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  Nissan Solves Problem of Silent Approach of Electric Cars on Pedestrians 11 Jun 2010 (News)
  in Japan. The second half of 2012 will see production at the Smyrna,Tenn., plant in the U.S., followed by production in the UKat the Sunderland plant in 2013. Annual Nissan LEAF production for Oppama is 50,000 units. The Lithium-ion battery that powers Nissan LEAF will be produced by Nissan’s
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  Preview: Bromley Pageant, 9 June 30 Apr 2013 (News)
  and hot rod clubs. And for something completely different the Battery vehicle Society shows just how well established battery-powered cars are. The Society was founded 40 years ago and continues to promote all types of electric vehicles. So whatever your choice of classic cars, this year’s
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  Seven-seat Prius+ due here in 2012 4 Mar 2011 (News)
  a top-hinged tailgate and a roof spoiler that further manages smooth airflow. The more practical Prius+ is equipped with the latest generation of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive and is the first Toyota non-plug-in hybrid to use a lithium-ion battery pack. The compact dimensions of this battery – first
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  HONDA TO LAUNCH JAZZ HYBRID 21 May 2008 (News)
  and battery made lighter and more compact. A thinner motor is also being produced in an improved manufacturing facility at Honda's Suzuka plant. With a completely new platform, Honda is to re-position the hybrid control unit and battery which will be located underneath the cargo space. Various technologies
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  Permanent Micra Price Cuts by up to £1,500 6 Apr 2007 (News)
  locking with anti-hijack feature, front electric windows, full body coloured front and rear bumpers, rear sliding seat that can split 60:40, front electric windows and a friendly lighting system along with battery save to help prevent the battery from going low on charge. £1300 extra
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Mitsubishi previews PHEV-GT concept 29 Sep 2016 (News)
  of doing 75 miles on the battery. That's more than twice the electric range of  today’s Outlander PHEV .  The concept also uses the latest version of Mitsubshi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, which hooks
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  Kia Niro confirmed for 2016 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  engine coupled to a 32kW electric motor and lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Power will be transferred to the front-wheels via a a six-speed twin clutch automatic transmission, which has been specially developed for the hybrid.  Kia says the Niro will be its first "dedicated eco
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  Get a new Nissan Leaf for less than £10,000 9 Oct 2013 (News)
  are only available if you lease the battery separately, which costs £70 per month on a 7500-mile limit on a three-year contract. There’s also huge savings to be found on nearly new Leafs. We found a 2013 five-door Visia Flex in our
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Audi Crosslane concept premiered 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  . The Crosslane is extremely light, with an unladen weight of 1390kg – similar to normal hatchback. This is down to the aluminium, carbon fibre reinforced plastic and glass fibre reinforced polymer construction, despite a heavy Lithium-ion battery pack. The powertrain combines
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  Volkswagen’s new commuter concept 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  mobility. The single-seat electric vehicle is small, with space for just one occupant, and is powered by an electric motor. Top speed is 80mph, and maximum range is 40 miles, which is suitable for the majority of commuters in Volkswagen’s home country of Germany. The battery
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  Electric Morgan in development 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  favourable.” The Morgan +E prototypes will be powered by a new version of Zytek’s 94bhp 300Nm electric powertrain, which is already supplied to some US vehicle manufacturers. The battery pack will be integrated into the aluminium chassis. The two engineering concepts should be completed in 2012. 
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  Volkswagen to increase use of plug-in hybrid tech 9 May 2011 (News)
  must step up to the plate here,” said the Volkswagen chairman. Winterkorn spoke in support of more targeted research funding, especially in the field of electro-chemistry for battery technology. Volkswagen also showcased two new engines at the Vienna symposium, a variant of the current 1.4 TSI
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  DIY car maintenance 'on the up' 8 Dec 2009 (News)
  suggesting consumers are putting off vehicle repair projects or taking a risk with their own knowledge in order to be economical. It advised that while some jobs such as checking fluid levels, conditions of tyres and battery and replacing wiper blades or failed lamps are advisable, the bigger ones
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  Nissan dealerships may have the 'perfect family motor' 10 Aug 2009 (News)
  motoring news from Nissan, the manufacturer recently described its battery-powered Leaf model as the first "affordable, zero-emission car" in the world. The company claimed the vehicle made the reality of green motoring a more realistic possibility for drivers across the globe
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  Electric car unveiling at British International Motor Show 23 Jul 2008 (News)
  This week's British International Motor Show saw the world's only tested and certified electric vehicle receive its debut. Produced by Norwegian company Think, the city car outputs zero emissions, zero CO2 and comes at a low cost. It is also energy-efficient, with a battery
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  UK's first all-electric charging station opens, with plans for 100 more 9 Dec 2020 (News)
    an "enjoyable, ultra-convenient and stress-free experience". The station’s chargers draw power from renewable sources, including solar panels installed on the station’s canopies and the company’s network of hybrid solar farms. There’s also a 6MWh battery onsite
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  Surprising and delightful vehicles in Historics 26th November Classic Auction 3 Nov 2016 (News)
  , motorists were actually issued with reprints of post-war fuel ration books.) The Zele 1000 was based on a modified FIAT 500 floorpan and powered by three 12-volt batteries that could be charged from a domestic socket. This 1974 example has covered a mere 99 kilometres, is UK registered and is offered
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  Morris Commercial unveils new J-type inspired electric van 13 Nov 2019 (News)
  lithium-ion battery powertrain. The van also uses a modular chassis design and carbon-fibre body construction. Its styling is a take on the original Morris J-type van that appeared in 1948
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  A Grand Monday: Citroen BX TZD 29 Oct 2018 (News)
  around them.  On the plus side, new spheres, new tyres, a recent battery, new brakes and a long MoT are all things that suggest there’s plenty of life in it, while on the downside a slight radiator leak and a sealed-up sunroof are openly declared in the advert. But the best bit
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Volkswagen ID Buzz to go into production 11 Sep 2017 (News)
  . While its inspiration might have been a van with seats, the ID Buzz is more of an MPV, designed specifically for transporting people from the outset. Since it’s an EV, there’s no need to fit an engine or transmission – instead there only needs to be space for a battery pack and compact