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#SUV cars On the automotive market today, SUVs are the most successful cars, but costs are not always available to everyone, let's see which ones have prices below 17,000 euros. Among the SUVs that cost less than 17,000 euros, there is also Mahindra KUV100 , a compact crossover with special handles on the rear doors in the window frame. The capacity of the trunk is normal, the plastics of the passenger compartment are rigid, but of a pleasant appearance.  the cabin is spacious and the car is much loved by customers. Prices starting from 11.480 euros . ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/suvs-and-crossovers-cost-less-17000-euros

Police stops e-water taxi in Paris

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An electric water taxi developed by the French startup SeaBubbles was checked by police during a test drive on the Seine in Paris. They assumed speeding but this is not true: While on the Seine is usually a speed limit of 12 km / h, there is an exception for the SeaBubbles for up to 30 km / h. I think maybe the water police wanted to take a closer look at the SeaBubbles. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/police-stops-e-water-taxi-paris

Germany puts 100 billion euros on the plate for the reduction of polluting emissions

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Green turn for Germany, which puts on the table a maxi plan for the reduction of polluting emissions. A package that includes 360-degree interventions, some of which are dedicated to electric mobility. Overall, this ambitious plan will see an investment of 100 billion euros by 2030 , of which 54 by 2024. The ultimate goal is to be able to reduce CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030. An important goal that Germany aims to achieve at all costs, given that it will miss the target of reducing CO2 emissions by 2020 instead. As part of this package, as mentioned, a series of incentives for electric mobility . Entering into the specifics of what was approved, Germany aims to have on its streets, by 2030, about 1 million columns for recharging electric cars . Infrastructure needed to push people to embrace electric cars as the German government's goal is to put between 7 and 10... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/germany-puts-100-billion-euros-plate-reduction-polluting-emissions ...

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#SUV cars The range of the Volkswagen T-Roc is extended with the 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 190 hp and 400 Nm of maximum torque, offered exclusively in the configuration that includes 4Motion all-wheel drive and the seven-speed DSG dual-clutch sequential gearbox. Already available on the German market, it is sold at a base price of around 35,000 euros. Together with the new top-of-the-range engine, the German Volkswagen T-Roc price list is enriched by the new "Black Style" aesthetic package (1,235 euros on Sport and 1,575 on Style) which includes several elements in glossy black: mirror caps, side moldings , lower air intake and 18-inch Grange Hill alloy wheels (optional 19-inch Suzuka). ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/volkswagen-t-roc-20-tdi-190-hp-35000-euros

Audi will offer 30 electrified models in 2025

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Electrification, and mainly the electric car, are the future of the automobile industry. So much so, that many marches work and invest huge sums of money for the development of this technology that, undoubtedly, will end up being the tonic in the market. In addition, many brands reveal their plans with these types of vehicles, such as Audi, which will offer 30 electrified models in 2025, of which 20 will be fully electric . Two-thirds of the cars that Audi plans to have in 2025 will be pure electric, as the company says they have "the best carbon footprint of all propulsion systems on the market throughout their useful life." As a result, Audi will offer 20 electric cars in 2025 , including the Audi e-tron that it launched on the market earlier this year. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/audi-will-offer-30-electrified-models-2025

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#Miscellaneous The Porsche Festival is the most iconic event of Porsche Italy: a whole weekend dedicated to the brand and the sportiness of the German brand. Hundreds of cars from the Zuffenhausen house will be present at the Misano festival. The 2019 Porsche Festival is approaching, scheduled at the Misano World Circuit on 5 and 6 October. The most iconic event of Porsche Italia combines passion and sport and involves many owners of sports cars of the German house, with hundreds of models called together at the Marco Simoncelli racetrack. There is a full weekend dedicated to the brand and sportsmanship that involves customers, Porsche Centers, Porsche Clubs, partners and enthusiasts every year. At the Misano World Circuit, a weekend full of events will be staged, dedicated to owners and lovers of Porsche cars, immersed in a flood of modern and historic racing... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/miscellaneous/2019-porsche-festiva...

Amazon buys 100,000 fully electric vans from Rivian

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The Amazon distribution giant has pledged to comply with the Paris Agreement against climate change signed in 2015 ten years ahead of schedule and has ordered 100,000 fully electric vans, which will be manufactured by Rivian . According to the company in a statement, this purchase is the largest order in the world of electric vehicles for package delivery. The vehicles will start operating in 2021. Amazon expects to have 10,000 of its new electric vehicles circulating on the roads by 2022 and the rest by 2030, saving four million tons of carbon per year. “We're done being in the middle of the herd on this issue—we’ve decided to use our size and scale to make a difference,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, and chief executive, in a statement. “If a company with as much physical infrastructure as Amazon—which delivers more than 10 billion... source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/amazon-buys-100000-fully-electric-vans-rivian

2020 Renault Zoe all-electric hatchback goes on sale

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Renault has started sales of a new generation of the all-electric Zoe 52kWh hatchback. Europeans will be the first to order their electric car at a price starting from € 20,000 (in Germany, excluding the cost of renting a battery). But they will not be able to get it until 2020. Renault positions Zoe as an ideal city car with compact dimensions and the cost of an affordable electric car, which makes it attractive for drivers who do not need a large power reserve or fast charging, available in other, more expensive electric cars. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/2020-renault-zoe-all-electric-hatchback-goes-sale

Porsche Taycan, the new 100% electric super sports car

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Even Porsche enters the era of electric mobility and does so in line with its style. The new Taycan , which was presented at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, has nothing to envy of the other models of the German car manufacturer with thermal propulsion. The performance offered by the brand's first all-electric sports car is highly respected. Let's look at its features in detail. The new Porsche Taycan will be available in two versions: Turbo and Turbo S . It is based on an unprecedented 800 Volt power supply - that of a traditional electric machine at 400 Volts - and under the hood hides an electric motor capable of delivering a maximum power of 560 kW (we are talking about 760 horses) for the Taycan Turbo S is 500 kW (about 680 horsepower) for the Taycan Turbo. For both, the maximum reachable speed is 260 kilometers per hour. It goes from 0... source https://www.electrichunter.com/porsche-electric-cars/porsche-taycan-new-100-electric-super-sports-car

The 5 most spectacular electric cars of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

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These are the 5 most spectacular electric cars of the  2019 Frankfurt Motor Show , three advanced car prototypes and two definitive production models. The electric car has gained popularity in recent years and car shows become perfect scenarios to show the world the latest advances and launches in this field. Therefore, the recent 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show has had a great attendance of electrified vehicles, be they prototypes or definitive production models. Today, we select what are the 5 most spectacular electric cars of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Audi AI: Trail quattro Concept The first of them all (in alphabetical order) is the Audi AI: Trail quattro Concept. This futuristic concept car shows us an extreme design SUV that advances some of the features that could later be introduced in the Audi Q range of Audi. Its fully electric propulsion... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/5-most-spectacular-electric-cars-2019-frankfurt-motor-show

France: New E-Bus line between Bayonne and Biarritz

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Keolis, the public transport operator has put into operation in the far southwest of France, an electric bus line with ten electric articulated buses . The twelve-kilometer line with 30 stations connects Bayonne with Biarritz. A second e-bus line, which connects Bayonne with Tarnos, will be inaugurated in the coming year with eight other electric busses . Keolis already has experience with the articulated buses of the Spanish manufacturer, Irizar. On May 2019, the public transport operator had already integrated 43 E-buses from Irizar in the northern French city of Amiens into its fleet. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/france-new-e-bus-line-between-bayonne-and-biarritz

Top 10 best-selling hybrid cars in 2019

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So far this year, these are the 10 best-selling hybrid cars in 2019, that Spanish drivers buy the most. These are the ten most successful bestsellers after eight full months of this year. Obviously, there is still a third of the current year, which will cause these figures to fluctuate. Top 10 best-selling hybrid cars in 2019 : 1. Toyota C-HR: 10,364 units The Toyota C-HR is the most successful model among plug-in hybrids and hybrids in Spain. With more than 10,000 units registered during the first eight months of the year, the C-HR is a true reflection of Toyota's absolute authority in the hybrid market. It is a car with a non-plug-in hybrid engine with 122 hp of power, the average consumption of 4.7 liters per 100 km and a starting price of 24,850 euros . 2. Toyota Corolla: 9,104 units The return of Toyota Corolla to the European market... source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/top-10-best-selling-hybrid-cars-2019

Hyundai will include a free charging point with its electric cars

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Hyundai has announced that it will install, free of charge, a charging point at the home of those Spanish customers who purchase one of its electric models. As part of the commitment of the Korean brand for electric mobility, and as a way to boost its offer of hybrid and electric models, Hyundai has decided to start a promotional campaign to boost the sale of its two electric models, the Kona and Ioniq. For this, it has joined Feníe Energía, a company specialized in the supply of electricity, gas and energy saving services. In this way, the new owners of an electric Hyundai will be able to charge their vehicle through the latest generation Circutor eNext model charger of 7.4 kW of power . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/hyundai-will-include-free-charging-point-its-electric-cars

Mercedes-Benz EQV electric MPV is one of the stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show

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Electric vehicles are increasingly present in the automotive landscape. It seems that, now, generalist and premium brands have launched into the adventure of putting real options on the market for real use. In the next Frankfurt Motor Show, which will open its doors next week, we can see the new Mercedes-Benz EQV, the 100% electric variant of the V-Class, which offers a powerful motor associated with a large capacity battery. Under the front hood of the new Mercedes-Benz EQV (which is no longer a concept but a production model) is housed an electric motor that yields 204 hp and achieves a range of 405 kilometers thanks to its battery pack. Of course, this figure that announces the brand is according to the old NEDC approval cycle, we will have to wait to know the WLTP figure, which will be significantly lower. In any case, it is still a decent autonomy for a model of its dimensions.... source https://www.electrichunter.com/mercedes-benz-electric-cars/mercedes-benz-...