Electric Cars

Daimler's Trucks & Buses commercial vehicle division is celebrating another milestone on the way to electrifying its vehicle portfolio: customers around the world have covered more than seven million kilometres with battery-electric trucks and buses. Positive customer feedback and findings from intensive tests with e-trucks from the Mercedes-Benz, FUSO and Freightliner brands show that the electrification of road freight transport is feasible today. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric city bus has been in use as a series vehicle in various European cities since 2018.

The new Maserati MC20 combines 630hp, innovative engine technology, a state-of-the-art chassis, and spectacular design. The new MC20 sports car is the most powerful Maserati in the portfolio.

The US manufacturer Proterra has presented its latest battery-electric bus, the ZX5. It is available in two lengths with10.7 meters and 12.2 meters with 29 and 40 seats. The larger model can be equipped with battery capacities of up to 660 kWh, which should enable a maximum range of 526 kilometres.The smaller version can be equipped with battery capacities of up to 440 kWh. Buyers have a choice between one or two electric motors (called ProDrive or DuoPower). The duo-power drive has an output of 404 kW (541hp) and can accelerate the bus to 32 km / h in six seconds.

Toyota Proace Electric will be available in two equipment levels, Basic and Comfort. Prices for medium length (L1) start at 34.041 euros for Basic, and from 42.030 euros for the longest variant (L2). Prices for the compact length (L0), which is ready for delivery in the spring of 2021, start at 33.104 euros. Toyota Proace Electric comes in three body lengths, two different battery sizes and a range of up to 330 kilometres.

Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) completed the delivery of five all-electric propulsion systems for ferries operated by Norwegian transport company Fjord1. These e-ferries each have a capacity for 50 cars and are used at four different ferry crossings along the west coast of Norway. NES has now equipped 19 electric and hybrid ferries in Norway with its propulsion systems.

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.

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).

Elon Musk confirmed that the FBI prevented a cyber attack 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.

Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful experience enjoyed by millions of people around the world. They are fuel-efficient, customizable and easy to park.

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.

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 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.

The new Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck will be available on the European market from the end of this year.

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 Ingolstadt car manufacturer has released the first photos and information regarding the new Audi S3 Sportback and Audi S3 Sedan.

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 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.

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).

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).

Kia has unveiled the price list for Picanto facelift. The most affordable Kia Picanto version starts at 10,290 euros and is equipped with a 67-horsepower

Ferrari Enzo price: $1000000. Maximum speed: 217 mph. Horsepower: 660 hp

Lamborghini gave a brand new Huracan Evo to the Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi" airport, as a "Follow Me" vehicle.

The Tesla Roadster is promoted as the fastest production car in the world in terms of acceleration from 0-100 km / h. Now we have a video simulation, in which the Tesla Roadster accelerates from 0 to 400 km / h - the maximum speed promised by its creators. As expected, it happens very quickly; the monumental torque and the transmission are the main advantages of electricity when you push it to the maximum. In this simulation, the 400 km / h threshold is reached in just 19.88 seconds.

The bicycle division at Peugeot has expanded its portfolio with the eT01 Crossover electric bike. The Peugeot eT01 Crossover e-bike is available in six versions at prices starting at 2,500 euros. eT01 electric bike is designed to combine the comfort of a trekking bike with the robustness of a mountain bike.

Renault has announced that the new Renault Twingo ZE can be ordered from mid-August, in Germany. At the market launch, the Renault Twingo ZE 100% electric city car is exclusively available as a special "Vibes" model. The new Renault Twingo ZE "Vibes" special model has a price starting at 24,165 euros. The delivery of the Twingo ZE Vibes starts at the end of the year.

Some people think that electric motorcycles are boring because they cannot give the emotions that arise when driving an internal combustion engine. The electric motorcycle is without a loud exhaust, does not require changing gears, and its power increases almost linearly with increasing rpm since the maximum torque is realized immediately after the start. The 2Electron company from Italy has developed an emulation system called McFly for e-motorcycles that can be used to simulate very different combustion engines in an e-motorcycle at the push of a button.

Ford wants to demonstrate the fantastic performance and power of electric technology by introducing the Mustang Mach-E 1400, a model produced in a single model that has 7 electric motors (three are located on the front axle and four on the rear axle) and 1,400 horsepower and a top speed of 258 km /

Mercedes-Benz is currently working on the first electric car that uses modular electrical architecture (MEA). With Mercedes-Benz EQS, Daimler is planning a flagship that is at the level of an S-Class. Thanks to the coupé body and a new lithium-ion battery, the range according to the WLTP standard should be over 700 km.