AutoVolt Magazine - January-February 2017

In this issue

Main features in this issue are:

• Tom Curtis’ Leaf - Part two of Tom’s ownership experience with his second hand Nissan Leaf.
• LifeStyle Gear - The latest gear, tech and gadgets to complement your electrified vehicle.
• COLUMN: Robert Llewellyn.
• COLUMN: Mark Preston.
• FIRST DRIVE: Renault Zoe Z.E.40 - Autovolt editor, Jonathan Musk, flies to Portugal to drive the first generation of small EVs equipped with a large battery.
• REVIEW: Kia Optima PHEV - Family and business friendly, Kia’s first UK plug-in hybrid, the Optima PHEV, is put through its paces on UK roads. Does its plug really equip it with +170mpg economy?
• FEATURE: University Solar Challenge - We explore solar car racing with the Cambridge University Eco Racing team to find out what it takes to race in the World Solar Challenge.
• INSIGHT: EV Charging. Innovation Needed? - Guest contributor Phil Sheppard questions who should do what with UK electric charge points.
• INSIGHT: Should every vehicle be autonomous? - A look at whether all vehicles should be made autonomous, or just some core utilities.
• INTERVIEW: EVA app - Tom Curtis talks to the creators of a popular Nissan Leaf app and finds out why it’s so popular despite competition from manufacturer produced apps.
• TECHNOLOGY: Nissan Futures 2 - Nissan shows the way forward with several technical revolutions.
• Rear View BY LUCY HARGRAVE - The topic this issue: Connected cars, do we need them?

To find out more info about what’s inside this issue, visit www.autovolt-magazine.com

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

robert llewellyn

robert llewellyn is a serial electric car addict and enthusiast. perhaps best known as kryten from bbc’s red dwarf or for presenting scrap heap challenge for more than a decade, robert is a talented actor, comedian, author and firm advocate of electric vehicles.

3 mins

renault zoe z.e.40

is the zoe z.e.40 a game changer? yes, because even if the zoe isn’t your cup of tea, renault’s endeavours to bring electric range to the small ev category will likely spur others into action.

7 mins

university solar challenge!

the biennial world solar challenge (wsc) is a daunting 3,000 kilometre drive across deserted outback australia, from darwin in the northern territories to adelaide in south australia. each participating electric car is powered by nothing more than the sun and a healthy dose of team grit, spirit and determination. autovolt caught up with some of the team at cuer (cambridge university eco racing).

10 mins

nissan 2 futures

by 2050, autonomous vehicles are expected to have contributed a total of €17tn to gdp.

6 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.