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  • Nissan Leafs to get Free Power Ups in London 27 May 2011 (News)
    IT and telematics systems provides continuous information feedback to the driver, including battery capacity and range, and provides the location of the nearest charging station. Navigation information is continuously updated giving drivers the latest accurate traffic conditions en route. More
  • Axon shows plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Milton Keynes Science Festival 27 Oct 2009 (News)
    no limitation on range but we can maximise the benefits of electrics day to day without the cost and weight of large batteries.” He added
  • They Know How to "Charge" 27 Apr 2009 (News)
    or diesel car. It drives just like a petrol car and has excellent capacity for use in any town or city in the UK”. he continued “the key to building a successful electric car is an efficient battery management system (BMS). ECC has developed an advanced and sophisticated system, which when
  • Volkswagen unveils 'Bulli' Microbus Concept at Geneva Motor Show 2011 28 Feb 2011 (News)
    ). Bulli also has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear) in relation to its body width. Front and rear overhangs are very short. Energy is supplied by a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery concealed in the sandwiched floor behind the sills which powers the Bulli's electric motor
  • March sees growth in new car registrations, with higher numbers expected in April 6 Apr 2021 (News)
    . Registrations of battery-powered EVs increased by 88.2 per cent to 22,003 units, while PHEVs rose by 152.2 per cent to 17,330. Hybrids also rose by 42 per cent to reach 21,599 registrations
  • Coronavirus: New car registrations plunge by 44 per cent 6 Apr 2020 (News)
    ), electric vehicles actually saw an increase in registrations. A total of 11,694 electric cars were registered in March 2020 - up by nearly 200 per cent compared to a year before. That means battery-electric cars overtook plug-in hybrids in popularity, with PHEVs seeing a more modest 38 per
  • Geneva Motor Show 2017: A-Z of Cars 7 Mar 2017 (News)
    Partner Tepee The all-electric MPV should reach UK showrooms by the summer and be capable of travelling over 100 miles on a single battery charge. Porsche
  • HJ's Take on the 2017 Geneva Motor Show 7 Mar 2017 (News)
    For me the highlight and most relevant car at the show was one the World has already seen: The Jaguar I-Pace . Think a 5-seater Jaguar/Tesla 4WD SUV. Like a Tesla, the battery packs are embedded in the floorpan for a low centre
  • Only Fools and Horses E-type for sale 18 Aug 2016 (News)
    these days,’ paraphrasing his original line from the episode, and alluding to the British swimmer’s recent success at the Rio Olympics. After 10 years in storage in a heated garage, this year the car was recommissioned, including new shock absorbers and battery, as well as a full service
  • Diesel cars will cease to be automatic fleet choice 27 Nov 2014 (News)
    figures that no conventional diesel or petrol vehicle could hope to meet. “Electric vehicle technology will continue to develop over the next few years, especially in regard to range and battery life, becoming more suitable for a range of fleet applications," continued Killeen. Killeen
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: MINI unveils camping concepts 20 Jul 2013 (News)
    gas stove, fridge and sink. The Cowley caravan has two comfortable sleeping berths, a twin-burner gas stove and a water tank complete with pump and sink facility. A solar module charges the on-board battery and there’s a 230-volt connection to power the fridge, TV/DVD and audio
  • Micheldever Signs Up to Motor Codes 30 Jul 2010 (News)
    garages, the nationwide Protyre chain offers servicing and MOTs, plus ‘fast fit' tyre changing, exhaust fitting and battery replacement. "Motor Codes is delighted that Micheldever has subscribed to Motor Codes, particularly as it was identified as a key priority for its
  • Garmin To Supply BMW with nüvi® 360 11 Jan 2008 (News)
    systems. This mounting system was designed specifically for the 1 and 3 Series and is positioned for optimal use by the driver. It is powered by BMW's onboard network and eliminates the need for exposed power cables, and charges the nüvi's built-in battery so that the device may also be used outside
  • Plenty of Variety in Monday Auction 9 Apr 2001 (News)
    mile Nissan Micra Profiles was down with top bid on the day just £3,875, well below last week's levels. Surprise high bids which bought the cars were £3,900 for a 95,000 mile Peugeot 605 2.1 SVTD automatic with a flat battery and a very unwise £9,100 for a 13,000 mile
  • Government criticised for scrapping plug-in car grant 12 Oct 2018 (News)
    Clean Energy Practice. Electric vehicle charging provider Pod Point has also offered support, with its CEO and Founder Erik Fairbairn saying electric cars will continue to get “progressively cheaper” and subsidies should be weighted in favour of full battery electric
  • Can you drive an electric van above 3500kg with a normal licence? 21 Aug 2018 (News)
    that alternative fuel vans must be powered by “electricity, natural gas, biogas or hydrogen or [a combination of] hydrogen and electricity”. Basically, the new legislation applies to vans that are not powered by petrol or diesel and weigh between 3500 and 4250kg. The point is that the batteries
  • MoT exemption for classic cars - your questions answered 8 Aug 2018 (News)
    ? If your vehicle isn’t considered to be in roadworthy condition, then you won’t be insured. And that’s illegal. So can I just chuck new fuel and a new battery on this barn find or…? Unlikely. If the car hasn’t moved in years and the brakes
  • The MoT Files: Why the test is so important 6 May 2014 (News)
    as cars became more complex. So, in 2012, tougher ABS checks were added, as were inspections of secondary restraint systems, battery and wiring, stability control systems, speedometers and steering locks. The system is now fully computerised and online - so the stamped certificate is less important than
  • Geneva Motor Show 2012: Toyota shows NS4 Concept 8 Mar 2012 (News)
    system also allows the driver to control air conditioning, audio, battery-charge and the satellite navigation. The HMI system is even capable of 'learning' driver preferences to anticipate driver responses in certain situations. There are plenty of new safety system too including a next generation
  • Fascinating Entry at Historics Brooklands Auction 22nd October 14 Oct 2011 (News)
    the people across the road had one of these with a duff battery and their Algerian nanny was the only person in the house strong enough to hand crank it before we all piled in for some expedition or other. A lovely piece of nostalgia, and qualifies for the HRDC that could quickly treble its value. Estimate
 

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