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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.
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  Genuine Ford Parts Proven to be Better 29 Jan 2010 (News)
  .  This warranty applies for 12 months for most parts and even longer for replacement items such as clutch assemblies (24 months), batteries and exhausts (36 months). Fitting and installation are covered by Ford standards which dealers and authorised repairers must meet and adhere to.  The RAC also
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 2 Oct 2017 (News)
  offering a free car battery test - and fitting for only £15. >> Click here to see the deal
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 3 Jul 2017 (News)
  Students and Graduates Save 10% at ATS Euromaster ATS Euromaster offers students and graduates a 10% discount on all products and services if they have a valid NUS Extra Card or Graduate Extra Card. Some of the sevrices offered are tyres, brakes, batteries, exhausts
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  EV owners wanted for free home charging point trial 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  increasingly popular, public charging points and home charging stations are becoming more common.  Although public charging stations are currently managing demand, more EVs (especially those with larger batteries) are likely to put pressure on local electricity networks. The Electric
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  Renault launches 66-plate offers with £7995 Twingo 23 Aug 2016 (News)
  and zero per cent two-year Selections PCP packages. The Zoe in Dynamique Nav trim is also available on a two-year Selections PCP package, costing just £189 per month, including battery lease after a customer deposit of £1499. A wall-box home charger is included in the offer
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  Audi releases images and details of A2 concept 7 Sep 2011 (News)
  the battery takes 1.5 hours from a 400-volt charger or 4-hours from a 230-volt charger, providing 124 miles of range. The design also permits contactless charging. One of the most impressive technologies implemented in the A2 is ‘Semi-autonomous driving,’ a system which takes over the controls
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  Vauxhall celebrates 20 years of Network Q 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  technicians - and are even checked against recall directories to make sure nothing has been overlooked. Once approved, they are wrapped in a comprehensive warranty that uniquely includes brakes, clutches and battery for the first year or 20,000 miles. With more than 15,000 competitively priced vehicles
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  From 2CV to Phantom 1 in Classic Auction 25 Jan 2009 (News)
  complete with a new 6V battery and an original Poster Advert from The Saturday Evening Post of September 1st 1928, which shows this model, in the exact same livery. Estimate: £12,000-£15,000. Other notable lots include a 1965 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 roadster with original factory
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  Hybrid Concept Cars from Subaru and MCC 11 Sep 2001 (News)
  electric motor. The speed at which the front and rear wheels are driven is synchronized electronically. When the car is cruising on the over-run, the momentum of the rear wheels is converted into electric power by a high power 3kW alternator in the rear drive unit and re-charges the batteries
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  Christmas gift guide: What are the best automotive toys? 24 Nov 2016 (News)
  hobbyist there’s just too much to cover in a simple guide, but for a new starter to R/C it’s a little easier. Children and teenagers should be able to find a good, fun, durable R/C car including batteries, transmitter and car in a catalogue shop or online for less than £40
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  Christmas gift guide: What are the best automotive toys? 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  hobbyist there’s just too much to cover in a simple guide, but for a new starter to R/C it’s a little easier. Children and teenagers should be able to find a good, fun, durable R/C car including batteries, transmitter and car in a catalogue shop or online for less than £40
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  Electric vehicles best for short runs 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  - Vehicles are parked for 97% of the time, typically overnight and during school hours, allowing lengthy battery charging periods at home and work Although vehicles only use the electricity needed to charge them they were left plugged in for more than 20% of the time, occasionally for several days
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  MINI E (electric) UK Test Drivers Sought 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  includes VAT, insurance and maintenance (terms and conditions apply).  The MINI E driver also pays for the electricity used.  Fully re-charging the battery using off-peak
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  Think Electric City Car To Go On Sale In UK 22 Mar 2008 (News)
  seconds and 50 mph in 16 seconds. It requires just an overnight top-up of electricity and can travel for 124 miles in city driving on a fully charged battery. A full charge from a domestic electricity socket takes just ten hours. Over 10,000 miles use, the total cost of electricity used to power a TH!NK
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  New entry-level Volkswagen ID.3 trim launches with 217-mile range 15 Apr 2021 (News)
  powertrain, which is differentiated by its lighter 45kWh battery, 150PS power output and 310Nm of torque, the electric hatchback will fully charge in seven and a half hours from a typical 7.2kW home charging unit. In fact, two trims – entry-level City and design-focused Style – become
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  Plug-in car grant reduced from £3000 to £2500 18 Mar 2021 (News)
  -in Car Grant and Van & Truck Grant is the wrong move at the wrong time. New battery electric technology is more expensive than conventional engines and incentives are essential in making these vehicles affordable to the customer,” said Hawes. "This sends the wrong message
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  Wireless electric car charging closer to reality after Government funding boost 9 Jul 2019 (News)
  replenish the battery by using induction charging that uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two.  The wireless charging system will be tested on streets in Milton