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  Audi unveils hydrogen powered h-tron quattro concept 11 Jan 2016 (News)
  The Audi h-tron quattro concept SUV uses a hydrogen fuel cell and   lithium-ion battery to cover up to 372 miles on a single tank and can be refuelled in four minutes. The four-wheel drive h-tron quattro takes it power from a 110kW fuel cell, but can be boosted by a 100kW battery to produces more than 300PS and 550Nm of torque.
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  Smartwatch for drivers launch by Nissan 9 Sep 2013 (News)
  The technology could also recognise potential health problems as it monitors heart rate and body temperature. The Nismo Watch will be powered by a lithium battery and be charged by micro-USB, with a battery life of over seven days under normal usage conditions. Gareth Dunsmore of Nissan in Europe said: "Wearable technology is fast becoming the next big thing and we want to take advantage of this innovative technology.
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  Sustainable Mobility, According to Renault Eco2 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  The car drives into a Quickdrop battery station. The discharged battery is dropped down into pit below the car, and is then replaced by a fresh, fully charged battery that rises up out of the pit. The whole operation takes just three minutes.
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  Motorists 'need incentives to go electric' 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  According to research by the online resource, some 60 per cent of drivers would consider a battery-powered auto. Spokesperson Faye Sunderland said: "Our poll shows that there is strong public support for electric cars but, without commitment of the carmakers and the UK government, prices will remain too high for most.
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  BEE One at Millbrook Low Carbon Vehicles Show 9/10 September 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  The lithium-ion cells are built into standard sized Battery Packs. These packs can be changed or upgraded as lithium-ion cell technology improves. Bee will also invest in future battery technology, aiming by 2015 to extend the range and speed of the Bee One to 200 miles (320km) and 100 mph (160 kph).
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  January 5th is 'breakdown day' 2 Jan 2009 (News)
  A cold snap together with many vehicles sitting on the driveway throughout the festive season is set to cause flat batteries and engine difficulties, the organisation stated. Consequently, ETA has suggested motorists ensure they have suitable breakdown cover and, in future, avoid leaving their car unused for a long period of time.
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  Cameron 'wants to go further' with green cars 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  Conservative Party leader David Cameron has announced that he wants the UK to be a world leader when it comes to hydrogen fuel cell or battery power vehicles. The politician questioned why Britain is lagging behind the US when it comes to the technology, when the US has "been slow in getting climate change". Car insurance customers may be interested to know that he went on to compare the task at hand to John F Kennedy's vision of putting a man on the moon by 1970, claiming it to be "a goal that at the time seemed impossible to achieve".
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  Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion previews electric estate car 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  A light strip running between the A-pillars, dubbed the ID. Light, will provide information to the driver. This includes an indication of battery charge level, notifying them of an incoming phone call or recommending when to change lanes. It can also change colours - for example, green for a fully-charged battery or red for braking prompts.
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  Toyota Claims Lowest Whole Life Costs For Prius Plug-in 24 Jul 2012 (News)
  Toyota states there is no other car on the UK market that exactly matches the benefits offered by its Prius Plug-in Hybrid Synergy Drive full hybrid powertrain: it offers the near-silent, zero emissions performance of an electric vehicle, being able to run on its lithium-ion battery for around 15.5 miles (v/s 30 miles for the Ampera) and at speeds up to 51mph. When battery charge runs low, the car’s full hybrid system – which includes a highly efficient 1.8-litre petrol engine – takes over, so the driver doesn’t have to worry about whether the car has enough power to reach its destination.
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  Tata Returning to Europe in 2010 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Styled by Pininfarina, it is expected to go into production around 2012, and will form part of the Tata range alongside Nano and Indica. The battery-electric Indica Vista EV is a true four-seater, with a predicted range of up to 200km and acceleration of 0-60kmh in under10 seconds. It is currently undergoing extensive tests in Europe. The EV uses super polymer lithium ion batteries which have superior energy density to conventional batteries.
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  First time pass for the first ever electric vehicle driving test 7 Feb 2013 (News)
  . “We think it’s important to get young people to experience the latest vehicle technologies.” The Ampera uses a battery and electric motor for shorter journeys, but has a 1.4-litre petrol engine which acts as a generator when the battery is depleted, eliminating ‘range anxiety.’ It can be plugged in and charged from the mains, though, and so a tank of fuel can lest a very long time indeed.
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  Electric car industry 'has been given a boost' 29 Jun 2009 (News)
  " The company revealed it expects to play a key role in helping to make Britain a leader in battery-powered autos. Last month, the firm unveiled a new tool for monitoring and invoicing electricity used at vehicle charging stations at the Norwegian zero emissions event – EVS 24.
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  Extra £1,000 Off in Renault Electric Range Offer For July 6 Jul 2019 (News)
  The price also includes the £3,500 Government Plug-in Car Grant, while battery rental starts from £69 per month. (Full battery purchase option with no monthly battery payments allows outright ownership of the Dynamique Nav for £24,020 and the S Edition for £24,870.)
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  Kia launches Ray as Korea's first electric car 23 Dec 2011 (News)
  Inside, the Ray EV features a unique instrument cluster, displaying electric motor operation, battery status and distance to recharge. It is also equipped with the first-ever EV-specific navigation system that features a seven-inch screen and provides crucial information for EV drivers such as the nearest locations of the slow/fast recharging stations.  The display shows a circular shaped area in which the model can travel with its current level of battery power, so that drivers can see which destinations are reachable without a recharge.
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  New Fiat 500 revealed: popular city car goes electric 4 Mar 2020 (News)
  Range, meanwhile, will increase with regenerative braking, meaning the car will slow down as soon as you lift of the accelerator. This pumps energy back into the battery and will help you travel further on a charge. An 85kW rapid-charge system means the battery can be topped up from zero to 80 per cent in 35 minutes, while 31 miles of range can be provided in just five minutes.
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  KIA Develops 3 Alternative Ways to Go Green 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  It has a 2.4-litre petrol engine and a 30kW electric motor driving through a hybrid-specific six-speed automatic gearbox. Uniquely among current hybrids, it has a lithium-ion polymer battery which is 30% lighter than the nickel-metal hydride systems in rivals, but has a higher energy density. It can accelerate to more than 60mph on battery power alone. In Korea, an unusual hybrid system running on a mixture of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and battery power has been available for in the Forte saloon, a car similar to the European cee'd hatchback (the green car in the photos).
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  Get your motor running with this mini jump pack 13 Mar 2015 (News)
  And you don’t need to worry about overcharging it, either. An inbuilt sensor will shut the battery down once it’s fully charged – so it’s safe to leave it charging for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Price £268 From www.lasertools.co.uk    
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  New plug-in Prius to arrive in UK mid 2010 15 Dec 2009 (News)
  Called a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle, the auto is said to offer a greater range on the battery. It is also the first for Toyota to use lithium-ion batteries, which can be charged from an external source in addition as by the car's own hybrid drive system. Executive vice-president Takeshi Uchiyamada said: "Based on Toyota's full hybrid powertrain, PHV represents today the most practical way of increasing the use of electricity for personal transport.
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  VIDEO: Tesla Model 3 review - like the future got trapped inside the past 31 Jan 2020 (News)
  The Model 3 is the car that Tesla hopes will take battery electric vehicles to the masses. Even though it costs forty grand upwards. Ouch. Is it good enough?  Click play below to watch Mark's video review, and let us know what you think in the comments below...
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  Dyson scraps electric car project 10 Oct 2019 (News)
  In 2017, Dyson committed to spending £1 billion on developing battery technology to power the new EV, with a further £1 billion set aside on designing the prototype.  It's thought that some 500 people had already begun research and development work on the car, with prototypes thought to be in the early stages of testing.  However, according to a report by the BBC, Sir James Dyson has sent an email to employees this week saying the car was not "commercially viable" and the company had failed to find a buyer for the project.