Autovolt Magazine

22 July 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 1959 Henney Kilowatt electric car. • TOM CURTIS' LEAF Part five of Tom’s ownership experience with his second hand Nissan Leaf. • COLUMN: STEPHEN IRISH Hyperdrive Innovation’s MD discusses the adoption rate for electric vehicles. • LONG TERM TEST: KIA OPTIMA PHEV Our on-going long term test update, this time - beyond EV range. • REVIEW: BMW C EVOLUTION Seasoned motorcycle journalist Paul Blezard tests the C evolution electric maxi-scooter and discovers it’s the most powerful learner legal scooter money can buy. • REVIEW: HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC Hyundai’s entrance into battery electric vehicles is put to the test, but how does it compare against established competition? • FEATURE: DRONE RACING A slight curve ball this one, we take a look at an electric sport you can participate in - drone racing. • REVIEW: TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN A week-long test of the new plugged-in Prius. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? We find out. • REVIEW: MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 e Merc’s latest plug-in is a big old barge. Are its electric motors enough to make it fuel efficient? • 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: What are Biofuels? 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.