AutoVolt - May/June 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.