Motoring: Tesla Model S gets 5-star safety rating

Just in case you needed another reason to justify buying a sweet Tesla Model S sedan, it just received a 5-star safety rating from the US Department of Transportation. Gorgeous, fast, electric and superbly safe, the Tesla Model S doesn't need space for a traditional engine, so it houses additional crumple zones that can absorb impact. The heavy battery pack also lowers the centre of gravity for a smaller chance of rollovers. This is good news not just for Tesla but for all electric cars in general.

Source: Venturebeat

Motoring: Mitsubishi builds first electric vehicles for Europe

 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has started production of its highly anticipated i-MiEV electric vehicle for Europe, along with production of the electric Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-Zero at its Mizushima plant in Japan.

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Motoring:Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi launch the largest electric vehicle trial in Canada

Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) announced today the signature of a memorandum of understanding that will lead to the launch of Canada's largest all-electric vehicle pilot project this coming fall.

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