Autovolt Magazine

14 May 2016

Main features in this issue are: • FIRST DRIVE: Mahindra e2o The Indian manufacturers first attempt at introducing an electric car to the UK, we take a look and a drive, but is it too expensive? • FIRST DRIVE: Toyota Mirai We get behind the wheel of Toyota’s first production hydrogen fuel cell car, the Mirai and take a look at what it offers both as a car and a means to an end. • INSIGHT: Autonomous Cars Save Lives Autonomous cars are touted to play a big part in our future, but will they save as many lives as manufacturers would have you believe? • FEATURE: Riversimple Rasa We take a look at the tiny Rasa, a two-seat hydrogen fuel cell vehicle produced in Wales by an up-start company with big ideas. • INSIGHT: Should We Invest in EVs? An insightful look at why government should invest in electric cars and what it may bring to our economy. • TECHNOLOGY: Home Batteries & V2G How home battery storage and vehicle-to-grid could revolutionise the way we use power. • INTERVIEW: Richard Candler Five minutes with Richard Candler, Nissan’s future technologist, on autonomous cars and what the future may hold. • REVIEW: Nissan LEAF 30kWh The new larger battery LEAF put to the AutoVolt test, but is it worth it over the 24kWh version? • REVIEW: Toyota Prius We drive the new 2016 Prius to Northumberland and take some stunning scenery photos of an ancient landscape with a modern machine. • REVIEW: Lexus RC 300h The only hybrid coupé on sale today, Lexus’ RC is a very pretty thing, but is it a good hybrid? • BUYING GUIDE: Vauxhall Ampera Our guide to the Vauxhall Ampera, a car that seemingly has it all and for just £10,000 on the used market! A bargain or full of problems? To find out more info about what’s inside this issue, visit www.autovolt-magazine.com The latest EV & hybrid news, plus handy guides explaining electric and hybrid vehicles to both the beginner and enthusiast alike complement every issue.