The e-Wolf car manufacturer announced the specifications of the Alpha-2 model. So far, the model was called E-2, but the Germans decided to change the name and to launch it in 2012. The Alpha-2 will be equipped with two electric motors, offering a total of 375 HP and 800 Nm. With a powerful drive train, the Alpha-2 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 230 km/h. Although the engine delivers 375 HP maximum power, the continuous power is 187 HP.

The autonomy of the e-Wolf Alpha-2 is up to 300 kilometers on a single charge. The time load was not revealed, but is expect to be less than ten hours. It is possible that the model will be offered with a quick charger, but the Germans from e-Wolf did not give any details about it.

The cheapest Alpha-2 will cost 245,000 euros. The German electric car manufacturer has already a rich portfolio of such models, offering both electric scooters and transport or competition vehicles.

The prize has been awarded to the Nissan officials at the New York Auto Show, the Japanese model surpassed in the final the Audi A8 and the BMW 5 Series.

“It’s a tremendous joy to us that the first electric vehicle sold worldwide, the Nissan Leaf, won the prestigious World Car of the Year. This distinction recognizes the Leaf as a pioneer of zero mobility, one comparable in performance, noise level and handling chapters to the gasoline cars, ” said Carlos Ghosn, the Renault-Nissan president.

The jury was composed of 66 top journalists elected from the  24 more representative markets. Each of the jurors was eligible to participate in this jury after a professional analysis of the expertise, experience, credibility and influence that they have in their country.

The secondary categories of the 2011 Edition of the World Car of the Year ware won by Ferrari 458 Italy (World Performance Car), Aston Martin Rapide (World Car Design of the Year) and the Chevrolet Volt (who received the consolation prize for Green Car of the Year ).

The prototype with zero-emission is based on  the standard version of the A3 Sportback, but equipped with a fully electric drivetrain. The A3 e-tron’s heart is an engine of 136 HP and 270 Nm of torque, connected to an automatic transmission with one gear. The resources are submitted only the front axle and can propel the compact model from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds.

Although electric unit totals only 65 kg, the total mass of the prototype is affected by the weight of the battery pack, located under the trunk and under rear seats. The lithium-ion support weighs 300 kg and reduce the size of the trunk that will be just 265 liters.

The new Audi A3 e-tron offers three different ways of driving: normal, efficient and dynamic. For those who choose the dynamic function, the autonomy is reduced. For those who choose the efficient function, the A3 e-tron provides a maximum autonomy of 140 kilometers.

To fully charge the batteries you need nine hours, when using a convention 230V outlet, or four hours when using a 400V outlet.

“We will increase very slowly the production to ensure the quality. This year we want to deliver over 7,000 units, ” declared Roger Ormisher, the spokesman of Fisker Cars.

Fisker Karma is a performance hybrid that can be charged at an electrical outlet. The Fisker Karma has two 201 HP electric motors powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and a 2.0-liter Ecotec engine with direct injection and a turbocharger. The internal combustion engine develops 260 HP and can “play” the role of the power generator for the two electric motors and the battery. Fisker Karma wants to be the first luxury hybrid model that can be charged from an electrical outlet.

The starting price of the Fisker Karma in the U.S is 87,900 dollars.

Toyota will unveil a version of the concept FT-EV II, that will be a base to a popular eco version of the iQ model. The speculation in recent months and sources inside Toyota, support an electric version of the iQ, ready to meet the demands of the urban public, who needs a relatively small range for everyday use.

The pre-production model that will be presented in Geneva, comes with an electric drive, powered by a lithium-ion battery pack located under the floor. According to the first information, the resources stored in the battery pack will be sufficient to provide a range of 105 kilometers.

The Japanese manufacturer hopes that the final version of the new Toyota iQ electric will be ready for debut in late 2011, and the sale of the first models is scheduled for the spring 2012.

According to the Think officials, the City model has a range of 160 kilometers on a single charge. The only country where it is available is Norway, but it will be launched on other markets from 2011. The two rear seats are equipped with three-point seatbelts and ISOFIX support. The trunk capacity is zero when the rear seats are used.

Thanks to a modular solution for locating the seat, the new Think City will allow individual folding of the rear seats or the folding of the both rear seats. On the aesthetic level, the model remains unchanged. The maximum speed of Think City is 105 km/h.

With the launch of the alternative power, Toyota will launch a series of safety improvements to the passive safety level. Under the hood will be an electric engine with minimum performance, capable of delivering a range of 100 kilometers, thanks to a new generation of batteries that the Japanese manufacturer is developing beyond the current lithium-ion versions.

The first tests will start running next year, on the future markets where the iQ electric will be sold. With the introduction of the electric model with zero emissions on the European continent, Toyota will launch the same version in the U.S. and in Japan.

Moreover, if the Japanese officials will agree, the model could be sold to the Chinese market, where the audience becomes a growing appetite for electric vehicles.

This small monster was developed by Giugiaro and will be presented at this week’s London Motor Show. Until its official debut we can tell you that it was assembled in Hong Kong and that will have a range of around 40 miles, a top speed of 40 mph and a recharge time from 6 to 8 hours.

According to the producer, the running costs will be around 2p per mile and that’s approximately 15 times less any other car. Also, the car will sport 14 inch alloy wheels as standard, electric windows and mirrors, Radio/MP3 player and as an option 15 inch alloys, glass/fiberglass roof and leather interior.

To sum up all that you should know that the Nice MyCar will be available in the UK starting this autumn with a price tag of £8,995 ($18,000 or €11,350).