BMW UK sold over 3,000 electric vehicles as its dedicated BMW i brand saw sales of the i3 and i8 grow by more than 80% compared to 2014. BMW has also expanded its range of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with the introduction of X5 PHEV and 3 Series PHEV models. Neither of these has contributed to the dramatic sales increase but BMW is confident they will be popular amongst customers who value cheap…
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As has become a bit of a tradition now, AutoVolt has produced a handy team guide ahead of this weekend’s Beijing ePrix.
The first race of the second Formula E season, Beijing plays host to 27 laps of electric racing goodness, up one lap from last year…
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Toyota have taken the wraps off the fourth generation new Toyota Prius, ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The new model builds on the strengths and achievements of its predecessors and is set to establish new benchmarks in fuel economy, emissions and efficiency. Each successive Prius has delivered improvements in these areas, but the new model is aiming to make the biggest leap yet in performance.
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As Formula E heads towards its second season, official testing has begun at Donington Park. We’ve detailed the drivers and teams below to help you get to grips with what’s new and who’s using what car and motor. AutoVolt will be following the action live at Donington Park during the test days, which are free
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As part of its “Venturi Global Challenges,” Venturi Automobiles in partnership with The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research will try to achieve a new electric world’s speed record this August. With 3,000 HP, the 3rd generation of “Venturi Jamais Contente” is the most powerful electric car ever built. Roger Schroer, test driver at
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The government has today announced its latest slew of changes to the budget and with it come a few surprises for the motorist. In a move to encourage the uptake of zero and low emission cars, Mr Osborne has announced a reform of the Vehicle Excise Duty for post 1 April 2017. Essentially, unless you
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The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (#PPIHC) has been won by Rhys Millen (NZ) driving the Drive eO all electric 1MW racer. While we in the UK were mesmerised by another sporting event, Formula E in London’s Battersea Park, American motoring enthusiasts lined the windy road up America’s most famous and iconic motoring mountain,
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John McGuinness broke his own SES TT Zero record in today’s Isle of Man TT Races with his teammate Bruce Anstey again following him home, as he did last year. Anstey was also inside McGuinness’ old lap record for the electric bike class. John McGuinness was first away from the line but by Glen Helen,
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FIA Formula E Moscow ePrix – 6 June The pen-ultimate track (but not race) of the first season of Formula E takes place on Moscow streets. The video above gives a good impression of what the course might look like – vaguely – as it was taken during an early demonstration before Formula E even
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Former winner and record holder Rhys Millen will participate in the 93rd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the one megawatt electric race car developed by Drive eO. The 42-year-old driver will challenge all competitors in the ‘Race to the Clouds’ aiming to become the first overall winner with an electric vehicle.
