News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Today, government announced that the current Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) scheme, which sees motorists offered up to £5,000 off the price of a new electric car or plug-in hybrid vehicle, will continue until at least February 2016 for all categories of vehicle.
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Ahead of the first race of the second FIA Formula E season, the DS Virgin Racing team has unveiled a new livery design that drivers Sam Bird and Jean-Eric Vergne will showcase for the first time at the final pre-season testing dates on 24 and 25 August 2015 at Donington Park.
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Warrantywise, the UK’s specialist extended warranty provider has today announced that it is the first to offer an aftermarket warranty cover for electric vehicles (EVs). Many of the electric vehicles already on UK roads have had their warranty’s expire and with the potentially
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Following the successful introduction of the BMW i3 to the DriveNow fleets in Germany, the UK and the USA, the next major step is being taken with the commissioning of 400 BMW i3 in Copenhagen on September 3rd 2015. What is new here is an all-electric fleet which is
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The new season Formula E cars are already faster than last year’s inaugural season cars as Sébastien Buemi has broken his own lap record during day two of the official FIA Formula E test day, held at Donington Park. Driving his Renault-e.dams, the Swissman set a fastest lap
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It has been just six weeks since the grand finale that was the London ePrix. Already, Formula E teams have gathered their thoughts together ahead of season two and, complete with new electric motors in their cars, are busy testing on track. Donington Park plays host to all
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As Formula E heads towards its second season, official testing has begun at Donington Park. We’ve detailed the drivers and teams below to help you get to grips with what’s new and who’s using what car and motor. AutoVolt will be following the action live at Donington Park during the test days, which are free
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Chevrolet have revealed a few more details about the forthcoming and hotly anticipated Volt replacement. The American company says they have listened to requests from owners and drivers to deliver, “range, range and more range.” The all-new second-generation Volt features the Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system, delivering 53 miles of pure EV range (based on
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Lloyd Newcastle BMW has appointed Elm EV’s Suzie Guest-Martin as their new BMWi Consultant. Suzie joins Lloyd Newcastle having previously made her name with her own business in the electric vehicle market with Elm EV, an electric vehicle charge point company formed in 2013. She said: “I’ve been working on changing perceptions of electric vehicles for
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Two new models have joined the Yaris Hybrid line-up with the addition of Active and Sport trimmed versions. Active becomes the new entry level option and comes equipped with dual-zone climate control, trip computer, power front windows and split-folding rear seats. Also as standard is the quiet and refined Toyota hybrid experience together with 75g/km
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