News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Audi Tradition have a new addition to their historic collection, a 1956 DKW Schnellaster “Elektro” electric car. Between 1955 and 1962, Auto Union GmbH produced about 100 Schnellaster electric cars which the company aimed mainly at energy companies, public utility or battery manufacturers. This particular DKW was saved from the North Sea island of Wangerooge, […]
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Just when you thought the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV couldn’t be any more versatile, Mitsubishi have launched a brand new trim level to cater more towards the company car market. To find out what we think of the car, check out our review in the current issue of AutoVolt. Individually hand crafted sumptuous leather seats, low
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Luton based Chargemaster have just announced their 1 millionth charge using their nationwide network of EV charge points. A total of around 9.5 million kWh of electricity has been pumped out since September 2012. The level of charge is sufficient for more than 49 million electrically driven miles. In 2014, the British firm installed its
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According to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), MPs are yet to grasp the impact of modern vehicle technology on the motor industry. Comments came after a Dods Polling survey into the attitude of MPs toward driverless cars revealed a, “general lack of knowledge amongst our legislators on the impact of autonomous vehicles.” Almost
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With a truly chilling winter now well underway, the UK will be turning up the heat – literally – inside homes across the country. We take a look at a few of the more economic and environmentally friendly heating systems currently available. In the not too distant past, heating was only possible by means of
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The Detroit based 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has given a huge amount of electric and hybrid appeal already. Being the first major event of 2015 dedicated to the automotive industry, car makers have been keen to make a splash and bang. Several announcements were expected, while others seemed to appear out of
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The first 2015 issue of AutoVolt is available NOW! MAIN FEATURES THIS ISSUE: LEAF VS E-GOLF. The Nissan LEAF has stood as the benchmark electric car since it was first introduced in 2010. Now it meets its new competition, the VW e-Golf. MG CONCEPT EV. We visit Longbridge, home to British car makers for generations
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Chevrolet offered a first glimpse at the 2016 Volt at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas ahead of its official unveiling on the 12th at the Detroit Motor Show. There is quite a lot already known about the new Volt, aside from how it will appear in the flesh. Now, some questions have
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Toyota has announced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that they will release thousands of their hydrogen related patents – royalty free. The initiative is aimed at spurring development and the introduction of fuel cell technologies around the world. Toyota will invite royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel cell related global patents, including critical
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Mitsubishi Motors have today introduced a comprehensive five-year warranty across all models including the excellent Outlander PHEV, giving customers extra confidence and peace of mind. As of the 1st January 2015, all Mitsubishi cars and commercial vehicles will come as standard with a fully comprehensive five-year warranty package. Certain vehicles, such as the L200 benefit
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