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The new Peugeot 3008 with a Black Pack

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  The new Peugeot 3008 is a guide in the compact SUV market, with more than 800,000 vehicles delivered since its launch in 2016. It has delivered an outstanding commercial achievement in Europe and internationally. Its inspired new perspective sets the mood for a new era of modernity with ever more clarity, a redesigned front end, new Full LED rear lights, new body colours and a new "Black Pack" option. The new  Peugeot 3008 absolutely embraces the power of choice, an idea that the brand holds very precious. It comes with  a rechargeable hybrid motor , two or four-wheel drive and petrol or diesel engines, mixing driving enjoyment and performance. Without endangering the smart technologies, the new SUV PEUGEOT 3008 arrives with the latest driving aids and a new PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® with a new high-quality display headset and a new 10-inch digital camera touch screen. To create these extensive experiences, it has the new commercial range construction, which was recently inaug...

The SEAT Mii Electric is a cheap electric car

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 The SEAT Mii Electric is a city electric car made by the Volkswagen Group on the same platform as the Volkswagen e-up! and Skoda CitigoE iV. The model is made in Slovakia, near Bratislava. Taking into account that the usable energy resources of the battery are 32.3 kWh, the strictly urban autonomy of 358 km (announced by the manufacturer) will not be able to be reached in any way. Instead, the combined range of 259 km is close to reality, especially if you drive mostly in the city or at relatively low speeds. That being said, the electric Seat Mii can very well fulfil the vehicle's task for the current necessities of life if it leaves home in the morning with full batteries . The driving experience differs very little from what the VW e-Up and Skoda Citigo e have to offer, closely related technologies to the electric Seat Mii. Seat Mii electric has an important role in the development of electromobility. The Spanish brand will carry out a wide offensive on the electric vehicle m...

The Peugeot e-Expert was named International Van of the Year

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  The new Peugeot e-Expert has been named 'International Van of The Year 2021' . The new Peugeot e-Expert is the first LCV offering to come as part of Peugeot's commitment to providing a fully electrified LCV range by the end of 2021. This is the sixth Peugeot vehicle awarded the prestigious International Van of The Year trophy since the awards began in 1992. The e-Expert was named International Van of the Year by judges from 25 countries and is the first time a fully electric van has won the title. The International Van of the Year award is one of the most sought-after awards in the LCV sector. Judges praised the Peugeot e-Expert for its excellent zero-emissions range , load capacity and high levels of technology onboard. The new 100% electric Peugeot e-Expert van comes in three-vehicle lengths – Compact, Standard and Long – and is available with either 50kWh or 75kWh batteries providing a range of up to 205 miles under WLTP tests.  The Peugeot e-Expert has a maximum towi...

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 ...

Volkswagen Delivery is the first electric truck developed in Brazil

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Group presented a purely electrically driven distribution truck. The new electric light truck is called  Volkswagen e-Delivery and is built at Volkswagen Caminhões in Brazil. While the conventional diesel versions of Volkswagen Delivery has already entered the market in South America, the E-Delivery is not expected until 2020. The Volkswagen e-Delivery electric truck will be a true World-Truck: the company is planning to sell it in over 30 countries including EU countries . The GVW range is from 3.5 to 13.5 tonnes for the diesel version as well as for the e-Delivery. The electric motor, which is backed up by a lithium-ion battery pack, feeds 109PS (107hp) to the two-wheel drive system, with its total driving range said to be up to 200km (124miles). The battery packs have a modular design. The maximum battery capacity is 170 kWh. In order to cover both a wide speed range and a good mountaineering capability, the e-Delivery is equipped with a transm...

The PEUGEOT 2008 won the title of "Best SUV of the Year 2021"

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 Given the ongoing lockdown, the "Car of the Year 2021" awards ceremony in Ukraine took place online on 24 March in Kiev. On this occasion, the PEUGEOT 2008 confidently prevailed over its competitors and won the title of "Best SUV of the Year 2021" .  Awarded by a jury of Ukrainian readers and professional automotive journalists, the PEUGEOT 2008 demonstrates the PEUGEOT brand's commitment to offering vehicles and technologies at the very highest level, whatever the market. A six-time winner of the Car of the Year (COTY) award in Europe, PEUGEOT models regularly rank among the best in competitions organised by the international press. In Ukraine, this success - the second in a row after the victory of the PEUGEOT 508 in 2020 - is the culmination of the PEUGEOT 2008’s excellent performance, which with a 9.7% share of the segment takes third place on the B-SUV segment podium. As in many countries, the Car of the Year Award is a national automotive award in Ukraine...

Volkswagen starts series production of the Caddy California

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  Series production of the Caddy California, based on the new Caddy 5, starts at Volkswagen PoznaÅ„ . The first deliveries are to begin in the coming weeks. Volkswagen's compact camper is the first camper van to use the structural advantages of the modular transverse matrix (MQB). The Volkswagen Caddy California is completely manufactured by Volkswagen PoznaÅ„ in Poland. The base vehicle is produced there, the caddy becomes a camper in the production facility in SwarzÄ™dz, where the installation of the camping modules, such as the mini kitchen or the compact bed. The  Volkswagen Caddy  California is an example of the high level of flexibility and performance at Volkswagen PoznaÅ„ .

Daimler Trucks is testing its fuel-cell truck

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  Daimler Trucks is focusing on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport. It aims to achieve ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres and more without any stops for refuelling. In late April, the truck manufacturer began to conduct rigorous tests of the first new enhanced prototype of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, which was unveiled in 2020. This marks an important milestone on the path to series production. During these tests, the developers at Daimler Trucks are putting the fuel-cell vehicle through its paces. The extensive series of tests is very demanding for the vehicle and its components, and focuses, among other things, on continuous operation, different weather and road conditions, and various driving manoeuvers.  According to Daimler Trucks’ development plan, the vehicle will also be tested on public roads before the end of the year. Customer trials are scheduled to begin in 2023. The first series-pro...

The best-selling electric cars of 2021 by sales

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Electric cars are gaining new followers every day. A growing number of drivers have decided to bet without complexes on electric mobility. Its market share is increasing hand in hand with a notable increase in supply. In this ranking, you can check which are the best-selling electric cars of 2021. The electric mobility race continues to gain followers. The growth of the electric car market seems irreversible. The arrival of new and very interesting electric cars, especially generalist brands, has allowed the offer to be increased in a short space of time while also boosting sales. What are the best-selling electric cars of 2021 ? The ranking that accompanies this article will allow you to get out of doubt. It is a complete list in which to consult all the electric cars registered in our market. This list is a very clear mirror with which you can understand the real situation of the electric car in the European market. The best-selling electric car is the Tesla Model 3 , a design that, ...

Crossover Cupra Formentor: the first independent model of the sub-brand

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 In early March, the Spaniards declassified the serial version of the Cupra Formentor crossover, a concept version of which was presented a year earlier. The new model is named after a wild headland in the north of Mallorca and is the first standalone model of the Seat sub-brand. The coupe-like SUV received an aggressive front end design with squinted LED headlights and round fog lights located under them. The car has a small hexagonal radiator grille, and the front bumper has a large central air intake and vertical ventilation slots on the sides. Formentor's well-defined wheel arches feature 19-inch wheels in the base, which can be painted in a striking bronze finish, while the model also features sculptural sidewalls with a stylish shoulder line. The main element of the stern is the taillights combined with each other by a luminous strip. The body colour palette of 2021 Cupra Formentor is presented in several shades : Urban Silver, Midnight Black, Magnetic Tech and Candy White (...

The new Audi Q4 e-tron fully electric SUV

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Versatile all-rounders for daily use that transfer the progressive design of the concept cars into series production and that can be driven locally without any emissions: The Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback e-tron are the first compact electric SUVs from the brand with the Four Rings. Both of them impress with a new spacious dimension in the interior and pioneering solutions when it comes to operation, display, and assist systems. The augmented reality head-up display connects the virtual and the real worlds in a totally new way. The range comprises three drive versions, spearheaded by a quattro model with a maximum output of 220 kW (299 PS)(Maximum output determined according to UN-GTR.21.). Attributes that they all share are zero local emissions driving and high ranges, charging times of around ten minutes for sufficient power to travel about 130 kilometres (80.8 mi) in ideal conditions (WLTP) and convenient charging with the Audi e-tron Charging Service. The rear-wheel-drive Q4...

The new Segway Apex H2 hybrid motorcycle

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 Segway has undergone an image overhaul in recent years. And now it proposes Segway Apex H2, in the hybrid motorcycle concept formula, a model that many want to see in production. Under the new parent company, Ninebot, the brand has substantially expanded its product range. And now includes products from electric bikes to electric scooters. According to the company, the Segway Apex H2 electric motorcycle would use a suspension system similar to James Parker's Rotationally Advanced Design Development (RADD). One that we find on the GTS 1000 and the Morpho concept from Yamaha. Sure, you'll remember the public's reluctance to adopt Parker's RADD system. An already notorious thing. But Segway, a name that has paved the way, could change things with this futuristic sportbike. Along with the radical design of the suspension, Ninebot will have another problem. The fact that it aims to use both electricity and hydrogen to power the Segway Apex H2. This means we need a network ...

The new 2021 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 from 48,000 euros

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 The new 2021 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 SUV combines power and refinement with ubiquitous on-board technology, which contributes to a unique driving experience. The 100% electric mode gives the driver intense driving emotions. The new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 SUV adopts a bold high-tech design with its new strong front accentuated by full LED headlights and with SDL. The distinctive style adopted is a perfect balance between courage and elegance. The new PEUGEOT 3008 plug-in hybrid SUV is equipped with exclusive upholstery. The innovative Peugeot i-Cockpit system that equips the PEUGEOT 3008 plug-in hybrid SUV offers a stimulating and intuitive driving experience every day. For more control and ease of use, the digital instrument panel and touch screen have been specially adapted. In 100% electric running mode, the battery life can reach up to 59 km WLTP. The high voltage battery is located under the rear seats, without affecting the volume of the trunk and the interior space. The "e...

The new 2021 Opel Mokka-e electric car with 136 hp

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 The heart of the new 2021 Opel Mokka-e electric car is a powerful 50 kWh lithium-ion battery . 216 cells with high energy density, with advanced heat management, give a longer life and autonomy, being complemented by enhanced regenerative braking. The 100% electric propulsion system guarantees an instantaneous torque of 260 Nm. Lightweight, synchronous motors with strong magnets develop 136 hp and are perfectly balanced for narrow urban streets and wide roads, overflowing with confidence and agility.  The Opel Mokka-e electric car has been designed to help you cope with the tumultuous modern world. The tidy, spacious and soundproofed cabin is the place where you will recharge your batteries for each trip, giving you time and space to hear your thoughts or to feel the music.  The Mokka-e adapts to your driving style , offering you Sport, Eco and Normal driving modes, each adjusting the in-vehicle systems, such as pedal sensitivity, power steering and cooling. Sport mode ...