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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Skoda hints at hybrid future with Vision X 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  traction on slippery surfaces and off-road. The hybrid system is supported by a second electric motor, which gets its energy from a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that automatically recovers energy from vehicle braking and coasting. Skoda claims that the battery is sufficient enough to power the car
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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: New DS7 Crossback launched 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  will be the most potent powertrain in the range, with 300PS and four-wheel drive. The lithium battery is placed under the floor of the rear seats, so it shouldn’t impede interior space, and will cover up to 37 miles from a single charge. The battery will take 2.5 hours to replenish from a fast charge box
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  Twin Drive Petrol/Electri Hybrid From SEAT 24 Jan 2009 (News)
  , focuses on creating a whole range of Ecomotive vehicles with exceptional fuel economy and dramatically reduced CO2 emissions. The car shown at Martorell features an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. There has been extensive modification of the gearbox, brakes, heating
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  Top tips for winter car maintenance 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  , especially in icy conditions. 4. Make sure the battery is in good condition. A weak battery can lose up to one third of its power in colder conditions, making it less reliable and taking longer to start your car in cold mornings. 5. Check and replace your
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: SsangYong unveils electric concept 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  as a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year and now SsangYong is showing an electric version of the crossover. Designed as a range-extender electric vehicle, the e-XIV uses a small petrol engine to self-charge, overcoming the issue of limited range and battery charging. It's
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  Vauxhall reveals electric two-seater concept 9 Sep 2011 (News)
  The striking battery-powered concept car has production potential and could 'revolutionise' urban transport according to Vauxhall.
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  New Urban Concept from Audi 10 Aug 2011 (News)
  , much like a racing car. Propulsion for the 21-inch wheels comes from electric ‘e-tron’ motors linked to a lithium-ion battery. The Urban Concept is just that - a concept - but it does point at potential future Audi design and styling.
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  04 Micra 1.2s with PAS, Just £6,750 14 Jul 2004 (News)
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 2 Jun 2017 (News)
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  Hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 priced from £53,105 5 May 2015 (News)
  for vehicles. The ix35 Fuel Cell is powered by a 136PS electric motor, giving a top speed of 100mph. This is linked to a 24Kw lithium-ion battery. Electricity is generated using hydrogen stored in two tanks. Filling these takes a few minutes and gives a maximum range of 369 miles. The only
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Surprise Jaguar C-X75 appearance 12 Jul 2013 (News)
  but thanks to the world economic climate the production run was cancelled.  However Jaguar had still put extensive work into preparing the car for production - the car appearing at Goodwood features a 1.6-litre petrol engine rather than gas turbines. This keeps the batteries charged
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen sketches electric van concept 1 Mar 2013 (News)
  of the electronics, batteries and motors positioned under the floor and everything else above it. The E-Co-Motion has been designed with versatility in mind, much like the current Transporter – so there could be refrigerated box vans, passenger shuttles, or panel vans. There’s no word on what
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Hyundai launches series production fuel cell ix35 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  models set as a goal by the Korean company. The vehicle is powered by hydrogen in the form of a fuel cell stack. This generates electricity, charging a lithium-polymer battery, which then powers the electric motor. The tailpipe emissions are just water and refilling
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  Audi to unveil Spyder Urban Concept 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  is powered by two e-tron electric motors giving the ultra-light concept cars rapid acceleration while a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. It's fitted with 21-inch alloy wheels and on the outside has protective surrounding plates incorporating strips of ‘blinking’ LED lights. The Spyder version has
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  08 Aston Martin Vanquish - Offers Invited 28 Feb 2009 (News)
  08 Reg ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5900 cc S V12 2+2, 2,200 miles, Onyx Black. Full Description: 2 Doors, Automatic, Coupe, Petrol, 5,900cc, 2,200 miles, *Oynx Black, 2 2 Seating, Air Conditioning, Airbags, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Auto Dimming Mirror, Battery Conditioner, Bluetooth
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  Honda offers Clarity with new vehicle 15 Nov 2007 (News)
  ion battery in addition to the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack, which the company has described as "powerful". According to the automaker, the model is an example of its forward-thinking nature. "The FCX Clarity marks the significant progress Honda continues to make
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  'Win-win' situation as latest Audi SUV is unveiled 2 Nov 2007 (News)
  emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent. It added that the motor runs on an "extremely lightweight" engine - a 69 kg battery and a 40 kg motor. Audi commented that the vehicle combines higher power and torque with economy of fuel and lower carbon emissions
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  THINK Electric Car Coming to London 5 Jul 2001 (News)
  at 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show. Reaches 30mph in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 56mph. Power is from 19 NiCd batteries and range is 53 miles. Fully recharging takes around 8 hours and costs 38p; 80% recharging 4 to 6 hours. Has a drivers airbag and aquitted itself well in US crash tests. Free parking
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - February 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  includes a battery, headlight and wiper blade check. Halfords will also top up your washer fluid and there will be no obligation to buy anything after
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  Chancellor urged to abolish VAT on electric cars 5 Mar 2020 (News)
  , battery-electric vehicles still remain a niche product, with 2508 registered in February, compared to more than 48,000 petrol cars and nearly 17,500 diesels. The SMMT is calling on the Chancellor to announce 'bold new measures' in next week's budget (11 March) in a bid to make zero-emission capable