AutoVolt Magazine - May-June 2018

En este asunto

Main features in this issue are:

FIRST DRIVE: Jaguar I-Pace. Our hotly anticipated first drive of the sensational Jaguar I-Pace - the Coventry firm’s first foray into electric power.
INTERVIEW: Henrik Fisker. James Scoltock catches up with the Danish-born car designer and learns about his latest electric car.
FIRST UK DRIVE: Nissan Leaf. Paul Beard heads to Scotland for the UK launch of the Nissan Leaf.
FEATURE: Plant-Based Revolution. A look at how biofuels could help clean up CO2.
REVIEWS: Volvo V90 T8, Toyota Auris Touring Sports & Lexus CT 200h, smart forfour eq, Range Rover P400e PHEV.COLUMN: Charlie Jardine, EO Charging.
HISTORY: Paul Beard tells the story of the Lohner Porsche Hybrid.
GLOVEBOX: From CCTV to tyre-pressure monitoring and a very bright torch.
TOM CURTIS’ LEAF: Part ten of Tom’s ownership experience with his second hand Nissan Leaf.

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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.

Setting The I-Pace

With SUV sales predicted to hit 24.3 million by 2020 and the EV segment the fastest growing in the automotive industry, Jaguar has every confidence that an electric SUV should sell.

9 mins

Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf was an ever-popular pioneer for electric car buyers but a hotly anticipated new version promises more. Paul Beard discovers whether it lives up to the hype.

6 mins

Q+A With Henrik Fisker

The automotive industry is a notoriously difficult nut to crack, but Henrik Fisker is determined that his next car, the technology-laden EMotion sports saloon, will be the catalyst for his business to flourish.

5 mins

Volvo V90 - T8 Twin Engine

Over the years, Volvo has become synonymous with safety and solid build quality. Paul Beard is suitably impressed with their V90 in T8 guise.

6 mins

Double Hybrid

Ahead of their imminent refresh, Jonathan Musk gets reacquainted with these stalwarts of the hybrid car scene; the Toyota Auris and Lexus CT 200h…

9 mins

Charlie Jardine

Charlie Jardine is the 26-year-old founder of EO Charging, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle charging manufacturers. Charlie explains why we’ll all benefit from fully embracing the rEVolution.

2 mins

Smart Forfour

Smart is the first Mercedes-Benz brand to have its cars adorned with the new ‘EQ’ nomenclature and is also one of the only car makers in the world to offer its entire range in electric form. Jonathan Musk drives the current generation to find out what it’s all about.

5 mins

Does The Mot Need Its Own Mot?

A little over a year ago, this column discussed the potential of extending the period of the first MOT for cars and motorcycles from three to four years.

2 mins

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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.