John Kendall

Long Termers: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

10 years ago / 0 comments

I say that for a variety of reasons including range, rapid charging capability, ease of use and the fact that it looks like any other Outlander, apart from the badges and extra fuel filler … Read More »

Long-Termers: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX3hS

10 years ago / 0 comments

That said, it is possible to exceed that figure. Mitsubishi reckons on a maximum range of 32.5 miles under battery power, so the car is capable of covering average commuting distances on batteries alone. … Read More »

On a Charge

10 years ago / 0 comments

Which connector? Electric vehicle charging is in something of a muddle, with two different types of connectors in Europe, some cars that can be fast charged and some that cannot, while the US 110v … Read More »

Long Termers: Vauxhall Ampera Electron

11 years ago / 0 comments

It’s worth mentioning that the company has been working with EVs since at least the 1980s and that really shows. The Ampera is absolutely stuffed with innovation, which doesn’t necessarily make it attractive to … Read More »

First Drive: Volkswagen e-up!

11 years ago / 0 comments

Both will be propelled by a similar electric motor, driving the front wheels, and a Lithium-ion battery pack. This battery pack is built into the floor between the two rear wheels, partly under the … Read More »

Can leasing speed up LEV uptake?

12 years ago / 0 comments

It’s probably true to say that the motor industry has never been faced with as much change as it has been for the past few years, at least, not since its beginnings in the … Read More »