Vauxhall Ampera

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First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Living with a plug-in vehicle

On paper they offer negligible emissions and fuel economy into three figures, but what are the Vauxhall Ampera and Toyota Prius Plug-in like to live with in the real world? Paul Barker reports.Having recently had our electric vehicle charging point installed ... [Published Business Car - May 21 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Could you green up your house and demolish your fuel bills at the same time?

Following the example set by the residents of Sinclair Meadows would be a tall order for most of us. In case you hadn?t heard, the eco-credentials of this housing development in South Shields are second to none. Britain?s first carbon negative social ... [Published This Is Money - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Facelift Access Hire: simple innovations for big energy savings

An access hire company has adopted a holistic approach to saving energy across its business, cutting its carbon footprint by 403 tonnes Facelift Access Hire is reaping the benefits of cutting its energy use, having reduced its carbon footprint by 403 ... [Published Guardian.co.uk - May 16 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

TELEGRAPH READERS CHARGED UP OVER VAUXHALL AMPERA

2013-05-15Luton - Vauxhall's cutting-edge Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) has been voted best hybrid/electric car by Telegraph readers at the inaugural Telegraph Motoring Awards.Beating off rivals including the Nissan Leaf and the Toyota ... [Published Noodls - May 15 2013]
First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Electrical supplies company switches to Vauxhall Ampera

The Vauxhall Ampera is a range extended electric car. It can go up to 300 miles between charges or re-fuellingHOW do you generate savings in your business mileage, without suffering the range-anxiety associated with an electric car?By adding a small fleet ... [Published Business Car Manager - May 13 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Vauxhall Ampera expands fleet presence

Two more companies have added Vauxhall's plug-in hybrid Ampera to their fleet.Electrics supplier and distributor Edmundson Electrical has procured th... ... [Published Business Car - May 02 2013]
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First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Vauxhall Cascada Review

Vauxhall's first convertible since the 1930's, can the Cascada take on the big boys such as Audi and BMW?The Vauxhall Cascada looks to mix work and pleasure; with plenty of storage it hits the practicality aspect but is it fun to drive?Watch as we put ... [Published MotorTorque - May 01 2013]
First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 3 reports

Edmundson Electrical adds Vauxhall Ampera to its fleet

Edmundson Electrical has invested in three Amperas, the extended-range electric vehicle, from Vauxhall.Jo Ellis, branch manager at Edmundson Electrical's Barking office, has completed his first 4,000 miles in his Ampera.He said: "I rely on my car for ... [Published Fleet News - May 01 2013]
First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Vauxhall Ampera to Come with Affordable New Ownership Package

Vauxhall announced it will cover the majority of running costs for Ampera customers with a new ownership package for its extended-range electric vehicle.Available on Positiv and Electron trims, private buyers will be entitled to three years or 60,000 ... [Published Puregreencars - Apr 25 2013]
First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 2 reports

75g/km congestion charge limit ensures EV growth

In a dramatic, and highly significant move, the threshold for exemption from the London Congestion Charge is to be reduced from 100g/km to 75g/km.That means, when the new tariff comes in on July 1, only pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and range ... [Published Dealer Update - Apr 25 2013]
First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 2 reports

Lower C-Charge exemption will hit 'eco' car drivers

London Congestion Charge exemption will sting drivers when it falls from 100g/km to 75g/kmThe London Congestion Charge is set for a shake-up, and many drivers who’ve bought ‘green’ cars to avoid having to pay the £10 daily charge will find their models ... [Published CarBuyer.co.uk - Apr 24 2013]
First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 2 reports

Four year Ampera trial for Eric Wright Group

Construction firm Eric Wright Group will assess how plug-in vehicles could shape its fleet in the future after getting hold of a Vauxhall Ampera on a four year trial.Steve Openshaw, Plant Manager for the group’s Site Support Department, will drive the ... [Published Fleet Directory UK - Apr 23 2013]

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...the E-REV technology in the Ampera means he gets all of the benefits of an electric car but with none of the disadvantages such as range-anxiety. "It feels just like a normal car,” he said."
"Colleagues and friends have also commented on how smooth and quiet the electric motor is and were surprised that it feels like a normal car,” Ellis added."
Fleet Marketing and Motability Manager, Paul Adler said, "We are delighted that a company with such heritage has chosen to use Vauxhall’s ground-breaking Ampera. I am confident that the company will continue to enjoy the versatility, durability and fuel savings from their Amperas."

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DEALERS CONFIRMED FOR BMW I3 AND I8 [Published Pistonheads - May 21 2013]
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Living with a plug-in vehicle [Published Business Car - May 21 2013]
Could you green up your house and demolish your... [Published This Is Money - May 17 2013]
Facelift Access Hire: simple innovations for bi... [Published Guardian.co.uk - May 16 2013]
TELEGRAPH READERS CHARGED UP OVER VAUXHALL AMPERA [Published Noodls - May 15 2013]
Electrical supplies company switches to Vauxhal... [Published Business Car Manager - May 13 2013]
New Renault Zoe [Published Which? - May 10 2013]
Akerson: Next Volt will be lighter, cheaper and... [Published Leftlane - May 04 2013]
Edmundson Electrical invests in electric vehicles [Published Electrical Times - May 03 2013]
Electric cars for electricity supplier Edmundson [Published Fleet Europe - May 02 2013]
AM poll: Can Vauxhall overtake Ford to become t... [Published AM Online - May 02 2013]
Vauxhall Ampera expands fleet presence [Published Business Car - May 02 2013]
Vauxhall Cascada Review [Published MotorTorque - May 01 2013]
Edmundson Electrical adds Vauxhall Ampera to it... [Published Fleet News - May 01 2013]
Electricity Pioneers Invest In Vauxhall Ampera [Published Online PR News - Apr 30 2013]
Voltage welcome: Electrical suppliers select Am... [Published Green Car Website - Apr 30 2013]
2013's Congestion Charge Beaters [Published Netcars.co.uk - Apr 29 2013]
Fuel card news: EA invests in Berlingos [Published The Fuelcard People - Apr 29 2013]
Vauxhall Ampera to Come with Affordable New Own... [Published Puregreencars - Apr 25 2013]
RAC reports electric cars are losing their spark [Published Transport Business - Apr 25 2013]
London Lowers CO2 Limit For Free Entry: Only Pl... [Published Green Car Reports - Apr 25 2013]
Ten London Congestion Charge beaters [Published Autocar.co.uk - Apr 25 2013]
Today's Best Deals, Voucher Codes and Offers [Published Watch My Wallet - Apr 25 2013]
75g/km congestion charge limit ensures EV growth [Published Dealer Update - Apr 25 2013]
Lower C-Charge exemption will hit 'eco' car dri... [Published CarBuyer.co.uk - Apr 24 2013]
New measures confirmed for London’s Congestion ... [Published Fleet Directory UK - Apr 24 2013]
Congestion charge exemption lowered [Published What Car? - Apr 23 2013]
London Congestion Charge exemption reduced to 7... [Published Autocar.co.uk - Apr 23 2013]
Four year Ampera trial for Eric Wright Group [Published Fleet Directory UK - Apr 23 2013]
Ampera lays the foundations for Eric Wright Gro... [Published Easier - Apr 23 2013]
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Official: Toyota Prius Plug-In wins 2012 sales ... [Published Autoblog Green - Jan 08 2013]
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Toyota , UK The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid was the top selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the United Kingdom, with 470 sold since being introduced to the market in July 2012. That means the Prius Plug-in Hybrid ...
Prius PHV top-selling PHEV in UK in 2012 with 4... [Published Green Car Congress - Jan 07 2013]
Toyota’s Prius PHV was the best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the UK in 2012, achieving 470 sales from its launch date in July 2012 and outselling its nearest rival, the Vauxhall Ampera, despite it being on sale 3 months longer than the Toyota ...
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