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MOTORING
Specsheet Doors: 5 Engine: 1.4
Fuel: Electric/Unleaded Economy: 176.6mpg Gears: 6 Automatic 0-62mph: 7.6s
3 April 2015 East Kilbride Post
our towns home delivery services (or any ser- vice that includes not leaving East Kilbride). Its tiny size and small footprint can achie- ve roughly 43 miles range with a 3.5 hour charge time on a domestic socket betwe- en flat to full.
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The use of these 'cars' for people who only travel a small amount every day will revolutionise the way they think about fu- el economy. The TWIZY is good for 50 mph and will take roughly 8 seconds to get to 30mph, it seems sluggish but you will find it keeps up with city traffic no problem. Proba- bly best to opt for the optional scissor doors at £454 though. A full charge takes around 3.5 hours and costs around £1.
enault TWIZY
(budget eco quadricycle from £6,590 base model) This fully electric 2 seater is what I believe to be the future of
So, where can i charge my electric or plug in hybrid
Specsheet
Doors: 0 (optional +£454) Fuel: Electric Range: 43 Miles Top Speed: 50mph 0-30mph: 8s
With new charging points springing up in multi- story car parks, council buildings, hospitals and schools around the country, it won't be long until there is an abundance to be utilized. It really is becoming the eco revolution (the number of charging points in japan passed an estimated 40,000 accor- ding to Nissan). Currently there are only four car charging points lo- cated in East Kilbride. The go- vernment also aid in setting up charging points outside of elec- tric car owners houses (providing them with free electricity to charge their batteries overnight). Does your employer provide a charging point for you in East Kilbride? Let us know:
motoring@eastkilbridepost.co.uk
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