The Renault Zoe has been around since 2012 and now it’s had a makeover which keeps this little French car up to date. Technology never stands still and now it has a new motor and an upgraded battery. It now has a range of up to 239 miles (WLTP). Two electric motors are available - [...]
Polestar has confirmed that its new Polestar 5 electric performance 4-door GT will use a brand-new, bespoke bonded aluminium platform. This bespoke aluminium platform was developed in-house by Polestar’s UK R&D team based in Coventry. “Our UK R&D team is one of Polestar’s greatest assets. Their mix of engineering and technological expertise enables us to [...]
My quick thoughts driving the new all-electric Kia EV6 https://www.youtube.com/embed/y5DnVkszRcA FOLLOW ME ON: Facebook – webloganycar.co.uk YouTube – youtube.com/c/WeBlogAnyCar Instagram – webloganycar Twitter @webloganycar
This is the new “all electric“ Fiat 500!! I was really pleased to find that it still oozes all the charm of the long line of previous generation Fiat 500’s. The model which I had a short drive in (around the Millbrook Test Circuit) was the Passion 87 kW - which produces 118 hp. If [...]
During an online event last night, Audi launched its all new all-electric e-tron GT. Prices will start from £79,900 on the road for the e-tron GT and for £110,950 on the road for the flagship RS e-tron GT. The RS e-tron GT can produce 646 ps in boost mode, 0 to 62 mph only takes [...]
I really couldn’t believe my eyes this morning when I saw this on the Tesla UK website. The screenshots are taken directly from their website. Check out the performance figures for the new Model S and the steering wheel that looks as if it has come straight from KITT in the U.S TV show Knight [...]
This is the new Renault 5 Prototype. Not only is this concept car easily recognisable as a Renault 5, by its overall body shape and stance, it even has some of the original design elements incorporated into modern features. For example, the bonnet air vent hides the charge point, the front fog lamps (in the bumper) are [...]
This is the new Volkswagen ID.4. A fully electric SUV. The electric drive motor produces 150 kW (204 PS) which can accelerate the ID.4 from 0 to 62 mph in 8.5 seconds with a range of up to 323 miles (WLTP) on a full charge. The ID.4 length is 4.58 metres long and depending on [...]
This is Japan’s first Zero Emission Ambulance. The all-electric ambulance is a Nissan NV400. The number of crew and passengers it can carry is 7. It has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 33kWh, the electric motor has a maximum power output of 55 kilowatts and 220 Nm of torque. Thanks mainly to its [...]
HPI is helping us understand the difference between the confusing alternative fuelled vehicles (AFVs) vehicle terminology. Take a look at the list below. AFVs Alternative Fuel Vehicles - vehicles not powered by petrol or diesel internal combustion engines.BEV Battery Electric Vehicle - vehicle powered solely by a battery charged from an external power source.BIK Benefit [...]
