Plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s 5 Series is well-placed to take sales away from its higher-end diesel siblings. Strong performance and handling with favourable running costs. What is it? This is the first plug-in hybrid 5 Series. It’s not the first hybrid 5 Series, that being the ActiveHybrid 5 available with the last-generation model range.
The AA Trust is launching the first ever free of charge EV driving course in collaboration with Chargemaster. The course was launched following an AA Populus survey of 16,239 drivers, of which 32% said they want to learn to drive in an EV. Drivers were asked, to what extent would you be interested in a
It was really only a matter of time, and now the world’s top oil companies are seeing EVs as a viable and permanent threat. Though makers of EVs are still much more bullish about the timeline for mass adoption, several oil producers are taking note, and many are beginning to change their initial conclusions. BP
German start-up manufacturer Sono Motors has presented its solar car, the Sion, in Munich. Sold without a battery, the vehicle has a range of 250km and will sell for €16,000. The Sion features integrated solar cells, which generate additional energy to top up an electric vehicle (EV) battery, creating an extra 30km of range in
The stone age didn’t end because we ran out of stones. It ended because we learnt how to make and work something even more versatile…metal. Bronze and then Iron. Those “Ages” took us thousands of years to get through. But things have speeded up a bit as we have harnessed, made and learnt how to
Here is the third eBook in our series, and gives a clear overview of the grant and tax benefits of an electric car: Dealer discount at the point of purchase Road tax savings Charge point installation grants Income tax benefits If you are considering an electric car and you want to understand the various grants and
South Korean carmakers are now widely recognized as major players in the automotive industry and they are about to touch new heights after launching new electric vehicles. Hyundai has got the IONIQ whereas Kia has a Niro. Both the IONIQ and Niro are offered with a hybrid system at the moment but they are about
Visit the showroom where you can test drive every electric car
Yet to be convinced that electric cars are the future? EV stalwarts are hoping this unique ‘experience centre’ located in a shopping centre in Milton Keynes could be the encouragement you need to swap your diesel for a plug-in – and we’ve been for a behind-the-scenes look at the showroom which is being described as
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