They will often run at slower speeds through electricity. When more power is required the petrol engine will kick in to provide that extra oomph. Hybrid cars use the power from the engine to recharge their batteries.
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They don’t have an internal combustion engine in any way, shape or form. Instead, they contain batteries, and the energy is stored within them. This is how the vehicle is powered. The batteries can be charged up at home or at a specialist charging point.
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Also, owners of 100% electric vehicles do not have to fork out to pay the London Congestion Charge. Owners of hybrids that emit more than 75g/km of CO2 do have to pay the charge.
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This is because you will not get a clear view of the road and what is to your left, right or in front of you. It’s important to check the condition of your wipers regularly.
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Vehicles which are 100% electric don’t even have an exhaust as there is simply no need for one. These cars are extremely quiet when being driven too.
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The British government have followed France in announcing plans to ban new petrol and diesel cars by the year 2040. With poor air quality posing as the biggest environmental risk to public health in the United Kingdom, the government have put together these plans in order to clean up dirty air and pollution. What are […]
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The cars that are cheaper to insure tend to have a lot in common, one being the size. You’ll be better off insuring a small car rather than something like a 4×4.
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It’s actually blue and white as it represents the national colours of Bavaria. Many thought it represented a propeller due to the history of the company making war planes and aeroplane engines.
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In fact, the cars are also named after fighting bulls – the Murcielago, the Gallardo, the Miura and the Diablo for example.
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You could opt to have a one-carat diamond in the speedometer along with diamonds on the power needles. It wasn’t an idea that many people have parted their cash for though!
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