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EV owners wanted for free home charging point trial 4 Apr 2017 (News)
. Although public charging stations are currently managing demand, more EVs (especially those with larger batteries) are likely to put pressure on local electricity networks. The Electric Nation project hopes to prove that home charging stations are a cost effective alternative. If you own an electric car (or PHEV) - or are considering buying one you can apply to take part on the free trial here .
Renault launches 66-plate offers with £7995 Twingo 23 Aug 2016 (News)
The Zoe in Dynamique Nav trim is also available on a two-year Selections PCP package, costing just £189 per month, including battery lease after a customer deposit of £1499. A wall-box home charger is included in the offer, along with deposit contribution of £1500 when financed via four-year hire purchase deals. There are also £500 discounts and deposit contributions of up to £2250 on Kadjar and Megane models too, when funded via PCP. As always, these deals are dependent on Renault's terms and conditions, so check with your local dealer and read the small print before committing to any form of purchase.
Vauxhall celebrates 20 years of Network Q 8 Jun 2010 (News)
Once approved, they are wrapped in a comprehensive warranty that uniquely includes brakes, clutches and battery for the first year or 20,000 miles. With more than 15,000 competitively priced vehicles available through Network Q's nationwide search facility, no other retailer offers as many quality used Vauxhalls.
From 2CV to Phantom 1 in Classic Auction 25 Jan 2009 (News)
Discovered in Arkansas in the early nineties, it was subjected to a nut and bolt restoration by Charles Mc Garrah, using all original, factory supplied parts, to maintain complete originality. It is offered complete with a new 6V battery and an original Poster Advert from The Saturday Evening Post of September 1st 1928, which shows this model, in the exact same livery. Estimate: £12,000-£15,000. Other notable lots include a 1965 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 roadster with original factory hardtop (estimate £30,000-£40,000), a very striking 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable (£15,000-£17,000), and a magnificent 1997 Bentley Turbo RL (estimate £14,500-£16,000).
Hybrid Concept Cars from Subaru and MCC 11 Sep 2001 (News)
When the car is cruising on the over-run, the momentum of the rear wheels is converted into electric power by a high power 3kW alternator in the rear drive unit and re-charges the batteries. Length is 3,425mm; width: 1,425mm; height: 1,475mm. Engine power is 45bhp at 6,000rpm and 43 lb ft (58Nm) torque at 5,200rpm. The operating voltage of the rear drive is 42 volts; maximum torque 106 lb ft (144Nm); maximum power output 5kW (6.7bhp).
Christmas gift guide: What are the best automotive toys? 24 Nov 2016 (News)
For an established hobbyist there’s just too much to cover in a simple guide, but for a new starter to R/C it’s a little easier. Children and teenagers should be able to find a good, fun, durable R/C car including batteries, transmitter and car in a catalogue shop or online for less than £40. For adults who want to get into the hobby it’s worth spending more on an established and respected brand like Tamiya - and it’s easy to spend hundreds if you do that.
Christmas gift guide: What are the best automotive toys? 5 Nov 2014 (News)
For an established hobbyist there’s just too much to cover in a simple guide, but for a new starter to R/C it’s a little easier. Children and teenagers should be able to find a good, fun, durable R/C car including batteries, transmitter and car in a catalogue shop or online for less than £40. For adults who want to get into the hobby it’s worth spending more on an established and respected brand like Tamiya - and it’s easy to spend hundreds if you do that.
Electric vehicles best for short runs 16 Jun 2010 (News)
” Neil Butcher, Arup’s project leader of the CABLED consortium said: “Vehicles are quick and easy to plug in and this becomes a habit, even if the battery is still mostly full; so vehicles are usually fully charged at the start of the day. With the mass usage of vehicles, we will need to carefully confider how energy tariffs can be used to promote overnight charging and smooth demands on the grid.
MINI E (electric) UK Test Drivers Sought 1 Sep 2009 (News)
The 240V/32 amp supply provided by the wall box can fully charge the MINI E’s lithium-ion battery pack from empty in just 4.5 hours. An adaptor for use with an ordinary 13 amp socket will also be supplied, but the lower capacity for charge means it will take around 10 hours to provide a full charge.
Think Electric City Car To Go On Sale In UK 22 Mar 2008 (News)
It requires just an overnight top-up of electricity and can travel for 124 miles in city driving on a fully charged battery. A full charge from a domestic electricity socket takes just ten hours. Over 10,000 miles use, the total cost of electricity used to power a TH!NK city will be in the region of £125. TH!
Plug-in car grant reduced from £3000 to £2500 18 Mar 2021 (News)
. “The decision to slash the Plug-in Car Grant and Van & Truck Grant is the wrong move at the wrong time. New battery electric technology is more expensive than conventional engines and incentives are essential in making these vehicles affordable to the customer,” said Hawes. "This sends the wrong message to the consumer, especially private customers, and to an industry challenged to meet the Government’s ambition to be a world leader in the transition to zero emission mobility." The new price cap, lowered from £50,000 to £35,000, will affect a large number of electric models.
Wireless electric car charging closer to reality after Government funding boost 9 Jul 2019 (News)
The tech works by fitting charging pads to the underside of the car and the road, which replenish the battery by using induction charging that uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two. The wireless charging system will be tested on streets in Milton Keynes, the London Borough of Redbridge and parts of Buckinghamshire, with some residents getting the induction charge pads for free. Over £3 million has been given to Urban Electric to develop ‘pop-up’ changing stations that are built into the pavement.
Ultra-fast electric car chargers to be installed at petrol stations 7 Jun 2019 (News)
>> New EV fast chargers will boost batteries in just 10 minutes It will be the fastest electric car charger currently accessible to UK electric vehicle drivers, with the firm pledging to install 100 of them across 50 BP forecourts by the end of 2019.
Classic cars set for MoT exemption 16 May 2018 (News)
And it means that there’s nothing to stop you giving a 40-year-old car that hasn’t moved in 20 years fresh fuel and a battery and driving it off down the road… only to find the brakes don’t work. There is also a huge grey area that is a court case waiting to happen. That’s because, technically, your car needs to be roadworthy for it to be insured.
Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Oct 2017 (News)
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Citroen Survolt doing demo runs at Goodwood 22 Jun 2011 (News)
This carbon fibre coupéis capable of exceptional performance with a top speed of 260kph (162mph) and a 0-100kph (0-62mph) time of under five seconds. The concept’s twin 140kg lithium-ion batteries each boast a 31kW capacity, which allows Survolt to cover 200km (124 miles). As a second nod to the cars of tomorrow, the award-winning Citroën Hypnos concept will take its place on static display in the FoS-TECH Pavillion.
Free Rides to London on 4th January in Congestion Charge Exempt Volvos 24 Dec 2010 (News)
A V60 estate with plug-in hybrid technology that emits 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 ali@nobull-communications.co.uk
Think Gordon Brown 28 Oct 2008 (News)
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 from a domestic electricity socket to restore its charge. TH!NK city is designed to meet strict safety requirements. Equipped with ABS brakes, airbags and three-point safety belts with pretensioners, it meets all European and US requirements.
Aachen University Designs New Model T Ford 23 Oct 2008 (News)
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 double that of the standard petrol unit, the Aachen team said. CO2 emissions would vary between 54 and 100g/km depending on the chosen propulsion system.