AMERICA Tesla Motors have introduced a few intriguing ideas to get new customers. Every current Tesla Model S owner that introduces a new customer that results in a sale will receive $1,000 off their next purchase with the company, but the offer is only valid until 31st October. Should an owner recommend five new Tesla […]
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Renault UK has introduced new ownership packages with two of its most popular electric vehicles as part of its determination to make Z.E. (zero emissions in use) mobility flexible and accessible to the widest number of drivers. Customers will now be able to order new ZOE i and Kangoo Van Z.E. i versions that are
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Today, the resurgence of electric cars is very much apparent but, interestingly, whereas the early days of motoring were filled with pioneer racers, the new crop of EVs is mostly aimed at road users. However, there are electric racing series in existence, most notably electric bikes which battle each year at the Isle of Mann
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One of the UK’s leading zoological attractions has tamed its fuel costs and moved further towards its sustainability objectives by adding a 100% electric Nissan LEAF to its fleet. The award-winning model is being used by the Learning and Discovery Team at Knowsley Safari near Liverpool as they deliver a conservation and sustainability message to
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The annual MPG Marathon is now open for this year’s entries. Although there are many classes in the 14 year old event, those of particular interest to us here at AutoVolt are: Class 5: Passenger cars powered by hybrid drive systems Class 7: Passenger cars powered by range-extender hybrid drive systems Class 8: Fully electric
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You hear a lot about future mobility, smart cities, and other innovations designed to make cities and urban transport more pleasant and manageable in years to come. Concrete examples, however, are still few and far between. When the back-to-school season begins after this summer, this dream will become a reality in Grenoble and the outlying
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According to inside sources within Audi who spoke with Reuters news, the company has already planned an onslaught of electric cars should the market pick up. Development costs are being kept to the design stage but with Volkswagen as part of the same group, it is highly probable that, for example, an electric Audi A3
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that the title of this article is an April fools. However, it is indeed now a reality that could resign range anxiety to the history books. Alcoa, the Canadian based Aluminium company) and Phinergy (an Israeli clean energy company) debuted a zero-emissions electric demo car powered by a revolutionary aluminum-air
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We’re very excited to announce that our all new magazine, dedicated to hybrid and electric vehicles, is almost upon us. After a successful year online to build both our reputation and knowledge, we are at the stage where we are ready to launch our first magazine. Available in both digital and print on demand formats,
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The FIA Formula E Championship has today revealed the location and circuit layout for the Punta del Este ePrix – the host for round three of the new global electric race series on December 13 2014. The location is enough to rival Monaco for both it’s beautiful seaside presence and winding track design which is
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