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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Toyota debuts Yaris HSD 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  and the Auris HSD. The Yaris HSD is powered by a similiar system to the Toyota Prius , but scaled down. So the engine is a smaller 1.5-litre petrol while the electric motor and battery pack are more compact. The result
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  New plug-in Prius to arrive in UK mid 2010 15 Dec 2009 (News)
  in the middle of 2010 after the model is introduced in Japan, the US and Europe. Called a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle, the auto is said to offer a greater range on the battery. It is also the first for Toyota to use lithium-ion batteries, which
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: SsangYong showcases electric concept e-SIV 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  the vehicle in front. The all-electric powertrain links a 61.5kWh battery to a 140kW motor and can carry the e-SIV concept up to 280 miles on a single charge. SsangYong hasn’t released any detailed charging stats, but says a fast charger will take the battery from zero to 80 per
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: New Nissan Leaf set for early 2018 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  - the latest version of which has a 155 mile range. It's down to a bigger 40kWh lithium-ion battery - up from 30kWh - although that does mean a slightly longer fast charge time of 40 minutes from a fast charger - 10 minutes longer than before. The new battery gives the Leaf a power output of 110 kW
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen debuts new Passat GTE Plug-in Hybrid 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  a maximum range of 620 miles, with a full 50-litre fuel tank and fully charged battery – enough to drive from London to Paris and back without refuelling. The Passat shares the same hybrid powertrain as the Golf
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  VIDEO: Tesla Model 3 review - like the future got trapped inside the past 31 Jan 2020 (News)
  The Model 3 is the car that Tesla hopes will take battery electric vehicles to the masses. Even though it costs forty grand upwards. Ouch. Is it good enough?  Click play below to watch Mark's video review, and let us know what you think in the comments below...
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  Dyson scraps electric car project 10 Oct 2019 (News)
  Dyson, the British vacuum company, has reportedly given up on plans to build an electric car. In 2017, Dyson committed to spending £1 billion on developing battery
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Audi previews new Q6 15 Sep 2015 (News)
   quattro concept both 'highly efficient and responsive'. It also has a range of up to 310 miles. Power comes from a lithium-ion battery, positioned between the axles and below the passenger compartment, to lower the Q6's centre of gravity. There are no details about charging times
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Suzuki shows off iM-4 mini crossover 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  mild hybrid system in which lithium ion batteries accompany the motor to lower fuel consumption. A proper 4x4 with mud-conquering credentials, the iM-4 is about the size of a Nissan Juke and has a design that’s distinctly retro, with a boxy vibe redolent of Suzuki’s output
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  Jaguar unveils the stunning C-X75 supercar 30 Sep 2010 (News)
  are also capable of very quickly and efficiently recharging the Lithium-ion batteries, giving the car a theoretical range of 900km (560 miles). This range-extension system is a result of Jaguar's research engineers adopting a clean-sheet approach to the question of powering the supercars
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  Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  . So while pollution from tailpipes in cities is minimal, emissions from power station chimneys are massive. And if you add storage of electricity in batteries, the total CO2 emissions of an electric car are close to those of a diesel. Britain could go nuclear if we could actually get anyone
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  Jaguar reveals electric E-type 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  powertrain developing has been specially designed for the E-type Zero. Its lithium-ion battery pack has the same dimensions, and similar weight, to the XK six-cylinder engine used in the original E-type. The team responsible for developing the electric powertrain have ensured it will be placed
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  KIA Launches LPG Hybrid 25 Mar 2009 (News)
  to a standard petrol engine that figure would be 21.5km/litre. The Forte LPI hybrid is also the first car in the world to use lithium polymer batteries. Compared to nickel-metal-hydride (Ni-MH) batteries used by competitors, lithium polymer batteries provide more power in a lighter and compact
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  MOTORISTS – PREPARE FOR THE WORST WINTER IN YEARS 23 Nov 2005 (News)
  batteries, frozen door locks, split radiators and seized engines. According to weather experts we should expect the most severe winter for years. Motorists who fail to plan ahead are more likely to break down, be left stranded or be involved in an accident. The following tips
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  Classic concept cars celebrated at British Motor Museum exhibition 29 Jul 2019 (News)
  lead-acid batteries driving two 3.9hp (2.9kW) motors. It had a stop speed of 33mph and a battery life of 40 minutes. Also on show is the Triumph XL90. Conceived in 1967 as the car
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  Volvo offering one year's free electricity to buyers of plug-in hybrid models 8 Nov 2019 (News)
  . Just how much energy each customer uses will be monitored via the Volvo On Call app, which logs how much power the car consumes and allows the owner to monitor the charge status of their car's battery via their mobile device.  The offer applies
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  Jaguar Land Rover and BMW team up to develop EV tech 5 Jun 2019 (News)
  later this year, using the fifth-generation of its eDrive technology. This groups together the electric motor, transmission and power electronics into a new, separate electric drive component.  The eDrive system has a battery with more than 70kWh, providing a range of up to 249
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  Amazon moves forward with drones that can charge your car while you drive 13 Oct 2017 (News)
  . >> Top 10 PHEVs In theory, getting caught in traffic as your battery runs lower and lower, might soon be a thing of the past. At least that's Amazon's thinking. The patent envisions drones that can be summoned to a vehicle, even if you're on the move. The roving recharger
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  Skoda unveils all-electric Vision E 29 Mar 2017 (News)
  , will be powered by lithium-ion batteries, connected to two electric motors that will deliver 300PS to all four wheels. The top speed will be 112mph and Skoda claims that the advanced battery pack will allow the SUV to cover up to 311 miles on a single charge.  Skoda believes
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: DS teases E-Tense supercar 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  bespoke Michelin Pilot Supersport tyres will work with the double wishbone suspension to maintain positive road handling.  Lithium-ion batteries are situated under the carbon fibre chassis to improve handling by keeping the centre of gravity low. The E-Tense will weigh 1.8