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Boost Your Business and Save the Planet with Peugeot's Electric Vans

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 Peugeot is a prominent player in the light commercial vehicle market, offering a variety of models to meet diverse needs and tastes. What sets Peugeot apart is its dedication to electrification, as demonstrated in its new electric van range: the e-Partner, e-Expert, and e-Boxer. These models are not just more efficient and environmentally friendly than their diesel equivalents, but also more practical and beneficial for professionals looking to enhance their businesses. In this article, we delve into the features and benefits of Peugeot’s electric van range, and why they deserve to be on your shortlist for your next acquisition. The Case for Electric Vans Electric vehicles are gaining popularity among consumers and businesses alike due to their multitude of benefits over traditional vehicles. Here are some compelling reasons for considering an electric van: Reduced operating costs : Electric vans can lead to significant savings in fuel and maintenance costs compared to diesel van...

The Silent Revolution: Understanding the Role of EV Suspension in Enhancing Driving Experience

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  Electric vehicles are steadily gaining traction for their environmental benefits, reduced maintenance costs, and lucrative tax incentives. Despite their rising popularity, EVs face unique challenges that impact their performance and the overall driving experience. Among these is the suspension system, a critical component that ensures a seamless and comfortable ride. Demystifying Suspension: What is it and Why Does it Matter? In simple terms, the suspension is a complex system that includes springs, shock absorbers, and linkages connecting the wheels to the vehicle's body. It primarily serves two purposes: supporting the vehicle's weight and cushioning the impact from road imperfections such as bumps, potholes, and turns. A well-designed  EV suspension system  can greatly enhance a vehicle's handling, stability, and safety. It also plays a crucial role in reducing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) experienced within the cabin. This aspect is particularly significant...

Jeep Avenger: The Electric SUV That Could Save The Iconic Brand

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  Jeep is one of the most well-known and loved brands in the world, but the shift to electric cars is making it one of the brands that are having the most trouble. The company's core identity is based on rugged off-road capability, adventure, and freedom, but its goods are also known for using a lot of gas and putting out a lot of CO2. This is why the Jeep Avenger, the first all-electric SUV from the brand, is such a big thing . The Avenger is not just a token effort to make regulators and environmentalists happy; it's a bold statement that Jeep can accept the future without giving up its past. The Avenger is built on the Jeep Compass, a compact crossover that competes with cars like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 . But unlike the Compass, which has a plug-in hybrid option, the Avenger is fully electric. It is driven by a 70 kWh battery pack that gives it a range of up to 400 km (248 miles) on the WLTP cycle. The  Avenger  also has an impressive 200 kW (268 hp) of pow...

Electric trucks will bring substantial job cuts

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  The transition to electric trucks will bring substantial job cuts over the next 15 years , according to Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Trucks. The German manager has indicated that the transition to 'zero emissions' electric trucks will be accompanied by job cuts in European truck engine factories, eliminating half of the jobs in some cases. Daimler Trucks , which brings together several brands with Mercedes-Benz at the helm, is currently the largest truck manufacturer in the world and is moving towards electrification, with both battery and fuel cell electric trucks powered by hydrogen. In both cases, both batteries and fuel cells have fewer moving parts and require less labour than combustion engines and a conventional powertrain. The German company predicts that zero-emission vehicles will represent 60% of its sales in 2030 and 100% of sales in 2039. However, Daum has pointed out that the construction of a hydrogen supply infrastructure is "crucial" for convincing ...

Quadro Vehicles unveils eQooder - a four-wheel electric motorcycle

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 At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, Quadro Vehicles unveiled the brand new eQooder, the world's first and only electric vehicle with four wheels and zero emissions. eQooder was created in partnership with Zero Motorcycles, which has supplied the four-wheeled motorcycle with the Z-Force 75-7 electric motor. With the new engine, the eQooder received 60 hp (45 kW) and 110 Nm of torque, which means that it has become more powerful than many representatives of motor vehicles of the maxi-scooter class. The performance of the eQooder electric motor is comparable to a 650 cc internal combustion engine. Zero Motorcycles also outfitted the eQooder with a 10.8 kWh modular battery that charges fully in 6 hours. Quadro promises that a full charge will last 105 km of the eQooder - four-wheel electric motorcycle. The eQooder has two standard driving modes - Eco and Sport , and the third, Navigation, is manually configured via a smartphone app. By referring to this application, the driv...