AutoVolt Magazine - July-August 2016

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Main features in this issue are:

• 2016 AUTOVOLT EV & HYBRID AWARDS
Our annual awards are the best place to find out what’s hot this year from the electrified automotive world. This year has a few changes from last year.
• COLUMN: Robert Llewellyn
We welcome our new columnist, Robert Llewellyn, who talks about Brexit, energy and electric cars.
• INSIGHT: Charge For Charge
Big news for EV drivers, Ecotricity has introduced a charge-for-charge fee to use the Electric Highway. We take a look at why it has been introduced, the electric vehicle community reaction and how to avoid it.
• DRIVEN: Tesla and the Autopilot
Behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S 90D to try our Autopilot, the firm’s autonomous driving technology.
• FEATURE: SUV Triple Test
A plug-in hybrid triple treat. We pit the Volvo XC90 T8 against the BMW X5 xDrive40e and Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid. Find out which one comes out on top in our plugged-in SUV test.
• FEATURE: Morgan EV3
A closer look at Morgan’s electric three-wheeler by Lem Bingley with some exclusive new information.
• LONG TERM: Nissan Leaf 30kWh
We’ve been living with a Leaf, find out how we’re getting on with this latest update.
• TECHNOLOGY: Formula E Battery
A brief interview with Paul McNamara, Technical Director at Williams Advanced Engineering, about the Formula E battery, its past, present and future.
• BUYING GUIDE: Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Our buying guide on the small EV that doesn’t cost the earth and provides a great introduction to electric motoring.

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.