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Endesa has just launched the fifth edition of its Electric Mobility Plan for Employees , to promote the use of electric vehicles. This has been announced by Endesa in a statement in which it details that, although the sales figures of the electric car do not reach 2% in the whole of Spain, the market for this type of vehicle is doubling year after year. Six out of every 100 electric cars sold in Spain during the time that the Endesa Plan is in play, which was launched in 2015, have been acquired by company workers . Andalusia is the third autonomous community with the greatest acceptance of this plan. In these four years, the private electric cars of the Endesa employees have traveled more than 23 million kilometers and have avoided the emission into the atmosphere of more than 3,400 tons of CO2 recurrent each year, as well as the emission of particles and NOx, thus contributing to the... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/endesas-electric-mobility-plan-employees-rene...

Skoda presented its first electric model in history,  Skoda CITIGO-e iV , on Thursday at the IIHF world ice hockey championship in Bratislava. The start of mass production of the new electric car model, which is positioned as a compact city car, is scheduled for the second half of 2019. At the moment, the price tag of Citigo-e iV remains unknown, at the same time, representatives of Skoda have already promised that the cost of the model will be "significantly lower than 20 thousand euros." According to the manufacturer's specifications, the power of the Skoda Citigo-e iV engine will be 61 kW (210 Nm of maximum torque), which corresponds to about 83 hp. Skoda CITIGO-e iV takes 12.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h, while acceleration from 60 to 100 km / h takes 7.6 seconds. The maximum speed is 130 km / h. source https://www.electrichunter.com/skoda-electric-cars/skodas-first-electric-city-car-skoda-citigo-e-iv

Tesla intends to update its model range in the coming period with an improvement for Model S , according to sources inside the company quoted by CNBC. Thus, the Tesla Model S will borrow many elements from Model 3, including the minimalist interior, the seats and the electric propulsion system. In addition, the specialists say that the Model S will have an autonomy of about 645 kilometers according to US EPA standards, tougher than the European standard WLTP. Currently, Model S offers a range of no more than 595 kilometers (EPA), corresponding to a range of 610 km in European standard WLTP. Therefore, in the modernized Model S we can expect a range of about 660 km for versions sold in Europe . The production of the new Tesla Model S is scheduled to... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/tesla-model-s-will-borrow-model-3-interior

BMW enters the electric scooters business with the E-Scooter , which will arrive in autumn and will have a range of 12 kilometers . According to the company in a statement, the E-Scooter weights nine kilograms and reaches a maximum speed of 20 kilometers per hour . In addition, it includes front and rear lights and a double brake system. The electric scooter BMW E-Scooter weights 9 kg . It is equipped with 2 separate braking systems, and integrated front and rear lights. The battery is fully charged in a maximum of 2 hours. The BMW E-Scooter battery recharges in two hours . source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/electric-scooter-bmw-will-arrive-september

#Sports car The new Ferrari SF90 Stradale has a hybrid system that develops 1000 hp and propels this hypercar from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.5 seconds . The famous Italian company endowed the Ferrari SF90 Stradale with a V8 biturbo engine that develops 780 horsepower and 800 Nm and three 220-horsepower electric motors. Two electric motors are located at the front. They are powered by a 7.9 kWh Li-ion battery that allows the SF90 Stradale to evolve in 100% electric over 25 km and up to 135 km / h. The third electric motor is located between the V8 and the gearbox. Its maximum speed is 340 km / h . The transmission is ensured by a box type F1 8-speed, double clutch. And since it weighs only 1,570 kg, the latest work by Ferrari is capable of doing 0 to 100 km /... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/ferrari-sf90-stradale-1000-hp-and-25-seconds-1-100-km-h

Hyundai Motor has introduced its first electrically powered double-decker bus . From when and in which countries the new 70-seater is to be sold, is not yet known. The development of the vehicle began in 2017 and was funded by the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The double-decker electric bus is powered by a 240 kW electric motor. In addition, a second small electric motor (used primarily for recuperation) is installed. It uses a 384 kWh, high-efficiency battery cooled by water, which according to the manufacturer is sufficient for a range of 300 kilometers. The estimated time of a full load is 72 minutes . source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/hyundai-motors-double-decker-electric-bus-300-km-autonomy

The first electric car produced in Turkey will have a range of 500 km and will be launched in the second half of 2022. Industry Minister Mustafa Varank declared this to journalists. A prototype will be shown at the end of this year.   source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/turkey-announces-national-e-car-project

The Silence S01, an electric motorcycle with a removable battery and 115 km of autonomy , has already exceeded 400 pre-orders. Silence started in December the pre-orders of the S01, its electric scooter launched at the end of last year . Just a few months after the forms were opened on its website, the Spanish manufacturer of electric motorcycles already has more than 300 customers waiting for the first deliveries of the Silence S01. The company will present the first 500 buyers of the S01 with a helmet and a Silence T-shirt, as well as connectivity with the bike via SIM-APP for 3 years at no cost. The application allows you to share your electric motorcycle safely with whomever you want through a code, control the status of the Power Battery Pack at all times and geolocate the vehicle using GPS coordinates, among other features. source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/silence-s01-electric-motorcycle-115-km-autonomy

Opel does not often gratify fans with updates of the popular Corsa model - the fifth generation was introduced in 2014, the fourth - eight years before. The new modification of the model was created with the understanding that the future belongs to electric cars. Opel becomes electric. With the new sixth generation of the Corsa, the German manufacturer offers for the first time a 100% electric version with a range of 330 kilometers (WLTP). The Opel Corsa is an absolute bestseller: since its world debut in 1982, more than 13.6 million units have been manufactured. source https://www.electrichunter.com/opel-electric-cars/opel-corsa-e-136-hp-100-kw-and-330-km-autonomy

#SUV cars Unveiled last year in the form of a concept car, the first SUV Coupé of the Diamond is concretized by revealing its final finery for the Russian market. Renault officially unveils the new Arkana: a compact SUV coupe with 1.3 TCe engine, all-wheel drive, and all the technology of the brand. This attractive and unknown SUV coupe was announced as a future model for Russia, but today we finally know it in its final version and ready to reach the market. There is no doubt that the new Renault Arkana would fit in all markets, and the brand does not hide it either. In its first statement, Renault says that the model will go on sale in Russia and this summer, but also confirms its desire to "break the rules and become the first generalist manufacturer to offer an international SUV coupe.  With 4.54 meters in length, the Renault Arkana is positioned somewhat... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/renault-arka...

One of the noisiest, biggest and dirtiest vehicles that have been created is undergoing a hopeful transformation. And is that more and more companies are aiming to develop electric garbage trucks, and even autonomous as Volvo has done. Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, has presented its first 100% electric garbage truck, the Mack Electric LR , which will start testing in New York City next year. A truck that must collect efficiently 12,000 tons of garbage a day source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/volvos-100-electric-garbage-truck

The German car company Audi has increased its forecast for sales of all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids and now expects its sales of this type of car to represent around 40% of its total registrations worldwide by the year 2025. The German manufacturer is accelerating its electrification roadmap for the entire company. Thus, also by 2025, it aims to reduce the carbon footprint (CO2) of its fleet of vehicles by 30% during its entire life cycle compared to 2015 levels, as reported by the company during its shareholder's meeting in Neckarsulm (Germany). By 2025, Audi's product portfolio will include more than 30 electrified models, of which 20 will be fully electric. The first models with PPE architecture will be available at the beginning of the next decade. Audi intends that all its factories be neutral in CO2 emissions by 2025 and reach the total neutrality of the company by 2050 "at the latest". source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/audi-aims-40-...

According to the German Handelsblatt publication, the new Volkswagen small-class electric cars will be produced at the plant in Bratislava , the capital of Slovakia. This is the same factory where VW Up, Skoda Citigo and SEAT Mii are currently being built. Initially, they took into account the Emden plant (Germany), but eventually chose Bratislava to minimize costs as much as possible. The three models will be joined by electric cars produced by VW, Skoda and SEAT, all three brands being reunited under the umbrella of Volkswagen AG. New green cars will be developed by SEAT on the MEB platform (modular platform for electric car production). They will be on the market in 2022. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/volkswagen-moves-small-electric-cars-production-germany

#SUV cars BMW X5 M50i and BMW X7 M50i receive the new 530hp V8 engine equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Both models benefit from the BMW xDrive integral traction system and suspension technology developed with the support of BMW M GmbH. The engine generates a maximum torque of 750 Nm from 1,800 rpm and remains available up to 4,600 rpm. The maximum level of 530 hp is activated between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm. Therefore, the new BMW X5 M50i is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.3 seconds . The new BMW X7 M50i does the race in 4.7 seconds. The new V8 engine is combined standard with an eight-speed Steptronic sports gear, characterized by dynamic gear shift characteristics. The Launch Control feature enables optimized traction acceleration with a maximum dynamic performance from the start. The... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/bmw-x5-m50i-and-bmw-x7-m50i-receive-new-530-hp-v8-engine

#Miscellaneous Because it is the third largest automotive market in the world behind China and the United States, we will analyze car sales in Europe during 2018, which remained stable, since there were 15.6 million vehicles sold , only 346 more than in 2017. This small growth was enough for the European market to see its best result since 2007 when it reached its peak with 16.02 million vehicles.  A very interesting fact, which shows consumer preferences, is that diesel vehicles registered their lowest market share since 2001 . By countries, the solid results of Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands stood out, while the United Kingdom,... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/miscellaneous/best-selling-cars-europe-2018

Geotab has prepared a joint study with AEGFA, Spanish Association of Fleet Managers and Mobility (Asociación Española de Gestores de Flotas de Automóviles), to analyze the state of electrification of fleets in Spain. The study is based on a survey of more than 90 managers of medium and large fleets in Spain and among its main conclusions highlights that the vast majority is planning to increase the adoption of electric vehicles. In fact, only 1% of companies surveyed maintain that no change would encourage them to electrify their fleet. In addition, 24% believe that electric vehicles will have a dominant role in their fleet between the next 1 and 5 years and 43% within 5 and 10 years. This implies that electric vehicles will be dominant for 67% of Spanish fleets before 10 years. In this regard, we must bear in mind that, currently, 3 out of 4 fleets are composed of diesel... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/10-years-electric-vehicles-will-dominate-67-fleets

#Sports car BMW celebrates the 35th anniversary of the M5 with a limited series. BMW will make only 350 units. The history of the BMW M5 began in 1984 and during these last 35 years, this BMW model has become one of the most reputable and desired sports saloons. The new 35th Anniversary Edition M5 has unique details, such as a BMW Individual paint called 'Frozen Dark Gray' , a 20-inch diameter wheels topped in 'Graphite Gray' or carbon-ceramic brake calipers finished in shiny black. Other specific elements of the exterior are the exhaust outlets in black or the identification logo that appears on the trunk lid. Inside the BMW M5 Edition 35 Jahre , which is as it is called in Germany, there are some M sports seats finished with an exclusive black Merino leather upholstery with beige detail as a contrast. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/bmw-m5-35th-anniversary-edition

#Sports car Inspired by over 50 years of rich history, the new Toyota GR Supra stands for a driving experience of the purest nature. In the first year after its market launch, 900 new Toyota GR Supra will be delivered to their owners throughout Europe. The new Toyota GR Supra was designed as a sports car in its purest form. A combination of a short wheelbase and wide gauge, low weight and low center of gravity, as well as a high-rigidity bodywork, make riding enthusiasts excited about an exciting mix of power, agility and precision. To achieve such a feeling, there can be no compromises. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/2019-toyota-supra-specs-and-prices

Everyone knows that pollution is a problem that is affecting our planet and, fortunately, or unfortunately, the automotive industry has a lot to do with it. To remedy this, there are already many brands that are beginning to bet massively on alternatives to traditional combustion engines, such as electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid cars also known as PHEV. These alternatives are being applied to a large extent on public transport, but now Madrid police have succumbed to the magic of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV , one of the best car within the segment of plug-in hybrid SUVs. Within its fleet of police vehicles, the Madrid Police Department has 23 new units of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, as police patrol cars . The plug-in hybrid vehicle is ideal for patrolling the dense traffic of the Spanish capital. The Madrid... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/madrid-police-department-has-acquired-23-units-mitsubishi-outlander-phev

#Sports car The 2019 Ford Focus ST Sportbreak has been unveiled by the American brand. It is the family variant of the sportiest version of the range, until the new RS arrives, of course. A car that can be configured with both a diesel engine and gasoline and that is shown as a tough rival for the Seat Leon ST Cupra by offering large doses of sportiness and space in the same format. The country for which the main information has been disseminated has been for the United Kingdom, a market in which the family version of this model is called the Ford Focus ST Wagon. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/2019-ford-focus-st-sportbreak-first-official-photos

#Sports car The majority of manufacturers of luxury models consider that a car must have its motor in front. McLaren laughs at the established principles and proposes a rival for the Aston Martin DB11, Ferrari Portofino and Bentley Continental GT with a central engine architecture. Simply christened McLaren GT , the new model of the brand leaves us somewhat surprised, both for its concept and its design. The McLaren GT replaces the McLaren 570 GT in the range. The brand ensures that this new model is lighter, faster and more rewarding when it comes to driving than any other car in the Grand Touring segment. The McLaren GT measures 4.68 meters long by 2.09 meters wide . It shares a structure in carbon fiber very similar to that of the 720S. That's what allows the McLaren GT to have a 420-liter boot, the largest boot in the manufacturer's range - and... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/2020-mclaren-gt-0-100-km-h-3...

The Volkswagen Group has announced that it will invest 1,000 million euros in its first battery cell production plant in Europe , which will probably be located at its headquarters in Salzgitter, Germany. Everything depends, according to the consortium, on the general economic circumstances and that the price of energy is "attractive". There is even talk of gigafactories. The German consortium has not given an approximate date when this production plant will start, but it has explained that a plant like this one will need at least three years. The Volkswagen Group explained that in the first phase, partnerships will be carried out with strategic suppliers in the field of battery cells, such as its well-known SKI partners, LG Chem and CATL. According to Reuters, Volkswagen will buy 50,000 million euros in battery cells from these suppliers. A strategy that will boost the... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-will-invest-1000-million-euros-elect...

Cars and motorcycles that run on gasoline or diesel will be banned in the Amsterdam, Netherlands, starting 2030. Starting next year, diesel cars older than 15 years will be banned on the A10 road around the Dutch capital. Also, buses and vans emitting exhaust gases will no longer have access to downtown by 2022. Until 2025, the ban will be extended to boats, motorcycles and mopeds. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/amsterdam-will-ban-gasoline-or-diesel-cars-and-motorbikes-2030

Opel continues to electrify its range and presents the first model with a plug-in hybrid propulsion system in its history. The Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 will be launched early next year. The electrified SUV is the prelude to a major e-offensive. Its full name is the Opel Grandland X Hybrid4. The new version is equipped with a 1.6-liter and 200- horsepower petrol engine with two 109- horsepower electric motors. The Grandland X comes to CO2 emissions of 49 g / km. The model relies on a rechargeable Li-Ion 13.2 kWh offering a range of 50 kilometers (WLTP) when used in electric mode. This covers about 80 percent of daily trips, said Opel. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/opels-first-plug-hybrid-model-grandland-x-hybrid4

The new Gogoro 3 electric scooter , recently launched by the Taiwanese company, has a new design and new batteries that incorporate the Panasonic 2170 cells, which allow it to reach 170 kilometers of autonomy . The Taiwanese company Gogoro has presented the third generation of its electric scooter in which it has completely redesigned the overall appearance, and offers greater autonomy thanks to the Panasonic battery cells, identical to those used by Tesla for its electric cars. They also continue to be compatible with their battery exchange program. source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/new-gogoro-3-electric-scooter-got-batteries-tesla-model-3

Vattenfall and the city of Amsterdam are now jointly operating under the name Flexpower. "Flexpower" is said to be the largest smart charging network for electric vehicles in Amsterdam. Flexpower enables faster charging, the maximum use of electricity from renewable energies and more even utilization of the network, says Vattenfall. A total of 456 charging stations were technically upgraded by Vattenfall with 912 charging points (which corresponds to a third of all electric car charging stations in the city) and connected to the intelligent charging network of Flexpower. As the city of Amsterdam grows, the load on the power grid during peak hours in the morning or early evening increases by 2.5 to 5 times. Part of this increasing burden arises from the charging of electric vehicles. To reduce the peak load of the power grid, therefore, an intelligent charging is required. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/flexpower-largest-intelligent-charging-network-amst...

Uber launched its e-bike rental platform Jump with around 1,000 pedelecs in Berlin . It is the first location in Germany. The bright red electric bikes are now available in twelve districts of the capital. The rent costs one euro basic fee and additionally ten cents per minute . At the start, the first five minutes are free of charge. Booking is via Uber-App. The rent can be interrupted or stopped at any time. source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/uber-brings-1000-electric-bikes-berlin

For the first time, Volkswagen is offering a limited edition of 30,000 copies called "ID.3 First" with special equipment and the medium-sized 58 kWh battery, which should be suitable for up to 420 kilometers according to the new WLTP standard. In the harsh practice of everyday life are probably about 300 kilometers, which is quite okay. Since May 8, 2019, VW has been accepting online pre-orders for the ID.3  First Edition.  For a deposit of 1000 euros, you can reserve the special limited model. The ID.3 "1st" comes with comfort features like voice control and navigation system . VW also already gives a vague price for this variant: It should cost less than 40,000 euros. The better-equipped ID.3 "1st Plus" stands out with its LED matrix headlights and two-tone paint finish. The top model of the special edition ID.3 " 1st Max" is additionally equipped with a large panoramic glass roof and a head-up display with... source https://www.electrichu...

#SUV cars The German manufacturer has revealed the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV . The BMW X7 rival, longer and wider than the previous version, offers for the first time the possibility of a six-seater configuration, the seat on the second row being replaced by two individual seats. The new GLS also boasts the E-Active Body Control suspension, which works thanks to the 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Germans claim that the model offers a high level of road comfort and off-road capabilities. The exterior is adapted to the impressive proportions of the new GLS. Its length is 5207 mm (77 mm longer than the previous version), and the width is 1956 mm (22 mm wider). The wheelbase is 3135 mm (60 mm longer) and provides extra space for second and third-row passengers. If you choose to fold the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row, the maximum load... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/mercedes-benz-gls-suv-comfort-and-luxury-...

The Aiways U5 is scheduled to go on sale in Europe at the beginning of 2020 and a few months later to the United States. It will not have traditional acquisition formula but a kind of monthly subscription with a fee of about 400 euros. The brand has not said who will be their great opponents, but we see Aiways U5 fighting face to face with the Tesla Model X . The Aiways U5 is by dimensions and configuration, belongs to the segment of the Sport Utility Wagon (SUV, to understand us). It measures 4.68 meters long, 1.68 meters high, 1.88 wide and has a battle of 2.8 meters. The electric car of Aiways is in pre-production phase in the factory that the brand has in the Chinese city of Shangrao. The company plans to manufacture around 2,000 units by the end of 2019 and around 50,000 by 2020. source https://www.electrichunter.com/aiways-electric-cars/aiways-u5-chinese-electric-car-400-euros-month