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Volvo makes breakthrough in battery tech

Volvo has developed a new way of ‘storing’ energy for its future electric vehicles. The Swedish firm is exploring the concept of lightweight structural energy storage components made from carbonfibre, containing “nano structured batteries and super capacitors.” This technology is said to offer a lighter, more compact solution to the problem of energy storage, potentially removing the need for the heavy, bulky batteries used in current electric vehicles. On Bing: see pictures of the Volvo S80 Find out how much a used Volvo S80 costs on Auto Trader The investigation into the new technology is part of an EU-funded research project, undertaken by Volvo – the only major car manufacturer involved – and nine other organisations.

Skoda Fabia vRS: The ‘Mean’ Fabia Video

The Skoda Fabia vRS Mean Advert We like what Skoda has on offer with the Fabia vRS. In fact, we like much of what Skoda does. They take very competent and able VW cars and give them real character.

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept (2011): first pics

Vauxhall has provided us with a first, strange glimpse of the Zafira Tourer Concept, set to debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show. Yep, that's a hologram of the new 2012 Vauxhall/Opel Zafira. More information and proper photos of the show car are due on 25 February 2011.