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  Ampera plug-in hybrid to demonstrate range on Budget Day. 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  fuelled petrol engine to recharge its batteries. The prototype Ampera, which goes on sale in the UK in early 2012, will appropriately be driven in relay by a selection of drivers from Vauxhall’s home in Luton, Bedfordshire to its passenger car plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Smart unveils Fourjoy concept 12 Sep 2013 (News)
  Smart models however, it's still small with an overall length of less than 3.5 metres and echoes some of the styling of the Smart ForTwo with short overhangs and a bluff front end. It's powered by a purely electric drivetrain with a 55kW magneto-electric motor running off a lithium-ion battery
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  Review: FOBO Bluetooth tyre pressure monitor 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  What is it? FOBO is a tyre pressure monitoring system that works via a smartphone and Bluetooth. Each tyre valve gets an individual sensor, linked to a battery-powered control unit in the car. You can monitor the pressures and temperatures in each wheel and set alerts for when they go
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  New Volkswagen Golf GTI revealed 27 Feb 2020 (News)
  pairs a 1.4-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to provide a GTI-matching 245PS. A bigger-than-before 13kWh battery means it can now cover 37 miles under electric power alone, while its trick predictive hybrid control means it'll charge up the batteries on the motorway and run in electric mode
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  New EV fast chargers will boost batteries in just 10 minutes 22 May 2019 (News)
  Ultra-fast electric car chargers will be able to provide 220 miles of range in less than 10 miles - but not all electric vehicles can handle the power.
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  Renault Zoe Electric Car Travels 1,005 Miles in 24 Hours 14 Jun 2012 (News)
  this result, ZOE benefited from a major technological breakthrough: the Chameleon charger. This makes ZOE compatible with any socket and any power level. ZOE was therefore able to be fast-charged at 43 kW, regaining 80% of battery capacity in under thirty minutes. The distance record was also made
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  Rescue Pack For Dark Winter Days 8 Sep 2003 (News)
  compact enough to sit snug in the corner of any car boot. The SIP Rescue Pack throws out a massive 900amp of power to start virtually any car with a flat battery. Heavy-duty 750mm starter cables are neatly built-in. Operating the rescue pack is easy. You simply connect the leads to your
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  Smart to debut electric-powered Forspeed concept 22 Feb 2011 (News)
  is powered by a lithium-ion battery that delivers 16.5 kWh of electrical energy. It is simple to charge at any conventional 220 Volt socket. The charging point is located in the third brake light behind the smart logo and features a simple push/push opening mechanism. A fully charged battery is sufficient
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  Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  wheels. The AC motor develops a power output of 109PS and 280Nm of torque, enough for a maximum speed of 90mph. The electric motor is powered by a Nissan-developed laminated lithium-ion battery with an output of more than 90kW. The car has a range of more than 100 miles (New European Driving Cycle
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  Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  federation of historic vehicles) says it cannot promote the use of modern EV components (motors and batteries) to replace a historic vehicle’s powertrain to owners or regulators. Tiddo Bresters, FIVA’s vice-president of legislation, says, ‘It is not, in our opinion, the shape or body
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  Everything under 100g/km to be Congestion Tax Exempt 29 May 2010 (News)
  of electric cars, the same exemption will apply to full battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars.   Transport for London is inviting feedback on the new proposals until 2 August 2010 via the TfL website
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  Worldwide Mercedes Benz Recall 31 Mar 2005 (News)
  31-3-2005: Worldwide Recall: On vehicles with six and eight-cylinder petrol engines built between June 2001 and November 2004 the voltage regulator in the alternator is being checked and if necessary replaced. On E-Class and CLS-Class models made from January 2002 to January 2005, new battery
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  Hydrogen powered cars step closer to production reality 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  cars a viable alternative to battery-electric and fossil fuel cars within the next ten years. The initial plan is to have six fuelling stations set up in London by 2015, plus further stations nationwide, with a fairly steep rise in numbers from then – the goal is to have as many
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  Pre-Budget Report gives company car drivers a tax-free option 10 Dec 2009 (News)
    Nissan LEAF The LEAF is set to be an affordable zer-emissions family car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults
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  Skoda Octavia vRS iV revealed with plug-in hybrid power 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  in 7.3 seconds, topping out at 140mph. A 13kWh battery provides an all-electric range of up to 37 miles, while official fuel economy figures are yet to be announced. Skoda says it'll emit approximately 30g/km according to WLTP tests, making it a tempting choice for company car drivers
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  BMW unveils electric version of classic Mini 28 Mar 2018 (News)
  Mini has unveiled a one-off electric version of the its classic icon. The Oxfordshire-based firm took the wraps off the special project at the New York motor show. Fitted with 30 lithium-iron phosphate batteries, the zero-emissions historic car has a range of 65 miles
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  Seat checks 'to avoid winter discontent' 4 Dec 2007 (News)
  The worry of winter motoring for drivers is to be eliminated by automobile manufacturer Seat, the firm has claimed. According to the company, its Seasonal Safety Check includes a 32-point visual inspection in addition to battery and brake assessments "for a reasonable price
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  Volkswagen looks to the future with up! concept 14 Nov 2007 (News)
  – the Samba bus. The model can hit 62 mph in 13.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 75 mph, Volkswagen stated. It added that the automobile runs on 12 lithium-ion batteries linked to a high-temperature fuel cell, pioneering technology preferable to low-temperate alternatives
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  this that helps EDF Energy meet the climate change targets set out in our new Sustainability Commitments.” The cars involved in the lease programme are essentially the same as the current third-generation full hybrid Prius, but they are equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery that can