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Hyundai Motor is releasing a lot of details about the new Santa Fe, coming to Europe as early as fall 2020. The car is launched with a number of new and advanced features, interiors with premium aspirations, bigger space, and new electrified powertrains. The new Santa Fe represents a major milestone for Hyundai. With a brand new platform, new gearboxes and new engine technology , the car is cleaner, faster and more efficient than ever. The new Santa Fe is the first model available in Europe with Hyundai's new "SmartStream" hybrid and rechargeable powertrains. The Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid version goes on sale around the turn of the year. The model comes with the 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine combined with an electric motor of 66.9 kW . It gives a system power of 265 horsepower and a torque of 350 Nm . Another hybrid version is based on Hyundai's new 1.6-... source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/new-hyundai-santa-fe-gets-bigger-smarter-and-rechargeabl...

French customers are varnished. Launched first in a convertible version, then in its sedan variant, each time in a limited series "La Prima", the new Fiat 500 electric arrives in a new special "France Edition" specifically dedicated to the French market. The Fiat 500 ''France Edition'', it is distinguished by exclusive colours "Onyx Black" and "Solid White", 16-inch alloy wheels , grille inserts and chrome side windows and the presence of a specific badge '' France Edition '' on the door frames. Under the hood however no change. We find the same 118 hp electric engine which accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km / h . A 42 kWh lithium-ion battery is also available and allows a range of 320 km (WLTP cycle). It can recharge to 80% in 35 minutes (85 kW). source https://www.electrichunter.com/fiat-electric-cars/new-fiat-500-limited-france-edition

The Fiat Ducato dominates the light commercial vehicle market. Now Fiat has presented an electric variant as an alternative to the combustion engines. The new Fiat E-Ducato will be on the market in the next few months. With features such as stability and low operating costs, Ducato has been one of the most popular vans in the European market for almost 40 years. The properties are not changed in the new electric version of the Ducato, named E-Ducato, which was first introduced just under a year ago . The development of E-Ducato is based on data from over 28,000 vehicles that have driven more than 50 million km, to make a van that meets the wishes and needs of users. This has resulted in a 100% electric van that comes with various battery packs, providing a range of 200 km and up to 330 km according to the NEDC cycle with one charge . source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/new-fiat-e-ducato-360-kilometres-range

Tesla has bought $ 5 million worth of land in Austin, Texas . Elon Musk wants to start building a new electric vehicle plant in the southwestern United States in the summer. Texas officials have assured the company that they will make tax cuts for the new Tesla plant. In March, Elon Musk threatened to move operations in Alameda, California, after officials demanded the closure of the Fremont plant due to the coronavirus epidemic. At the new US electric car factory, Elon Musk will assemble the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck and the Tesla Model Y electric SUV . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/tesla-builds-new-electric-vehicle-plant-united-states

The Opel Mokka-e electric compact SUV is powered by a 100 kW / 136 hp electric engine , the maximum torque is 260 Newton meters. The battery has a capacity of 50 kWh. The standard range in the "normal" driving mode is 322 kilometres according to the WLTP cycle . The Opel Mokka electric has 3 three speed/driving modes: sport, eco and normal. The Opel Mokka second generation is 12.5 centimetres shorter, a few centimetres shorter than the first generation. The 4.15 meter Mokka has a  350 litres trunk , but with comparable equipment, it is up to 120 kilos lighter than the previous model. The new Opel Mokka-e electric SUV is based on the CMP (Common Modular Platform) architecture. The new Opel Mokka will also come with petrol and diesel engines from the PSA group in 2021 (three and four cylinders in the range between 100 and 150 hp), but Opel is... source https://www.electrichunter.com/opel-electric-cars/new-opel-mokka-e-elect...

Ford announces the introduction on the market of the new Focus with the 1.0 EcoBoost Mild-Hybrid engine for greater efficiency and can be ordered, right now, throughout Europe. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid is equipped with 48-volt Mild-Hybrid engine capable of delivering 155hp of power and lowering CO2 emissions to just 93 g / km. The US manufacturer says that the engine is up to 17% more fuel-efficient than a 150 hp EcoBoost with a six-speed manual transmission. source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/new-ford-focus-10-ecoboost-mild-hybrid-155hp

Jaguar Land Rover and the Norwegian capital Oslo put a fleet of wireless rechargeable electric car taxis into operation. The aim of the partnership in the "ElectriCity" project is to set up an infrastructure for quick, wireless charging of taxis in the Oslo area . The British carmaker is delivering 25 copies of the battery-powered SUV crossover Jaguar I-Pace for the first phase of the test. Jaguar I-PACE is designed to use Momentum Dynamics wireless charging technology, making the model ideal for this particular task. In addition to Jaguar Land Rover, the city of Oslo and Momentum Dynamics, the partners of the pilot project also include the Scandinavian taxi operator Cabonline and the largest charging station operator in the region, Fortum Recharge. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/25-jaguar-i-pace-taxis-can-charge-wirelessly-oslo

The Opel Mokka electric compact SUV is powered by a 100 kW / 136 hp electric engine , the maximum torque is 260 Newton meters. The battery has a capacity of 50 kWh. The standard range in the "normal" driving mode is 322 kilometres according to the WLTP cycle . The Opel Mokka electric has 3 three speed/driving modes: sport, eco and normal. The Opel Mokka second generation is 12.5 centimetres shorter, a few centimetres shorter than the first generation. The 4.15 meter Mokka has a  350 litres trunk , but with comparable equipment, it is up to 120 kilos lighter than the previous model. The new Opel Mokka electric SUV is based on the CMP (Common Modular Platform) architecture. The new Opel Mokka will also come with petrol and diesel engines from the PSA group in 2021 (three and four cylinders in the range between 100 and 150 hp), but Opel is currently... source https://www.electrichunter.com/opel-electric-cars/new-opel-mo...

The Jaguar I-Pace receives a standard three-phase charger (significantly reduces the charging time at home). This means that the British electric car can be charged faster than before. If you stop at a fast charger on a longer route, you can charge 63 kilometres on a 50 kW charging station in 15 minutes, and up to 127 kilometres on a 100 kW station in the same time. When connected to an 11 kW wall charging station, 53 kilometres per hour can be charged. A full charge takes 8.6 hours. If the Jaguar I-Pace is connected to a 7 kW wall charging station, 35 kilometres per hour are possible. The full charge then takes around 13 hours.  Jaguar has not redesigned the electric drive of the I-Pace: With 294 kW (400 hp), it will continue to go from zero to one hundred in 4.8 seconds. The range that can be achieved with one charge remains at 470 kilometres (WLTP). source https://www.electrichunter.com/jaguar-electric-cars/jaguar-i-pace-gets-three-phase-charging

BMW has done the homologation tests required for a fully electric car in China and Europe at the same time. After more than 340 hours of various tests and over 7700 kilometres travelled , the homologation was completed in four weeks. The results have been sent to relevant authorities around the world so that the BMW iX3 electric car can be type-approved for the various markets. The BMW iX3 fully electric SUV production starts at the BMW Brilliance factory in Shenyang, China later this summer . The BMW iX3 will be manufactured on the same production line as other BMW X3 models at the Shenyang factory. It provides both high efficiency and great flexibility in production. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/bmw-ix3-fully-electric-suv-will-be-launched-later-year

The officials of the Cupra division published the first images and details regarding the Cupra Ateca facelift. The performance SUV prepared by the sub-brand owned by SEAT proposes small improvements in terms of aesthetics and a series of novelties in the… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/new-cupra-ateca-high-performance-suv-facelift

The new Land Rover Defender has been created for adventure . And now it comes with a tent that is both practical and luxurious. If you have a Land Rover Defender, it is almost mandatory to go on an adventure. And now it's even more fun - and at the same time… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/land-rover-defender-and-ultimate-tent

Yamaha proposes a higher level of urban mobility by launching the new Tricity 300 . This younger brother of the Yamaha Niken is a 3-wheeled model that stands out with premium quality, a dynamic style and sportiness perfectly combined with safety. The Yamaha… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/motorcycles/yamaha-tricity-300-three-wheel-motorcycle

The Vatican has installed photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Paul VI Audience Hall to produce green energy . The Vatican encourages the use of electric and hybrid vehicles and has eliminated the use of toxic pesticides in gardens. The priest Fernando Vérgez Alzaga explained at a press conference that vehicle traffic has been gradually limited since 2014 . In fact, only employees who live than two kilometres away from the Vatican can circulate with polluting vehicles within Vatican territory. In addition, the use of green cars is being promoted with the installation of a charging infrastructure network for electric and hybrid cars. The Vatican State Government has adopted home automation systems, which automatically turn off the lighting at the end of the working day.  source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/vatican-installs-photovoltaic-panels

The eSprinter will be available as a van with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kilograms in a high-roof version. Its electric drive drives the front wheels and, like the entry-level diesel unit, produces 85 kW with a torque of up to 300 Newton meters. The battery capacity of the eSprinter is configurable in two variants. It can be selected according to the application - depending on whether a larger range or a higher payload is prioritized.  In the more powerful version, four battery units are installed, which corresponds to an installed battery capacity of 55 kWh (usable 47 kWh) with a range of 168 km and a maximum payload of 891 kg . The second variant has an installed battery capacity of 41 kWh (usable 35 kWh), a range of 120 km, and with a payload of 1,045 kg , it is almost at the level of the conventionally powered Sprinter. In both cases, the charging... source https://www.electrichunter.com/mercedes-benz-commercial-vehicles/esprinter-van-marks-next-milestone-merced...

Cooltra has launched a new electric bike-sharing service in Barcelona, Spain. Bicycles can be rented by the minute via the eCooltra app. For the launch, the company offers a promotion of 5 euros discount for all trips . From this week, Barcelona has a fleet of 300 eCooltra bicycles, which will grow in the coming months to have more than 600 electric bikes. The shared mobility app is the same as the motorcycle sharing app. That is, through it, you can rent motorcycles and bikes. The difference between both services is that to drive an eCooltra electric bicycle it is not necessary to have a driving license , although you must be of legal age. The price of this service is the same as that of electric motorcycles, 0.24 euros per minute. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/ecooltra-launches-new-electric-bike-sharing-service

Opel continues its offensive in the electric car segment with a new premiere - this time the Germans have prepared a 100% electric version for the Zafira minivan.  Opel has released the first images and details regarding the new Zafira-e Life, the electric version of the passenger van developed on the same platform as the Citroen e-SpaceTourer and Peugeot e-Traveler . The new Opel Zafira e-Life will be equipped with an electric motor with a power of 100 kW (136 horsepower) and 260 Nm. The top speed will be limited to 130 km / h. A battery pack with a capacity of 75 kWh is available for a range of up to 330... source https://www.electrichunter.com/opel-electric-cars/new-opel-zafira-e-life-136hp-and-range-330-kilometres

The core of the new BMW M5 is the well-known  4.4-liter V8 engine using BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology which offers 600 hp in the standard version and 625 hp in the M5 Competition. The maximum torque of 750… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/unbeatable-dynamism-sports-car-new-bmw-m5-and-bmw-m5-competition

DPD Switzerland has ordered a purely electrically powered Futuricum Logistics 18E truck from the Swiss company Designwerk Products AG in Winterthur. The Logistics 18E electric truck from Designwerk has  a range of up to 760 kilometres . At 680 kWh, the battery on board is said to be the largest truck battery in Europe and the first to be used commercially in this form worldwide. The Logistics 18E e-truck will completely replace a truck with an internal combustion engine and perform its service on all scheduled routes of the company without intermediate charging. The e-truck saves around 90 kilograms of CO2 per hundred kilometres. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/dpd-switzerland-will-use-electric-truck-designwerk

The Spanish electric scooter manufacturer Silence is launching the new S02 LS on the European market. This electric scooter is specially designed for urban use - for private individuals and commercial users. The electric moped built in Barcelona is said to be the best choice for sustainable and safe transportation in the city. The Silence S02 LS will be available this summer at a price of 3,200 euros , and can now be booked on its silence.eco website with very attractive conditions, such as financing with 0% interest for the private buyer, This electric moped will have a top speed limited to 45 km / h - in fact, the acronym LS means Low Speed ​​- and two driving modes (apart from a reverse gear) and very low power consumption,  about 60 euro cents per 100 kilometres , which is the estimated range of this moped in urban use. The... source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/silence-s02-ls-electric-scooter-arrives-europe

The new  Citroën ë-SpaceTourer is a compact van that allows 6 to 9 people to travel without compromising on comfort, versatility and design. It represents a modern vision of a segment which has strongly evolved. It symbolizes freedom of movement in pairs, and benefits from Citroën's know-how in terms of space and practicality. The Citroën ë-SpaceTourer is based on the EMP2 modular platform , it has an efficient architecture suitable for all uses which offer more space on board, boot space and manoeuvrability. Available in 3 lengths to choose from (XS: 4.60 m - M: 4.95 m - XL: 5.30 m), it is the ideal everyday companion whether in the countryside or in town. With its height of 1.90 m, it can easily access the car parks. Very functional, it has hands-free sliding side doors and plenty of storage. Citroën has designed an ë-SpaceTourer that simplifies... source https://www.electrichunter.com/citroen-electric-cars/compact-modern-polyva...

Despite the well-known old software problems, Volkswagen continues to prepare for the launch of its new electric ID.3, promised for next summer. Because of this reason, the company has tried to dismiss 7 false myths about electric cars . Let's start from number 1 : do electric cars pollute more than traditional ones, given the entire production process? According to VW absolutely not, the EVs are already more Eco Friendly than petrol, diesel and hybrid cars . Number 2 : EVs are too expensive! Obviously false, for VW: thanks to the various state incentives it is possible to buy an ID.3 less than an equivalent petrol car , also with the electric you would save 70 euros per month for the vehicle's power supply. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-dismantlers-7-false-myths-about-electric-cars

Five hundred Aiways U5 electric crossovers have already been exported from China. From July this year, all of them will be included in the fleet of Hertz Corsica, a car rental company on the island of Corsica. At first, the Aiways U5 will be available for rental only. Later it will be possible to acquire ownership and use by subscription. First of all, the model will be brought to Germany, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands and, most likely, to France. Aiways U5 will be the first electric vehicle made in China to officially enter the EU. The appearance of this model into the European market, originally planned for April 2020 , has been postponed to August due to coronavirus. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/aiways-u5-electric-crossover-will-be-available-july

Porsche has released the first images and information with the new Porsche Cayenne GTS, along with its more beautiful version, the Cayenne GTS Coupe. The new GTS is more powerful than the old GTS. The previous generation Porsche Cayenne GTS had a 3.6-liter V6 under the… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/new-porsche-cayenne-gts-receives-v8-engine

The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid connects the practical advantages of an all-wheel-drive SUV with the economy and performance of a state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid drive. The  Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/mitsubishi-outlander-plug-hybrid-all-wheel-drive-car-year-2020

The Volkswagen ID.3 will be delivered from the second week of September . At a price that puts Tesla under pressure. One year after its premiere at the 2019 IAA, the first copies of the ID.3 are to be delivered to pre-orders. These are the Volkswagen ID.3 1st edition fully electric cars. When pre-ordering, these customers had already paid a reservation fee of 1,000 euros (this money will be charged or refunded if the order is cancelled). From June 17, those customers who have pre-ordered the car can sign their purchase contracts and choose the last details of the equipment . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-id3-will-be-delivered-september

The Chinese manufacturer CATL claims that it has developed an electric car battery that can be used at optimal parameters over two million kilometres or a period of 16 years . Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited has revealed that it is ready to mass-produce an electric car battery that stands out for its significantly longer life. The Chinese promise that the new battery can be used for two million kilometres, in the context in which most car manufacturers offer warranties of 160,000 kilometres or 8 years. However, the longer life comes with a cost: the price of the battery will be 10% higher compared to "normal" batteries . source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/best-electric-car-battery-warranty-two-million-kilometres-or-16-years-use

Toyota is bringing the new TNGA philosophy to the compact segment for the first time. In the new Toyota Yaris, this is done through the use of the new GA-B platform, and the introduction of the fourth-generation hybrid system with a TNGA 3-cylinder engine. Toyota New Global… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/new-cars/toyota-yaris-right-price

The Spanish factories have adapted to manufacture electric cars with the aim of exporting it to the whole world. Currently, there are 4 electric cars that are manufactured in the plants of Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and the PSA group. They range from commercial and family vehicles to utility vehicles and SUVs. These are its main features: 1. Mercedes-Benz EQV . This 6-seater family minivan is the electric variant of the V-Class. Manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria, has a power of 204 hp. Production of the e-Vito Tourer will start in July. Technical specifications : Electric engine: 204 hp . Dimensions (length / width / height, in meters): 5.14 / 1.92 / 1.88 Luggage compartment: 1,030 liters Electric range: 405 km Price: from 55,000 euros 2. Nissan ENV-200 . It is available in three formats, van, combi and Evalia. Nissan ENV-200 is the leading sales... source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/electric-cars-manufactured-spanish-factories

In the second half of 2020, Peugeot will launch a fully electric version of the Traveler van on the European market. The novelty received the name e-Traveler and is an electric minivan adapted to the needs of commercial carriers, as well as private buyers who lead an active lifestyle. The Peugeot e-Traveler is offered in three lengths (4.61 meters Compact, 4.96 meters Standard and 5.31 meters Long), two basic versions (Shuttle and Combispace), and with two different battery sizes (50 and 75 kWh) . All three length variants benefit from the limited height of the vehicle (1.90 meters), which allows access to most of the underground car parks. The Peugeot e-Traveler is capable of carrying up to 9 people with a boot volume of 1,500 liters or up to 5 people with 3,000 liters. The boot volume reaches a maximum of 4,900 liters. The maximum load is 965 kg. source https://www.electrichunter.com/peugeot-electric-cars/peugeot-e-traveler-electric-minivan-travels-330-km