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  Renault’s Twin’Z takes centre stage at the London Design Festival 17 Sep 2013 (News)
  four lithium-ion batteries to supply power to the rear wheels. Renault claim the Twin’Z has a range of 100 miles and can reach a top speed of 81mph. As always with concept cars, the question on everyone’s lips is: “Will this make it to production?” The short answer
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: BMW i3 gets European debut 4 Mar 2013 (News)
  to customers late in 2013. Both models feature the BMW eDrive technology that will be powering in all future BMW electric and plug-in hybrid models. These BMW eDrive powertrains, comprising the electric motor, lithium-ion battery and intelligent powertrain management, form the core of all BMW i
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  How to Start Your Car in the Snow 11 Nov 2011 (News)
  ’ setting if your car has one. Rodger said: “Spending time to prepare your car for the weather conditions is important so that it copes well throughout your journey. Now is the time to check the battery and that your screen wash is the antifreeze version.” To help drivers stay safe
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  IAM Advises How To Prepare Your Car For Winter 14 Oct 2011 (News)
  an emergency kit, including a warm coat, high visibility jacket, some food and water, a good pair of boots, de-icer and scraper, a torch, a spade and a mobile phone with a well-charged battery. Remember to store your emergency breakdown number. Rodger said: “Many roads are still pot
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: LaFerrari 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  and the second the ancillaries – and a battery pack attached to the floor of the chassis consisting of cells that are assembled in the Scuderia Ferrari department where the KERS for the F138 Formula 1 car is also made. Ferrari’s expertise allowed considerable savings in weight and size
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  Grey remains the UK's favourite car colour 15 Jan 2021 (News)
  and diesel cars was grey, white was the most in-demand tint for zero emission battery electric vehicles (25,689). Black was the most popular shade for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) with 17,989 registered. It was a record year for these electrified vehicles, which together accounted for more than one in 10
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  New car registrations plummet during coronavirus pandemic 5 May 2020 (News)
  the country. The Tesla Model 3 took number one spot, with 658 registered last month. These figures contribute to battery-electric vehicles accounting for nearly a third of all registrations in April. The sharp decline in the UK new car market in April replicates those elsewhere in Europe
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  2020 Kia Sorento revealed: large SUV goes upmarket 18 Mar 2020 (News)
  . In a first for the Kia Sorento, the new model will initially be offered as a hybrid, combining a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, 1.49kWh battery pack and 44.2kW electric motor. Providing 230PS and 350Nm of torque, the brand says this 'combines low CO2 emissions with high
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  Electric car uptake presents 'challenge' for UK power network 16 Jan 2020 (News)
  , reducing pressure on the National Grid. "With the emergence of brilliant electric cars, the revolution on our roads is happening quicker than most people can imagine," said Octopus Electric Vehicles CEO, Fiona Howarth. "This will create a huge distributed battery sitting outside our homes - that can
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  Supermarkets raise price of petrol every day for almost three months 24 May 2019 (News)
  cent of the country’s fuel - still pushed up their prices very slightly. >> New EV fast chargers will boost batteries in just 10 minutes
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  Electric Mini unveiled at London Classic Car Show 19 Feb 2019 (News)
  speed of 80mph. As you’d expect, the battery and EV motor add a bit of weight to the Mini with the car now tipping the scales at 720kg (up 80kg on the starter car
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  Nissan embroiled in new emissions scandal 9 Jul 2018 (News)
  ‘rapid’ battery charges would take several hours to complete.   >>>Update 11 July It remains unclear if the falsified data affects UK models; however, the Kyushu plant, where 20,000 X-Trails are built and exported to Europe
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  A Grand Monday : Mazda 626 EGi Coupe 17 Jul 2017 (News)
  and discs, rear pads, rear caliper, inlet manifold, battery, wiper blades, washer jets, fuel pump, plugs, leads and various other bits and pieces, including some rare trim parts imported from the USA and Australia. It's a car that has clearly been cherished, and it fully deserves to go
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  Record breaking Lambo up for sale 15 Feb 2017 (News)
  in July 2014. Having been kept in storage for the previous ten years, the new owner has invested heavily in returning the Lamborghini to the condition it is in today. The works included remedying minor mechanical ailments, new door glass and windscreen, tyres and battery. More recently, in June 2016
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Jaguar reveals the F-Pace SUV 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  proximity to the J of the Jaguar lettering on the tailgate. And the activity key has no battery, so you never have to worry about changing it. Live Blog LIVE
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  Government announces £500m “electric highways” trials 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  many from buying pure EVs. The study focused on the possibility of installing a Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) system beneath the UK’s major motorways. The system will use a number of coils embedded in the road to charge EV battery wirelessly, via power units
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  Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in revealed 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  although these are always skewed by plug-in hybrids. The lithium-ion battery can be charged in around 3.5 hours from a standard mains socket or 2.5 hours from a wallbox. These are currently free through a government scheme. The front bumper of the Golf GTE has C-shaped LED daytime running
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  Government to invest £9m in low-emission car infrastructure 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  of London. One of the most important aims of the investment is the installation of 140 new fast charging stations, which can top up an electric car’s battery in 30 minutes. Given the limited range and slow charging times of EVs, these chargers will make longer distance travel easier
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: 916PS McLaren P1 shown in production form 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  , it manages to emit less than 200g/km of CO2, and can run for seven miles on battery alone. A series of new images has also been revealed showing a couple of details that have changed in the transition from concept to production car. These include revised vents in in the front wings and different vents
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Lexus previews next IS saloon 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  a generator, high performance battery and a power split device. Along with the LF-CC concept, Lexus is also showing the new LS 600h F Sport at the Paris Motor Show.