AutoVolt Magazine - Issue 31

In this issue

Main features in this issue are:

FEATURE: EVS OF 2021
Our pick of the electric cars due to make their debut or go on sale in 2021.

FEATURE: Energy Tariffs
Introducing electric car-friendly energy tariffs, are they worth it and how do electric cars help the National Grid.

FEATURE: Voxan Wattman
Richard Gooding finds out how Voxan Motors broke 11 World Records!

INNOVATION: EV Platforms
The latest platforms developed specifically for electric power including Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP.

INNOVATION: Pushing the Envelope
How submerged cooling technology is changing the battery game.

ROAD TESTS:
Volkswagen ID.3
Fiat 500 ‘La Prima’
Peugeot e-208 &
Vauxhall Corsa-e
Citroën ë-C4
Ford Kuga PHEV
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Behind the wheel of the latest and most exciting EVs and hybrids on the market.

SPOTLIGHT: GMC Hummer EV
The iconic American pickup (truck), Hummer is going electric in a big way.

HISTORY: Nissan’s ‘first EV’: the 1947 Tama

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The latest EV and hybrid news, plus handy guides explaining electric and hybrid vehicles to both the beginner and enthusiast alike complement every issue.

AN INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CAR TARIFFS

So you’ve bought yourself a shiny new electric car. Now you’ll want to make the most of it, and that means taking a long hard look at how you use energy. Autovolt reached out to a few energy companies that each provides electric vehicle tariffs, designed to offer the best compromise between energy provision for your home and car.

9 mins

Taking centre stage

Over 310 miles on a charge with multi-charging and bi-directional power conversion electronics: Hyundai Motor Group unveils its dedicated E-GMP EV platform, the latest in a growing line of bespoke, next-generation all-electric chassis

3 mins

LAND SPEEDER

Out of this world electric high performance need not be the preserve of expensive hypercars. Voxan Motors has recently set a clutch of world speed records with its streamlined Wattman electric motorcycle

8 mins

Pushing the envelope

Improved thermal management of EV batteries results in a longer life, faster charging and increased range. Submerged cooling technology is now ready to offer these benefits.

2 mins

VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 First Edition

It’s Volkswagen’s most important launch in a generation, so can the ID.3 live up the standard set by the segment benchmark Golf?

4 mins

FIAT 500 ‘La Prima'

Fiat hopes electric drive will continue the success of its world-conquering city car – but powertrain changes are only the tip of the iceberg.

4 mins

PEUGEOT E-208 & VAUXHALL CORSA-E

The accelerated electrification of PSA Group models charges ahead with all-electric versions of its popular small cars, the Peugeot 208 and the Vauxhall Corsa.

5 mins

CITROËN ë-C4

Offered alongside ICE versions, Citroën’s first mass-market EV has comfort at its core, finds Alex Grant.

2 mins

FORD KUGA PHEV

Richard Gooding finds that Ford’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid passenger car an efficient and enjoyable drive.

2 mins

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Jonathan Musk drives the latest Yaris Hybrid, but just how economical is it?

3 mins

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AutoVolt Magazine Description:

Autovolt is the UK’s first electric and hybrid vehicle magazine, providing an authoritative voice for those who are excited about great automotive design, cutting-edge technology and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.

Autovolt Magazine is filled with news, reviews and information from the world’s key electric and hybrid car specialists.