News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Missed the Formula E Miami ePrix? Fear not, highlights of the race can be seen in this video. It was an action packed event that saw some incredible drives with racers like Scott Speed battling his way to finish in second place, despite it being his first effort in Formula E. Outright winner was Nico […]
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In AutoVolt September 2014 issue, we featured the all-new Metrocab after having been invited to experience first hand what their new proposal for a London taxi is like. We liked it very much, with its smooth electric drive and purposeful range extending quiet engine. Now, the all-new Metrocab, from makers Frazer-Nash Research Ltd and Ecotive
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In the Jan-Feb 2015 AutoVolt, we reported about a road illuminated by luminous paint, rather than by lights. A road in Holland is being tested with electroluminescent paint that literally lights up the road rather than using street lights. What’s more, the special paint is charged by the power of the sun during the day
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The journey from being interested in electric cars to being converted to electric car drivers is now complete for many of the participants in My Electric Avenue’s trials. My Electric Avenue is a project to examine if local electricity networks can cope with charging a group, or ‘cluster’, of electric vehicles (EVs) at peak times.
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Motor sport has been forbidden in Switzerland since 1954. The last motor race held there was at Bremgarten, near Bern. The Swiss are well known for their attitude toward anti-racing, despite many Swiss companies being integral sponsors of worldwide motorsport. However, following a momentous decision by the Swiss Council of States, electric racing might be
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Residual Value (RV) forecasts for electric vehicles (EV) are increasingly getting closer to that of traditional diesel cars as the used car market acclimatises to the new technology and understanding of it improves, says Glass’s. The publishers of the trade pricing bible say that in some cases, EV RV forecasts are already approaching that of
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Just as reports spread of the new BMW 5-Series sporting two inlets, one for fuel and another for electricity, BMW have officially announced their first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in their mainstream line-up, the BMW X5 PHEV. Incomprehensible names are nothing new from car makers and this latest technological beast is no different with its
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Nico Prost has finally managed to win a Formula E race after looking strong all season. The French driver brought home his e.dams-Renault whilst a thrilled crowd of 20,000 people looked on and many millions more worldwide caught the race on TV and the internet. A shaky start to proceedings led to a nervous moment
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, more commonly known as simply ‘Goodyear’, has revealed two new concept tyres at the Geneva Motor Show, which could indicate a new role for tyres – energy production. Although very much concepts, the two tyres are an imaginative glimpse at what practical applications might be applied to tyres and
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A dozen cities bidding for a share of a £35 million fund to become centres of excellence for low emission vehicles have been announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer and Business Minister Matt Hancock today (11 March 2015). The Go Ultra Low city scheme will reward cities that demonstrate the most potential to become internationally
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