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Tesla ‘s plans  for its Supercharger network  are in the medium and long term due to its opening to all brands. That is the objective to monetize a gigantic investment that has become one more arm of future sources of income. But so that this does not become a short-term problem of saturation of the stations, the American manufacturer is accelerating the expansion of the current network. An example of this important effort is the milestone achieved yesterday when in France alone Tesla launched no less than  100 new points spread over five stations. A record that allows the brand to continue expanding its network just before the start of an exit operation that seems to also be a record this summer in Europe. Also, these 100 points  are all V3 chargers . Something that supposes points of 250 kW that do not have to divide their power when another car connects to the nearest outlet. A way to speed up the rotation of vehicles and serve as many as possible. 104 nouveaux #Superchargeur

British automaker MG has unveiled a new all-electric model. The MG4 stands on a completely newly developed platform, specially developed for Europe. With the presentation of the MG4, MG is now ensuring a successful entry into the European automobile market. MG4 was introduced Newly developed platform 51 or 64 kWh battery selectable Competition model for the ID.3 Up to 450 km range Market launch in Europe planned for late 2022 Exterior design The MG4 should bring the manufacturer success in the segment of compact, all-electric hatchback models. To be successful in Europe, you need a vehicle like the MG4, that much is certain. The hatchback model is modern. Five doors and a length of 4.29 meters already indicate that it is compact but also comfortable. The width of 1.84 meters and a height of 1.50 meters are exactly what have proven themselves in the competitive environment. The slim and sporty proportions could make the MG4 a real alternative to established models like the I

The Toyota Mirai’s main competitor is the  Hyundai Nexo , one of two hydrogen fuel cell models on sale in the passenger car segment. The Seoul Economic Daily has reported that Hyundai has problems with the development of the next-generation fuel cell, so the commercial launch of the new Nexo is postponed until  2024 . The publication cites reserved attribution sources from the South Korean components industry. Meanwhile, Toyota has taken an evolutionary leap with a new generation and a new Toyota Mirai. According to previous planning, the new Nexus is going to be delayed by a year. But there seems to be no rush, because from January to May 3,978 Nexos have been sold in South Korea and 120 have been exported to third countries. On a commercial level, the Nexo has been far ahead of the Mirai in Europe, practically doubling the sales of the Japanese. Hyundai is finding that the commercial takeoff of hydrogen fuel cell passenger cars is too smooth, and electrification demands more haste.

Recently, Mercedes-Benz announced its intention to reduce its compact range, from the current seven models (A-Class, A-Class Saloon, B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA, GLB) to just four. The goal of the German firm is to focus on the largest and most expensive models to improve its profit margins, becoming  “the most valuable luxury car brand in the world” . The Mercedes-Benz lineup will be divided into three categories:  Entry Luxury ,  Core Luxury , and  Top-End Luxury . According to a report published by the German press, the new compact range or Entry Luxury will be made up of the CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA, and GLB; that is, Class A, Class A Sedan, and Class B will be discontinued. This news is surprising not only because  the A-Class is one of the company’s most popular models , but because at the time Mercedes-Benz confirmed that in the future it would abandon familiar bodies such as the CLA Shooting Brake in favor of SUVs. The next CLA, GLA, and GLB will be based on th

Jaguar has a plan to ensure its survival in an industry in full transition to electric mobility: the British firm will leave the premium sector in the middle of the decade,  transforming itself into a luxury firm at the level of Bentley . Although it will have a lower production volume than it does today, the profit margin will be much higher. From 2025, Jaguar will only sell electric cars. The company plans to launch three sporty  crossovers , some of which will cost more than 100,000 pounds (115,659 euros). All of them will sit on a new platform developed with Magna:  Panthera , which will make extensive use of aluminum. Jaguar’s smallest proposal will have dimensions similar to those of a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo . It will be  available in three-door and five-door bodies , both of which will be sold as separate models. Its starting price will be between 80,000 and 90,000 pounds (92,527-104,093 euros). It will be available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive versions. The

The Citroen ë-C4, the electric version of the popular C4,  is reaping good sales figures in the European market . This compact with a  crossover look , which rivals models such as the Nissan LEAF, the Renault Megane E-TECH , or the Volkswagen ID.3, has managed to carve out a niche for itself in the C-segment thanks to its different design and its elaborate ride comfort. Now, Citroen has decided to complete its offer with the launch of the C4 X,  a sedan version derived from the well-known  hatchback . As with the C4/ë-C4, it will be available with thermal motorization as well as electric. However, the French firm has confirmed that the gasoline versions will only be sold in international markets and some selected European countries In the rest of Europe (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the Nordic countries) the ë-C4 X will be marketed exclusively. Manufactured at the Spanish plant in Villaverde (Madrid), the marketing of this

More efficient, more technological and, also, more sporty. BMW is already preparing the launch of the new 1 Series, which is already in the testing phase. We advance everything we know. The  third generation of the BMW 1 Series  was launched in 2019 and its mid-life update is coming. From Germany, our colleagues from  Auto Motor und Sport  have already been able to photograph the new compact  filming in the testing phase , although still with a heavily camouflaged bodywork that hides its real aesthetic changes. However, we can already anticipate many of its novelties. And it is that  the BMW 1 Series 2023 will release a major update.  The brand has decided to thoroughly review the model, which is already known internally as F40. The first images only show new headlights at the moment, and we also know that the front grille will be renewed to adapt to the new style already shown by the  new 2 Series . On this occasion, the brand will not take its oversized version, but the slightly en

Just a few weeks ago, CUPRA presented the production version of the Tavascan, its first electric SUV. This  crossover , which  will be launched on the market throughout the year 2024 , first saw the light in 2019 as a  concept car ; however, the aesthetics of the final model will not vary much from that prototype. CUPRA is already testing a Tavascan mule at the legendary Nürburgring circuit . The test unit has the front of the Spanish model; however, the rest of the bodywork corresponds to a Volkswagen ID.4. These types of “Frankensteins” are quite common during the intermediate stages of a vehicle’s development. Unlike the rest of the Volkswagen Group’s midsize SUVs, which are available in two body styles ( Audi Q4 e-Tron /Q4 Sportback e-Tron, Skoda Enyaq iV /Enyaq Coupé iV, Volkswagen ID.4 /ID.5), the CUPRA Tavascan  will be marketed exclusively in a “coupé” type configuration ; that is to say, it will have the rear window more stretched out than a common SUV. Not in vain,  the Sp

In 2016, the Geely group unveiled Lynk & Co , a new global brand with which the Chinese giant wanted to expand its international presence. Little more than five years later, we can say that the company’s commitment to this young firm is proving to be a success, as its performance in Europe is exceeding the expectations of the parent company itself. Lynk & Co models use Volvo technology (platforms, mechanics, etc) in their guts; In addition, its commercial strategy is radically different from that of most manufacturers, as its managers have decided to bet heavily on  a subscription model  that has been surprisingly well-received by Western consumers. Even though Lynk & Co is a brand with a fairly innovative business profile, it  is striking that it currently does not have any 100% electric models on its offer  (for the moment, it only has plug-in hybrids). However, this will change in the short term. The firm was originally scheduled to present its first electric car in 2

After a facelift last year, Mercedes is preparing the new E-Class, which will be more sophisticated than ever. The family of Mercedes sedans has been thoroughly renewed this year with the  C-Class and S-Class, which come with a more modern look than ever both inside and out. In this wave of renovations, therefore, only the Mercedes E-Class remains, which, although it received a final  restyling  last year, is already preparing a new generation to truly catch up with its other brothers. A new E-Class that our spies have already hunted on the roads with a still camouflaged prototype, as you can see in the video and images that accompany the article.  As usual, it is a completely covered unit, with which it is tried to avoid knowing the features and particularities that it will have. Even so, we have a lot of information to offer you about this model. More elegant and technological With a much more elegant silhouette, which is especially reminiscent of its two brothers with the smooth

Anyone who buys a small car is usually either at home in the big city or simply doesn’t need a lot of space. Small city runabouts are cheap and the running costs are also limited. No wonder these models are very popular. We have summarized the best small cars for you. The placements are made up of the small car models that we mostly configure. If you still can’t find the car you’re looking for on this list, we have other small car deals for you that may better suit your individual needs. Renault Zoe We can warmly recommend the  Renault Zoe to anyone who is considering buying a small electric car. The look is pleasing and the low maintenance costs also speak for the environmentally friendly city runabout. With the fairly large facelift in 2019, the range has increased, but it remains professional for the city and short distances. Because the battery performance of e-cars depends on many variables that have a huge impact on the range, which can be problematic over long distances. Th

The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles factory in Hanover (Germany) has had to stop the production of ID. Buzz vans, which began a matter of weeks ago. According to local radio and television NDR, the manufacturer has been forced to stop manufacturing more units until quality problems with the battery supplier are resolved. Problems in the supplier’s quality control were confirmed on Thursday, and the problem is serious enough to stop production and also deliveries of units that had already been manufactured. According to NDR,  500 units of Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been put on hold  and your customers won’t be able to enjoy them when they expected. Production has been rescheduled for early July, but we don’t know what corrective action will be taken. It may be something as simple as checking all vehicle units and their batteries with electronic diagnostics or replacing faulty modules or modules that have not been properly tested. It may only be a week. Batteries with problems are below

One of the main barriers to the mass adoption of the  electric car  is its high purchase price compared to mature cars with a combustion engine. A situation that has a lot to do with the cost of batteries, which according to the latest Bloomberg report already has a date to achieve a price that allows it to match that of diesel and gasoline. The report mentions the production cost of the vehicle taking into account its different components. Then the sale price will depend on many factors that can make it more or less competitive. One of the most interesting conclusions is that until now it was thought that the key figure to achieve this parity was  100 dollars per kWh . A figure that the study places rather at  80 dollars per kWh in the United States and Europe , which will have to be 60 dollars in less developed markets where the average sale price is usually lower. Bloomberg’s outlook indicates that battery prices will reach  $80/kWh in 2026  and $60/kWh in 2029, down from the $13

In the long term, Daimler Truck ‘s commitment is to  electric trucks , both battery, and hydrogen fuel cells. For this last purpose, it has a travel companion, Volvo Trucks, jointly developing the entire system. Volvo told us that its hydrogen trucks will be able to travel 1,000 kilometers, now we can go into more detail. Under standard conditions (25ºC and ambient pressure), hydrogen is a very low-density gas, so it must be compressed to store in tanks. Daimler Truck has gone one step further, and already has a prototype that runs on  liquefied hydrogen tanks . It is not trivial to turn hydrogen into a liquid, you have to cool it down to negative 253 degrees (-253 ºC), but there is an obvious advantage:  it fits more . The Actros truck prototype (GenH2) has two tanks with a capacity of 40 kg of hydrogen, which can store enough energy for the fuel cells to travel 1,000 kilometers or more. The manufacturer ensures that its level of insulation allows it to maintain the cryogenic temper

Volkswagen has introduced the ID. Aero concept car, a prototype very close to the production version of its new 100% electric sedan.  The definitive model will arrive in China, the United States, and Europe next year , with the units intended for Western markets expected to be produced at the German plant in Emden, where the Passat and Arteon are currently assembled, which it will replace. The sixth model of the ID family. It boasts a very worked aerodynamic coefficient (Cx of 0.23), something that will allow it to improve its efficiency, and with it its consumption. Aesthetically it is based on the  ID  concept cars.  Vizzion  and  ID. Space Vizzion , from which it takes elements such as quite fine optical groups with Matrix LED «IQ. Light”. On the sideline, the recessed door handles,  the 22-inch wheels , and the silver arches in contrast to the black roof and pillars should be highlighted. The vehicle has a huge panoramic roof and boasts a smooth slope the roof (the rear window pr

Polestar  is already listed on the New York Stock Exchange on the NASDAQ index under the symbol  PSNY . The car company, owned by Volvo Cars and Geely (in turn, the parent company of Volvo Cars) already officially has a market valuation of more than 20,000 million dollars, which is the value at which it was calculated that would come out. The move has been made through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Gores Guggenheim, approved by its shareholders on Wednesday. This movement had already been anticipated in September of last year. It is a thermometer of the popularity of a brand specialized in electrified vehicles from the beginning. Polestar has great confidence in the future. Just look at its progression and forecasts: 10,000 cars in 2020, 29,000 in 2021, 50,000 expected in 2022, 124,000 for 2023, 225,000 in 2024 and 290,000 in 2025. Of course, they do  not expect to make money until 2024 , their profitability threshold should be around more than 200,000 units per year.

Last year, Genesis introduced its third electric model after the GV60 and Electrified G80, the  Electrified GV70  midsize SUV. Hyundai’s premium firm revealed this important novelty during the Guangzhou Motor Show (China); however, the European public has had to wait for the  Goodwood Festival of Speed  ​​to see it for the first time in person. The Genesis Electrified GV70 derives, as its name suggests, from the thermal GV70; that is, it is not a dedicated electric like the GV60. Despite this,  everything seems to indicate that modules from the E-GMP platform have been used in its development  since some of its specifications are identical to those of said model. This is the case with its  77.4 kWh  capacity batteries, the same ones that we can find not only in the Genesis GV60 but also in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and KIA EV6 . Thanks to this pack, the SUV announces an approximate autonomy of 400 km under the Korean homologation cycle (remember that a Hyundai Kona Electric announces 406