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Sitting on the Electric Fence? Try out the latest EVs at The British Motor Show

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Image and press courtesy of The British Motor Show Chance to test drive new EVs before you buy at The British Motor Show AFC Energy Alternative drivE experience will be part of the Select Car Leasing Electric Motor Show, a key part of the event Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Nissan and Mazda all confirmed as test […].

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The British Motor Show 2020

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After a 12 year absence, the British Motor Show will be held in August 2020 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre and there will be a big focus on EVs and future technology

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Select Electric Motor Show brings future tech into focus at British Motor Show in 2021

Drive EV

The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. British Motor Show CEO Andy Entwistle commented: “We’ve been using the recent lockdown and also our Pop-Up Motor Show in Basingstoke to refine some of our plans.

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

My Energi

The British Motor Show is back! But it’s not just any old car show – this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, and a guaranteed fun day out for all the family. Come and say hello to the myenergi team at Farnborough International Expo centre.

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British Motor Show set to return in 2020

Green Cars News

The British Motor Show is set to make a momentous return in 2020, with prices starting from just £18.50 for adult while kids go free.

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Holy Smoke, It’s The Electric Moke!

CleanTechnica EVs

When British Motor Corporation called for a rugged vehicle (initially for military operations), Sir Alex Issigonis responded with the Mini Moke. The year is 1964 – it is the era of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and Bridget Bardot. The “Moke” is the combination of the drivetrain from a minivan vehicle and a lightweight body […].

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101-Year-Old Drives Ford Mustang Mach-E –90 Years After 1st Learning to Drive in a Model T

EV Obssesion

The post 101-Year-Old Drives Ford Mustang Mach-E –90 Years After 1st Learning to Drive in a Model T appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Original MOKE brand back in America after 40 years with New Electric MOKE Californian

Electric Cars Report

MOKE International owns the original 1964 British Motor Corporation Moke trademarks and is recognized in over 100 jurisdictions as the owner of the Moke […] The post Original MOKE brand back in America after 40 years with New Electric MOKE Californian appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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UK study finds fifth of car fuel-efficiency savings eroded by increased driving; long-term rebound effect

Green Car Congress

Around a fifth of the energy-saving benefits of fuel-efficient cars are eroded because people end up driving them more, according to a study into British motoring habits over the last 40 years. Until now, we didn’t know the size of this effect for British motoring.

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Nissan: ?Leaf's Battery Pack Should Last As Long As The Car?

All Cars Electric

Firstly, Nissan had to defend itself against popular British motoring entertainment program Top Gear after it showed the electric hatchback in a less-than favorable light, quoting a battery expert who said the Leaf’s 24 kilowatt hour.

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Built in Britain: Jaguar leaps into 2017 as UK automotive sector reaches 17-year high

Green Cars News

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed that 2016 was a record-breaking year for the British Motor Industry, with 7 millio.

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Green highlights of Goodwood

Green Cars News

With no British Motor Show, the Festival of Speed has, perhaps unwittingly, stepped into those shoes, and the even[.]. So you thought the Goodwood Festival of Speed was just for petrol heads with a deep-seated desire to see the world’s resources burn in one of a Ferrari’s twelve cylinders? Think again. Green cars Porsche BMW Ford'

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Manufacturing Spotlight: MINI

Green Cars News

Perhaps “iconic” – the ultimate symbol of great British motoring? Where we stand: November, 2012 What word springs to mind when you think of the MINI? Maybe the word is “Bean” – after the comic character played by Rowan Atkinson famous for driving his own MINI car? Or, what about the word: “green”? It’s fair [.].

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Jaguar Land Rover to bring 1,000 jobs to UK

Green Cars News

The British motoring industry has been boosted after Jaguar Land Rover announced it will add 1,000 new jobs to its factory in Halewood, Merseyside. The jobs are expected to support “significant demand” for certain models – with the site’s workforce to increase to 4,500.

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Silverstone gains electric car charging posts

Green Cars News

Silverstone, the home of British motor racing, is the latest location to join the plug-in revolution as it gains its first electric vehicle recharging points.

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2011 Nissan Leaf Won't Depreciate As Quickly As Critics Had Feared

All Cars Electric

Remember the June rantings of British motoring journalist Mike Rutherford, who warned in his column for the Telegraph that cars like the 2011 Nissan Leaf would retain just 10% of its original value three years after purchase?

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Toyota Prius Coupe May Be In The Works

All Cars Electric

British motor magazine Autocar reports that Toyota is working on a sporting coupe version of its Prius as a direct competitor to the sporty Honda CR-Z. Although it was formerly thought that Toyota had rejected the idea of expanding the Prius range, Honda's ongoing struggle to claw back more hybrid market-share has apparently.

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World's Fastest PHEV

Plug In Partners

The QED has an all-electric range of 200-250 miles ( 333-417 km) and has a total range of about 932 miles (1,500 km). The car accelerates from 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds.

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evstores start deliveries of electric MyCar

Green Cars News

After the launch at the British Motor Show in 2008, the car went on sale earlier this year exclusively from evstores in London. Deliveries of the electric MyCar have now started in London. Now production has started and vehicles are being delivered to delighted customers in London.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

I had a Mini Moke from British Motor Works. This prompted White to construct three additional solar-powered GEMs, including a small truck. From there, he turned to an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)-to-electric conversion. “I I had it shipped to EV West in San Diego and they kept it for a year, converted it, and sent it back to me.

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Tour Of Oldtimer EV Conversions At eDub Services — Check Out That Golf Mk2!

CleanTechnica EVs

After 1 year in its new premises, Kit Lacey of eDub Services gives a tour of his latest projects. In the video Kit talks about the 1973 VW T2 “Indie” that we followed in its making earlier, which unfortunately has had a bad scratch. He shows us the super cool Tesla-powered 1991 VW Golf Mk2 […].

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

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