October 2013

Mitsubishi celebrates 40 years in European market

(October 1, 2013) This month will mark the start of a milestone year for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation as it is about to celebrate 40 years of non-stop presence in the most strategic European market, from its first official display at the London Motor Show in October 1974 to the launch of the pioneering Outlander PHEV later this year.

Chauffeur company puts Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid on trial

(October 1, 2013) LONDON — The United Kingdom's largest chauffeur company, Tristar Worldwide, has taken delivery of three Volvo V60 plug-in hybrids to trial as part of the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-In Fleet Initiative. The vehicles will be with Tristar for six to eight months covering over 20,000 miles each.

San Diego mall gets first public SAE Fast-Charging Station for EVs

(October 1, 2013) SAN DIEGO — The SAE International DC “Combo” Fast Charge station installation at the Fashion Valley Mall here is a milestone for plug-in electric vehicles – the first public installation in the U.S. of an industry-coordinated standard for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles.