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Opel introduced the Vivaro-e electric van model which has 136 hp and 260 Nm. Commercial fleet operators have just received a new offer: an electric Opel Vivaro-e! The German company made its debut in the electric utility segment with Vivaro-e, it's almost the same Vivaro but guarantees zero emissions. The Opel Vivaro-e is powered by an electric motor with 136 hp (100 kW) and 260 Nm . It enables a top speed of 130 km / h. The entry-level version is powered by a 50 kWh battery that ensures a range of 230 kilometres. Buyers can also opt for a larger battery pack of 75 kWh, which increases the electrical range up to 330 kilometres  in the WLTP cycle. source https://www.electrichunter.com/opel-commercial-vehicles/opel-vivaro-e-electric-van-range-330-kilometres

In the fall of last year, Nissan published the first pictures and details of the new generation Juke. The B-segment SUV proposes an improved design, larger exterior dimensions and a redesigned interior . The new generation Nissan Juke has been developed exclusively in the UK. The… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/nissan-juke-b-segment-suv-starts-17200-euros

The spread of COVID-19 is helping many European countries set new records in solar energy production. All UK solar panels peaked at 9.68 gigawatts on Monday , according to information from the University of Sheffield and the National Energy System. According to the Solar Trade Association (STA), this figure was enough to fill a third of the energy costs of British users at one time. The previous record of 9.55 gigawatts was recorded in May last year. According to Bloomberg, on the same day, Germany set a solar power record with an indicator of 32.23 gigawatts. Spain, meanwhile, peaked at 6.34 gigawatts on March 29, according to national network operator Red Eléctrica de España. This is 7.4 per cent higher than the previous record set in February. In general, in recent years, cases of negative electricity prices have become increasingly common, which forces states to pay people for consumption... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/solar-energy-production-breaks-records-...

The spread of COVID-19 is helping many European countries set new records in solar energy production. All UK solar panels peaked at 9.68 gigawatts on Monday , according to information from the University of Sheffield and the National Energy System. According to the Solar Trade Association (STA), this figure was enough to fill a third of the energy costs of British users at one time. The previous record of 9.55 gigawatts was recorded in May last year. According to Bloomberg, on the same day, Germany set a solar power record with an indicator of 32.23 gigawatts. Spain, meanwhile, peaked at 6.34 gigawatts on March 29, according to national network operator Red Eléctrica de España. This is 7.4 per cent higher than the previous record set in February. In general, in recent years, cases of negative electricity prices have become increasingly common, which forces states to pay people for consumption . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/solar-energy-breaks-records-europe

Ford Performance is launching a truly unique all-electric drag racer: Ford Mustang Cobra Jet with more than 1400 hp and a top speed of more than 270 km / h . Mustang Cobra Jet electric car delivers a torque of almost 1500 Nm. Ford has always used motorsport to showcase and develop new innovations. The Cobra Jet 1400 electric car is an example of how to get the most out of new technology. The Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 is a tribute to the original Cobra Jet which dominated the drag racing sport in the late '60s and which is still to be awaited. After the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV , with a range of up to 600 km, made its world debut in November last year, the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 represents a completely different way to preserve the heritage and further... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/ford-mustang-cobra-jet-truly-unique-all-electric-sports-car

Hyundai Kona Electric is acknowledged as the best electric car among Best Small Family Car  in the first edition of the TopGear Electric Awards . Following an impressive test route across nine European countries and with more than 1,600 kilometres covered, Hyundai's highly popular electric SUV is recognized not only for its efficiency and long-range but also for its effortless and good driving experience. The test was conducted in the form of a 24-hour race, with BBC TopGear Magazine's chief editor Charlie Turner behind the wheel . He used the European fast-charging network to charge a total of 316 kWh during the test and charged up to a maximum of 80 per cent to get the most driving time possible. From the starting line in the Czech Republic, the trip went through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Luxembourg and Belgium, to the... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/hyundai-kona-electric-recognized-best-selling-electric-car

Lotus launched a unique configurator for Evija, the first 100% electric hypercar. The manufacturer offers the possibility for each customer to customize their Evija model, through an application that will allow them to view each change . This year it will launch its first 100% electric hypercar - Lotus Evija. The exclusive nature of this 2,000hp two-seater promises the future owner a unique experience. Every aspect of the new Evija can be customized, from the combination of colours for the exterior to the smallest detail of the interior - everything is part of the ordering process. Production of Lotus Evija will start by the end of 2020, and the first lot has already been designated to customers worldwide. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/lotus-evija-configurator-offers-unique-experience

A new electric SUV is coming from the USA. Triton Model H develops 1,500 hp and promises an electric range of 1,100 km . Triton is a newcomer to the automotive world, being a subsidiary of the Triton-Solar company and dealing with the production of solar modules and batteries. Himanshu Patel, the owner of the company, is of Indian origin and launched an electric racing car in India in 2017. The first model of the Triton range is called the Model H and is a full-size electric SUV . It does not exist physically yet, the photos are only of a virtual model but can be booked against an advance of $ 5,000. source https://www.electrichunter.com/triton-electric-cars/triton-model-h-worlds-most-powerful-electric-suv

#Car Commercial The " Dont' drink and drive " Lotus print ads were launched during the spring festival in China. Lotus wanted to launch a series of print ads to remind people how serious it is not to drink and drive. In China the use of any obvious elements implying alcohol is limited in advertising campaigns, so the creative directors at Serviceplan China had to find a smart idea to show the impact of drinking without showing alcohol. In order to represent visually the hazards of drink driving without showing alcohol, the print ads featured jumbled up sentences with subtle misplaced characters in Chinese, to let customers realize that even if you see the mistake, you may not notice it when under the influence of alcohol. Credits: Advertising Agency: Serviceplan , China Chief Creative Officer: Chong Kin Associate Creative Director: Sun Zhen Copywriter: Ai Yu Art Directors: Song Sijia, Chen Kunying, Zhou Yaohui from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spar...

Karma Automotive has revealed its first 100% electric car. The Karma Revero GTE will be available in the USA from spring 2021 and in China and Europe from autumn 2021.  The Karma Revero GTE will first be offered two battery options with 75 and 100 kWh NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) lithium-ion battery capacity, which enable a range of 321 kilometers and 482 kilometers. A more powerful model ("hyper-range") with a range of 644 kilometers will follow afterward. The AC charging power of the Revero GTE is 11 kW but 150 kW should be possible on DC Fast Charging column.  source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/all-electric-karma-revero-gte-arrive-spring

Chinese automaker FAW has started constructing a new plant in Changchun that will produce electric cars for its premium brand "Hongqi". The completion of the plant is planned for 2022. FAW wants a maximum capacity of 200,000 vehicles per year. It directly sends more than 3,000 people in employment and further helps the electrification transformation of the Hongqi brand. Hongqi's plant is based on advanced technology design, showing its ultimate style, creating high-efficiency, high-quality and flexible first-class production lines and building environmentally friendly intelligent factories to promote the upgrade of the manufacturing industry. Hongqi invested a total of one billion euros . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/chinese-automaker-faw-builds-new-automobile-factory

#Sports car The Mazda MX-5 is the world's best-selling roadster in history . So far, since the beginning of the production in 1989, the Japanese from Mazda has manufactured over one million MX-5 units. The recipe is as simple as it can be - it takes a four-cylinder engine, it sits longitudinally, and the power is directed to the rear axle. It must also be convertible, has two seats, a manual transmission and, most importantly, be accessible. These are the key ingredients for which such a car has such a large community of fans. The Mazda... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/mazda-mx-5-worlds-best-selling-roadster

Polestar has started the sale of its first fully electric vehicle in Germany. Polestar 2 can now be ordered directly from Polestar.com, the company's website. Polestar 2 has been breathlessly awaited since February 2019 and the pre-orders show the high level of customer interest on the German market. Polestar 2's price is 57,900 euros  (including 19% VAT) minus the environmental bonus. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/polestar-2-starts-selling-its-fully-electric-vehicle

The new Citroën C4 and its electric version ë-C4 can be ordered this summer . The CEO has announced the start of order intake for the month of June. The vehicle will then be exhibited in the showroom between September and October and then put on sale immediately. In an interview,  Vincent Cobée clearly indicated that the future replacement for the Citroën C4 and C4 Cactus was close to its launch : "Citroën C4 is a vehicle that launches a new style identity". source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/new-citroen-c4-electric-pre-orders-june

In a new walk-around video with Hyundai's design manager Luc Donckerwolke, new aspects about the interior and exterior of the Prophecy concept car are exposed. The concept car was first shown during a digital premiere in March. Although Hyundai Prophecy is a concept , the name reflects that this car is more than just that. Prophecy shows ideas and features that Hyundai will develop in the future. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/new-details-about-hyundai-prophecy

The Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic has resumed operation after more than three weeks of coronavirus shutdown. For the time being, only two of the usual three shifts work in Nošovice, as a spokesman for the German Press Agency confirmed. There are also stricter hygiene regulations, and the company premises are also disinfected several times a day. Walls were also installed in the canteen. However, the spokesman did not provide any information on the preliminary production capacities. Therefore, the European production of the Kona Electric starts again . The plant, which produces also the Hyundai i30 compact car, among other things, employs more than 2,500 people under normal circumstances. The automaker produces 1,500 cars a day, last year it produced 309,500 cars. While Kia was the first to restart production in Slovakia on Monday 6th April. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/first-auto-factories-resume-production

The Skoda Citigo-e iV city car is sold out in England and can no longer be ordered. All units available for that market sold out. For the small city electric car unveiled in May 2019, it was a huge success. Skoda said that it expected a lot from this model but that demand exceeded supply. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/skoda-citigo-e-iv-sold-out

Kia Soul EV wins 2020 "World Urban Car" international award.  In addition to the Soul award, its new Kia Telluride has won the World Car of the Year award. The Kia Soul EV electric was crowned as the ideal car for the city by the jury of the World Car Awards not only for the combination of zero emissions with high performance and superior autonomy but also for the ideal dimensions and the personality of the shapes that enhance functionality. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/kia-soul-ev-wins-2020-world-urban-car-award

#SUV cars Which SUV is worth buying? What are the most important features? Let's see: Volkswagen T-Roc - Let's start with the T-Roc: it is a compact sport-utility. It has a rather sculpted and muscular design, very attractive. The interiors are spacious and modern, with a very functional digital dashboard. All T-Rocs SUV have the Composition Media system as standard with an 8-inch display, adaptive cruise control, front assist and lane assist. The offer is now very rich. Turnkey prices start at $ 25,553 for the 116 HP 1.0 TSI. Volvo XC40 - We go up in price,... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/top-5-best-luxury-suvs-over-20000

https://www.electrive.net/2020/04/07/eemobility-stellt-dienstwagen-ladeloesung-fuer-zuhause-vor/ The company eeMobility, which specializes in charging solutions for electrified company cars, has presented its complete solution " eeFlatNeo " for intelligent charging at home. In addition to charging with green electricity , the Munich startup promises calculable and transparent costs. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/eemobility-presents-car-charging-solution-home

Hyundai made an online presentation of its Prophecy electric concept earlier this month, and the other day announced that the car carries proven technologies that will go into production in the very near future. One of the most unique features of Prophecy is its control system. Instead of a steering wheel, control is carried out by two joysticks located to the left and to the right of the driver: one on the centre console and the other on the door trim. In combination with a spacious interior, this solution not only adds to the comfort of the driver but also frees up more space on the dashboard for other functions. At the same time, control of 90% of the functions of the electric vehicle is carried out using the buttons on the joysticks , the ergonomics of which make it possible to call this a truly intuitive interface. source https://www.electrichunter.com/hyundai-electric-cars/hyundai-prophecy-concept-ev-special-air-purification-system

The company, which also produces electric buses, began operations in 2019. Her first passenger model called ET5 will enter the market in the second half of this year . According to a Skywell press release, E stands for "Battery Electric Vehicle" and T stands for "Technology". The manufacturer, Tianmei Automobile, will number the models based on body types and sizes. Even numbers (2, 4, 6 and 8) are already reserved for sedans and odd numbers (1, 3, 5 and 7) for SUVs. Therefore, "ET5" is positioned as a mid-size SUV. The total length of the ET5 is 4.7 m, the wheelbase is 2.8 m. The cruising range calculated as part of the NEDC European driving cycle reaches 500 km . source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/tianmei-automobiles-first-fully-electric-suv-skywell-et5

Honda has reached a collaboration agreement with General Motors for the joint development of two new electric cars. These new vehicles will make use of the GM platform. Honda and General Motors have established an important collaboration agreement related to electric mobility. The Japanese manufacturer has decided to turn to the North American giant to give a boost to its offensive of electric vehicles. Honda has announced the development of two new electric cars that will make use of General Motors technology.  These two new electric Honda cars will make use of the new General Motors platform dedicated exclusively to electric vehicles. A global and flexible architecture that was recently introduced. This platform will also be used by the new electric companies that GM will introduce over the coming months. The Cadillac Lyriq will be the first model . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/honda-and-general-motors-reached-collaboration-agreement

#Sports car The British company Apex Motors is preparing to enter the market of electric sports cars. Her first-car will be a two-seater coupe called AP-0, a fully electric sports car . The AP-0 was originally intended to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show (cancelled because of the coronavirus). The Apex AP-0 will be a true race-oriented sports car, although the company promises to obtain certification for admission to public roads. The 650 hp electric drive enables the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in just 2.3 seconds and a top speed of over 300 km / h . ... Read more from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/apex-ap-0-fully-electric-sports-car

It is now possible to pre-order the completely electric Fiat 500. The city car, which was presented on March 3, will initially arrive in the "la Prima" version. It is not only the first but also an exceptionally well-equipped variant that comes standard with equipment usually reserved for much larger car classes. By signing up and paying a deposit of 670 euros you will be among the first to be offered the Fiat 500 "la Prima".  source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/pre-orders-electric-fiat-500-la-prima-are-open

Japanese carmaker Toyota and its commercial vehicle subsidiary Hino Motors is developing a fuel cell truck based on the Hino Profia. It uses technology that Toyota has developed for the next generation of the Mirai. According to a Toyota announcement, the chassis of the Profia was specially adapted for use as a fuel cell vehicle.  The almost 12-meter long Profia truck is said to have a total weight of 25 tons. With two fuel cell stacks that have already been developed for the next generation of the Toyota Mirai, the range is expected to exceed 600 kilometres without CO 2 and pollutant emissions. So far, Toyota has not given any information on the performance of the FC drive, nor has there been any information on the size and position of the hydrogen tank. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/toyota-and-hino-motors-develops-new-fuel-cell-truck

The Chinese electric car startup Aiways will accept pre-orders from European customers for its fully electric SUV U5 from the end of April. Aiways plans to announce the European pre-sale markets and the required down payment later. The notice speaks of a "small deposit" to reserve the car in pre-sale, so it will probably be in the four-digit range. In Europe, the Aiways models are only available as direct sales, not through traditional car dealerships and dealers. Euronics will also organize test drives with the U5 through its branches. Maintenance is handled by the ATU, Germany’s largest chain of auto-repair and car-parts stores. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/aiways-u5-fully-electric-suv-can-be-pre-ordered-april