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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.

AutoVolt May-June 2016 paper magazine and tablet

May-June 2016 AutoVolt Now Available

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In the 12th issue of AutoVolt, we take a drive in the first production Toyota hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai. It’s a fascinating car not only in its own right but also in the question it ultimately poses; do we value the convenience of hydrogen cars or prefer battery electric cars that are more efficient? Similarly, we take a closer look at the Riversimple Rasa, a Welsh built innovative two-seat lightweight hydrogen car that could make us rethink hydrogen cars before they’ve even begun to be sold.

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Moscow ePrix 2016 Cancelled due to Unforeseen Road Closures

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Formula E has today confirmed that round nine of the FIA Formula E Championship will not take place in Moscow on 4th June 2016. Together with the local authorities, Formula E has taken the decision not to race in the Russian capital due to recent and unforeseen circumstances related to road closures. Alejandro Agag, Formula E CEO said:

“While it is unfortunate news not to race in Moscow on June 4, we looked at a number of alternative options as a replacement but…

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BMW i3 94Ah Refresh Offers Larger Battery, More Range & Options

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BMW has finally unveiled the next iteration of their popular all electric i3 model with an uprated battery that now offers up to 276 miles of range (range extender model) or 195 miles in pure electric form. The old 60Ah battery has been replaced with a new 94Ah (33kWh) battery and the two will not be sold side by side as has been offered by other marques, notably the Nissan Leaf 24kWh and 30kWh variants. DC rapid charging (CCS) is now standard too, while AC charging has been uprated as well, and can…

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Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board at the Crystal, London

Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board Powers Ahead with Future of Mobility Vision

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Nissan today announced the launch of a brand new expert Advisory Board focused on furthering the Intelligent Mobility debate beyond the automotive community in Europe. Convened for the very first time at the Crystal in London, one of the world’s most sustainable buildings, the Intelligent Motoring Advisory Board brings together a cross-section of industry leaders to tackle one of the fundamental issues of our age – the future of mobility and ‘smarter,’ cleaner living.

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John Osorio of Evolt and Cllr Janet Willis, Cumbria County Council Cabinet member for Environment, at the charging site in Kendal

Evolt installs Cumbria’s First Publicly Available Rapid Charging Network

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Evolt, the Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point supplier, has completed the installation of Cumbria’s first publicly accessible EV Rapid charging network, which is now available for public use.

Evolt has been installing charge points around the county with nine top-of-the-range 50kW Rapid Chargers that can recharge an average EV within 30 minutes. A further Evolt 7Kw Fast Charger, ideal for quick ‘top-ups’ during short stay visits, has also been…

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Chris Ramsey with Nissan LEAF 30kWh

Plug In Adventures completes North Coast 500

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Christopher Ramsey of Plug In Adventures has completed the North Coast 500, a 516-mile route encompassing the Highlands of Scotland in the new Nissan LEAF 30kWh.

Christopher believes it’s the first time a 100% electric vehicle has been used to complete the full route, which starts and ends at Inverness Castle. Pitched as ‘Scotland’s answer to Route 66’, the scenic journey takes in the castles, beaches and wildlife of…

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Fuel Types Infographic - Average used AFV value - AutoTrader

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Average Used Car Values Grow Year-On-Year

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Alternative fuel vehicles’ average used car values continue to gain in the first quarter of 2016. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), which includes hybrid and pure electric cars, have increased in value by an average of £1,502 year-on-year, a seven percent increase over the same quarter in 2015.

What’s more, the gap over conventionally powered wheels continues to grow, especially over diesel, where values for average used…

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Formula E Paris ePrix 2016

Di Grassi Triumphant at First Ever Formula E Paris ePrix

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Lucas di Grassi has won the latest round of Formula E, the Paris ePrix. The FIA’s home city hosted the sold-out event for the first time providing spectacular backdrops of the Eiffel Tower with a freshly tarmacced track located around Place des Invalides. Di Grassi’s win is his third of the season.

Starting from pole position, Britain’s Sam Bird (DS Virgin Racing) was unable to capitalise on his qualifying pace and immmediately dropped back to third after a slow start. Each of the teams had been suffering from poor cold tyre performance…

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Congratulations Renault, 50,000 ZOE EVs Sold

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A full 98% of ZOE customers are satisfied… An unrivalled figure. Every three minutes, somewhere in the world, somebody switches from an ICE vehicle to an electric vehicle…

This is the case of Sylvie, our 50,000th customer. Sylvie and her family live in Saint Cloud, outside Paris. Her children encouraged her to choose ZOE, which she intends to use for most of her everyday journeys. Guillaume Berthier, Electric Car Sales…

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Lucas di Grassi CNN

“Vettel and Hamilton would have a hard time in Formula E”, says Lucas di Grassi

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This Friday, ‘CNN World Sport’ broadcasts an interview with Formula E Championship Leader, Lucas Di Grassi, ahead of the Paris E-Prix – the next event on the Formula E calendar.

Di Grassi speaks to host Alex Thomas about his controversial disqualification in Mexico earlier in the season, and the increased attendances the sport is currently experiencing.

As a former Formula One driver, Di Grassi offers his thoughts on two of the sport’s world champions, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel…

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