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Spanish e-motorcycle manufactured in China: Urbet Nura

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The Spanish company Urbet has revealed its newest electric motorcycle currently being manufactured in China: Nura. The Urbet Nura has a nominal output of 8 kW (peak output 15 kW) and a top speed of 140 km / h . The battery has a capacity of 7.2 kWh and should enable a range of at least 120 and a maximum of 190 kilometres. The Urbet Nura can be driven with an A1 driver's license. source https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/spanish-e-motorcycle-manufactured-china-urbet-nura

Bollinger announced its Deliver-E electric delivery van

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The US electric car startup Bollinger Motors wants to expand its range with a purely electric delivery van. The e-transporter, which has now been presented in the form of the Deliver-E concept, is scheduled to go into production in 2022 . Bollinger wants to join a growing field of manufacturers who are trying to bring new models onto the market in view of the increasing demand for electric vans. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/bollinger-announced-its-deliver-e-electric-delivery-van

The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S and 4S E-Hybrid with much more power

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The 2021 Porsche Panamera will be available in two new versions: Turbo S (4.0-liter V8 engine and 630 horsepower) and 4S E-Hybrid (plug-in hybrid propulsion system with 560 horsepower and electric range up to at 54 kilometers)… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/2021-porsche-panamera-turbo-s-and-4s-e-hybrid-much-more-power

Tesla plant in Nevada was the target of a cyber attack

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Elon Musk confirmed that the FBI prevented a cyberattack targeting the Tesla plant in Nevada. A Russian citizen offered a million dollars to an employee to introduce malware into the computer system, but he refused the money and alerted the authorities . US authorities have arrested a Russian citizen who attempted to extract data from the Tesla system and then blackmail the company. According to the FBI, 27-year-old Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov offered a Tesla employee the amount of one million dollars to inject malware into the computer system. The malware was developed to install so-called ransomware, software that can encrypt a victim's files in a short period of time in order to later demand a ransom for decryption. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/tesla-plant-nevada-was-target-cyber-attack

3 Reasons To Ride a Motorcycle

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Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful experience enjoyed by millions of people around the world. They are fuel-efficient, customizable and easy to park. There are a variety of options available as well, so most people will be able to find the perfect model for their needs. 1. Customization… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/motorcycles/3-reasons-ride-motorcycle

A new virtual racing car: Fordzilla P1 concept

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Ford Team presented Fordzilla P1 concept at the world's largest gaming fair, Gamescom . Gamescom 2020 is virtually open its doors from August 27th to 30th. Europe's largest trade fair for computer games takes place exclusively on the Internet. Ford… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/new-virtual-racing-car-fordzilla-p1-concept

The new Hyundai Santa Fe with a terrain selector

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The new Hyundai Sante Fe SUV gets a new and improved Terrain Mode selector , with individualized settings for snow, sand and mud.  The new Sante Fe is Hyundai's first model in Europe with a terrain selector , and the system will also be integrated… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/new-hyundai-santa-fe-terrain-selector

The new Mustang Mach-E on Norwegian roads

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Ford's new all-electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, arrived in Norway. Over the next two weeks, the all-electric SUV will be tested on Norwegian roads and tested extensively on a number of different types of public charging networks. Ford's new all-electric SUV is a pre-production model that will be tested in southern Norway by a Norwegian team . The goal is to provide valuable feedback before production starts. All this is to better shape the Mustang Mach-E for the Norwegian market. The car used on Norwegian roads is a Mustang Mach-E, Long Range variant with four-wheel drive and an electric range of up to 540 km . The 99 kWh battery pack delivers 337 HP and a torque of 565 Nm. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/new-mustang-mach-e-norwegian-roads

The mini electric car Eli Zero is ready for production

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The American electric car startup Eli has built an electric city car, called Eli Zero, which is a successful combination of a Renault Twizy and an electric Smart Fortwo. In urban mobility, the electric car should play a major role in the future, the electric car startup Eli is sure of this and is about to introduce the corresponding product. Presented three years ago at the CES Show in Las Vegas, Eli has now presented complete information about the mini electric car Eli Zero, which is ready for series production . Eli Zero is an ultra-compact two-seater with a purely electric drive. The small electric car measuring 2,250 mm long, 1,380 mm wide and 1,588 mm high is shorter than the Renault Twizy, as wide and 13 cm taller (Twizy 2,340 mm long, 1,380 mm wide, 1,450 mm high). Compared to... source https://www.electrichunter.com/eli-electric-cars/mini-electric-car-eli-zero-ready-production

The new Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck with 712hp

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The new Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck will be available on the European market from the end of this year . The Fiat-Chrysler alliance recently unveiled the new Ram 1500 TRX pickup, a model specific to the American market, as are the other models developed under the… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/new-cars/new-ram-1500-trx-pickup-truck-712hp

Volkswagen has started production of ID.4 electric SUV

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Thursday, Volkswagen officially announces that it has started production of the new ID.4 model. The electric SUV ID.4 offers over 500km of autonomy (without mentioning the battery capacity) and will be available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive . The official presentation of the electric car is scheduled for September. The electric SUV ID.4 is produced in Germany at the Zwickau plant, and on this occasion the manufacturer published a video material informing about the production process.   source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-has-started-production-id4-electric-suv

Aiways U5 electric SUV starts from 37,990 euros

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The Chinese start-up electric car start-up based in Shanghai, Aiways starts pre-selling its first fully-electric SUV, the U5 , in Germany. Aiways sells the U5 in Germany exclusively through direct sales together with its partner Euronics. You can choose between the equipment variants Standard for 37,990 euros and Premium for 40,990 euros (gross prices, so the net price for both variants is below the 40,000 euro). Both variants with 63 kWh battery capacity and 150 kW (204 PS) electric motor are fully eligible for 9,480 euros environmental bonus. The pre-sale tour starts on August 14th and stops at 30 Euronics locations in Germany. Test drives should also be possible at the selected locations. The first deliveries are to take place in October. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/aiways-u5-electric-suv-starts-37990-euros

Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV with a range up to 500 kilometres

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Skoda has released the first official sketches with Enyaq IV, its electric SUV that will be unveiled on September 1 in Prague. This model marks the beginning of a new era for the Czech brand. SKODA Enyaq IV based on the modular electrification platform (MEB)  of the Volkswagen Group is progressive, expressive and dynamic. The new SKODA ENYAQ iV will be available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, three battery packs, and five power levels . Karl Neuhold, Director of the Exterior Design Department of the ŠKODA brand, revealed in a video interview the fundamental design aspects of the ŠKODA ENYAQ IV model. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/skoda-enyaq-iv-electric-suv-range-500-kilometres

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4: with front or all-wheel drive

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The Peugeot 3008 SUV is  4.45 meter long, 1.84 meters wide and 1.62 meter high which offers plenty of space for five people and luggage (between 395 and 1357 litres). The inside space feels airy and spacious. It shares the drive train with its sister models Opel Grandland X and Citroën C5 Aircross . Power The two-ton all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid has a well-known 1.6-litre turbo gasoline engine with an output of 200 hp .  A 110 hp electric motor serves on the front axle and an additional electric motor on the rear axle provides 112 hp. The electric motors are fed by a 13.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is housed under the rear seats. This results in an... source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/peugeot-3008-hybrid4-front-or-all-wheel-drive

The new Audi S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan: technical details and prices

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The Ingolstadt car manufacturer has released the first photos and information regarding the new Audi S3 Sportback and Audi S3 Sedan . Both cars will be equipped with a 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder turbo gasoline… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/new-audi-s3-sportback-and-s3-sedan-technical-details-and-prices

Fuso eCanter: electric truck with remote operation

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The FUSO eCanter SensorCollect concept is a garbage truck based on the eCanter electric model. The innovation is that the operator can control the truck from outside, the whole operation becoming more efficient. The control is done wirelessly, through an HMI (Human Machine Interface). Equipped with LiDAR system , ultrasonic sensors and a high-precision GPS system , the truck can safely perform remote commands, detecting people and objects in the vicinity. The commands that can be performed include tracking the operator, stopping, avoiding obstacles and stopping immediately in case of danger of impact. The garbage truck should be able to automatically follow the operator and avoid objects or people. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/fuso-ecanter-electric-truck-remote-operation

Top 10 best electric cars of 2020 in Europe

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The purchase of an electric car is becoming more and more widespread. In July 2020 the transfer of ownership of used electric cars increased by + 122% compared to July 2019. To help you choose the most suitable model, here are the 10 best electric cars of 2020 with pros and cons. Top 10 best electric cars of 2020 in Europe take up the scores attributed by WhatCar to the 10 most interesting electric models. Among the evaluations to be made when buying an electric car we must consider: - autonomy - passive or active cooling of the battery - the maintenance costs of the electric car to be purchased - the infrastructure needed to recharge The best-selling full-electric vehicle in Europe Before moving on to the 10 best electric cars of 2020, it may be interesting to understand which are the best-selling electric cars in Europe. According... source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/top-10-best-electric-cars-2020-europe

Citroen e-Jumpy van starts from 25,690 euros

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The new Citroën ë-Jumpy electric van can be ordered now . Deliveries of the emission-free van will begin in October 2020, this applies to both the version: 50 kWh battery with a range of up to 230 kilometres and the 75 kWh battery with a range of up to 330 kilometres according to WLTP. The Citroën ë-Jumpy price list starts at 34,690 euros. But buyers of electric vans benefit from the government's environmental bonus. Currently, until at least the end of 2021, there is a bonus of up to 9,000 euros for battery-electric vehicles (in Germany). As soon as Citroen ë-Jumpy is officially listed at the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA list), all variants with a netlist price of up to 40,000 euros are eligible. A Citroën ë-Jumpy XS with a 50 kWh battery, minus the environmental bonus, then costs just 25,690 euros net. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/citroen-e-jumpy-van-starts-25690-euros

Cadillac LYRIQ electric SUV with 298 miles of range

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The new Cadillac LYRIQ electric SUV will be built on a modular electric vehicle platform of the next generation from General Motors , which uses Ultium batteries. This will enable Cadillac clients to choose from an extensive range and performance… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/cadillac-lyriq-electric-suv-298-miles-range

Citroen e-Jumpy starts from 25,690 euros

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The new Citroën ë-Jumpy electric van can be ordered now . Deliveries of the emission-free van will begin in October 2020, this applies to both the version: 50 kWh battery with a range of up to 230 kilometres and the 75 kWh battery with a range of up to 330 kilometres according to WLTP. The Citroën ë-Jumpy price list starts at 34,690 euros. But buyers of electric vans benefit from the government's environmental bonus. Currently, until at least the end of 2021, there is a bonus of up to 9,000 euros for battery-electric vehicles (in Germany). As soon as Citroen ë-Jumpy is officially listed at the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA list), all variants with a netlist price of up to 40,000 euros are eligible. A Citroën ë-Jumpy XS with a 50 kWh battery, minus the environmental bonus, then costs just 25,690 euros net. source https://www.electrichunter.com/commercial-vehicles/citroen-e-jumpy-starts-25690-euros

Izera is the first Polish electric car

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The president of ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) publishes that they will enter the electricity market with Izera, which is the first electric car brand in this country . The first models will be a hatchback and an SUV . This is a project developed following a partnership between four major local players in the energy area. The name was inspired by the Jizera Mountains, which lie on the Polish-Czech border, and the Jizera River, which spills into the Elbe. The brand name, therefore, refers to cross-border cooperation with international partners. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/izera-first-polish-electric-car

The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition with 306hp

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Toyota presented the first images with the RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition, a special edition that sets everything in black, both on the outside and inside of the car. The Toyota RAV4 compact SUV has reached the fifth generation and it has reached 10 million units sold worldwide. RAV4 has been with us for more than a quarter of a century.  The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition with 306 horsepower is made especially for monochrome lovers. source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/new-toyota-rav4-hybrid-black-edition-306hp