Electric Cars

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.

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.

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 Nm is

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 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.

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!

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.

PSA is continuing to electrify its vans. After the Opel Vivaro, Citroën Jumpy, Peugeot Expert and Traveler, it's the Citroën SpaceTourer's turn to become

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.

Ford's best-selling model in Europe, the Fiesta, is now available for the first time with a hybrid powertrain. Thanks to Ford EcoBoost Hybrid technology, the

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.

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.

VOGE, the premium brand of the Chinese group Loncin Motorcycle, continues its expansion in the European market after having landed in its cousins ​​France and Spain, also arrives in Italy. VOGE is characterized by a refined design

Revealed at the end of last year at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Mazda MX-30 has just taken a new step. This Wednesday, the Japanese brand announced the start of production of the electric car at the factory in Ujina, Hiroshima, Japan. The all-electric Mazda MX-30 will arrive in European dealerships in the second half of 2020.

As confirmed by the CEO of the company, the BMW iX3 will begin to be manufactured next summer. It will be made in China, where it will start selling first, and is scheduled to hit Europe in 2021. At a recent shareholders meeting, BMW announced that it plans to start production of its first electric SUV next summer. The iX3 will be the second electric car of the German manufacturer, after the i3, an SUV that will have to compete in the market with the Mercedes-Benz EQC, the Jaguar I-Pace or the Tesla Model Y.

Revealed at the end of last year at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Mazda MX-30 has just taken a new step. This Wednesday, the Japanese brand announced the start of production of the electric car at the factory in Ujina, Hiroshima, Japan. The all-electric Mazda MX-30 will arrive in European dealerships in the second half of 2020. The Mazda MX-30 is available in four trim levels and sold from 33,490 euros excluding bonuses.

McLaren introduced the circuit version of the 720S.

The European Union is considering the possibility of eliminating VAT on the purchase of electric cars. The European Union is preparing a large financial package to support the economies of European countries following the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic. The financial package will include a major component for the automotive industry, but it will be designed specifically to promote the sale of electric cars and the development of charging station infrastructure, according to a document in progress obtained by the Bloomberg news agency.

Nissan and Italdesign have joined forces to create a special edition of the powerful GT-R coupe.

The new Toyota PROACE Electric van will be launched in European markets from the fall of 2020. The range includes three body lengths and two different battery sizes, with up to 330 kilometres range.

The Finnish startup Verge Motorcycles, known in the past as RMK Vehicles, has unveiled the first photos of the Verge TS electric motorcycle that aims to challenge the Harley-Davidson LiveWire. The development of this battery-powered two-wheeler has not yet been completed but interested parties can already book it by leaving a 2,000 euro deposit. The total cost of the bike is approximately 24,900 euros without VAT, a little high, but in line with the prices of other similar models.

Porsche has officially launched the Targa version of the new Porsche 911. he new model will be available in Targa 4 and Targa 4S versions. Considered perhaps the most attractive in terms of design, the Targa stands out with its au

In a couple of years, Xiaomi launched several models of low - cost electric bikes on its Youpin crowdfunding platform. This marketing strategy brings good results - each new product attracts the attention of customers. The company recently started selling an Himo Z16 electric bike for $ 352. At first glance, it is not much different from competitors, but a more thorough analysis reveals interesting details. Himo Z16 has an aluminium alloy frame with integrated lights and a rear suspension. Its weight is 22.5 kg, the weight of the cyclist is limited to 100 kg.

Renault has presented the new update of its Mégane model, which is manufactured in the factory that the company has in Palencia, and that will be available in Spain from this summer with a plug-in hybrid drive called E-Tech. The PHEV drive consists of a 1.6-litre petrol engine, two electric motors and a multi-mode transmission, which together develop 160 horsepower. The efficiency must also be great because the electric range in the WLTP cycle of 50 kilometres (in the city cycle of the WLTP even 65 kilometres) has to be managed with only 9.8 kWh.

The third generation of the Renault Zoe was presented in Paris. While many manufacturers are still working on their first zero-emission model, the Renault Zoe evolves into the third generation.

The new Renault City K-ZE opens a new chapter for the French manufacturer. City K-ZE is an electric SUV that earns its place on the most developed market for zero emission vehicles.

The 2018 Nissan Leaf model was introduced in early September, 2017. The electric car underwent serious changes, both stylistic and technical. From the consumer point of view, the main achievement was an increased power reserve.

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.

The Chinese manufacturer Ehang has received an operating license from the Norwegian civil aviation authority for its electrically powered two-seat passenger drone Ehang 216. The company has also signed a cooperation agreement with the city of Seville. According to Ehang, the permit issued by the civil aviation authority is the first operational flight permit for test flights with the Ehang 216 model in Europe.