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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

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

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 ...

#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

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

#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...

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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-...

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-ar...

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