experience for each individual owner, allowing the driver to concentrate on driving.

Danish cellulosic biorefinery project receives €39M in EU funding

Danish cellulosic biorefinery project receives €39M in EU funding

The European Commission has awarded €39 million in funding from the NER300 program to Maabjerg Energy Concept towards the construction of a large-scale cellulosic biorefinery in western Denmark.

Edo Competition CEO orders three Porsche 918 Spyders for tuning

Edo Competition CEO orders three Porsche 918 Spyders for tuning

German tuning house Edo Competition is well known for their wild supercar tuning programs and it looks like the company has big plans with the Porsche 918 Spyder as they have ordered three plug-in hybrid supercars.

Stephen Odell says European recovery still shaky

Stephen Odell says European recovery still shaky

Ford’s European operations are sharing in the industry’s modest sales recovery this year, but Ford of Europe President Stephen Odell warned that some of the region’s underlying economic weaknesses still pose a threat.