AutoVolt - November/December 2016

Main features in this issue are:

• COLUMN: Jonny Smith:
Jonny looks at why an electric vehicle future is exciting.
• FIRST DRIVE: Toyota C-HR Hybrid:
Tim Barnes-Clay drives the new stylish Toyota crossover hybrid in Madrid and finds out what it’s like.
• FEATURE: Electric Classic Cars:
Jonathan Musk pays a visit to Wales where a new company is converting old classics to electric power and drives a 1965 VW Beetle.
• REVIEW: BMW 330e:
BMW’s award winning plug-in hybrid is put through its paces. We discover out why it’s so good.
• REVIEW: BMW 225xe:
The family friendly 225xe plug-in hybrid is taken on a road trip to see just how economical it really is.
• REVIEW: BMW i3 94Ah:
BMW’s baby electric car has had an upgraded battery. We drive it to find out whether it was worthwhile.
• INSIGHT: What happens when
you run out of juice in an EV?: In the name of science and to put our minds at rest, we discharge a Nissan Leaf to zero per cent.
• FEATURE: EVs are fun…?:
We take a look at why electric cars are beginning to be accepted as the go-to fun car of the future.
• FORMULA E: Marrakesh ePrix:
Our race report on the latest round of the FIA Formula E Championship at the Moroccan Marrakesh ePrix.
• TECHNOLOGY: Dewar & Simms Awards:
We celebrate this year’s Dewar Trophy and Simms Medal winners; Gordon Murray Design and Riversimple, respectively.
• BUYING GUIDE: Tesla Roadster:
Tesla is now an iconic brand name amongst electric drivers. We explore buying a used Roadster - the company’s first electric car.

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.