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  Everything under 100g/km to be Congestion Tax Exempt 29 May 2010 (News)
  of electric cars, the same exemption will apply to full battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars.   Transport for London is inviting feedback on the new proposals until 2 August 2010 via the TfL website
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  Worldwide Mercedes Benz Recall 31 Mar 2005 (News)
  31-3-2005: Worldwide Recall: On vehicles with six and eight-cylinder petrol engines built between June 2001 and November 2004 the voltage regulator in the alternator is being checked and if necessary replaced. On E-Class and CLS-Class models made from January 2002 to January 2005, new battery
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  Jaguar Land Rover commits to UK car production as it scraps petrol and diesel engines 17 Feb 2021 (News)
  battery-electric platform. Halewood will be the destination for the new EMA architecture. A JLR spokesperson told us, "We are now exploring opportunities to repurpose Castle Bromwich, which could benefit from a consolidation of our operational footprint and Centres of Excellence currently
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  Hydrogen powered cars step closer to production reality 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  cars a viable alternative to battery-electric and fossil fuel cars within the next ten years. The initial plan is to have six fuelling stations set up in London by 2015, plus further stations nationwide, with a fairly steep rise in numbers from then – the goal is to have as many
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  SEAT unveils electric 2+2 coupe 29 Sep 2010 (News)
  vehicle, with the drive motor is located together with the power electronics at the front of the car. The lithium-ion battery is positioned in the rear. A compact independent rear suspension layout allows the energy storage unit to fit beneath the floor of the luggage compartment. There's a maximum
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  Pre-Budget Report gives company car drivers a tax-free option 10 Dec 2009 (News)
    Nissan LEAF The LEAF is set to be an affordable zer-emissions family car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults
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  Renault drops pure petrol and diesel variants from Megane range 8 Jul 2021 (News)
  hybrid, the Megane PHEV combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a 1.2kW lithium-ion battery and two electric motors, together with the automatic, multi-mode gearbox that features in all other E-Tech models. I in operation, it starts the vehicle in 100 per cent electric mode
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  Volvo announces new C40 Recharge all-electric coupe SUV 3 Mar 2021 (News)
  . It will be followed by an electric version of the next-generation XC90, tipped to arrive next year, as well as a smaller crossover called the XC20. The C40 Recharge is powered by twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, with a 78kWh battery between them. Volvo says it can be fast
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  Less than a fifth of EV charging points in the UK are fast chargers 11 Nov 2020 (News)
  connector is rated at 43kW and above.  From July to September 2020, 1222 more devices were available in total - with 324 of these being rapid devices. Rapid charging devices are desirable because they dramatically reduce the time it takes to recharge an electric car's battery
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  Jaguar I-Pace gets faster EV charging tech 24 Jun 2020 (News)
  . On the go, a 50kW charger adds up to 39 miles in 15 minutes, whilst a 100kW charger will add up to 78 miles in the same level of time.  While the I-Pace retains the same twin electric motor setup and 90kWh battery, it is now fitted with an 11kW
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  Skoda Octavia vRS iV revealed with plug-in hybrid power 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  in 7.3 seconds, topping out at 140mph. A 13kWh battery provides an all-electric range of up to 37 miles, while official fuel economy figures are yet to be announced. Skoda says it'll emit approximately 30g/km according to WLTP tests, making it a tempting choice for company car drivers
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Kia upgrades its powertrains 7 Mar 2014 (News)
  , the new hybrid system uses a 48 volt lead-carbon battery that powers a small electric motor to increase the engine's power output and cut exhaust emissions. Lead-carbon batteries were chosen in preference to lithium-ion equivalents as they require no active cooling, are more easily recyclable at the end
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  BMW unveils electric version of classic Mini 28 Mar 2018 (News)
  Mini has unveiled a one-off electric version of the its classic icon. The Oxfordshire-based firm took the wraps off the special project at the New York motor show. Fitted with 30 lithium-iron phosphate batteries, the zero-emissions historic car has a range of 65 miles
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Electric SUV teased by Mercedes-Benz 28 Sep 2016 (News)
  , but expect the electric SUV to use the familiar lithium-ion batteries and boast a 100+ mile range.  Want to see more? Click the video below
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Honda revises CR-Z 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  . There’s also a new Lithium Ion battery which has a greater capacity and an S+ system that delivers greater performance at the push of a button. There are a few cosmetic revisions too, like a new rear diffuser and new exterior colours – violet and yellow. Performance
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  Seat checks 'to avoid winter discontent' 4 Dec 2007 (News)
  The worry of winter motoring for drivers is to be eliminated by automobile manufacturer Seat, the firm has claimed. According to the company, its Seasonal Safety Check includes a 32-point visual inspection in addition to battery and brake assessments "for a reasonable price
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  Volkswagen looks to the future with up! concept 14 Nov 2007 (News)
  – the Samba bus. The model can hit 62 mph in 13.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 75 mph, Volkswagen stated. It added that the automobile runs on 12 lithium-ion batteries linked to a high-temperature fuel cell, pioneering technology preferable to low-temperate alternatives
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  this that helps EDF Energy meet the climate change targets set out in our new Sustainability Commitments.” The cars involved in the lease programme are essentially the same as the current third-generation full hybrid Prius, but they are equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery that can
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  Volkswagen Milano Taxi conept unveiled 20 Apr 2010 (News)
  is capable of generating a peak of 115 PS, is fed through a lithium-ion battery integrated into the underside of the vehicle with a storage capacity of 45 Kilowatt-hours. This, combined with a kerb weight of 1,500 kg, allows the Milano Taxi concept to travel at speeds of up to 74 mph and up to 186 miles
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  April 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Volkswagen recalls 16,600 diesels due to fire risk 4 Apr 2018 (News)
  detaching when the vehicle is travelling at speed.  There is also a significant recall for the Suzuki Baleno, Ignis and Swift, with more than 6000 vehicles being hit with an engine software fault that may result in the battery failing to charge and cause the engine to stall in start/stop