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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 1959 Henney Kilowatt electric car. • TOM CURTIS’ LEAF Part five of Tom’s ownership experience with his second hand Nissan Leaf. • COLUMN: STEPHEN IRISH Hyperdrive Innovation’s MD discusses the adoption rate for electric vehicles. • LONG TERM TEST: KIA OPTIMA PHEV Our on-going long term test update, this time - beyond EV range. • REVIEW: BMW C EVOLUTION Seasoned motorcycle journalist Paul Blezard tests the C evolution electric maxi-scooter and discovers it’s the most powerful learner legal scooter money can buy. • REVIEW: HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC Hyundai’s entrance into battery electric vehicles is put to the test, but how does it compare against established competition? • FEATURE: DRONE RACING A slight curve ball this one, we take a look at an electric sport you can participate in - drone racing. • REVIEW: TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN A week-long test of the new plugged-in Prius. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? We find out. • REVIEW: MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 e Merc’s latest plug-in is a big old barge. Are its electric motors enough to make it fuel efficient? • 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: What are Biofuels? 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.
