Autovolt Magazine

13 May 2017

Main features in this issue are: • IN PICTURES EV and hybrid photos from the past two months. • NEWS A selection of electric & hybrid vehicles, eco, racing & tech news. • HISTORY The story behind the Volkswagen Golf Mk2 CitySTROMer from 1985. • Tom Curtis’ Leaf Part four of Tom’s ownership experience with his second hand Nissan Leaf. • Keep an eye on things Blink and Arlo Pro security camera product reviews. • COLUMN: Robert Llewellyn Explores the notion that EVs can travel further than he can. • COLUMN: Mark Preston On education for engineering. • FIRST DRIVE: Toyota Yaris Hybrid Tim Barnes-Clay drives the new Yaris hybrid in Holland to see how it compares with the outgoing model. • FIRST DRIVE: Volkswagen e-Golf Majorca is the chosen destination to test the new e-Golf Mk7.5 with a new battery and tech. • FIRST DRIVE: Volkswagen Golf GTE Back in blighty for the refreshed GTE and a blast around Woburn. • REVIEW: Tesla Model X 90D Electric SUV put through its paces. Is it as good as we think? • REVIEW: Lets Race Formula E Sim Experience the thrill of a Formula E car, without the risk of death. • REVIEW: Toyota C-HR Hybrid Toyota’s snazzy crossover with hybrid power tested. • FEATURE: Mission to Mongolia, in a Leaf We drive Plug-in Adventures’ modified Nissan Leaf ‘AT-EV’ and find out about the journey ahead. • FEATURE: Yorkshire in an Electric Camper Touring Yorkshire in a 1973 electric camper. • BACK PAGES [IN EVERY ISSUE] Get to grips with EVs using our handy guides, myths and glossary. included in each issue. • REAR VIEW: BY LUCY HARGRAVE The topic this issue: Should lorries run on hydrogen? 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.