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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 27 Oct 2017 (News)
  . >> Click here to see the deal Thursday 26 October Get the Ring  12V battery charger for £38.35, down from £54.99. This charger can charge
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  The cars we'd most like to take home from the CCA sale on Saturday 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  to the vendor, the only work that the car’s ever had is a new battery and brake pads. That could mean that it either needs a lot of work - or that it doesn't need much. And a decent inspection is crucial if you're thinking about buying it.  With just 26k on the clock, one thing is for sure
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Next-generation Toyota Prius makes first appearance 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  at around £25,000. Despite running on a new platform, the 1.8-litre hybrid system is carried over from the outgoing Prius, albeit revised to improve economy. The built in electric motor has been downsized and there is a new battery system, which helps maximise load capacity
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  Vauxhall cuts price of Ampera 13 Sep 2013 (News)
  priced at £30,495. Standard equipment includes a Bose sound system, a 30GB music hard drive and satellite navigation. The Ampera is the sister car to the Chevrolet Volt and has a real world battery range of between 25 and 50 miles
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Vauxhall shows Monza Concept 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  Vauxhall has shown off a new coupe concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The sleek, two-door Monza is underpinned by the powertrain from the Ampera, with a range extender keeping a battery charged and an electric motor providing
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  Toyota and Lexus to showcase latest hybrids at EcoVelocity 8 Aug 2011 (News)
  -in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or Prius PHEV. Fitted with advanced battery technology, the Prius PHEV can travel further than a conventional Prius on electricity alone, and can be plugged in to charge rather than relying solely on its internal combustion engine. Lexus will be at EcoVelocity too
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  Dynamic EV charging in development 26 Jul 2011 (News)
  a partnership with Drayson Racing Technologies, a green research and development racing organisation. The partnership aims to develop in-motion charging by embedding transmitters under the track (or road). These transmitters then transfer power directly to the cars battery so it can charge constantly
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  Car insurance for green autos 'not expensive' 23 Jun 2009 (News)
  for a battery-powered G-Wizz, a hybrid Honda Insight or a petrol edition of the Honda Jazz. Meanwhile, the price comparison website pointed out motorists with green cars are also likely to make savings in other areas. It explained such models generally qualify for cheap road tax, with some
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  Government's green scheme 'not practical' 29 May 2009 (News)
  The government could be putting the cart before the horse when it comes to electric cars, it has been claimed. According to the RAC Foundation, despite the fact the Department for Transport recently announced it would be offering £5,000 grants towards battery-powered vehicles from
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  New M3 saloon from BMW 'has supercar performance' 9 Oct 2007 (News)
  . Indeed, the unit can reach 62 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds while hitting 155 mph at top speed. Brake Energy Regeneration is also a feature, meaning that the car understands when it is over-run and charges the battery using the alternator accordingly. The firm believes that the M3 saloon
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  SsangYong announces seven-year warranty 5 Oct 2018 (News)
  joints and bushes, steering joints, shock absorbers and the audio system. Wearable components such as clutch discs and brake friction materials are covered for one year or 12,500 miles, and the battery and paintwork for three years. Other manufacturers offering seven-year warranties include
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Nissan BladeGlider concept on show 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  in the middle with space for two rear passengers behind. Powered solely by electricity, the BladeGlider has the lithium ion batteries and electric motor located between the rear wheels which is designed to give perfect weight distribution and traction. The BladeGlider was officially revealed
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  Updated Porsche Panamera makes its Goodwood debut 11 Jul 2013 (News)
  £100,000 for the most powerful Turbo model. Perhaps the most important new addition to the Panamera range is the S E-Hybrid. It features a battery pack which can be charged from the mains, which lowers the tailpipe emissions and means emissions of just 71g/km, despite
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  Renault Twizy now available with windows 31 Oct 2012 (News)
  discolour or corrode in sunlight or cold conditions. Available for £295, the kit can be fitted to any Twizy providing the gullwing doors are already fitted. The all-electric Twizy range kicks off at £6,690 plus a monthly battery hire charge from £45
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  Zipcar adds Ampera to fleet 21 May 2012 (News)
  to drive the car a further 310 miles. London users might never need that fuel, though. Zipcar has partnered with Boroughs across London to increase the number of charging points, so users can top up the battery without needing the petrol engine. 
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  Vauxhall to release electric car in UK 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  -changing technology the automotive industry needs to respond to energy and environmental challenges." The vehicle can be charged via any household 240V outlet. During journeys of up to 40 miles, it relies purely on its battery and for longer trips, an on-board generator kicks in, which
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  Quick New Astra Diesel Uses Stop/Start to Achieve 62.8mpg in EC Tests 12 Apr 2011 (News)
  . The engine needs to be up to full operating temperature, and the battery needs to be sufficiently charged. The outside temperature also needs to be above freezing and the Defrost function not activated. Apart from these parameters, the Start/Stop system includes the following ancillaries
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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