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Main features in this issue are: • IN PICTURES EV and hybrid photos from the past two months. • NEWS A selection of electric & hybrid vehicles, eco, racing & tech news. • HISTORY The story behind the Volkswagen Golf Mk2 CitySTROMer from 1985. • Tom Curtis’ Leaf Part four of Tom’s ownership experience with his second hand Nissan Leaf. • Keep an eye on things Blink and Arlo Pro security camera product reviews. • COLUMN: Robert Llewellyn Explores the notion that EVs can travel further than he can. • COLUMN: Mark Preston On education for engineering. • FIRST DRIVE: Toyota Yaris Hybrid Tim Barnes-Clay drives the new Yaris hybrid in Holland to see how it compares with the outgoing model. • FIRST DRIVE: Volkswagen e-Golf Majorca is the chosen destination to test the new e-Golf Mk7.5 with a new battery and tech. • FIRST DRIVE: Volkswagen Golf GTE Back in blighty for the refreshed GTE and a blast around Woburn. • REVIEW: Tesla Model X 90D Electric SUV put through its paces. Is it as good as we think? • REVIEW: Lets Race Formula E Sim Experience the thrill of a Formula E car, without the risk of death. • REVIEW: Toyota C-HR Hybrid Toyota’s snazzy crossover with hybrid power tested. • FEATURE: Mission to Mongolia, in a Leaf We drive Plug-in Adventures’ modified Nissan Leaf ‘AT-EV’ and find out about the journey ahead. • FEATURE: Yorkshire in an Electric Camper Touring Yorkshire in a 1973 electric camper. • BACK PAGES [IN EVERY ISSUE] Get to grips with EVs using our handy guides, myths and glossary. included in each issue. • REAR VIEW: BY LUCY HARGRAVE The topic this issue: Should lorries run on hydrogen? To find out more info about what’s inside this issue, visit www.autovolt-magazine.com The latest EV and hybrid news, plus handy guides explaining electric and hybrid vehicles to both the beginner and enthusiast alike complement every issue.
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BMW Prices Up All-Electric i4 Saloon And iX SUV
DUE for UK launch in November 2021, BMW has released pricing details for the new all electric i4.
Volvo Trucks announces new family of heavy electric HGVs
VOLVO Trucks will boost its electric truck range in 2022, with the arrival of three more zero emission HGV models. Joining the FE and FL Electric trucks which are aimed at urban routes and use, the new FH, FM and FMX Electrics will cater for the heavier road transport sector.
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE
Can a hybrid hot hatch really deliver the best of both worlds? Alex Grant finds out.
REACH FOR THE SKIES
Electric flying racing cars have literally taken off, thanks to pioneering efforts from the Airspeeder team.
POLESTAR 2
With motorsport in its DNA, has Polestar cracked the electric driver’s car?
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
The retro-inspired first instalment of Hyundai’s new-generation EV line-up has substance worthy of its head-turning styling.
Kia EV6
Hot on the heels of the Hyundai IONIQ 5, sister car the EV6 heralds a fresh new design direction for Kia, as well as the first of eleven electric cars (including seven dedicated) to launch globally by 2026.
BEAUTY... and the BEAST
With five rounds, nine teams and no fossil fuels; the first season of Extreme E is a no-holds barred proving ground for next-generation electric technology, and the result of some competing sustainability requirements.
Audi prices Q4 e-tron
THE new Audi Q4 e-tron all electric SUV is now on sale on the UK, with prices starting at £40,750 OTR for the standard model and £42,250 OTR for the more swoopy, coupélike Sportback model.
2021 JAGUAR E-TYPE ELECTROGENIC
The Jaguar E-Type, dubbed “the most beautiful car ever made” by Enzo Ferrari needs little introduction to classic car fans the world over. Its design is so iconic that the E-Type is frequently credited as blurring the lines between definitions of art, sculpture and vehicular transportation.
