When Chevrolet’s Bolt EV was unveiled, there was one question on the lips of most Europeans (and anyone outside of the US for that matter); when will the Bolt come to our shores? The question was largely ignored and only answered with cautious Chevrolet representatives who clearly were none the wiser about what the people upstairs were plotting…
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Frome, Somerset, is to be the host of a new electric vehicle event this Friday the 4th July, at the Cheese & Grain from 6.30pm. The event is free and open to anyone interested, intrigued or bewildered by electric vehicles and will be joined by Malcolm Burgess of Tesla Motors and Kevin Sharpe of Zero
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Fashion consultant, author and TV personality Gok Wan is all about electric this season, taking delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Gok who is well known for his Channel 4 series ‘How to Look Good Naked’ and his fashion range in Sainsbury’s, will now be driving the eco-friendly way from behind the
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The Deputy Prime Minister has announced the UK government will invest more than £9 million to boost the number of charging points for electric cars. Major car manufacturers BMW, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall are all backing the Go Ultra Low campaign in a ground breaking partnership with government to debunk common myths and misconceptions
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Alex Gregory MBE, GB rower and Olympic Gold medallist has taken delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Alex who was a part of the GB team in the coxless fours who rowed their way to victory against Australia in the London 2012 Olympic Games will be driving a top-of-the-range Ampera Electron. Alex
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General Motors has nearly tripled the size of its Global Battery Systems Laboratory, cementing the lab’s stature as the largest battery lab in North America owned and operated by a major auto manufacturer. GM has clearly been taking a closer look at electric cars in general, already producing some highly credible and useable examples already
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In its mission to make electric mobility more widely available, Vauxhall has reduced its revolutionary Ampera extended-range electric vehicle by £3,500, to a starting price of £28,750 on-the-road, inclusive of the Government’s £5,000 grant. The Ampera Positiv features a generous standard specification including advanced on-board computer, electronic climate control and rear view camera. The range-topping
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Opel/Vauxhall’s ground-breaking Monza Concept, the first car to feature cutting-edge LED projection infotainment and an evolution of the Ampera’s revolutionary powertrain, is set for its world premiere at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show next month. “The Monza Concept represents the Opel/Vauxhall car of tomorrow. On one hand, it embodies everything that already characterises Opel/Vauxhall – precision
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England Women’s football captain Casey Stoney has joined the likes of Phil Jagelka and Gary Neville in becoming the latest England star to take delivery of an award winning Vauxhall Ampera. Arriving in showrooms last year, the Ampera has a real-world battery range of between 25-50 miles, after which a small range-extending generator, powered by
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Vauxhall sponsors one of the world’s largest triathlon series Athletes and crowd favourite with over 22,000 participants and 800,000 spectators Luton – The Vauxhall Ampera will be the official lead car at the Grand Final of the ITU World Triathlon Series 2013 in London (September 11th – 15th). Vauxhall is the official auto supplier and
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