Nissan 140hp, Carburetor Assy, 3c703-2000, 3c703-2040, 3c703-2050, 3c703-2100 on 2040-parts.com

Seven automakers agree on standardized fast-charge system for EVs

Seven automakers have agreed to use a common single-port fast-charging system for electric cars in the United States and Europe. The goal is to reduce development costs and make it easier for consumers to adopt electric vehicles. Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen will use identical charge plugs and the same system for communication between the charger and the car in their electric vehicles.

Le Mans 2010: a picture gallery by Alex Tapley

Last month I returned from my second consecutive Nurburgring 24hr race, so I was excited to be getting my first taste of Le Mans last weekend. Two very similar concepts, yet the endurance races at the Ring and Le Mans differ hugely, and both excite for very different reasons. I just hope they stay that way. Here are some of my favourite pictures from the weekend: 1.

Fisker Karma does 62mpg. Or 24mpg. Officially.

Fisker Karma - from 24mpg Yes, you read that right. The Fisker Karma now has official economy figures from the EPA in America so it can go on sale in the States. But didn’t Leonardo Do Caprio get the first Karma sold in the US back in July?