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Used Van Buying Guide: Nissan NV200 2009-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
The Combi seated version upped the power of the base unit with 89PS in 2011, it also being Euro5 compliant, Nissan adopting it across the range, the firm quoting outputs throughout the NV200’s life as 85, 86, 88, 89 and 90PS, though most default to 85PS or 90PS in the classifieds. The NV200 is also offered with a plug-in electric drivetrain, borrowing its battery and motor from Nissan’s Leaf electric car. Maintenance As ever, buy on condition, and make sure it comes with a comprehensive service history. -
Mobile Battery Booster Only £39 22 Nov 2006 (News)
Leaving the interior light on or parking up for prolonged periods in very cold weather is enough to drain ANY battery. It’s often just a battery re-charge that’s needed – not a replacement battery. Even leaving a car parked for a couple of weeks can allow enough draindown from security systems, etc., to flatten the battery. -
Assaults on Battery. The AA Explains How to Extend Battery Life 12 Mar 2011 (News)
Clamps and connections must be secure. If you seldom make a long journey, a fortnightly overnight charge prolongs battery life. Modern 'intelligent' chargers/battery conditioners can be left connected without risk of overcharging. Modern maintenance-free batteries need no top-up. Further battery-related advice and information: AA Battery Advice AA Battery Price Promise AA patrols offer a range of batteries that are fitted for no additional charge at the roadside 24/7, 365 days a year. -
New battery tech to improve EV range 22 Sep 2011 (News)
The new battery is light weight and smaller than current designs, and provides 35% more range than current batteries. Lawrence Berns, CEO of Axeon said: “This project has been a remarkable success and reinforces Axeon’s position as a leading provider of advanced battery technology. -
Be Prepared For Flatt Batteries 3 Nov 2005 (News)
A new easy to operate Booster Starter and Charger has been designed that is capable of starting a vehicle in minutes. It will produce up to a massive 36amp of Power in one go. If your battery is too low to start your vehicle you simply connect up to the car battery - Plug in to the mains - and in few minutes you're on the move. The Sparkrite unit will also charge a totally flat battery at up to ten times as fast as some ordinary battery chargers. -
Sealey launches lightweight battery-free jump starter 22 Jan 2016 (News)
Sealey’s has launched a new lightweight battery-less jump starter, priced at just under £180. The new 12 volt E/Start600 is different to the existing crop of jump starters because it doesn’t have a battery inside. Instead, it uses ultracapacitors to maximise a discharged battery’s voltage. -
Dyson-backed battery could revolutionise electric cars 16 Mar 2015 (News)
A company called Satki3, an offshoot from the University of Michigan, has invented a solid-state battery that’s around twice as power dense as the lithium ion type battery commonly found in electric cars and smartphones. So, in a Nissan Leaf for example, the theoretical range would leap to 250 miles if its lithium ion battery pack were replaced by a Satki3 solid-state battery pack of the same size. -
Drivers offered car advice on batteries 11 Aug 2009 (News)
It added if people incorrectly identify their battery, they could end up shortening its lifespan by trying to charge it in the wrong way. However, sales and marketing director Peter White claimed there is a solution. "By simply using a smart charger the problem can be avoided and motorists can confidently and safely maintain their vehicle batteries no matter what battery type their vehicle has," he explained. -
Chevrolet 'enhances' Volt safety 6 Jan 2012 (News)
Chevrolet has also fitted a tamper resistant bracket to the top of the battery coolant reservoir to prevent possible coolant overfill. Chevrolet has conducted four successful crash tests of the Volt with the structural enhancements, with no intrusion into the battery pack and no coolant leakage. -
Volvo to replace batteries with nano powered body panels 17 Oct 2013 (News)
Volvo has unveiled ambitious plans to replace conventional batteries with energy storing body panels. The technology has already been installed on an S80 experimental car and could herald a revolution in the design of battery powered vehicles. The lightweight nano technology has been developed over the last three years as part of an EU-funded research project to identify a solution to the weight and high costs associated with the batteries seen in hybrids and electric cars today. -
G-Wiz For Next to Nothing (Batteries Not Included) 18 Mar 2011 (News)
Honest Advertising Reader Athene O'Neil has a 16,000 mile 2005 G-Wiz for sale in North London and it has to go within the next fortnight because its MoT and tax are due and it needs new batteries. The catch is, those batteries are £1,600+ and generally only last between 9,000 and 16,000 miles. So, serious bids only. Delusionists and scrap merchants need not apply. He'd rather give it to a good cause (such as a school project) than let it get stripped for parts. -
Car battery development alliance forms 23 Nov 2007 (News)
A number of major corporations in German have come together to support the advancement of battery technology. One of the firms involved is Volkswagen, its head of group research Dr Juergen Leohold calling the alliance with BASF, Bosch, Evonik Degussam Li-Tec and STEAG Saar Energie "an important step". -
Toyota Gets Serious About Solar Power 5 Jul 2019 (News)
Data, including the solar battery panel’s power generation and the amount the drive battery is charged, will be gathered and verified, and used in the development of an on-board solar recharging system. Toyota plans to share a selection of trial data results with NEDO and Sharp. -
Vauxhall Ampera plug-in hybrid to cost £28,995 14 Dec 2010 (News)
A full charge for Ampera's battery can be achieved in less than four hours via a domestic 240v electricity socket at an average cost of around £1, depending on tariff. Commuting within the 50 mile range will ensure very low running costs on battery electric drive only. -
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Electric scooters available in new 'scrappage scheme' 3 Feb 2011 (News)
It is calculated to cost about 1p a mile to run an e-motive scooter, and you can recharge the batteries up to 2,000 times before they need recycling. Under normal use, the battery should last up to three years. Technical information e 1 e 1+ e 3 Motor 2000W 3000W 4000W Battery Lithium Ion DC 60V, 40AH Lithium Ion Lithium Ion Charger 110V-250V/50Hz-60Hz 110V-250V/50Hz-60Hz 110V-250V/50Hz-60Hz Charge-up time 4hrs* 2 4hrs 4hrs Max torque 110Nm 110Nm 160Nm Max speed 28mph 43mph 55mph Range (Miles) 50* 1 50* 1 based on 38AH battery 40* 1 at top speed / 70* 1 at 35mph Climbing ability 1:4 gradient (70kg rider) 1:4 gradient (70kg rider) 1:3 gradient (70kg rider) Maximum load capacity 128kg 128kg 200kg Dimensions LxWxH 1790x700x1130mm 1790x700x1130mm 2020x670x1210mm Brakes Discs front/rear Discs front/rear Discs front/rear Seat height 900mm 900mm 910mm * 1 maximum range subject to speed, weather conditions and condition of battery * 2 charge-up time 6-10hrs with silicon battery -
Volvo extends range of its EVs 17 Jul 2011 (News)
The power it generates is used primarily to drive the car's 111 horsepower (82 kW) electric motor, but the driver can also choose to let the generator charge the battery, thus increasing the car's operating range on electricity. The Range Extender increases the electric car's range by up to 1,000 km - on top of the 110 km range provided by the car's battery pack. -
Volkswagen looks to shake up electric SUV market with new ID.4 3 Mar 2020 (News)
Power outputs will range from 200 - 300PS, with the option of single or twin electric motors. Officially, the ID.4 will travel up to 311 miles on a full charge. The battery will also be compatible with the UK's 100kW rapid charging network, which will allow the driver to boost the battery from near-zero to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes. Volkswagen hasn't released any pricing information for the ID.4, but it will command a significant premium over the ID.3's £27,000 starting price. -
VIDEO: Volkswagen e-Golf - electric car nirvana 18 Aug 2017 (News)
New and improved for the 2018 model year, it's now got a realistic 120-mile battery range, but is in every other way just like any other Golf. Hit play above to get Mark's take on it. -
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