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Dive into the heart of London’s transport debate with “Superloop vs. Electric Car: Epic London Challenge | Full Route Comparison!” Launched in July 2023, the Superloop bus service was introduced by Transport for London and the London Mayor to enhance connectivity in outer London. So the Superloop is intended to replace your car. But how does it stack up against the convenience of a personal vehicle?
It’s brand new, it’s electric, it’s Chinese and it’s inspired by the Ocean. Plus, it can accelerate from rest to 62mph in under four seconds, putting down over 500bhp through all four wheels. Meet the BYD Seal!
Check out my full review of the brand new 2024 Mazda MX-30 R-EV Plug-in Hybrid, with an all-new ROTARY (Wankel) engine acting as a range-extender hybrid. This responds to the previously launched MX-30 EV arguably having insufficient range at 125 miles. Full details and specifications of how it works, plus a look at the practicality, space, comfort, equipment and pricing, as well as taking it for an extended drive on a press launch across North Wales. Full written review below
While at a BMW Media Event, I took the opportunity to have a quick look around next year’s new Mini Cooper, which will come as an EV, although petrol models of the Mini will also still be available. It has a remarkable interior!
The bZ4X is Toyota’s first full electric vehicle offering, which may come as something of a surprise from the world’s biggest car company, coming at least five years behind much of the rest of the car industry, despite Toyota being among the pioneers of hybrid technology.
Early this week, I was invited to a media event at the Nissan Design Europe Centre in Paddington, London, where they were celebrating their 20th birthday by gifting themselves the extraordinary Nissan 20-23 concept car, an all-wheel drive track-focussed hot hatch style city car. No spec was revealed as this is merely a design concept, but virtual videos of the astonishing interior were revealed. It was launched by Nissan President and CEO Makato Uchido and we met Global Head of Design Alfonso Albaisa and Europe Design boss Matt Weaver and were given unique access to the inner workings of the design centre. From the first sketches, to seeing them translated to 3D digital renderings, and finally to a full-scale clay model.
The first video below focusses on the reveal of the new concept and in the second video we see the design centre and listen to the incredible insights of the design gurus.
In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles, BYD has dived into the market with its latest offering, appropriately enough called, the Dolphin. This all-electric C-segment hatchback is making waves with its affordable starting price of just £26,000.
Why does any discussion involving EVs vs ICE become so polarising? Why are EV Proponents so defensive and why to EV haters believe all the myths? If we don’t all calm down and have a grown-up conversation meeting somewhere in the middle, we won’t be able to move forward with transport solutions for today, tomorrow and beyond – whether they are, or are not, the solutions we expect them to be?
Which is ultimately best for the environment? A brand new Cradle-to-Grave study compares Electric Cars to Internal Combustion Engine Cars and reveals surprising results! In this eye-opening video, I delve deep into the battery-powered Electric Vehicle (EV) versus Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) debate. I take a comprehensive look at the research conducted by Fair Fuel UK, ABD (Alliance of British Drivers), and MAG (Motorcycle Action Group). Discover the surprising findings that challenge the popular notion of EVs being environmentally superior. From CO2 emissions to manufacturing processes, we uncover the truth about the ecological impact of both vehicle types. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion that aims to separate fact from fiction in the world of automotive technology.
See my full written and video review of the extraordinary spiritual successor to the original VW Type 2!
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