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Electric Speed

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Electric cars are far from boring as the Tesla Roadster floors us with it’s performance. Ben Oliver drives the speedy monster which is available now!

Clifford Coonan checks in from China on the fate of Volvo which may be taken over by Chinese firm Geely and which is the most eco friendly mode of transport. Conor Walsh from UL fills us in on planes, trains, automobiles and how even cycling has a CO2 emmission!

It’s all on Torque Radio this week. Click play below to listen now or download the mp3 to listen later.

 
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Shanghai Motor Show

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

22nd April 2009

We talk to the boss of oil giant Chevron, Dubliner David O’Reilly, on future global energy needs and electric cars in Ireland; Clifford Coonan reports from the Shanghai motor show on how China is now the world’s number one car market; Peugeot has high hopes for its new crossover SUV - Paddy Comyn reports from the international launch; and we answer your questions in our first audio Motors helpdesk.

Click below to listen.

 
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