When Chevrolet’s Bolt EV was unveiled, there was one question on the lips of most Europeans (and anyone outside of the US for that matter); when will the Bolt come to our shores? The question was largely ignored and only answered with cautious Chevrolet representatives who clearly were none the wiser about what the people upstairs were plotting…
Finally, Chevrolet Bolt Comes to Europe as the Ampera-e Read More »
Chevrolet aren’t known for their economising, planet-saving expertise. Instead, they’re best known for their completely at-odds gas guzzling cars that actively laugh in the face of polar bears. However, that’s a wholly unfair and out-dated reputation that is rapidly changing. Sure, like many major companies, they’re perhaps not as quick on their feet as – say – Tesla Motors, but like the young whipper-snapper, Chevrolet has the…
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The WAVE (World Advanced Vehicle Expedition) Trophy 2016 details have been announced, which sees participants from all over the world undertake a 1,000 mile journey across three European countries in electric vehicles.
The 2016 WAVE Trophy will start in Bremerhaven (Northern Germany) on 11th June and travel south…
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Today (25th January 2016), four UK cities have been awarded significant funds to promote green vehicle technology after successfully bidding for a share of a multi-million pot. The money will be used to support the up-take of plug-in electric cars around the UK and well beyond the four cities.
A number of different schemes and ideas were proposed to promote plug-in vehicles before Transport…
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Viewers of the FIA’s all-electric race series, Formula E, will be thrilled to learn there’s a new show to watch on CNN International. A first for the channel, Supercharged brings Formula E to the screen with a behind the scenes series presented by technology and motorsport presenter Nicki Shields.
Shields is well-known in Formula E circles, having been one of three presenters announced in the sports…
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After just three races since joining the Venturi Formula E team in August 2015, Jacques Villeneuve has ended his time with Formula E. The announcement comes after, “a disagreement over the future direction of the team.” The decision was met mutually and there is reportedly no discord between the ex-Formula One 1997 Champion and the Monegasque team as they go their separate ways.
Jacques Villeneuve and Venturi Formula E Team Part Ways Read More »
When London’s Source East network of slow chargers was sold to Bolloré, many saw it as the demise of London’s electric vehicle network and for several key reasons. The first was Bolloré were understandably hoping to mimic their Parisian success with a new London based AutoLib – a hugely successful electric car sharing service.
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In this issue, AutoVolt embarks on a voyage from London to Paris, in an electric Nissan LEAF 30kWh. Our trip coincided with COP21, a climate conference held in Paris in December 2015. Following our #EV2PARIS journey, we’ve created a handy guide from our learnings – so go on, get travelling in your EV!
AutoVolt was offered a ride in the Flux Capacitor – Jonny Smith (Fifth Gear presenter) has restored the diminutive Enfield…
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Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced no less than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology will be launched in the next four years to 2020. The vehicles will be launched worldwide, in the United States, Europe, Japan and China. The technology will be installed on mainstream, mass-market cars at what the Alliance states will be, “affordable prices”.
In addition, Renault-Nissan will launch a suite of new connectivity applications that will make it easier for…
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When AutoVolt reviewed the VW e-Golf, the infotainment system was one of its highlights of the car, offering a fast and intuitive system to use. However, Volkswagen has now taken things one step further by adding gesture control and a new infotainment system that the company says is almost ready for production.
Gesture control is not solely intended for the e-Golf, however, as Volkswagen state they believe it will find its…
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