Electric cars

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

With the new geofencing technology, the new Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid, you use the gasoline engine as a range extender when you need it, and automatically run on clean electricity when local emissions requirements dictate. This is a very practical and environmentally friendly solution, both for those who depend on vans with a certain range and authorities who want to fight the growing problem of pollution in European cities. Geofencing is a virtual boundary defined by GPS technology.

Hyundai 45 is an electric car concept and has a distinctive design with hard lines and sharp angles. 45 forms the basis for future Hyundai electric cars. In the new video with SangYup Lee, Hyundai reveals several design details about 45 electric car concept. 45 has a futuristic look, many thanks to straight surfaces, and elements inspired by cubism. The blending of the classic and the modern becomes clear when you look at the 70s inspired wheel design, as well as the pixelated lights that represent a combination of digital and analogue.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

The Polish company Triggo has developed an urban electric vehicle with an interesting quality: the width of the car can be adjusted from 148 to 86 cm. The novelty is designed to take its rightful place in the category of light vehicles designed for one or two passengers. The Polish model falls into the category of L7E light vehicles, being a quadricycle weighing less than 400 kg (without batteries). Triggo can carry two passengers, one behind the other and has a maximum range of 100 km.

The Italian motorcycle maker Ducati is launching folding e-bikes and e-scooters with electric drives under the name Ducati Urban e-Mobility. Ducati developed these with the Italian company MT Distribution. Seven different models are expected to be launched this year. The vehicles are sold under the brands Ducati, Ducati Corse, and Ducati Scrambler. Depending on the model, the e-scooters should deliver between 250 and 500 watts, the e-bikes are limited to 250 watts (in accordance with Italian law) - making them suitable for most European countries.

Electrification is underway at Peugeot and more generally within the PSA group. After the 100% electric version of the new 208, it is a utility van, Peugeot e-Expert, that takes the path of the zero-emission propulsion.

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) is noticing a shift in registrations in favour of electric cars for the first quarter of 2020. New registrations of cars with combustion engines shifted the share in favour of electric cars in the EU in the first quarter. Between January and March, the market share of cars with electric engines in the EU grew to 6.8 per cent, as the European Automobile Manufacturers Association declared on Tuesday in Brussels. In the same period last year, the percentage was 2.5 per cent.

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Minsk Automobile Plant has released the third generation of electric buses. It is assumed that they will combine the advantages of trolleybuses and public transport. With the help of the new model, the Belarusian manufacturer expects to strengthen its position in the promising segment of electric buses. The new low-floor bus MAZ 303E10 is equipped with a German electric motor ZF CeTrax with a capacity of 300 kW, providing a maximum speed of 75 km / h. The electric bus surpasses many analogues in acceleration dynamics, power reserve and average power consumption.

Hyundai's performance in WTCR and WRC competitions highlighted the brand's competitiveness in motorsport. The current tendency to electrification presents the need to transfer these performances in a green context.