News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Sebastien Buemi became the first driver to secure two wins in the FIA Formula E Championship. The Swiss driver won the first ever race of the series to be held in Europe, adding to his previous victory in Punta del Este. It was also the third win for a driver from the e.dams-Renault team, as […]
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We’ve just put together a quick and simple printable Formula E team guide ahead of tomorrow’s Monaco ePrix. It might help you identify the various teams and drivers, if you’re not already familiar with them. The document is a PDF, which you can download and print or just browse on a screen. Simply click the
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The new May-June AutoVolt includes the fascinating story of the Audi A2, its history and the parallels that may be drawn between it and the excellent BMW i3 electric car. Following this, we’ve interviewed Alex Calnan from Electric Blue. An electric taxi company with a big difference, Electric Blue aim to install a rapid charge
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In our current issue and interview with Dale Vince, founder and CEO of Ecotricity, we discussed the potential of their Black Box – a device that would enable a home to be grid independent at times of peak network use. This would help take strain from the power grid and, for those with solar panels,
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Former winner and record holder Rhys Millen will participate in the 93rd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the one megawatt electric race car developed by Drive eO. The 42-year-old driver will challenge all competitors in the ‘Race to the Clouds’ aiming to become the first overall winner with an electric vehicle.
The UK has once again beaten CO2 emissions targets, with the average new car in 2014 posting CO2 emissions 4.2% below this year’s EU-wide target of 130g/km, according to a Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) report published today. The annual SMMT New Car CO2 Report 2015 reveals that carbon tailpipe emissions have fallen
UK Emissions Targets Beaten for 17th Consecutive Year Read More »
In the current issue of AutoVolt, we reported that the new Apple Watch will be the next big thing in the technology world, not for its ability to tell the time or be a miniature and convenient system for checking schedules and other such items you might have usually used your mobile phone for. No,
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The Go Ultra Low campaign has released new research data which shows 70% of motorists believe a quieter cabin helps improve their mood and reduces stress during time spent in a car. The finding backs up the idea that electric vehicle journeys, which are renowned for their quiet interior due to the lack of any
Quiet, Calm and Happiness Attainable by Driving an EV Read More »
Happy St George’s Day! For today only, we’re offering a free single digital issue of AutoVolt. Instructions: 1. Go to the coupon redemption page http://www.magzter.com/coupon/redeem 2. Login or Register with Magzter and enter the coupon code: STGEORGEAV 3. Go to the “My Purchases” page to read your magazine
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British drivers have voted electric and hybrid cars the best to own, according to Driver Power 2015. This year’s car owner survey features a hybrid car in first place and two electric vehicles in its top ten for the first time ever. The survey, run by Britain’s popular website and weekly magazine, Auto Express, covers
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