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  Free Rides to London on 4th January in Congestion Charge Exempt Volvos 24 Dec 2010 (News)
  less than 50g/km CO2 will be launched in 2012 - and prototype versions of a full battery-electric C30 are already undergoing evaluation. If you would like to take advantage of free chauffeurs for a meeting on Tuesday 4 January - please call Ali on 07899965115 or email
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  Think Gordon Brown 28 Oct 2008 (News)
  and scratches accumulated in city driving. It has a top speed of 65 miles per hour, accelerates from zero to 30 mph in just 6.5 seconds and to 50 mph in 16 seconds. The car can travel more than 112 miles (180 km) in city driving on a fully charged battery and requires just an overnight top-up of electricity
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  Aachen University Designs New Model T Ford 23 Oct 2008 (News)
  versions. Additional weight and costs are saved by making the driver's seat only adjustable. The vehicle weighs 800kg – increasing if its petrol engine were combined with an electric motor to become a hybrid, or if converted into a battery-powered car. An electric-only system would cost
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  Cheap Beetle at Auction Today 18 Feb 2004 (News)
  . Others worthy note were a 32K mile 2001X Prius with a flat battery that bid to a low £5,350 provisional; a 77k mile 2000X S-Type 3.0 manual, bid to a lowish £7,700 provisional and a 14k mile 2002/51 reg MINI Cooper with a/c and CD and in a very nice light green metallic which sold
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  Contradictory Results From Electric Car Consumer Surveys 30 May 2009 (News)
  are thinking about buying a vehicle powered solely by batteries. The poll results should be welcome news for the Department for Transport which last month announced an incentive scheme that would see grants of up to £5,000 being offered to purchasers of electric powered cars from 2011
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  Four New Eco KIAs at Paris Show 26 Sep 2008 (News)
  . The Soul Hybrid concept comes complete with a panoramic powered folding fabric roof, plus a transparent bonnet and floor, so the new hybrid powertrain and battery pack can be viewed by show visitors. This Soul Hybrid features Kia's Gamma 1.6-litre petrol engine, mated to a 15 kW, 105 Nm AC
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  Peugeot E-Legend concept car to get UK debut at NEC classic motor show 24 Oct 2019 (News)
  and the side armrests deploy automatically, freeing up a large storage area and an induction charging area for smartphones and other devices. The Peugeot e-Legend Concept is powered by a 100% electric power train, with the 100kWh batteries reaching 800Nm torque and 340Kw power, distributed to the four
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  1986 BMW E28 M5 in Barons Classic Car Auction on 16th July 15 Jul 2019 (News)
  , new rock and roll bed, touch lighting, new leisure battery, 240 mains hook up, USB ports, 12 volt power outlet, plug socket, new curtains all around, new relevating roof. VED exempt. It is estimated at £22,000 to £27,000
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  Plug-in Car Grant to end in 2020? 12 Jul 2018 (News)
  to get a mandatory EV charge point Modifying lampposts so they can provide EV charging points £40 million programme to develop wireless and on-street charging for EVs £246 million to research next generation battery technology
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  Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  . Essentially, more space was required to house the chain running to the rear tyres and the two batteries required to power electric motors. Oh, and the cutting blades are made from actual carbonfibre. As well as the engine, Fireblade parts include the clutch, ECU, six-speed drive train and full colour
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Oct 2017 (News)
  ) and will make a 98 decibel melody when you ring it using the phone app. There's no battery or charging required, and when  it’s time for a new Tile, the replacement program lets you upgrade yours at a discounted price
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  Review: Ring Magflex Twist work lamp 7 Jun 2017 (News)
  it should stand up to years of abuse. In fact, it’s so sturdy we decided to run it over – and it survived with barely a scratch. The built-in battery lasts about three hours before it needs a recharge from one of the two supplied chargers – one that connects to the mains and another
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 405 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  alarm. Power steering, alloys and tinted windows complete the definition of iconic Eighties plushness. It comes with a new battery and exhaust, while the current owner has replaced the steering wheel and gearknob with new items to bring the cabin right up to mint condition – it looks lovely
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 900i 11 Apr 2016 (News)
  and a new, heavy-duty battery was fitted last year. The tyres also look good, with a new set fitted to the rear recently. So it could justify its £1375 price tag, especially as demand is growing for these cars
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  Prize-winning Beetle written off by Storm Desmond 14 Dec 2015 (News)
  Honest John Classics, recalling the events of 5-6 December. ‘When I first heard of the flooding, I headed straight there. The water was only a foot and a half deep at that stage, but was already over the battery and the exhaust. The best thing I could do – with the help
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  What is the Honest John Fuel Cost Calculator? 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  and electric cars? Yes, the Fuel Calculator will let you compare all powertrains - petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric. It will also factor in electric grants and battery hire, should it apply to the electric car in question. Will the fuel calculator factor
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  Stunning Mk1 Mondeo for sale at £1500 25 May 2015 (News)
  and 180Nm of torque, it’s still capable of keeping up with modern traffic – 0-62mph takes 9.2 seconds. Look inside the spotless engine bay and you’ll see the Ford battery, stickers, tags and plates – it looks like it’s only just left the showroom. According
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  A grand Monday: Citroen BX project £500 18 May 2015 (News)
  ), it’s had new starter motor, new alternator and new battery in the past two years. Fuel pipes have been renewed, as has the radiator. And just look at that interior – it doesn’t look like a car that’s done 210k
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  Celebrate 30 years of the Sinclair C5 2 Jan 2015 (News)
  7in tall, it made users vulnerable on the road, while the claimed 20 miles of one battery charge was modest to say the least. And then there was the ‘weather cheater’ poncho – a poor substitute for the lack of rain protection. Although Sinclair had expected to sell up
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 11 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  , the 1913 Model T Ford, had one disaster after another yet still the crew keep turning up for dinner. Nicky Bailey said: 'We have broken the back axle, and an oil leak is making the fan-belt slip, so we have no cooling and no battery-charge…. yep, push-starts in the sand. Climbing the Mountain of Doom