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  Toyota and Lexus to showcase latest hybrids at EcoVelocity 8 Aug 2011 (News)
  -in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or Prius PHEV. Fitted with advanced battery technology, the Prius PHEV can travel further than a conventional Prius on electricity alone, and can be plugged in to charge rather than relying solely on its internal combustion engine. Lexus will be at EcoVelocity too
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  Dynamic EV charging in development 26 Jul 2011 (News)
  a partnership with Drayson Racing Technologies, a green research and development racing organisation. The partnership aims to develop in-motion charging by embedding transmitters under the track (or road). These transmitters then transfer power directly to the cars battery so it can charge constantly
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  Car insurance for green autos 'not expensive' 23 Jun 2009 (News)
  for a battery-powered G-Wizz, a hybrid Honda Insight or a petrol edition of the Honda Jazz. Meanwhile, the price comparison website pointed out motorists with green cars are also likely to make savings in other areas. It explained such models generally qualify for cheap road tax, with some
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  Government's green scheme 'not practical' 29 May 2009 (News)
  The government could be putting the cart before the horse when it comes to electric cars, it has been claimed. According to the RAC Foundation, despite the fact the Department for Transport recently announced it would be offering £5,000 grants towards battery-powered vehicles from
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  New M3 saloon from BMW 'has supercar performance' 9 Oct 2007 (News)
  . Indeed, the unit can reach 62 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds while hitting 155 mph at top speed. Brake Energy Regeneration is also a feature, meaning that the car understands when it is over-run and charges the battery using the alternator accordingly. The firm believes that the M3 saloon
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  Updated Porsche Panamera makes its Goodwood debut 11 Jul 2013 (News)
  £100,000 for the most powerful Turbo model. Perhaps the most important new addition to the Panamera range is the S E-Hybrid. It features a battery pack which can be charged from the mains, which lowers the tailpipe emissions and means emissions of just 71g/km, despite
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  Renault Twizy now available with windows 31 Oct 2012 (News)
  discolour or corrode in sunlight or cold conditions. Available for £295, the kit can be fitted to any Twizy providing the gullwing doors are already fitted. The all-electric Twizy range kicks off at £6,690 plus a monthly battery hire charge from £45
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  Zipcar adds Ampera to fleet 21 May 2012 (News)
  to drive the car a further 310 miles. London users might never need that fuel, though. Zipcar has partnered with Boroughs across London to increase the number of charging points, so users can top up the battery without needing the petrol engine. 
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  Vauxhall to release electric car in UK 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  -changing technology the automotive industry needs to respond to energy and environmental challenges." The vehicle can be charged via any household 240V outlet. During journeys of up to 40 miles, it relies purely on its battery and for longer trips, an on-board generator kicks in, which
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  Quick New Astra Diesel Uses Stop/Start to Achieve 62.8mpg in EC Tests 12 Apr 2011 (News)
  . The engine needs to be up to full operating temperature, and the battery needs to be sufficiently charged. The outside temperature also needs to be above freezing and the Defrost function not activated. Apart from these parameters, the Start/Stop system includes the following ancillaries
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  Nissan Solves Problem of Silent Approach of Electric Cars on Pedestrians 11 Jun 2010 (News)
  in Japan. The second half of 2012 will see production at the Smyrna,Tenn., plant in the U.S., followed by production in the UKat the Sunderland plant in 2013. Annual Nissan LEAF production for Oppama is 50,000 units. The Lithium-ion battery that powers Nissan LEAF will be produced by Nissan’s
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  Preview: Bromley Pageant, 9 June 30 Apr 2013 (News)
  and hot rod clubs. And for something completely different the Battery vehicle Society shows just how well established battery-powered cars are. The Society was founded 40 years ago and continues to promote all types of electric vehicles. So whatever your choice of classic cars, this year’s
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  Seven-seat Prius+ due here in 2012 4 Mar 2011 (News)
  a top-hinged tailgate and a roof spoiler that further manages smooth airflow. The more practical Prius+ is equipped with the latest generation of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive and is the first Toyota non-plug-in hybrid to use a lithium-ion battery pack. The compact dimensions of this battery – first
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  HONDA TO LAUNCH JAZZ HYBRID 21 May 2008 (News)
  and battery made lighter and more compact. A thinner motor is also being produced in an improved manufacturing facility at Honda's Suzuka plant. With a completely new platform, Honda is to re-position the hybrid control unit and battery which will be located underneath the cargo space. Various technologies
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  Permanent Micra Price Cuts by up to £1,500 6 Apr 2007 (News)
  locking with anti-hijack feature, front electric windows, full body coloured front and rear bumpers, rear sliding seat that can split 60:40, front electric windows and a friendly lighting system along with battery save to help prevent the battery from going low on charge. £1300 extra
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  Get a new Nissan Leaf for less than £10,000 9 Oct 2013 (News)
  are only available if you lease the battery separately, which costs £70 per month on a 7500-mile limit on a three-year contract. There’s also huge savings to be found on nearly new Leafs. We found a 2013 five-door Visia Flex in our
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  Volkswagen’s new commuter concept 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  mobility. The single-seat electric vehicle is small, with space for just one occupant, and is powered by an electric motor. Top speed is 80mph, and maximum range is 40 miles, which is suitable for the majority of commuters in Volkswagen’s home country of Germany. The battery
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  Electric Morgan in development 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  favourable.” The Morgan +E prototypes will be powered by a new version of Zytek’s 94bhp 300Nm electric powertrain, which is already supplied to some US vehicle manufacturers. The battery pack will be integrated into the aluminium chassis. The two engineering concepts should be completed in 2012. 
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  Volkswagen to increase use of plug-in hybrid tech 9 May 2011 (News)
  must step up to the plate here,” said the Volkswagen chairman. Winterkorn spoke in support of more targeted research funding, especially in the field of electro-chemistry for battery technology. Volkswagen also showcased two new engines at the Vienna symposium, a variant of the current 1.4 TSI
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  DIY car maintenance 'on the up' 8 Dec 2009 (News)
  suggesting consumers are putting off vehicle repair projects or taking a risk with their own knowledge in order to be economical. It advised that while some jobs such as checking fluid levels, conditions of tyres and battery and replacing wiper blades or failed lamps are advisable, the bigger ones