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Until a few months ago, Rivian was unknown to the general public. Headquartered in Michigan, the Michigan-based company was first established in 2009 but was not acknowledged until last November's Los Angeles Motor Show , when it introduced the Rivian R1S and R1T, both electric vehicles . The first is a 750 hp electric SUV reminiscent of the Tesla Model X. But the surprise came with the R1T, because it's the first electric pickup on the market . A typical American car, with its big size and power, but with no combustion engine, and that makes it unique in its kind. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/ford-investing-500-million-rivian

#Sports car The new GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition can't be just a visual package, Nissan also offers some performance improvements. The horsepower remains the same, the 565 for the standard model and 600 for the Track Edition and the GT-R Nismo, but the 3.8-liter V6 engine has new turbines to help with the efficiency. The "R" mode of the racing version has been rebuilt for a smoother gear change and the suspension has been modified for better cornering stability. Moreover, a titanium exhaust system deals with the elimination of noxes. In the interior, this special model comes with a gray color scheme, with a unique steering wheel, with a new gearshift, emphatic seats and Alcantara leather on the ceiling and on the sun visor. Nissan has not yet provided information about the prices or the validity of this GT-R 50th... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/nissan-celebrates-gtrs-50th-anniversary-edition

The e-scooter sharing provider Bird announces a tenfold increase in its e-scooter fleets in Europe and the Middle East. From this spring, expansion in more than 50 new cities is planned. In its European development, Bird will be supporting on a new model called Bird Zero. Bird Zero is said to offer a 60 percent longer battery life than its predecessors. It was designed specifically to meet the requirements of the e-scooter sharing service. In addition to the more extensive battery life, he is expected with better lighting and prolonged life. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/bird-plans-massive-expansion-europe

Renault presents the experimental vehicle of a light commercial electric vehicle for urban traffic delivery:  Renault EZ-FLEX . The EZ-FLEX comes with a purely electric drive and full network integration. A dozen models will soon go out to businesses across Europe for testing purposes. With a length of 3.86 meters, a width of 1.65 meters and a height of 1.88 meters , has a load capacity of up to three cubic meters, with easy access inside the box by a low load threshold only 760 millimeters from the ground and a range of 150 kilometers . source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/renault-ez-flex-experimental-electric-vehicle-urban-deliveries

The new Renault City K-ZE opens a new chapter for the French manufacturer. City K-ZE is an electric SUV that earns its place on the most developed market for zero emission vehicles. Six months after the presentation of the same concept at the Paris Motor Show , Renault City K-ZE was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show. The car will be built in China for the Chinese market, but it is also most likely to reach Europe. Even if the exterior dimensions were not specified, the wheelbase will be 2,423 mm and the boot volume will have a minimum volume of 300 liters. source https://www.electrichunter.com/renault-electric-cars/renault-city-k-ze-official-information-and-photos

Volkswagen has presented at the Shanghai Salon a new member, in concept format, of its ID range of electric vehicles, the Roomzz , a large 4x4 SUV made to compete with the Tesla Model X. The ID. Roomzz is developed on the MEB platform that Volkswagen has created specifically for its ID range. The MEB platform is designed for many types of electric vehicles and consequently with a high flexibility, which will allow to use one or two motors and different sizes of batteries. The ID. Roomzz measures 4.92 m long and 1.89 m wide , accommodates 7 seats divided into three rows and has two engines, one on each axis, totaling 225 kW (306 hp) and a battery of 82 kWh , with which travels an average autonomy of 450 kilometers under WLTP regulations . Sufficient to consider going on holiday, especially as fast charging can recover 80% energy in... source https://www.electrichunter.com/volkswagen-electric-cars/volkswagen-id-roomzz-100-electric-family-suv

The market for electric two-wheelers is booming. Especially e-bikes and scooters, but also increasing alternatives to large motorcycles are in demand. An original concept from Russia will now test the suitability of the electric drive for motorcycles with sidecar: the Ural CT Electric Prototype. The model was developed in partnership with Zero Motorcycles. The Ural CT prototype is equipped with a drive from Zero Motorcycles. The Z-Force 75-7 electric motor has 45 kW (61 hp) with a torque of 110 Nm, which allows a maximum speed of 140 km / h . In addition to the extra driving stability offered by a sidecar through its third wheel, Ural also uses the transport capacity to carry a larger battery. The two battery packs (ZF13.0 and ZF6.5) accommodated in the sidecar boast together 19.5 kWh. The range of a... source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/ural-ct-first-electric-motorcycle-sidecar

Expected in autumn 2019, according to an article in "The Slovak Spectator", the first copy of Peugeot e-208 left the production line of the PSA plant in Trnava on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Peugeot officially unveiled the new 208 in late February. The Peugeot e-208 is almost identical to the model equipped with an internal combustion engine. The Peugeot 208 electric car has an overall length of 4.055 m and a width of 1.75 m. source https://www.electrichunter.com/renault-electric-cars/first-peugeot-e-208-are-out

The US government wants to abolish state subsidies for electric cars and renewable energies. US President Trump would like to eliminate state subsidies for electric cars immediately, but now, a new bill in Congress provides for an extension of tax rebates and an increase in the limit on the number of subsidized vehicles per manufacturer.  Electric cars do not seem to be very popular with US President Donald Trump .  Trump had promised during the election campaign to bring back industrial jobs to the US and make America "strong again". Now he is confronted with the fact that GM wants to eliminate up to 15,000 jobs and close several plants. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/us-congress-advises-extension-electric-cars-subsidies

#Miscellaneous The Easter vacation is almost here - have you prepared your car for long journeys?. If you have to go to the sea, mountains or other resorts to spend the free days, you do not have to overlook the preparation of the car, so that everything goes well and there are no unexpected problems on the way. Here are some tips to keep in mind. First of all, it is advisable not to go on the road with tires that have reached the maximum wear level. If you need new tires , better change them before you leave. At high temperatures, tires are extremely demanding, and for a long journey, you need the highest level of safety. Also, do not forget the tire pressure , which is very important both in the short and long term to... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/miscellaneous/have-you-prepared-your-car-long-journeys

The charging station register of the Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) has currently around 17,400 public charging locations in Germany. From these, about twelve percent are fast-charging. More than three-quarters of the charging stations are operated by energy companies. In addition, every second energy supplier would now offer services and products related to electromobility. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/17400-public-electric-vehicle-charging-locations-germany

Kia launches in Germany the presale of the new generation of Soul 100% electric car. The basic version Kia e-Soul will be available from 33,990 euros , the more powerful version from 37,790 euros. The e-Soul shows a modern, new design, is available in numerous one- and two-color finishes, has new assistance and infotainment systems and offers through the powerful drive and the new chassis even more driving pleasure than its predecessor. Kia Soul is offered with two engines and battery variants. The standard version has 100 kW (136 hp) of power and a 39.2 kWh battery (range of 277 kilometers) , the premium version over 150 kW (204 hp) in combination with a 64 kWh battery (range of 452 km) . The basic model consumes an average of 14.5 kWh per 100 kilometers, the powerful version 15.7 kWh. The premium variant sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. source https://www.electrichunter.com/kia-electric-cars/kia-announces-prices-e-soul

#Motorcycles Ten years after the launch of the model, Aprilia launches RSV4 X , a very special anniversary edition produced in a limited edition of just 10 copies . Aprilia Racing's experience has contributed decisively to weight reduction efforts, making it possible to achieve the exceptional 165kg target. To do this, Aprilia Racing chose a number of fine and lightweight components. The 1100 cc V4 engine is selected and developed by Aprilia Racing. Special training involves manual assembly and final adjustment of all tolerances, as happens in competition engines. The distribution system is also extensively revised, with the adoption of new cam axes, new springs for valves. The Akrapovic evacuation system has titanium collectors and carbon exhaust. These improvements provide an increase in maximum power from 217 to 225 hp.  The Aprilia... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/motorcycles/aprilia-rsv4-x-limited-edition...

Fiat is one of the few manufacturers that have not yet been actively involved in the electric car segment, but this is about to change. At the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian builder announced that the future generation Fiat 500 will be available only in the electric version , without potential customers being able to opt for the traditional version of the petrol engine. Fiat  Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) intention is to change the target customer of this model to a more premium category, probably inspired by the Fiat Centoventi prototype presented at the Geneva Motor Show. In this sense, the new Fiat 500 will be developed on a new modular platform dedicated to electrified propulsion systems. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/new-electric-fiat-500-2020-geneva-motor-show

https://www.electrichunter.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/K12A-the-longest-electric-bus-in-the-world-3rxx03-2019.jpg?itok=8DUWOS9- The Chinese company BYD has presented the K12A , an electric bus with a total length of 27 meters, which ensures that it is the " longest electric bus in the world ". The K12A is the world's first 27-m pure electric bi-articulated bus that has been presented at the BYD headquarters in Shenzhen (China). The K12A bus is designed for 250 passengers and develops a maximum speed of 70 km / h (40mph) . It has a range of 186 miles on a single full charge. The manufacturer claims that the K12A is also the world's first four-wheel drive electric bus capable of smoothly switching between full and rear-wheel drive. This allows you to move more efficiently depending on changes in the terrain and also reduces the overall energy consumption. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/k12a-longest-electric...

#SUV cars BMW just published the list of prices for the two new models:  BMW X3 M and X4 M . So, if you somehow got your eye on any of the two models, stay with us to find out all the necessary details! The new models BMW X3 M are equipped with a gasoline engine with six cylinders, with a capacity of 3.0 liters and an automatic transmission with eight reports. The first version of this model has a power of 480 horses and a maximum torque of 600 Nm, its price being of 91.928 euros, with all taxes included. In case you want something more, the Competition version will bring in an extra 30 horsepower, but the price... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/bmw-x3-m-and-bmw-x4-m-prices

Kia e-Niro is the first fully electric Kia crossover and is proposed as one of the best performing electric vehicles, able to combine driving pleasure, design, with the practicality and versatility of a typical crossover. The new Kia e-Niro is thus added to the Niro range along with the Hybrid and Niro Plug-in Hybrid models. Kia e-Niro: the electric motor The version equipped with the 64 kWh (high range) battery pack utilizes a 150 kW (204 hp) engine , with 395 Nm of torque and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.8 seconds . The e-Niro version equipped with the standard 39.2 kWh (mid-range) battery pack uses a 100 kW (136 hp) engine... source https://www.electrichunter.com/kia-electric-cars/kia-e-niro-485-kilometers-autonomy