Autovolt Magazine

Jonathan Musk

Editor and automotive writer for AutoVolt Magazine, Jonathan is in charge of content for both AutoVolt's monthly magazine and website. Jonathan brings with him an extensive knowledge of cars, from the dawn of motoring right up to the modern day. He has written two classic car books, is an electric vehicle enthusiast and has driven hundreds of classic and modern cars.

Formula E SPARK and Wiliams Partnership

Spark & Williams Team Up

Formula E is hotting up with several recent announcements, the latest being the partnership between Spark Racing Technology (SPARK) and Williams Advanced Engineering.  The press release reads; “PARIS (11 June, 2013) – Spark Racing Technology (SPARK) today confirmed a prestigious new partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering to design and assemble the batteries that will power […]

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Mercedes E-Class Saloon

Mercedes BlueTEC Hybrid

The following technical report on the Mecedes-Benz hybrid explains the key features and technology as can be found in their latest hybrid car, the Mecedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid. The same engine from the E 250 CDI also features at the heart of the E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, with a diesel electric powertrain combined to

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Formula E in Beijing, China - with Olympic stadium in the background

Beijing Hosts Formula E

Vice Mayor Ms Cheng Hong officially welcomes Formula E to Beijing as host city. BEIJING (June 1, 2013) – Vice Mayor Ms Cheng Hong today officially welcomed the FIA Formula E Championship to Beijing as one of 10 global cities to host the new fully-electric racing series, beginning in2014. In front of more than 400

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Formula E at Bangkok

Formula E in Bangkok

Bangkok revealed as candidate city for FIA Formula E Championship. Formula E car makes first ever appearance in Asia BANGKOK (May 16, 2013) – Thailand’s capital Bangkok today joined the list of candidate cities bidding to host the new FIA Formula E Championship. The announcement came during a special event held to demonstrate the innovation

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Renault signs with Spark Racing Technology and Formula E Holdings

Renault, Spark & Formula E

Renault signs with Spark Racing Technology and Formula E Holdings as Technical Partner in the FIA Formula E Championship. Renault SAS, leader of Electric Vehicle and expert in motorsport, has signed on as official Technical Partner of Spark Racing Technology to supply the Formula E cars to be entered in the FIA Formula E Championship.

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Jean-Christophe Babin, President and CEO of TAG Heuer (on the right), and Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E Holdings

TAG Heuer & Formula E

LONDON (May 15, 2013) – TAG Heuer, the world’s number one manufacturer of luxury timepieces inspired by sport, has signed on as Official Timekeeper, Official Watch and Chronograph and Founding Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship. The agreement was signed at TAG Heuer’s headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Jean-Christophe Babin, President and CEO

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eO PP01 - Electric Supercar

eO PP01 Electric Pikes Peak

Alternative motorsport company eO is creating a fully electric supercar to attempt a record breaking ascent to the Pikes Peak summit in Colorado, USA. The ambitious rookie entry at the world famous hill climb competition on June 30th will be piloted by the Baltic touring car champion Janis Horeliks.     This year Pikes Peak

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Tesla Motors Logo

Tesla Warranty Program

In an admirable bid to alleviate common concerns about battery longevity and warranties, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors has posted on the company blog more details of what owners might expect, should the worst happen. Highlights of his blog are as follows; Fully loaded Model S Performance 85 cars or Tesla Roadsters as loaners

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LA Welcomes Formula E

Formula E in Los Angeles

Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes Formula E Electric Car Racing to Los Angeles on Earth Day.  Crowds treated to street demonstration of all-electric race car to celebrate the City playing host to world’s first fully-electric race in 2014. LOS ANGELES (April 22, 2013) – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa officially welcomed the FIA Formula E Championship to Los Angeles

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Formula E Open Forum at Silverstone

Silverstone Open Forum

FIA Formula E hosts forum on future of hybrid and electric motorsport Guests receive exclusive preview of new Formula E car. The FIA Formula E Championship, in association with FIA WEC, held a unique forum event at Silverstone recently for teams, drivers and invited guests to discuss the future of hybrid and electric vehicles in

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