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  Mobile Battery Booster Only £39 22 Nov 2006 (News)
  HOW TO AVOID BEING STRANDED WITH A FLAT BATTERY THIS WINTER A flat battery is THE most common reason for a vehicle failing to start. Once the first real frost strikes this winter thousands of motorists are likely to left stranded. Motorists will be stuck, late for work and waiting
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  Assaults on Battery. The AA Explains How to Extend Battery Life 12 Mar 2011 (News)
  Millions of motorists are taking years off the life expectancy of their car'sbattery by not regularly fully charging it, says the AA, which not only costs moneybut also risks the inconvenience of a breakdown. Every year, up to a fifth of cars on the road will require a new battery
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  New battery tech to improve EV range 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  drive for improvement and a consortium led by advanced battery manufacturer Axeon has developed a new type of battery that goes some way towards removing the limitations associated with pure EVs. The project, part funded by the Technology Strategy Board, aimed to develop a high density battery
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  Be Prepared For Flatt Batteries 3 Nov 2005 (News)
  According to the RAC more than 17% of all vehicle breakdowns are a result of a flat battery. Meteorologists are predicting that we are in for the most severe winter in over 50 years. More motorists than ever may be left stranded due to a flat battery this winter. If your vehicle fails
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  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
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  Why Do Modern Batteries Explode 7 Dec 2010 (News)
  An explanation by Terry Williams.   I regularly get involved in battery explosions in an advisory role usually when someone’s battery has gone pop and they ask how to prevent it happening again. The most recent was a Police
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  Practical guides: How to refit a battery 25 Nov 2011 (News)
  The correct way to refit a car battery
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  Practical guides: How to remove a battery 6 Mar 2017 (News)
  How to correctly and safely remove a car battery
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  Dyson-backed battery could revolutionise electric cars 16 Mar 2015 (News)
  A new type of battery that’s received $15m (£10m) in backing from British vacuum manufacturer Dyson could revolutionise electric cars, doubling their range and making them viable for swathes of UK motorists. A company called Satki3, an offshoot from
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  How can I store a hybrid car for a long period? 6 Apr 2020 (News)
  message from car manufacturers is you shouldn’t be concerned about the hybrid (traction) battery. This is the big battery which works with the petrol engine to provide power. In ordinary circumstances, the hybrid system will make sure this battery will never go entirely flat
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  Record high for battery-related car breakdowns 20 May 2020 (News)
  Recovery firms have reported a sharp increase in the number of battery-related breakdowns since the coronavirus lockdown was eased in England on 13 May. The AA, RAC and Green Flag have all told HonestJohn.co.uk that they've seen a significant increase in breakdowns
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  Research reveals the truth about electric car battery degradation 26 Nov 2019 (News)
  Electric cars lose just one per cent of their battery capacity per year due to degradation, new research claims.  Electric vehicles account for just over two per cent of all new cars sold in the UK, but are expected to increase in popularity
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  First five-minute-charge electric car batteries produced 20 Jan 2021 (News)
  Fully charging an electric vehicle in the same time as filling up a petrol or diesel car could soon be a reality. Batteries capable of fully charging in five minutes have been produced in a factory for the first time by battery developer StoreDot. The batteries can
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  Kymco unveils all-electric Ionex scooter 9 Apr 2018 (News)
  , the Ionex uses an innovative battery system that is key to its versatility. Under the foot board are two 5kg battery packs that can be lifted out and charged individually or removed as a pair due to handle design
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  Drivers offered car advice on batteries 11 Aug 2009 (News)
  Motorists may require car advice when it comes to charging their batteries, if the comments of one company are anything to go by. According to manufacturer CTEK, not all products require the same maintenance and, because
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  Chevrolet 'enhances' Volt safety 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  ). The improvements come after a test that reproduces coolant leak after a full-scale vehicle crash. The test resulted in an electrical fire three weeks later, so Chevrolet has announced that it will enhance the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Volt. However, the brand is keen
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  Liquid battery tech will ‘drop charging time of electric cars to seconds’ 14 Aug 2018 (News)
  A new liquid battery system could revolutionise the way electric cars are powered, by cutting recharge times from hours to seconds. The research by the University of Glasgow, published by Nature Chemistry, uncovers a new flow battery system
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  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
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  Nissan Leaf - now with longer range; flexible running options 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  The latest version of the Nissan Leaf - now made in Britain - has been improved, with lower entry-prices, an innovative battery lease deal, and an improved range on each full-charge. Nissan claims
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  Ford announces fix for Kuga PHEV 30 Oct 2020 (News)
  Ford has announced important changes to the battery pack linked to a small number of Kuga PHEV fires.  As part of the UK recall, Ford will replace the drive battery pack on all Kuga PHEV vehicles. The recall work