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Autovolt Magazine sets out to be the UK’s definitive guide to electric and hybrid vehicles, providing an authoritative voice for those who are excited about great automotive design, cutting-edge technology and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.

Detroit Electric Car Company Logo

Detroit Electric Recharged

Recharged electric vehicle manufacturer, Detroit Electric, takes root in the heart of Detroit. • Electric vehicle company revitalizes iconic Detroit Electric brand • New company headquarters in Detroit’s iconic Fisher Building with production in Michigan, USA • Plans to create 180 local jobs by the end of 2013 • Limited-edition two-seat 100% electric sports car […]

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Honda NSX Concept 2013 - Front Quarter View

New Honda NSX is Hybrid

The latest concept from Honda for the long-time-coming replacement to the ground breaking original NSX is finally here… again!  Honda had previously released a concept car a few years ago (which was cancelled at the end of 2008), but times change and so do developments and engineering methods.  The most interesting news with this new

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Renault ZOE Electric Car - Rated Five stars by Euro NCAP

5 Stars for Renault ZOE

Renault ZOE has been awarded a five-star rating following the passive safety tests carried out by Euro NCAP, despite the harsher noting system introduced by this independent body in January 2013. The score achieved by ZOE provides further evidence of Renault’s expertise in the realm of passive safety. Renault ZOE obtained an overall score of

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The Delivery Van of the Future: VolksWagen Unveils e-Co-Motion Concept

VW e-Co-Motion Concept

At next week’s Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be showing a transporter concept vehicle: the e-Co-Motion.  Despite its large cargo capacity it is compact and manoeuvrable.  Eight hundred kilograms of payload, yet zero emissions on the road thanks to an electric drive system. ‘Electric mobility – especially in light commercial vehicles –

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China Racing Formula E - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

China Racing

China Racing started out life in the A1GP series back in 2004 and was authorised by the Ministry of Sports of China. Since then, the team has competed in several different race series, including Superleague Formula and the FIA GT1. Many Chinese drivers have resultantly made their international name with the team. China Racing’s other

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Audi A3 e-tron

Audi A3 e-tron Hybrid Car

Official Audi press release about the forthcoming Audi A3 e-tron reveals impressive fuel consumption together with excellent performance. New 188 mpg Audi A3 e-tron motors into Geneva (Feb 21, 2013) Plug-in hybrid provides a  realistic glimpse into the future of Audi, as the new A3 e-tron makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show Electric

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Nissan Leaf Charging

Support For Plug-Ins

Drivers with plug in vehicles are set to benefit from a £37m funding package for home and on-street charging and for new charge points for people parking plug in vehicles at railway stations. The Coalition government will provide 75% of the cost of installing new charge points. This can be claimed by: people installing chargepoints

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Kangoo Maxi Van Facelift

Facelift for Kangoo

The New Year sees Renault, Europe’s number one van manufacturer; renew its compact van line-up (Kangoo Van was the best-selling model in its class in 2012, with a market share of 17.4 per cent). Significant changes have been made to Kangoo Van, which now features Renault’s new styling identity, following the introduction of a new

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VelV: the light city electric vehicle

Innovation by PSA (Peugeot Citroën)

“The process by which automobiles evolve is advancing very quickly in what is a profoundly changing environment. In 2012, PSA Peugeot Citroën was the European leader in fuel-efficient cars, with the market’s lowest CO2 emissions. We are stepping up our innovation here at PSA Peugeot Citroën to meet the major challenges of tomorrow’s mobility. Today, we will

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