Electric Emporio

The president of the acting Government and the only candidate for re-election, Francina Armengol (President of the Balearic Islands), has promised in her inaugural speech tax incentives for those who buy electric cars instead of polluting vehicles. The Balearic socialist leader has ensured that the PSIB coalition executive with Podemos and MES per Mallorca will work to achieve "zero waste islands and maximum recycling", encourage investment in renewable energy for self-consumption and electricity production with solar panels and will expand the recharging network for electric vehicles. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/government-will-give-tax-incentives-those-who-buy-electric-cars

BMW presents the project for the supercar of the future. Electric, connected and sporty, these are the features of Vision M Next . BMW's electric future runs fast. The announcement comes directly from Munich, where at a conference, the company confirmed that by 2023 the range of hybrid and electric car models will reach a total of 25. The goal is to have a share of electric cars of 30% of the total number of cars sold already by 2025. Among the models that will be added to the BMW range, an interesting novelty is represented by the Vision M Next. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/bmw-vision-m-next-concept-600hp-and-maximum-speed-300-km-h

MAN presented in its facilities in Madrid its new 100% electric MAN eTGE van . With a range close to 173 kilometers and a payload of approximately one ton, the 100% electric van is especially for urban distribution. The company begins today to accept orders of the vehicle, deliveries will have to wait until January 2020. According to the statistics, 70% of the light industrial vehicles used in the urban area travel on average less than 100 kilometers per day and in this route the average speed they reach is low. If we add to this the large number of starts and stops that are made in the dense traffic by city, this profile of requirements describes almost perfectly the ideal scope of electric vehicles. For this reason, the company launches MAN eTGE for this segment. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/man-etge-zero-emissions-urban-distribution

#SUV cars The Swedish company announces the production for the next year of an armored version of the XC90 and XC60 SUVs . The armor does not spoil the aesthetics and luxury of the original models. Volvo is almost at the level of the armored cars. Volvo also develops light armored vehicles for police, security companies and private individuals that need a high degree of protection. The Swedish company announces the next production of an armored version of its larger SUVs, namely Volvo XC90 and XC60 . They will be marketed from the first half of 2020. Not much information is available at the moment about this special production line. The armor meets the VPAM VR8 specifications against projectiles and explosives. The vehicle is developed in collaboration with the German company specialized in armor-plating Trasco. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/luxury-armored-car-volvo-xc90

The MINI Electric is now close to debut. BMW is relying heavily on this model that electrifies one of its most iconic brands. The official presentation will be held on July 9th , but reservations have already been opened in Norway, Germany, France, Holland and Sweden. BMW is also evaluating the interest of customers in America, England, Italy and Spain. There are not many details of this electric car, but the German manufacturer wanted to whet the curiosity by releasing a video teaser dedicated to the car in which the MINI appears in passing in some scenes. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/mini-electric-will-be-announced-july-9

At the Turin Auto Show (19-23 June), Nissan is presenting the 100% electric Nissan LEAF NISMO RC race car for the first time in Italy. Nissan LEAF NISMO RC developed by Nissan Motorsport will make its debut in Italy, which combines the Nissan Intelligent Mobility philosophy for sustainability and the evolution of mobility with the performance of the NISMO division. Nissan will talk about the latest technological developments in the field of electric mobility, which implement the Nissan Intelligen Mobility strategic roadmap divided into three pillars: Intelligent Driving, Intelligent Power and Intelligent Integration. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/nissan-presenting-100-electric-nissan-leaf-nismo-rc

Fiat Ducato: the best seller of Fiat Professional commercial vehicles is renewed with the model year 2020, which introduces an updated design, more technology for safety and onboard connectivity, an updated gearbox with a 9-speed automatic transmission and Euro 6D engines, but above all a 100% electric version. The entire engine range of the new 2020 Fiat Ducato is now in line with the Euro 6D standards . The entire diesel offer is based around the 2.3 Multijet 2 with variable geometry compressor, available in the following: - 120 hp and 320 Nm of torque with manual gearbox (replaces the previous 2 liter with 10% more torque) - 140 hp and 350 Nm (+ 9% compared to the current 130 hp Multijet) with manual transmission or with the new automatic "9Speed" - 160 hp and 400 Nm (always with manual... source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/fiat-ducato-my2020-fiat-professionals-first-battery-electric-vehicle

The first electric car from Honda comes in early 2020. It has concealed handles, no exterior mirrors, no dashboard - and it's expensive. Honda is currently presenting in Germany its first electric car for the European market as a prototype. The production version of the four-door small electric car, which will simply be called " e ", makes its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with the first vehicles to roll to customers in spring 2020. The  Honda e  fully electric car is based on a new, specially designed for the electric drive platform and has rear-wheel drive. With the technical details, Honda is still covered and reveals only that the electric motor of the 3.90 meter car is more than 100 hp and should provide a torque of more than 300 Newton meters. Dynamic performance and a turning radius of less than nine meters are promised.... source https://www.electrichunter.com/honda-electric-cars/honda-e-new-electric-city-car-experience

The third generation of the Renault Zoe was presented in Paris. While many manufacturers are still working on their first zero-emission model, the Renault Zoe evolves into the third generation. It will arrive on the market at the end of 2019 with a Renault Zoe One Edition variant limited to 500 copies, prices have not yet been announced. If until now it has been one of the leading stars among B segment, now the game gets tough with the arrival of fierce rivals like Peugeot e-208 and Opel Corsa-E . source https://www.electrichunter.com/renault-electric-cars/new-renault-zoe-reaches-390-km-autonomy

Xiaomi has formalized a revised and corrected version of its Mi Electric Scooter: the Pro version , officially presented today. Aesthetically, it has no significant differences compared to the non-Pro model: the design is minimalist, characterized by the possibility of folding the handlebar onto the platform to facilitate transport. However, there are several innovations to be reported both under the body and in the standard equipment. There is a real LCD display that takes the place of the simple LEDs of the previous model and allows you to monitor the operating parameters more accurately. The electric scooter is also able to reach greater distances, thanks to a revisited battery compartment that allows a range up to 45 km with a single charge. The top speed is 25 km / h (it is possible to select three modes, ECO, standard and Sport) - while the... source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/xiaomi-mi-electric-scooter-pro-45-km-mileage

The silence of electric cars bothers the European Union. The EU fears that risks may arise for the safety of those on the road, especially pedestrians, who might find themselves distracting or crossing the road when an electric car arrives. Therefore, from 1 July 2019, the community institutions will impose the introduction of special devices that produce artificial noises capable of attracting the attention of passers-by. The European Union has ordered that electric cars install AVAS (Audible Vehicle Alert System) devices, with the obligation to produce noise in the event of a vehicle running at speeds below 20 kilometers per hour. Thanks to the sounds, zero-emission cars will be recognizable by everyone, including blind pedestrians. The sound emitted by electric cars traveling below 20 km per hour must be continuous... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/electric-cars-must-emit-artificial-sounds-below-20-km-hour

#SUV cars Meet the next premium crossover SUV on the arena of the automotive world. The German brand presented a completely new model - Mercedes-Benz GLB . The new model is located between GLA and GLC. The new model of 4.634 / 1.834 / 1.658 millimeters (length / width / height) has the hallmarks of the brand's current generation of compact SUVs, such as the powerful four-cylinder engines, the most current driving assistance systems, which offer cooperative assistance to the driver, the intuitive MBUX operating infotainment system. The basic version will be equipped with a 1.3-liter gasoline engine with 163 horsepower . Also in the line, it is assumed a more powerful 2-liter gasoline engine, which produces more than 220hp. All motors, except for the base, will be offered with an 8-step "automatic" gearbox. Moreover, diesel engines... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/2020-mercedes-benz-glb-small-luxur...

The EQC will be the first electric car of the EQ family . It is already available for order and from July you will start with the deliveries. We tell you what you need to know about the first electric SUV from Mercedes. The Mercedes EQC is scheduled to hit the market in the second half of 2019, most probably in July. The price is now clear: the EQC starts at 71,281 euros , the special Edition 1886 is available from 84,930 euros. With the gross price just over 70,000 euros, the customers are happy, because the net price is less than 60,000 euros, which entitles you as a buyer to take advantage of the e-car purchase premium. Mercedes is reinventing itself with the EQC. A new drive system, each with an electric drive train on the front and rear axles, is used. Thus, the E-SUV has virtually all-wheel drive. The power of the EQC is 408 hp, a maximum... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/new-mercedes-eqc-2019-prices-electric-suv-daimler-eq

Toyota will launch its first 100% electric car in 2020. The Japanese company believes it is time to move on to the next act: electric mobility. We talk about mobility, and not just cars, since the electrification of the Toyota range will be accompanied by a decisive transformation of the very concept of mobility, towards something more sustainable but also accessible. Starting 2020, the Toyota range will introduce a new modular platform for electric cars - the e-TNGA - which in that same year will create 6 new models, including crossovers, SUVs, MPVs and others, all destined for the global market and equipped with advanced technologies. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/toyota-launches-electric-mobility-offensive

The sale of electric cars continues to grow in Spain. Specifically, during the month of May, it grew 180% if we compare it with the same period last year. A figure that, according to all experts, will continue to increase since in 2021. In Spain, we already find a wide range of electric vehicles, although not all of them with an affordable price. Therefore, we detail below the electric cars you can buy in our country for less than 30,000 euros: Citroën C-Zero: from 19,500 euros The French brand proposes this urban vehicle at a very affordable price. Its maximum speed is 130 km / h and its autonomy is around 150 km. It has a battery guaranteed for 8 years or 100,000 km, which supplies the energy needed to power the engine, as well as the air conditioning and the heating system. ... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/five-electric-cars-less-30000-euros

#SUV cars Pending the new model expected by the end of 2019, Peugeot has announced a special Signature version of the 2008 SUV , a celebratory installation featuring a new look and complete technological equipment. Peugeot 2008 has been sold over the years in over 1.3 million worldwide , and this Signature version offers 16" alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, black wheel arches, parking sensors and Mirror Screen function with triple play (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink). Insider, 2008 Signature is characterized by specific finishes with Tokyo / Dublin fabric with Blue Cardio contrast stitching. The dimensions do not change compared to the other variants: the length is 416 cm, the width is 174 cm and the height is 156 cm. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/peugeot-2008-signature-special-version-suv

The new Arc Vector high-performance electric motorcycle presented at EICMA 2018 will go into production at the end of 2020 with 399 units to be built in the first 18 months. This revolutionary motorcycle boasts the Human Interface Technology (HMI) , the monocoque and the cutting-edge carbon swingarm, the state-of-the-art steering, the high-density battery cells, the tailored brakes and suspension and the originally designed wheels. Arc is developing a custom engine that saves space while being light and very powerful. All the control units are of premium quality. The packaging of these components is masterful, allowing the lowest possible center of gravity, minimum weight, sufficient cooling and a short and agile stride. source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/arc-vector-exclusive-premium-electric-motorcycle

Lightyear One is the solar electric car that will be presented on June 25th in the Netherlands. Planned for market release in 2020, the car with solar panels on the roof will debut with the prototype that anticipates a production model initially meant for small volumes. The price is high: € 119,000 excluding taxes . The following production plan is announced: - Signature Edition (first 10 units, delivery early 2020) - Pioneer Edition (first 100 units, delivery in 2020) - Lightyear One (up to number 500, delivery in 2021), required an advance of € 19,000 - Lightyear One (from # 501 onwards, deliveries at the end of 2021), a € 4,000 advance was requested source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/lightyear-one-has-range-800-kilometers

Volkswagen wants to install 36,000 charging stations for electric cars in Europe by 2025. The Volkswagen Group announces a significant increase in investments in charging infrastructure for electric cars with the intention of installing 36,000 charging stations for electric cars in Europe by 2025.  In recent years, they have already participated in the development of some recharging networks, like Ionity, but the German automaker now expects to expand its direct involvement in charging electric vehicles. Across Europe, the Group will install a total of 36,000 top-up points by 2025, 11,000 of which will be installed at the group's facilities and at around 3,000 dealers in all major cities. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-will-install-36000-charging-stations-electric-cars-europe

This weekend from June 7 to 9, the largest urban exhibition of Electric Vehicles in Spain is held in Plaza de Colón in Madrid: VEM 2019. This is the fifth edition of this Urban Electric Vehicle Show, organized by AEDIVE with the support of the City Council of Madrid. If you are interested in electric mobility, it is an event that you can not miss. This year, in the Plaza de Colón, all-electric and plug-in hybrid models currently on sale, including those from brands as Tesla or models as glamorous as the BMW i8 supercar. And not only electric cars ... will also be on display, and can be tested, several models of electric motorcycles and vans. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/vem-2019-largest-urban-exhibition-electric-cars-spain

The new electric offensive of Seat officially begins with this unprecedented and new 2020  Mii Electric , the first fully electric car in the history of the Spanish brand that will hit the market at the end of 2019 with vehicles arriving with customers in the first quarter of 2020. Prices will be disclosed closer to the release date. The Seat Mii with combustion engine costs between 11,500 and almost 15,000 euros. It is very likely that the Mii Electric will go for well under 20,000 euros . The 2020 Seat Mii Electric will be manufactured in Bratislava (Slovakia) and will share the technical platform with the also announced Skoda Citigoe iV and the new VW e-Up! . The Mii electric is the first of the models in the new electrification strategy of the company. source https://www.electrichunter.com/seat-electric-cars/2020-seat-mii-electric-comes-end-year

BMW plans to develop next-generation electric drives together with British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. Companies are hoping to bring new electric vehicles to market faster. Both top-of-the-line manufacturers have recently posted losses in the car business and have come under pressure from several angles. In addition, there are billions of euros in provisions for imminent antitrust penalties by the EU Commission. A joint team of experts from BMW and Jaguar Land Rover will further develop the fifth-generation power units in Munich. The electric engines are then built separately at the respective locations. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/bmw-and-jaguar-land-rover-will-develop-develop-drive-trains-electric-cars-together

The increasingly severe anti-pollution regulations, the tax burden on the purchase of combustion cars and the increase in the price of fuel are making the idea of ​​acquiring an electric car increasingly important. But before taking this step, it is helpful to take into account a series of questions. How much does it cost to recharge an electric car? The common thing is to contract an electrical plan of hourly discrimination, with which you will pay about 0.085 € / kWh; It varies according to the company. To calculate the price of recharge you must multiply the price of kWh by the capacity of your electric battery. For example, recharging a Zoe with a 41 kWh battery would cost 0.085 X 41 = 3.48 Euro . Can I put a recharging post in my community garage? Yes. It is not necessary to have the permission of the neighborhood community; You must only communicate the decision in... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/what-should-you-know-buying-electric-car

Skai Flying Car is the mobility solution from BMW and Alaka'i Technologies that differs from the rest of flying cars that we have seen to date by one feature: it is powered by hydrogen fuel cells . It is an aircraft equipped with six electric motors, each with an output of 136 hp and which promises to reach speeds of up to 190 km / h . Skai has been recently introduced to investors and media in Los Angeles, and will soon enter the testing phase in Massachusetts. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/skai-flying-car-powered-hydrogen-fuel-cells

Mercedes-Benz presented last week at the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel its latest creation born of the collaboration with this famous hotel, the 2019 Smart EQ fortwo Ushuaïa Limited Edition . Important personalities such as Rolland Schell, president of Mercedes-Benz Spain, Abel Matutes, CEO of Palladium Hotel Group, and Radek Jelinek, president of Mercedes-Benz Italia, attended the presentation. This limited edition will be marketed in Spain and Italy and is aimed at an audience that is looking for an exclusive urban electric vehicle with a sporty finish. The total production of the 2019 Smart Fortwo EQ Ushuaia Limited Edition is limited to 200 units, of which 25 will be part of the fleet of courtesy vehicles that the famous hotel Ushuaïa will make available to its guests. For the Spanish... source https://www.electrichunter.com/smart-electric-cars/2019-smart-eq-fortwo-ushuaia-limited-edition-spain-and-italy

The campaign to promote the future of the Mini Cooper SE (commercial name of the electric version) has begun since March, and voices close to the company say the model will be exhibited for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In order to maintain the interest of fans, Mini has published a clip with one of the prototypes. The spot was filmed at Frankfurt airport and the Mini Cooper SE tows a Boeing 777F (cargo version) aircraft that is part of the Lufthansa Cargo fleet. Created in collaboration with the BMW Group and Lufthansa Cargo, the 45-second advert depicts MINI Cooper SE as a "muscle car". The video is the beginning of a series of social media projects for MINI Cooper SE. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/mini-cooper-se-tows-boeing-777f

Kia has steadily expanded its range of hybrid and electric vehicles over the past few years and today is one of the world's leading suppliers of electrified electric vehicles. Kia starts selling the updated versions of the Niro Hybrid and the Niro Plug-in Hybrid presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2020 year model of both car types can now be ordered at prices starting at € 26,990 (Niro Hybrid in the basic version Edition 7) or € 33,990 (Niro Plug-in Hybrid) and arrive at the dealers at the end of July. Included in the purchase price is the 7-year Kia manufacturer's warranty, which also applies to the battery. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/new-versions-kia-niro-hybrid-and-plug-hybrid-can-be-ordered-now