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Presented at the 2018 Paris Motor Show along with the Peugeot 508 Hybrid, the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4  plug-in hybrid SUV is preparing for the commercial launch. Autonomy, for example, has been revised upwards in light of WLTP approval: up to 59 km of electric range instead of the previously announced 50 km. The Peugeot 3008 offers the possibility of using the electric motor to provide traction to the rear wheels: in this way the car can travel in all-wheel drive and benefit from a total power of 220 kW (300 bhp),  developed thanks to the combination of the 1.6 PureTech petrol engine with 147 kW (200 bhp) and two electric motors. The first is located at the front (integrated into the e-EAT8 gearbox) and develops 81 kW (110 hp), the second is located on the rear axle and develops 83 kW (112 hp). source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/peugeot-3008-gt-hybrid4-plug-hybrid-suv-59-km-autonomy

Rosenbauer Australia and the ACT government, together with the ACT Emergency Services Agency plan to jointly develop a plug-in hybrid fire engine for service operations over the next two years. The PHEV fire truck based on the Concept Fire Truck (CFT) , which was first presented in 2016, is due for service in Canberra at the end of 2022. According to the Austrian fire brigade equipment supplier, this is a completely new vehicle architecture, which is from the ground up tailored to the future needs of the fire brigades.   source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/phev-fire-truck-due-service-end-2022

Peugeot has just updated the ranks of its SUV range with the presentation of the new Peugeot 2008. In addition to gasoline and diesel mechanics, it will be the brand's first SUV to receive a 100% electric propulsion system . This new SUV will be manufactured at the Vigo plant in Spain and will reach the market at the end of 2019. It also takes a step forward in technology and security. On an aesthetic level, the design of the new Peugeot 2008 keeps a certain relationship with the recently presented 208, with attractive and distinctive lines. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/peugeot-2008-peugeots-first-100-electric-suv

The German automobile brand Volkswagen has started installing electric vehicle charging points in its German factories, a process through which it will launch 4,000 posts at its plants until 2025 , the company said in a statement. The first 60 posts of this initiative have been installed in the Braunschweig factory, as part of the investment of 250 million euros that will be carried out by the Volkswagen for the expansion of its charging network in European factories. Volkswagen said that, by combining the points of the factories with those of the company's dealers, the group would have an electric vehicle charging infrastructure of 36,000 new points on the European continent . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-will-install-4000-electric-car-charging-stations

#Sports car The new Audi RS6 Avant has been officially unveiled and will reach customers in the first part of next year. The new model features a 48 V mild hybrid system and a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp and 800 Nm. The new Audi RS6 Avant reaches from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.6 seconds and has a maximum electronically limited speed of 250 km / h . Optionally, two performance packages can be ordered by means of which the machine with a weight of 2.1 tonnes can reach maximum speeds of 280 km / h or even 305 km / h. The resources are managed by an eight-speed automatic gearbox. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/audi-rs6-avant-40-liter-biturbo-v8-engine-600-hp-800-nm

The iconic MG, an acronym for Morris Garage, lives a second life since it passed into Chinese hands. Since its official launch last July 17, MG has received 1,000 reservations of the new MG ZS EV. One of the main reasons for its success is its price, which starts at 23,500 euros and that makes it one of the most affordable electric car in the market. This sale price is possible thanks to the incentives to buy an electric car by the British government, which amount to 3,800 euros, plus another 3500 euros that MG puts out of its pocket. In total, about 7,600 euros of total discount in the United Kingdom. The first thousand customers will be given a free Wallbox to charge the car at home. source https://www.electrichunter.com/mg-electric-cars/mg-zs-ev-mgs-first-electric-suv-has-7600-euros-discount-united-kingdom

The renewable energy vehicle (REV) project at the University of Western Australia has partnered with technology partner Electro.Aero to develop the first hydrofoil watercraft, named WaveFlyer . The WaveFlyer looks like a conventional jet ski when it is stationary, but rises above the water during operation using an actively stabilized hydrofoil propulsion system. It is much quieter, uses less energy and produces no emissions compared to alternative fuels. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/waveflyer-worlds-first-electric-hydrofoil-jet-ski

#Sports car For over a century Bugatti has been synonymous with exceptional performance and stylistic refinement, achieved by overcoming the most demanding design challenges of the various automotive eras. The last of these is perfectly represented by the Bugatti Centodieci , the hypercar with an evocative theme that pays tribute to the EB110, produced in 139 copies between 1991 and 1995. It was unveiled during the Monterey Car Week and derives from Chiron. Will be produced in 10 copies , intended for those who are able to pay a price of about 8 million euros to have it delivered by 2021. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/bugatti-centodieci-hypercar-queen

A new process patented by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) allows the recovery of rare elements from permanent magnets of electronic devices and reuse them to produce new magnets for electric motors equivalent to those made with new materials. A team of researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a process to extract rare elements from permanent discarded magnets from used hard drives and other electronic sources that use them in their composition. The patented process is capable of recovering 97% of the rare elements in the form of oxide, with a purity of 99.5% . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/permanent-recycled-magnets-will-be-reused-electric-car-engines

The winner of the tender for 130 hybrid buses in Bucharest is Mercedes - Benz, and the type of bus that will be delivered is Mercedes - Benz Citaro Hybrid, announced General Mayor Gabriela Firea. In addition to the 400 Euro 6 buses purchased last year, hybrid buses now purchased with non-reimbursable financing will contribute to the improvement of public transport in the Bucharest, and also to the reduction of pollution generated by urban traffic. It is a significant improvement, after, for 12 years, not even a vehicle was purchased for public transportation. source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/130-mercedes-benz-citaro-hybrid-buses-bucharest

#SUV cars The new XC90 offers for the first time to customers the technology of kinetic energy recovery at braking. Kinetic Energy Recovery System converts some of the kinetic energy that is typically lost to braking, into electrical energy, which is further stored in a 48V battery, while Mild Hybrid technology uses electricity stored in the battery to reduce the load. of the combustion engine. The new Volvo XC90 offers to customers the opportunity to drive in pure electric mode for a longer distance of almost 50 kilometers. Any model in the Volvo range can be ordered in an electrified version, and drivers can enjoy the Volvo experience, with a smaller impact on the environment. Volvo XC90 facelift is available in four versions of equipment - Momentum, Momentum Pro, Inscription and R-Design, offering generous space and relaxing travel experience for both the driver, as well as for passengers. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/su

Electric car sales almost doubled in the first half of 2019, compared to the first six months of last year. 100% electric vehicles registered an increase of 92% during this period, with 765,000 units being sold globally . According to JATO Dynamics, between January and June 2019 sales of electric cars doubled compared to the same period last year: 765,000 units sold, compared to 397,000 units in 2018. The study covers 41 markets worldwide. Even so, 100% electric cars represent only 1.7% of the total number of cars sold during this period . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/electric-cars-sales-have-doubled-worldwide

#Sports car Pogea Racing decided it was time to improve the previous "record" of 415 hp with a further CV injection and an even more extreme aesthetic kit for the Alfa Romeo 4c Coupé . A very special car already standard but that in Pogea Racing have decided to take the lead with a generous four-cylinder engine now capable of 477 hp and 535 Nm of maximum torque. 308 km / h top speed, 0-100 km / h in 3.6 seconds. A result far from simple to obtain but that it required an injection of volume that went from the classic 1,750 to the... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/alfa-romeo-4c-477-hp-pogea-racing

#SUV cars The Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet will be officially unveiled at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, scheduled from 12 to 22 September 2019. The German company brings a breath of freshness in the SUV segment, expanding the range of the popular crossover with a convertible version. With a length of 4,268 mm, the T-Roc Cabriolet is built on the MQB platform and shows us that Volkswagen wants to get as much as possible from the popular SUV segment. The ceiling can be lowered in 9 seconds and it can be closed or opened at speeds up to 30 km / h. The new model receives two petrol engines: 1.0 liters with 115 hp (200 Nm of maximum torque) and 1.5 liters with 150 hp (250 Nm of maximum torque) . The 6-speed manual gearbox is standard, but there is also the option of a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/volkswagen-t-roc-cabriolet-official-photos-and-information

Furion Motorcycles is an unknown French manufacturer in the world of motorcycles. Furion first entered the scene two years ago, presenting what was then a concept that could be manufactured, but now it is more serious and has presented the Furion M1. It is the first plug-in hybrid motorcycle on the market, which uses a combustion engine and an electric motor to combine benefits with consumption and contained emissions. The Furion M1 is made on the basis of a Yamaha YZF-R6 due to the "interesting connection" that exists between both manufacturers. This French hybrid motorcycle combines a Yamaha gasoline block, with 750 cubic centimeters of displacement, in combination with an electric motor that, for environmental reasons, does not carry neodymium magnets. Thanks to the combination of both propellers, the power of the motorcycle increases from 120 to 175 hp and 160 Nm... source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/furion-m1-first-plug-hybrid-motorcycle-will-arrive

The development of the new Porsche Taycan has now entered the final stage . The Stuttgart manufacturer is finalizing all the details of its planned electric car against its debut that will take place this year. The vehicle will be unveiled in the production version next September as part of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. In recent months the brand itself has offered us little progress on its new model, however, it has been thanks to the numerous spy photos published and rumors leaked that it was possible to follow their development closely. A development that is about to be completed. Recall that the Taycan is derived from the Porsche Mission E Concept. The Porsche Taycan range will consist of a total of five versions: Carrera, Carrera 4S, Turbo, Turbo S and GTS . source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/porsche-taycan-more-specifications-come-out-debut

Citroën has confirmed the arrival on the market of an electric variant of the Citroën C4 in 2020 , which will accompany the traditional combustion variants of the French group. In the last Paris Motor Show, Linda Jackson, CEO of Citroën, already included the compact of the C segment of the French manufacturer as one of his priorities for the coming years. The change of the Citroën C4 platform from the current EMP2 to the CMP opened the possibility of offering a fully electric version of the e-CMP variant of this platform. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/citroen-c4-electric-year-2020

The new Alfa Romeo SUV, presented as a surprise during the last Geneva Motor Show, should be able to debut on the market by the end of 2020. This vehicle aims to be the most successful commercial vehicle of the Arese brand. The Alfa Rome Tonale will come in a plug-in hybrid version sharing the same unit as the Jeep Renegade. The latest rumors would seem to suggest that Tonale will be available in dealerships by the end of 2020. The goal is to make it the best-selling vehicle in the Alfa Romeo range, thus finally reaching the target of 400,000 automobiles sold in a year. source https://www.electrichunter.com/alfa-romeo-hybrid-cars/alfa-romeo-tonale-will-arrive-end-2020