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Volvo makes breakthrough in battery tech

Volvo has developed a new way of ‘storing’ energy for its future electric vehicles. The Swedish firm is exploring the concept of lightweight structural energy storage components made from carbonfibre, containing “nano structured batteries and super capacitors.” This technology is said to offer a lighter, more compact solution to the problem of energy storage, potentially removing the need for the heavy, bulky batteries used in current electric vehicles. On Bing: see pictures of the Volvo S80 Find out how much a used Volvo S80 costs on Auto Trader The investigation into the new technology is part of an EU-funded research project, undertaken by Volvo – the only major car manufacturer involved – and nine other organisations.

Stealth Approach For Latest Range Rover Sport

LAND ROVER has unveiled a new addition to its Range Rover Sport line-up. The firm has added a ‘Stealth Pack’ option for buyers of the HSE Dynamic and Autobiography Dynamic variants. Making its debut at the forthcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Range Rover Sport Stealth Pack features a satin black front grille and grille surround, fog lamp bezels, bonnet and bumper vents, upper mirror caps and tailgate finisher.

Toyota, Honda, Nissan shut plants as big earthquake hits Japan

Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. suspended production at plants in Japan today and were assessing damage after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, triggering a tsunami and shaking buildings as far away as Tokyo.