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  People called James 'could end up paying more for car insurance' 20 Jan 2009 (News)
  , rising to 25 per cent for six points and 50 per cent for nine points." In other motoring news from the website, vehicle owners were recently urged to avoid being caught out by cold weather by ensuring batteries are well-charged
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  Electric Toyota to Tackle Pike's Peak Hillclimb 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  2.5 Transmission Single-reduction gearing Battery Lithium ceramic Battery Capacity
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  New Saga Breakdown Cover Includes Cost of Repairs 23 Jun 2009 (News)
  their journey following a breakdown. This includes cover for the most common causes of breakdown such as a flat or faulty battery, the most frequent cause of breakdown in the UK, and also starter motor, alternator and head gasket faults amongst others. Saga Breakdown Assistance attends over
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  New car sales plunged by a third in 2020 6 Jan 2021 (News)
  , which together accounted for more than one in 10 registrations – up from around one in 30 in 2019. Demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) grew by 185.9 per cent to 108,205 units, while registrations of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rose 91.2 per cent to 66,877
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  Nissan Leaf advert banned over misleading claims 10 Oct 2018 (News)
  ." The manufacturer also added that the Leaf is capable of receiving more than one rapid charge per day but the time taken to do so would increase to prevent the battery being damaged. While the ASA said it accepted that charge times are dependent on a number of factors, it concluded that even the amended
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  Electric vehicle sales are on the rise, but can the UK's charging stations keep up? 29 Nov 2017 (News)
  -motorway travel. Only 2500 of the 14,000 electric chargers fall into the ‘rapid’ category which can charge a car in around 30 minutes. The majority are chargers in the UK are 'fast' units, which usually take up to four hours to fully replenish a battery pack.  The Government
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: No Vauxhall Ampera-e for the UK 15 Sep 2016 (News)
  to the official EU test at least. In real world driving this equates to a range of about 185 miles. A BMW i3 has an official range of 185 miles. The five-seat Ampera-e can carry five people and has a 381-litre boot, not far short of a Vauxhall Meriva. The battery, which sits under the floor, is made
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  Volkswagen shows GTE Sport extreme plug-in hybrid 15 May 2015 (News)
  that it returns 117.6mpg on average, says Volkswagen, and it can drive around 30 miles on battery power alone. Its carbon fibre construction makes it much lighter than the average plug-in hybrid, although if it ever does make production that will be scaled back – as will its unusual interior, which
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Range Rover Hybrid models detailed 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  . The layout of the vehicle means there is no reduction in cabin space – the water-cooler battery is mounted under the floor and is protected by a boron-steel cradle. There’s even room to retain a full-sized spare wheel and 5+2 seating in the case of the Sport model. Land
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Nissan shows facelifted 2013 Leaf 4 Mar 2013 (News)
  on the battery in cold weather. Nissan says that these changes have been made as a direct respsonse to customer feedback. Unlike previously, the new Leaf will be offered in three trim levels, familiar from other Nissan models – Visia, Acenta and Tekna. These will allow buyers to customise
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  BMW recalls 5 Series and 6 Series models 27 Mar 2012 (News)
  , but no injuries or accidents related to the fault have been reported and the recall is precautionary. All type of 5 Series and 6 Series are affected, including saloon, touring, coupe and M models. Build dates are March 2003 to July 2010.  According to BMW the battery cable in the boot
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Smart shows off pick-up concept 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  and covered with a soft yellow fabric giving them a hammock-like look. The For-Us pick-up has a docking station in the cargo area which means that the batteries of the bicycles are always charged and ready to go. So if there's somewhere you can't take the car, you can still get there on a bike
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  Europe’s fastest EV on display at EcoVelocity 28 Jun 2011 (News)
  supercar will highlight to audiences the capabilities of electric power and battery technology in 2011. We’re delighted to have such a visually extraordinary car at the festival.” If you’re interested in visiting EcoVelocity tickets are available
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  Bargain New Ssangyong Kyron Diesel Auto, Only £13,495 8 Oct 2009 (News)
     £13,495 12V DC power outlets  x 2 18" alloy wheels 6 speaker sudio system 60:40 split  folding 2nd row of seats ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake  Distribution) Auto climate control air conditioning Battery  saver Centre storage console
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  New Kia e-Niro '2' Long Range launched with 282-mile range 24 Mar 2021 (News)
  e-Niro variant features the same long-range 64kWh battery pack and high-power 150kW motor as higher-specification e-Niro models while offering a £34,945 on-the-road price (before applying the £2500 Government plug-in grant). The Government recently announced
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  Ford makes connected vehicle services free 26 Jun 2020 (News)
  patrols, too, to enable drivers to continue their journeys as quickly as possible in the event of a breakdown. For electrified vehicles, like the Kuga PHEV, alongside information about battery level and electric driving range, the app helps EV owners benefit from off-peak
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  Budget 2020: Road tax axed for all electric cars but grant cut to £3000 11 Mar 2020 (News)
  240 per cent last month compared to the same period in 2019. However, despite this growth, battery-electric vehicles still remain a relatively niche product with 2508 registered in February - compared to more than 48,000 petrol cars and nearly 17,500 diesels.
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  Electric autonomous vehicle revealed: could replace petrol and diesel cars within five years 11 Feb 2020 (News)
  the potential to reduce congestion in city centres while its electric powertrain will reduce emissions. The Motiv uses a 17.3kWh battery pack to power a 20kW electric motor. Officially, it can provide a five-hour continuous run time and a range of 62 miles. Charging takes 40 minutes (from 20 to 80 per
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  Electric charging points are coming to a Tesco near you 30 Nov 2018 (News)
  in 2018, 12,526 battery-powered cars have been sold in the UK, which is up 0.6 per cent since 2017 — according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). There are plenty of electric cars around at the moment, like
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  A Grand Monday: BMW E34 518i 6 Aug 2018 (News)
  . Besides, the owner has clearly enjoyed the car, as well as kept up its maintenance, with new front and rear shock absorbers, cambelt, camshaft, clutch, propshaft, radiator, battery, alternator, distributor and four tyres in the past two years. He says there are over 20 pages of documented repairs