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It's EV News Briefly for Friday 13 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyRIVIAN REVEALS R2 PRICINGThe Rivian R2 launches in four trims, all sharing an 87.9 kWh usable battery, ranging from the $57,990 Performance AWD (656 hp, 330 miles) arriving this Spring to a ~$45,000 base RWD variant in late 2027 with 275+ miles of range. All trims charge 10–80% in 29 minutes via a native NACS port, with a $1,495 destination charge across the board.FORD CUTS EXPLORER ENTRY PRICE WITH LFP BATTERYFord has revised its European Explorer EV with a new LFP battery pack, growing usable capacity from 52 kWh to 58 kWh and boosting WLTP range 17% to 444 km (276 miles), while a stronger APP350 motor lifts output to 140 kW and cuts the 0–100 km/h time to 8.0 seconds. The updated model starts at €39,990 in Germany and adds vehicle-to-load charging, refreshed infotainment, expanded driver assistance features, and standard one-pedal driving, though peak DC charging drops from 145 kW to 110 kW.LUCID NAMES MIDSIZE SUVS COSMOS AND EARTHLucid revealed at Investor Day 2026 that its two upcoming midsize electric SUVs will be called Cosmos and Earth, targeting a ~$50,000 starting price and production before end of 2026. Both will use 800V architecture, bidirectional charging, the new in-house Atlas drive unit (23% lighter, 30% fewer parts), and Lucid claims just 69 kWh would be sufficient for 300 miles of range thanks to a 0.22 drag coefficient.LUCID GRAVITY ADDS CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTOLucid has rolled out an OTA update (UX 3.5) bringing wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the Gravity SUV for North American owners now, with Europe and the Middle East to follow in late March. Both systems display on the Gravity's 6K Clearview Cockpit screen, addressing one of the most requested features from Lucid customers.JAECOO 8 UK SALES START IN MAYThe Jaecoo 8, a three-row flagship SUV, goes on sale in the UK in May priced from £45,500, using Chery's Super Hybrid System pairing a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a three-speed auto for 422 bhp, 83 miles of electric-only range, and over 700 miles of combined range. Two trims are offered — Luxury (seven seats, £45,500) and Executive (six Nappa leather captain's chairs, £47,500) — with DC fast charging up to 40 kW for a 30–80% charge in about 20 minutes.EU EV PRICES FALL AS SMALL CARS RETURNAverage EU electric car prices dropped €1,800 to €42,700 in 2025 — the first decline since 2020 — driven by a surge in affordable B-segment BEVs like the Citroën ë-C3 and Renault 5, whose average segment prices fell 13%. T&E expects further price pressure in 2026 as Volkswagen Group prepares a small-car family including the ID. Polo, Cupra Raval, and Skoda Epiq, all targeting around €25,000.HONDA AXES THREE US EVSHonda has cancelled the 0 Series SUV, 0 Series Saloon, and Acura RSX for U.S. production, warning of losses up to ¥2.5 trillion ($15.8 billion) as it reverses its EV strategy amid rollbacks of U.S. fossil fuel regulations and removal of EV incentives. CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the priority is to "stop the bleeding," with operating losses now expected up to ¥1.12 trillion in the current fiscal year; the Sony-Honda Afeela brand is unaffected.VOLKSWAGEN SETS ID. POLO FROM €25,000Volkswagen will world-premiere the entry-level ID. Polo next month, starting at €25,000 and marking the first ID model to carry an established VW brand name. The range spans 37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC battery options with outputs from 85 kW to 166 kW, and includes an R-Line (~€35,000, ~211 hp) and a GTI variant, with up to 450 km (280 miles) of WLTP range from the larger pack.ENEL COMPLETES 3,730 CHARGING STATIONSEnel has finished installing 3,730 EV charging stations across five Italian regions under the first tender of Italy's PNRR recovery plan, with each station offering two points capable of up to 90 kW each. The network is accessible via Enel's app or card and integrates with around 160 mobility service providers, with a further 1,200 stations already contracted under subsequent tenders.ELECTREON COMPLETES INDUCTEV ACQUISITIONElectreon has finalized its acquisition of U.S.-based InductEV, combining dynamic in-road wireless charging with InductEV's high-power stationary wireless charging for heavy-duty transit and freight. The merged portfolio now covers highway and urban corridor charging (LINE), burst charging at stops (DASH), depot charging (DOT), and heavy-duty freight charging (Ultra DOT).SCANDLINES STARTS BALTIC WHALE SERVICEScandlines launched the Baltic Whale on 10 March 2026, claiming it as the world's largest electric freight ferry in operation at 147 metres, running the 18.5 km Rødby–Puttgarden route carrying 66 freight units. Its 10 MWh battery can fully recharge in just 12 minutes via a dedicated 50 kV / 25 MW cable, with an automated docking tower connecting in 15 seconds, while a hybrid diesel mode reduces crossing time from one hour to 45 minutes.

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 11 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyMERCEDES VLE TAKES AIM AT THE PREMIUM VANMercedes is launching the all-electric VLE on its new VAN.EA platform to replace the V-Class, offering two battery options: an 80 kWh LFP unit charging at 300 kW and a 115 kWh NMC pack from CATL on an 800-volt system charging at up to 315 kW, with a WLTP range of around 700 km. The cabin offers up to 8 seats, a 31-inch 8K rear cinema screen, electric sliding doors, a centre-console fridge, and pricing from roughly €68,000 to €135,000 in Germany.GM REVIVES BOLT, THEN SETS AN END DATEGM has brought back the Chevrolet Bolt for 2027 as the cheapest EV in the US at $28,995, featuring a 65 kWh LFP battery, 210 hp, 262 miles of EPA range, and 150 kW NACS fast charging with a 10–80% time of 25 minutes. However, GM plans only one model year of production, as ending Bolt output frees its Kansas City plant to shift Equinox assembly from Mexico to the US.PORSCHE ADDS CAYENNE S ELECTRICPorsche has added the 2026 Cayenne S Electric at $128,650, slotting between the 435 hp base model and the 1,139 hp Turbo with 536 hp standard and 657 hp on launch control, hitting 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It shares the range's 108 kWh battery and 400 kW peak DC charging, reaching 10–80% in under 16 minutes, and borrows the Turbo's direct oil-cooling system for improved thermal resilience.ELLI CONNECTS FIRST GRID BATTERY IN SALZGITTERVolkswagen's energy subsidiary Elli has connected its first large-scale battery storage system—a 20 MW / 40 MWh PowerCentre across 13 containers—to the grid in Salzgitter, Germany. The system uses cells from VW's PowerCo plant, trades energy on the European Power Exchange, and is designed to stabilise grids and support renewable energy integration.GENESIS GV90 SPOTTED CHARGING AT SUPERCHARGERA camouflaged Genesis GV90 has been photographed charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Mesquite, Nevada, confirming the model will feature a standard NACS port as Genesis rolls out NACS across all new US-market EVs from 2026 onward. The GV90 is expected to ride on Hyundai's new eM platform, which promises 50% more range than the current E-GMP architecture, with higher trims set to feature coach doors and panoramic displays.SLATE AUTO CHANGES CEO BEFORE TRUCK LAUNCHSlate Auto has replaced founder and CEO Christine Barman with Peter Faricy, a former Amazon VP and Ford executive, less than a year before the planned launch of its low-cost electric truck. Barman, the company's first hire and one of only two women leading a US automaker, moves to the role of president of vehicles at the Jeff Bezos-backed startup.DACIA READIES SECOND SMALL ELECTRIC CARDacia is preparing a second small EV to sit alongside the Spring, developed in under 16 months and targeted at under €18,000, built on Renault's AmpR Small platform that also underpins the Renault 5. The unnamed model is part of Dacia's plan to launch four new EVs by 2030, with design direction hinted at by the Dacia Hipster concept unveiled in October 2024.IVECO PUTS WIRELESS ROAD CHARGING INTO TRAFFICIveco has launched a real-world dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) trial on the A35 Brebemi motorway in northern Italy, using a production eDaily van fitted with inductive charging hardware that can charge both while stationary and while driving over embedded road sections. The project moves DWPT beyond lab testing into live traffic conditions, though it remains a technology demonstration rather than a commercial rollout due to the large infrastructure investment required for wide deployment.BYD, CHERY AND GEELY EYE CANADABYD, Chery, and Geely are preparing to enter the Canadian market by end of 2026 following a January trade reset between Canada and China, under which Canada agreed to allow 49,000 China-made EVs at the most-favoured nation tariff rate in exchange for lower Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods. Up to 15 additional Chinese brands could follow, though homologation remains the key bottleneck, with Tesla, Volvo, and Polestar best positioned to move quickly under the quota as they already have certified vehicles and established retail networks in Canada.

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 10 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyFORD UPDATES PUMA GEN-EFord has updated the all-electric Puma Gen-E with a redesigned battery lifting WLTP range from 376 km to 417 km (260 miles), alongside new BlueCruise hands-free driving, audio, connectivity, and colour updates. BlueCruise can be bought outright or via subscription, with all capable Puma models receiving a free three-month trial.BYD TO EXPORT FLASH CHARGING BY 2026BYD plans to roll out its 1,500 kW Flash Charging network internationally before the end of 2026, starting with a push to 20,000 stations across China and then expanding to plants in Thailand, Brazil, and Hungary. The system charges second-gen LFP Blade Battery vehicles from 10% to 70% in five minutes, with each unit also functioning as an on-site 200–300 kWh battery pack to protect local grid infrastructure.POLL FINDS EV KNOWLEDGE GAPA YouGov poll for the ECIU found that over half of non-EV drivers scored two or fewer correct answers out of ten on basic EV facts, with nearly half wrongly believing EVs catch fire more often than petrol cars. A House of Lords committee described the situation as a "concerted campaign of misinformation," warning that false narratives and deliberate anti-EV propaganda by some in the media are a major barrier to EV uptake in the UK.MOST UK BUYERS MISS EV GRANTCarwow research found that 64% of in-market UK car buyers were unaware of the Government's EV grant, despite 73% of those who did know about it saying a full £3,750 discount would make them more likely to choose an EV. EVs now account for just under a quarter of new car sales, with only 8 of the 46 qualifying models eligible for the maximum grant amount.MERCEDES SETS OUT 2026 GLA PLANMercedes will launch the third-generation GLA later in 2026 on its MMA platform, offering hybrid and fully electric variants with an 800V system, a new vehicle supercomputer, and over-the-air update capability. The flagship GLA 250+ pairs an 85 kWh battery with a 262 bhp rear motor targeting up to 420 miles WLTP range, and the cabin features a 14.5-inch touchscreen with AI-powered MBUX voice recognition.MG 4 EV URBAN SET FOR AUSTRALIA IN 2026MG will bring the MG 4 EV Urban to Australia from April 2026, featuring LFP batteries in 43 kWh and 54 kWh options and a front-wheel-drive-only layout on the newer E3 platform. Pricing has not been confirmed, but UK figures suggest it could land closer to A$30,000, putting it in direct competition with BYD's Dolphin Essential at $29,990.OCTOPUS EXPORTS PLUNGE PRICING EV CHARGING TO FRANCEOctopus Energy is extending its dynamic Plunge Pricing public charging model to France via Electroverse, offering up to 50% discounts on charging costs when wholesale power prices fall due to high wind and solar output. The launch covers around 7,000 ultra-rapid Powerdot charge points, with Electroverse already connected via roaming to roughly 97% of France's 172,000 public charging points.PORSCHE CONSIDERING TAYCAN PANAMERA MERGERPorsche is exploring merging the Taycan and Panamera into a single model line offering petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants, following €1.8 billion in write-downs tied to delayed SSP Sport platform development. The merged line could follow the Macan and Cayenne model, where parallel ICE and EV versions share a name despite using distinct platforms.SK BATTERY AMERICA CUTS 958 GEORGIA JOBSSK Battery America has cut 958 workers — 37% of its workforce — at its Commerce, Georgia plant, citing weak US EV market conditions. The plant had supplied cells for the Ford F-150 Lightning, Volkswagen ID.4, and Hyundai and Kia models, with Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff blaming the losses on the Trump administration's stance on EVs.VOLVO EX60 BETS BIG ON CENTRAL SOFTWAREVolvo has positioned the all-electric EX60, due for customer deliveries in September, as Europe's first "true" software-defined vehicle, combining in-house batteries, motors, core software, and the new SPA3 platform under one roof. The centralised software architecture replaces dozens of supplier ECUs and kilometres of wiring, with Volvo claiming the freed-up space gives the D-segment SUV cabin room comparable to older E-segment cars.REDWOOD SHIFTS EV BATTERIES INTO SECOND-LIFE STORAGERedwood Materials is expanding into second-life battery energy storage after finding that incoming used EV packs are retaining more capacity and arriving in better condition than originally modelled. The strategy centres on a 12 MW/63 MWh second-life BESS project in Texas — claimed as the world's largest — with Redwood targeting GWh-scale deployments for data centres, renewables, and utility-scale installations.

¿Te han vendido que cruzar España en un coche eléctrico es una experiencia gratificante y sencilla? Hoy vamos a analizar, con cifras y comparaciones que algunos llamarán "odiosas", la realidad de la larga distancia. Entre autonomías de ciencia ficción, cargadores que son espejismos y un laberinto de aplicaciones, viajar más de 300 kilómetros puede convertirse en una auténtica odisea. Y un dato que te va a sorprender: en ruta, el eléctrico puede ser más caro que el diésel. El abismo de la autonomía real El ciclo de homologación WLTP es, en la práctica, el "cuento de la lechera". En condiciones reales de autopista y con datos de 2026, la autonomía cae drásticamente por dos factores: -El efecto autopista: A 120 km/h, la resistencia aerodinámica dispara el consumo. Algunos modelos de alta gama consumen hasta un 50% más de lo prometido al circular por vías rápidas. -La ventana del 10 al 80%: Para proteger la batería y evitar esperas eternas (la carga se ralentiza tras el 80%), en un viaje largo solo dispones del 70% de la capacidad funcional. Si tu coche promete 500 km, tu "zona segura" real apenas llega a los 300 km. El verdugo del clima En un coche térmico, la calefacción es calor residual "gratis". En un eléctrico, sale de la batería. Según los últimos test de la federación noruega (NAF), el frío extremo puede reducir la autonomía hasta un 46%. En España, cruzar un puerto de montaña en invierno con el climatizador puesto puede restarte 80 km de alcance de un plumazo. La odisea de la carga y el "Apps-ocalipsis" España cuenta con miles de puntos de recarga, pero la infraestructura sufre de dos males endémicos: -Cargadores fantasma: Casi el 25% de los puntos están inoperativos por falta de mantenimiento o permisos administrativos. Llegar con un 5% de batería y encontrar el poste apagado es una experiencia traumática. -El caos de las aplicaciones: A falta de una red como la de Tesla que sea "llegar y enchufar", el conductor medio necesita hasta una decena de apps (Wenea, Zunder, Endesa X, Iberdrola, etc.) para moverse con garantías. Intentar registrarse en una app bajo la lluvia en una electrolinera sin cobertura no es el futuro que nos prometieron. ¿Realmente ahorras en un viaje largo? Aquí es donde caen los mitos. Cargar en casa es barato, pero en cargadores ultrarrápidos de ruta, el precio del kWh se ha disparado. -Escenario Eléctrico (500 km): Con un consumo de 19 kWh/100 km a 0,65 €/kWh, el coste total es de 61,75 €. -Escenario Diésel (500 km): Con un consumo de 5,5 l/100 km a 1,55 €/litro, el coste es de 42,60 €. Resultado: Viajar en eléctrico en ruta es, de media, un 45% más caro que en un diésel moderno, sin contar el tiempo perdido en las paradas. El miedo al "Siniestro Total" por un bordillazo Un aspecto crítico que está encareciendo las pólizas de seguro es la fragilidad económica de las baterías estructurales. -Reparación imposible: En muchos modelos actuales, un daño mínimo en la carcasa de la batería obliga a la sustitución del pack completo por seguridad. -Ruina financiera: Cambiar una batería de 80 kWh puede costar entre 15.000 y 25.000 euros. En un coche con pocos años, esto supone el siniestro total del vehículo por un golpe que en un coche térmico costaría 2.000 euros de reparar. Esto ha provocado una subida del 20% en las primas de seguros para eléctricos en 2026. Conclusión: El muro de los 300 kilómetros La verdad empírica es que el coche eléctrico es una herramienta maravillosa para el 90% de tu vida diaria (trayectos de menos de 300 km cargando en casa). Sin embargo, más allá de esa distancia, se convierte en una servidumbre. El coche debe estar al servicio del conductor, y no el conductor al servicio de la máquina. Si haces muchos viajes largos al año, la infraestructura y el ecosistema actual todavía dictan una sentencia clara: el diésel o el híbrido siguen siendo los reyes de la carretera. ¿Has intentado cruzar España en eléctrico recientemente? ¿Ha sido una experiencia gratificante o una odisea de aplicaciones y esperas? Déjanos tu experiencia en los comentarios.

Entre la voiture électrique, désormais bien installée, et les moteurs thermiques que l'on tente progressivement de remplacer, il existe une autre technologie encore discrète : la voiture à hydrogène. En France, ce marché reste très confidentiel. Aujourd'hui, seuls deux modèles sont réellement disponibles à la vente : la berline Toyota Mirai, proposée autour de 71 500 euros, et le SUV Hyundai Nexo, affiché à plus de 80 000 euros.Ces véhicules fonctionnent grâce à une pile à combustible. Le principe est assez simple : l'hydrogène stocké dans le réservoir réagit avec l'oxygène de l'air pour produire de l'électricité. Cette électricité alimente ensuite un moteur électrique qui entraîne les roues. L'avantage majeur est environnemental : à l'échappement, la seule émission est… de la vapeur d'eau. Sur le papier, l'hydrogène combine deux atouts que les voitures électriques et thermiques ont du mal à réunir. D'abord l'autonomie : la Toyota Mirai annonce environ 650 kilomètres, tandis que le Hyundai Nexo peut atteindre 666 kilomètres. Ensuite, le temps de recharge : faire le plein d'hydrogène prend seulement quelques minutes, comme pour une voiture essence.Il existe aussi une variante intermédiaire : les utilitaires hybrides hydrogène-électrique. Ces véhicules embarquent à la fois une batterie et une pile à combustible. On les retrouve par exemple sur certains modèles professionnels comme le Renault Kangoo ZE Hydrogen, le Renault Master Hydrogen ou encore les Peugeot e-Expert et Citroën ë-Jumpy Hydrogen. Leur autonomie tourne autour de 400 kilomètres selon le cycle WLTP, la norme européenne qui mesure l'autonomie des véhicules. Si ces voitures restent aussi coûteuses, c'est principalement une question d'échelle industrielle. Les piles à combustible sont encore fabriquées en petites quantités, ce qui maintient les prix élevés. Le phénomène est comparable aux débuts de la voiture électrique : lorsque la production des batteries lithium-ion s'est industrialisée, leurs coûts ont fortement baissé.Autre obstacle majeur : les infrastructures. En France, on compte seulement quelques dizaines de stations hydrogène. En dehors des grands axes, trouver une station peut donc s'avérer compliqué. Côté carburant, le prix reste relativement stable. Le kilo d'hydrogène coûte entre 10 et 15 euros, ce qui place le coût d'un plein dans une fourchette comparable à celle d'une voiture essence ou diesel. L'avenir de cette technologie dépendra largement des investissements des constructeurs et du développement de nouvelles méthodes de production, notamment l'électrolyse de l'eau, qui permet de produire de l'hydrogène à partir d'électricité renouvelable. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 05 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyMIDDLE EAST CONFLICT LIFTS UK FUEL AND ENERGY COSTSBrent crude surged past $84 per barrel and UK gas prices spiked to a three-year high of £1.44 per therm after Qatar halted LNG exports following Iran's threat to attack tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with the RAC warning UK forecourt prices will feel the full impact within a week. Home EV charging costs are shielded for now by the energy price cap — fixed at 24.67p per kWh for electricity until end of June — but wholesale price rises could push the cap higher from July, making both home wallbox and public charging more expensive.​EUROPEAN FLEETS COULD SAVE €246BN BY 2030A new EY and Eurelectric report finds that fully electrifying Europe's corporate fleets could deliver up to €246 billion in cumulative savings and cut one billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030. However, the authors warn that cheaper running costs alone will not drive mass uptake, calling for coordinated action from manufacturers, policymakers, grid operators and finance providers to tackle high upfront costs, uncertain residual values, and charging infrastructure delays.CUPRA BORN FACELIFT BRINGS SHARP NOSE, SMALL TWEAKSCupra has facelifted the Born with a "shark nose" front end, triangular matrix LED headlights, a continuous rear light strip, and new 235 mm tyres across all five wheel options, while the aerodynamically improved 79 kWh variants now claim around 600 km (373 miles) of WLTP range. A new entry "Born Plus" trim pairs a 58 kWh battery with a 140 kW motor — figures that match Ford's Capri LFP option and strongly suggest a switch to LFP cells from the updated MEB+ platform — though Cupra has not confirmed drivetrain details and appears to be saving that announcement for a related reveal, likely the VW ID.3 facelift later in 2026.FORD EV SALES SINK 71% AFTER LIGHTNING EXITFord's US EV sales collapsed 71% in February 2026 to just 2,122 units, the steepest monthly drop in its EV history, driven by the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning and the expiry of the federal EV tax credit. Ford's Model e division lost $4.8 billion in 2025 and is forecast to lose another $4–5 billion in 2026, with profitability not expected until 2029; the company has already booked a $19.5 billion writedown and is pivoting to a new ~$30,000 midsize electric pickup it hopes will revive the business by 2027.LUCID PATCHES GRAVITY SOFTWARE AGAINLucid Motors has pushed software update 3.4.4 to the Gravity SUV, targeting AC charging improvements and Drive Assist availability, following a January update that resolved around 95% of earlier software issues — with the car averaging a new update every 24 days since launch. Lucid has closed its online configurator for both the Air and Gravity while it prepares its 2027 model year announcement, and Air owners face a $950 hardware upgrade bill to access the newer UX 3.0 platform already running in the Gravity, due to arrive by autumn 2026.MITSUBISHI READIES LEAF-BASED EV FOR CANADAMitsubishi is preparing its first all-new model since the Eclipse Cross for Canadian dealerships in 2026, built on Nissan's CMF-EV platform and LEAF architecture, with spy shots showing a heavily camouflaged prototype that shares the LEAF's roofline, proportions, and rear hatch panel. Both models will be built side by side at Nissan's Kaminokawa plant in Japan, and Mitsubishi may receive the smaller battery pack to undercut the LEAF on entry price — a strategy that would see Nissan supply the foundations while a cheaper sibling competes for the same buyers.ALPITRONIC UNVEILS HYC400 SERIES 2 CHARGERAlpitronic has launched the HYC400 Series 2, retaining the 400 kW maximum output of its predecessor while upgrading to a 22-inch touchscreen (up from 15.6 inches), second-generation silicon carbide power stacks, and a higher continuous output current of 600 A (up from 500 A). The unit maintains 97.5% charging efficiency but standby power consumption rises significantly from 43 W to under 100 W, and cable options narrow to a single 5-metre length; Alpitronic will sell both generations simultaneously to suit different site requirements.​APTERA SHOWS FIRST VALIDATION-LINE VEHICLE PHOTOAptera Motors has published the first photo of a vehicle off its validation assembly line, marking a milestone for its three-wheeled, solar-assisted EV that claims 400 miles of range from a 44 kWh battery and up to 40 miles of daily solar charging, classified as a motorcycle to bypass certain safety regulations. The launch edition price has risen to $40,000 — a $9,300 increase from prior estimates — though a $28,000 model is planned for the future, and with nearly 50,000 pre-orders and a stated daily capacity of 80–100 vehicles, Aptera claims it could fulfil all orders within 500 days of full production, though the end-of-year delivery timeline remains uncertain.​GEELY TARGETS DEFENDER WITH GALAXY BATTLESHIPGeely plans to launch the Galaxy Battleship in the UK in 2028, a blocky hybrid 4x4 aimed squarely at the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser, with a production design expected to stay 90–95% true to the Galaxy Cruiser concept shown at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show. Built on the GEA Evo platform with steer- and brake-by-wire, it may use an AI-driven plug-in hybrid system with a stated output of around 858 bhp, and Geely is promising an interior that surpasses the Defender's for luxury — a bold claim for the Chinese brand's first foray into the 4x4 segment.​EU UNVEILS LOCAL-CONTENT RULES FOR CLEAN TECHThe European Commission has unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), tying over €2 trillion in public procurement and subsidies to low-carbon and "Made-in-EU" conditions across sectors including EVs, steel, cement, and wind turbines, with the goal of raising manufacturing's share of EU economic output from 14% to 20% by 2035. China is excluded from the initial trusted-partner list — which includes the UK, Canada, and the US — and foreign investments above €100 million from countries controlling 40%+ of global production would face strict conditions including capped 49% foreign ownership and mandatory technology transfer; BMW and Mercedes oppose the Act over fears of higher costs, while Renault backs it and the text must still clear the European Parliament before becoming law.​

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 04 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyVOLVO ADDS CAPACITY TO BUILD EX60  Volvo will extend production at its Torslanda plant to meet surging demand for the all-electric EX60 SUV, which has seen strong early orders across Europe. German wait times now stretch up to 17 months, prompting Volvo to negotiate shorter summer breaks with unions, mirroring BMW's own ramp-up for the iX3. VOLVO PUSHES NEW UX TO 2.5 MILLION CARS  Volvo is rolling out a major over‑the‑air update to around 2.5 million vehicles, bringing its latest infotainment system from the EX30, EX90 and EX60 models to cars as old as 2020. The update ushers in a unified user interface and, later this spring, a switch from Google Assistant to the more conversational Google Gemini AI. CUPRA RAVAL SPIED UNCOVERED AHEAD OF MARCH 2026 REVEAL  Cupra's upcoming Raval — its most affordable EV yet — has been spotted fully uncovered during Scandinavian winter testing. Riding on the new MEB+ platform with two battery options, it launches mid‑2026 from around £23,000 to rival the Renault 5 and Peugeot e‑208 in the urban EV segment.  DENMARK HITS 81.6% BEV SHARE IN FEBRUARY  Battery‑electric vehicles made up 81.6% of Denmark's new car sales in February, surging to 94.4% among private buyers. The shift reflects strong government incentives and rapid public adoption as EVs become the mainstream choice in the Danish market.  2026 WORLD CAR AWARDS SHORTLISTS TILT ELECTRIC  Electric models dominate the 2026 World Car Awards shortlist, with the BMW iX3, Nissan Leaf and Mercedes‑Benz CLA leading major categories. Luxury and performance finalists like the Lucid Gravity and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N further show how EVs now span every segment from affordable urban cars to high‑end models.  2027 BMW IX4 SET FOR X4 REPLACEMENT  BMW's 2027 iX4 coupe SUV is testing in Sweden, set to replace the X4 with two all‑wheel‑drive variants and a 108 kWh battery offering up to 800 km WLTP range. It adopts BMW's latest design language and a minimalist cabin similar to the iX3, with a large central screen and refreshed controls.  BARCELONA TO PAY €600 FOR ELECTRIC MOPED SWAPS  Barcelona will grant residents €600 to trade in petrol mopeds for new electric ones starting March 2026, covering up to 40% of the purchase price. With €15 million in funding through 2030, the scheme could replace around 24,000 mopeds and is open on a first‑come, first‑served basis.  ENBW SIGNS MULTI-YEAR XCHARGE DEAL FOR HYPERNET  German utility EnBW has sealed a multi‑year deal with XCharge to supply 400 kW DC fast chargers for its HyperNet network after successful trials. The high‑power C7 units, supporting dual CCS connectors and liquid‑cooled cables, will serve high‑throughput highway and hub charging locations.  STELLANTIS SETS 2026 SPAIN BUILD FOR LEAPMOTOR B10  Stellantis will start producing the Leapmotor B10 electric SUV in Spain in late 2026, marking the brand's European manufacturing debut. The €29,990 model anchors Leapmotor's expansion through Stellantis's joint venture, which now runs over 800 European sales points and continues rapid growth.  THATCHAM TARGETS EV WRITE-OFFS WITH REPAIR BLUEPRINT  Thatcham Research has launched an EV Blueprint to stop repairable electric cars being written off after minor crashes by improving safety, diagnostics and battery repair standards. The plan calls for modular, serviceable battery designs, open diagnostic tools, and replaceable safety components to cut repair costs and extend EV lifespan.

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 02 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW USA SHOP LEAK POINTS TO 2027 LINEUPA leak on BMW USA's online shop revealed two fully electric i3 sedan variants — the i3 40 xDrive and i3 50 xDrive — confirmed for the US in 2027, sharing the Neue Klasse platform with the iX3 and featuring Gen6 batteries, 800-volt hardware, and an iDrive X interior. The 2027 lineup also adds a first-ever iX4 coupe-SUV in two variants, an iX3 in three configurations launching in North America this summer, an electric iX5, and an i3 M60 alongside a full electric M3 positioned as the spiritual successor to today's M3 Competition.TESLA BERLIN RUNS HALF FULL AS UNION ROW SIMMERSTesla's Gigafactory Berlin produced 211,235 vehicles in 2024 against a stated annual capacity of 375,000 — a 56% utilisation rate — and output has since declined further, with the factory now reportedly running at around 40% capacity and BYD outselling Tesla in Europe in January 2026. Labour tensions are deepening ahead of works council elections, with IG Metall pursuing collective wage agreements similar to those at Volkswagen and BMW, while Tesla filed a criminal complaint against a union member and Elon Musk warned that "outside organisations" could hinder the site's ambition to become Europe's largest factory complex.T&E: LOCAL BATTERIES COULD CUT COST GAPA Transport & Environment report argues the EU can shrink the cost gap between domestically made and Chinese batteries from 90% to around 30% through scaled-up local production, with higher automation and lower scrap rates potentially cutting the gap to $14 per kWh by 2030 — equivalent to roughly €500 on an average EV. The findings align with the EU's forthcoming Industrial Accelerator Act, which targets ~70% local content thresholds for publicly supported EVs, though some carmakers warn this risks making batteries prohibitively expensive while T&E's Julia Poliscanova calls it "a sovereignty premium worth paying," particularly given China's export restrictions on critical minerals.TRIBUNAL BACKS 5% VAT ON SOME PUBLIC CHARGINGA UK tax tribunal has ruled against HMRC in a case brought by community charging operator Charge My Street, finding that a de-minimis clause in the VAT Act 1994 — capping "domestic" supplies at 1,000 kWh per month per customer — can qualify most neighbourhood charge points for the 5% reduced VAT rate rather than the 20% rate currently applied to public charging. The ruling is significant for drivers without off-street parking, though it also raises commercial complications, as many charge point operators have multi-year contracts priced on 20% VAT, and it opens the door to networks gaming the threshold by splitting sites or charger banks into separate "premises".ŠKODA OPENS €205M CTP BATTERY PLANT IN CZECHIAŠkoda has opened a €205 million (~$216M), 55,000 m² battery production facility at Mladá Boleslav, making it the Volkswagen Group's largest BEV battery system site and the first VW Group plant in Europe to manufacture cell-to-pack (CTP) systems at scale. The line produces over 1,100 battery systems per day — targeting up to 335,000 annually — and Škoda's switch to LFP cells has cut battery production costs by 30% compared to its previous MEB systems.MG CLOSES IN ON EUROPEAN FACTORY PLANMG has narrowed its European factory search to five countries, aiming to begin production by 2027 to circumvent the EU's 45% tariff on Chinese-built BEVs — a levy that caused MG's European BEV sales to fall 33% to 48,479 units last year, even as overall European sales rose 26% to 307,282 units in 2025. MG Europe head William Wang declared "it's time to build local," positioning the brand as a European marque rather than a Chinese import, as rivals BYD, Chery, and Leapmotor also race to establish European manufacturing footholds.CITROËN UPDATES C5 AIRCROSS PHEV FOR EURO 7Citroën has refreshed the C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid with a new 21.5 kWh battery (17.8 kWh usable), delivering up to 96 km (60 miles) of WLTP combined electric range — a 33% improvement over the outgoing model and ahead of rivals like the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 (69 km) and Ford Kuga PHEV (64 km). Priced in the €40–50k range, Citroën positions the updated C5 Aircross as one of the most tax-efficient family SUVs in the mainstream segment across EU markets while still targeting Euro 7 compliance.CANADIAN TRIAL PEGS ELECTRIC SEMI SAVINGS AT $157,126A real-world Canadian trial by FPInnovations' PIT Group and Transport Canada tracked two commercial fleets over 12 months and more than 200,000 km of Montreal-area operations, projecting savings of $157,126 per truck over six years — described as the most comprehensive dataset of its kind outside controlled demonstrations. The study compared the Freightliner eCascadia (BEV) directly against the diesel Cascadia and found that despite the electric truck's higher purchase price, higher-than-expected maintenance costs, and lower residual value, a six-year saving still emerged and may prove conservative.DENZA D9 ELECTRIC MPV ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIADenza has launched the D9 electric MPV in Australia from A$85,990, powered by a 103.3 kWh Blade Battery with 200 kW DC fast charging, 11 kW AC charging, and V2L capability across both variants, all built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with a cell-to-body battery structure. The seven-seat, three-row cabin targets the premium end of the people-mover segment with nappa leather, open-pore white ash wood trim, a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system, adaptive suspension, and second-row captain's chairs offering over 900 mm of legroom, massage, and individual screens.CHINESE CAR BRANDS SPLIT US BUYERSA Cox Automotive survey of 802 prospective US car buyers found the country almost evenly divided — 38% would consider Chinese brands if available, 39% would not — with Gen Z showing notably higher openness at 69%. Chinese brands remain locked out of the US market by high tariffs and software regulations, but cost pressure is a key driver of interest, with 68% of open buyers expecting lower prices against an average new car price of $50,000, while BYD has already surpassed Tesla in European EV sales.

Mit dem HAVAL Jolion Pro erweitert GWM sein Angebot im stark nachgefragten Kompakt-SUV-Segment. Bereits mit einer unverbindlichen Preisempfehlung von 24.990 Euro in der Premium-Variante sowie 27.690 Euro in der Luxury-Version bietet das zweite Modell der HAVAL Produktlinie ein beeindruckendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Zur Markteinführung ergänzt GWM dieses Angebot durch ein attraktives Finanzierungsmodell, das den Einstieg zusätzlich erleichtert. Darum geht es diesmal!Mit dem HAVAL Jolion Pro präsentiert Great Wall Motor nach dem HAVAL H6 das zweite Modell seiner international erfolgreichen SUV-Produktlinie auf dem deutschen Markt. Bis 2027 sollen insgesamt neun neue GWM-Modelle das Modell- und Antriebsangebot in Deutschland erweitern und zusätzliche Preissegmente erschließen. Als Kompakt-SUV ordnet sich der Jolion Pro in Deutschlands beliebtestem und zulassungsstärkstem SUV-Segment ein. Power und Drive!    Angetrieben wird der HAVAL Jolion Pro von einem 1.5-Liter-Turbobenziner mit 130 kW (177 PS) und 270 Nm Drehmoment und 7-Gang-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe.  Das C-SUV beschleunigt in 7,9 Sekunden von 0 auf 100 km/h und erreicht eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 190 km/h. Der kombinierte Verbrauch liegt nach WLTP bei 7,4 l/100 km, die CO₂-Emissionen bei 167 g/km. Die Innenausstattung!Bereits die Basisversion hat unter anderem eine 2-Zonen-Klimaautomatik, Sitzheizung vorn, einen sechsfach elektrisch verstellbaren Fahrersitz, ein elektrisches Panorama-Glasdach sowie ein  Smart-Key-System an Bord. Serienmäßig verfügt das Fahrzeug zudem über eine Geschwindigkeitsregelung sowie eine Einparkhilfe hinten in Kombination mit einer 360°-Umgebungskamera. Die Ausstattungslinie Luxury erweitert dieses Paket um zahlreiche zusätzliche Assistenzsysteme. Dazu zählen unter anderem der intelligente Fahrassistent (ICA), der Stauassistent (TJA), der Kurvenassistent (ATC), sowie der Abbiegeassistent (AEB-JA). Weitere Assistenten wie der Totwinkel- (BSD) und Spurwechselassistent (LCA), ein Ausstiegsassistent (DOW), ein Heckkollisionswarner (RCW) oder der Querverkehrsassistent hinten mit Notbremsfunktion (RCTA-B) sorgen für ein hohes Maß an zusätzlicher Sicherheit in verschiedensten Verkehrssituationen.Die Kosten!Der Turbo-Benziner ist ab Ende Februar in den Ausstattungslinien Premium und Luxury erhältlich. Mit einem Einstiegspreis von 24.990 Euro (UVP) in der Premium-Variante und 27.690 Euro (UVP) in der Luxury-Version präsentiert sich der HAVAL Jolion Pro als ein besonders überzeugendes Gesamtpaket mit einem starken Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.  Alle Fotos: © GWM/Frey Import Services    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

It's EV News Briefly for Friday 27 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyFORD MAKES MACH-E FRUNK A $495 OPTIONFord has removed the front trunk from the standard equipment list on the 2026 Mustang Mach-E, citing low usage among owners, and now charges $495 to unlock access to the under-bonnet storage space that has been part of the car's appeal since its 2021 launch. The move fits a broader industry trend of unbundling previously standard features, but risks a backlash on perceived value — particularly given the frunk already lost roughly half its original five cubic feet of space when a heat pump was added in 2024.HYUNDAI TARGETS BODY-ON-FRAME PICKUP BY 2028Hyundai is developing a midsize body-on-frame pickup truck targeting a ~2028 launch, with CEO José Muñoz committing to the project at last September's investor day and Australian COO Gavin Donaldson confirming it will be a distinct vehicle from Kia's unibody Tasman — designed to compete with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Trademarked "IONIQ T7" branding hints the truck may sit under Hyundai's electric sub-brand, and the same platform could underpin a rugged SUV previewed by the Crater Concept at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show.POLESTAR ENERGY ADDS GRID REWARDS IN GERMANY, FRANCEPolestar is expanding its smart charging programme to Germany and France, joining Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, with German owners on an Intelligent Octopus tariff able to cut home charging costs by up to roughly 50% per session and save around €300 annually by shifting charging to cheap, low-carbon off-peak windows. A key differentiator is that the programme now runs car-controlled charging directly through the Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 via the in-house app, removing the need for a compatible smart wallbox — and Polestar has also activated V2G and V2H capability for the Polestar 3 in California.RIVIAN JOB POSTING POINTS TO 48V PLATFORMA Rivian engineering job listing has surfaced that explicitly names a 48V DC architecture — a first for the company in any public-facing document — calling for someone to design vehicle topologies spanning 12V, 48V and 120/230V AC systems for an active, undisclosed vehicle programme. When read alongside recent postings for steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering and Level 4 autonomy roles, the listing points toward a next-generation platform that could combine all four technologies; a 48V system is notable because it delivers the same power as 12V at one-quarter the current, enabling lighter, cheaper wiring harnessesVOLVO PLANS 2027 EX30 UPDATE WITH V2LVolvo is planning a 2027 EX30 refresh that adds vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and a new 148 hp entry-level powertrain via an over-the-air software update requiring no dealer visit, alongside a reworked touchscreen interface. The cheaper motor — pairable with either a 51 kWh or 69 kWh battery for up to 251 miles of WLTP range — could push the UK entry price toward £30,000, narrowing the gap to rivals like the Alfa Romeo Junior and Mini Aceman, though UK availability has not been confirmed.UK EXTENDS HOME CHARGER GRANT TO 2027The UK government has extended its Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant to March 2027 and is raising the maximum contribution from £350 to £500 from 1 April 2026, with the grant covering renters, flat owners and homeowners without driveways — groups previously locked out of cheap home charging. The extension complements a separate £600 million public charging fund, with ChargeUK noting the UK public charging network has reached 88,500 chargepoints, but underscoring that most drivers rely on a blend of home and public infrastructure.MERCEDES BABY G GAINS HYBRID OPTIONMercedes-Benz has reversed its EV-only plan for the smaller "Baby" G-Class, adding a hybrid variant that will use the CLA's turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit from Horse Powertrain producing 188 hp, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox with an integrated electric motor. Both the battery-electric and hybrid versions will feature four-wheel drive as standard on a bespoke platform, with BEV production pencilled in for 2027 and the hybrid expected to follow — and Mercedes insisting the smaller model will match the full-size G-Class for off-road capability.LEAKED PRICING LIFTS 2026 GEELY EX5 RANGEIndustry guide Redbook has leaked Australian pricing for new Extended Range variants of the 2026 Geely EX5 — AU$41,990 for the Complete and AU$45,990 for the Inspire, each AU$1,000 above current equivalents — though Geely Australia has not officially confirmed figures, specs or an on-sale date. The Extended Range models swap in a larger 68.4 kWh LFP battery (up ~14% from 60.22 kWh), pushing WLTP-rated range to 475 km and 450 km respectively, gains of 45 km over standard versions.MEXICO TIGHTENS AIR RULES AND PUSHES ELECTRIC TRUCKSMexico is combining tightened air quality monitoring under the Ministry of Health with a push to electrify its medium- and heavy-duty fleet, which makes up roughly 25% of the vehicle fleet but generates more than half of all transport-related emissions. Electric truck sales have surged 800% over three years with 25 brands now offering more than 60 commercial EV models in Mexico, while new import rules cap used diesel commercial vehicles at engines no older than 10 years — closing a significant back door for ageing, high-emission trucks.

In dieser Folge ist Liberta schon in der Zukunft unterwegs (nämlich in Thailand), während Lena noch in der Vergangenheit in Mexiko festhängt. Lena erzählt von ihren Reiseerlebnissen durch Mexiko, unheimlichen Begegnungen mit Geistern in alten Hotels und davon, was die beiden direkt zum Start ins Jahr des Feuerpferdes ordentlich falsch gemacht haben. Außerdem erfahrt ihr, warum Liberta in ihrem Leben nie wieder alleine zwinkern muss. Eine Folge voller Reisen, Übersinnlichem und Chaos - viel Spaß beim Zuhören! ——— Anzeige Diese Folge wird präsentiert von BMW Deutschland. Liberta war im Rahmen der iX3 Driving Experience nach Italien eingeladen – und hat das neue Modell ausgiebig getestet. Im Podcast spricht sie über ihre Erfahrungen. Und falls ihr nach dem Hören selbst mal Probe sitzen oder direkt zuschlagen wollt: Den BMW iX3 könnt ihr ab dem 07.03. bei eurem BMW Partner anschauen und kaufen. Libertas Testurteil: Freude am Fahren Level 100. Let's goooo! Alle Infos findet ihr hier unter diesen Link: https://bit.ly/bmw-ix3-na5 _ Verbrauchswerte des BMW iX3: BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 17,9-15,1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 0 g/km (WLTP); COz-Klasse(n): A; Elektrische Reichweite: 678-805 km (WLTP)

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Veel EV's komen ineens verder, zoals de Ford Explorer en Capri, BMW iX1, iX2 en MINI Countryman E. BYD U7 krijgt een hele grote accu, Geely komt in 2026 met solid state, elektrische Bentley, Fiat 500e vanaf 25K en alles over de Volvo EX60. We leggen het verschil uit tussen de actieradius, WLTP, CTC en EPA, bespreken de Europese verkoopcijfers en geven meer informatie over de ERE-certificaten. Als laatste het verhaal over hoe we een lange afstand met de Hyundai Inster afgelegd hebben. 

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist.     Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og journalist, FDM.   Medvært: Barbara Borre Lange, Kommunikationschef, FDM. Denne uge er en special-udgivelse optaget i Norge kort efter rækkeviddetesten i NAF's El Prix var gennemført. Så beklager lyden, vi skal nok være tilbage vante rammer i næste uge. Selvom termometeret viste ned til -32 grader, kørte Lucid Air længst med 519 km i 2026-udgaven af verdens mest kendte vintertest af rækkevidde: NAF El Prix. Længe havde det set ud til, at Lucid Air ville køre endnu længere, men den blev ramt af de ekstremt lave temperaturer oppe i de norske fjelde. Årets test har været den koldeste siden NAF startede i 2020. Lucid Air endte faktisk med både at blive vinder og taber i testen. For selvom den kørte længst, var det også bilen med den største afvigelse mellem testresultatet og den officielle WLTP-rækkevidde. Med 46 procent havde Lucid Air den største afvigelse – måske en lidt uretfærdig pris at modtage, idet de øvrige biler ikke nåede at køre i de helt lave frostgrader. NAF har dog ikke kun fokus på de biler, der kører langt. Den pris vil næsten altid gå til de største elbiler med de største batterier. I stedet har de mere fokus på, hvor stor afvigelsen er mellem det officielle forbrug og det, der kan måles ude i virkeligheden. I gennemsnit afveg de 24 biler i testen med 38 procent, og det er ubetinget den største afvigelse, NAF har målt i deres syv vintertests. Bilen med den laveste afvigelse i forhold til WLTP blev Hyundai Inster med blot 29 procent. Inster har dog et meget lille batteri og kunne derfor kun køre 256 km, før den blev usikker at køre i. Det var dog ikke den bil, som fik ”æren” af at køre kortest under El Prix. Det blev Suzuki eVitara, der kun kørte 224 km. NAF havde ellers frygtet, at de lave temperaturer ville give endnu større afvigelser på op mod 50 procent. Det skete ikke. Men en anden tendens overraskede dem: – Mange biler mistede kræfter tidligere, end vi har været vant til under El Prix. I tidligere år har bilerne mistet accelerationsevne, når de havde omkring nul procent batteri. Men i år skete det i flere biler allerede mellem fem og elleve procent, siger Nils Sødal, senior kommunikationsrådgiver i NAF.

I Elbilsveckan avsnitt 164 bjuds det på både långresor, parkeringsfunderingar, batteriteknik och nyheter – innan vi landar i ett högintressant huvudämne.Vi börjar med VICPICPRODUCTIONS som berättar om sitt ambitiösa äventyr: en resa från Malmö till Vemdalen tur och retur i en fullpackad Tesla Model Y. Avfärd skedde redan klockan 19 för att barnen skulle kunna sova i bilen, och med både bakbox och tung last upplevdes bilen för en gångs skull ovanligt mjuk och komfortabel. Totalt blev det 192 mil, fyra laddstopp per riktning, tre vändor hem – och till och med laddning direkt på fasaden. Trots omfattningen låter resan nästan… smärtfri.Conny från Youtube lyfter en fråga många elbilsägare känner igen sig i: har parkeringsrutorna hängt med bilarnas utveckling? Standardmåttet på 2,5 x 5 meter krymps ibland till 2,3 meters bredd, samtidigt som bilar vuxit rejält. Från 90-talets 170–180 cm breda bilar är vi idag ofta uppe på 190–200 cm, särskilt bland SUV:ar – något som gör vardagsparkering till en allt större utmaning.Simon på Spotify vill höra våra tankar om Donut Labs solid-state-batterier. Det finska bolaget uppges ha tagit fram världens första solid-state-batteri för produktionsfordon, som nu ska användas i motorcyklar från Verge. Med imponerande specifikationer som 400 Wh/kg (jämfört med cirka 250 Wh/kg för NCM), laddning till 100 % på 15 minuter, upp till 100 000 laddcykler och 99 % kapacitet kvar vid -30 grader, låter det nästan för bra för att vara sant. Batterierna ska finnas i storlekarna 20 eller 33 kWh.Från Spotify kommer även en fråga från fr4zze om den uppdaterade, sportiga Xpeng P7 – vad vet vi egentligen om den nya versionen?I nyhetsdelen går vi igenom flera färska elbilsnyheter. Xpeng G6 i Standard-utförande landar på 499 000 kronor och erbjuder 470 km WLTP, 185 kW effekt, ett 68,5 kWh-batteri och en utrustningsnivå där ”allt ingår”. Subaru presenterar sin eldrivna e-Outback med priser från 570 000 kronor, 595 000 för Touring och upp till 630 000 kronor för en fullutrustad version. Dessutom blickar vi mot Skoda PeaQ – en helt ny sjusitsig elbil från Skoda som ska lanseras redan i år.Avsnittet avslutas med huvudämnet: en första upplevelse av Tesla FSD. Hur känns det, vad fungerar – och vad väcker fortfarande frågor?Länk om parkeringsrutestrul i Malmö: https://www.sydsvenskan.se/malmo/p-rutorna-pa-malmo-c-for-smala-for-vanliga-bilar/Kapitel00:01:26 – Ingen förvärme i Audin00:09:50 – Så gick det att köra Malmö - Vemndalen med fullastad bil och ungar00:14:20 – Börjar bilarna bli för stora för parkeringsfickorna?00:17:58 – Donut Labs Solid State-batterier – är det på riktigt?00:28:23 – Vet vi något om New Xpeng P7?00:30:14 – Xpeng G600:34:04 – E-Outback00:44:14 – Skoda PeaQ00:48:45 – Tesla FSD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1241: CarMax leans on price cuts and marketing to spark sales, Toyota takes its iconic Hilux electric in Europe, and Walmart keeps scaling drone delivery as demand grows.CarMax is shifting back to fundamentals as sales and earnings continue to slide. The company will cut prices, trim costs, and increase marketing to regain momentum heading into 2026.Q3 results saw unit sales down 8% and earnings down 50% year-over-year.CarMax will use targeted price cuts to spark demand, not blanket reductions.The company is lowering margins while boosting marketing to drive traffic.SG&A will be cut by $150M annually despite increased ad spend.“Our average selling prices have drifted upward and appear to be less attractive to customers,” said Interim CEO David McCreight.Toyota just electrified one of its most important global trucks. The Hilux made its first European appearance as a full EV, signaling Toyota's pickup electrification push—just not for North American buyers.Toyota debuted the Hilux BEV at the Brussels Motor Show, and uses a 59.2 kWh battery, offering up to 160 miles WLTP range, or 236 miles in city driving.With AWD and 473 Nm of torque, it can tow 1.6 tons and haul over 1,500 lbs, keeping its work-truck credibility.Europe gets the Hilux BEV in April, but the truck isn't sold in the U.S.—and Toyota isn't signaling that will change.Alphabet-owned Wing is dramatically expanding its on-demand drone partnership with Walmart, signaling that flying groceries and meds are becoming a real part of everyday commerce.Wing will expand drone delivery to 150 more Walmart stores, building on pilots in Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.Wing's top 25% of customers order three times per week, mostly groceries like eggs, ground beef, produce, and snacks.Once complete, Wing will operate from 270+ Walmart locations, reaching roughly 10% of the U.S. population.Walmart remains Wing's primary commercial partner, even as the company continues testing larger drones capable of carrying five-pound payloads.Wing's new chief business officer Heather Rivera: “Volume is definitely powering our flywheel.”Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Seit seiner Markteinführung setzt der Peugeot 408 ein starkes Designstatement. Seine Fastback-Silhouette steht für ein neues Karosseriekonzept, das Dynamik, Fahrspaß und hohen Alltagskomfort verbindet. Das markante Erscheinungsbild ist ein besonders ausdrucksstarker Beweis für die Designkompetenz von Peugeot. Darum geht es diesmal!Im C-Segment bietet Peugeot eine besonders umfassende und vielfältige Produktpalette: Sie reicht vom Fließheckmodell 308 über den Kombi 308 SW bis hin zu den SUVs 3008 und 5008. Alle Modelle sind mit elektrischen und elektrifizierten Antrieben erhältlich. Der neue 408 positioniert sich stärker denn je an der Spitze des C-Segments. Mit seiner avantgardistischen und modernen Ausstrahlung ist er weltweit anerkannt, er ist eines der internationalsten Modelle von Peugeot.Das Outfit!Für einen Wow-Effekt sorgen exklusive Lichtsignaturen vorne und hinten. Der neue 408 ist zudem das erste Modell des Herstellers, das am Heck über einen beleuchteten „Peugeot“ Schriftzug verfügt.   Power und Drive!    Der neue Peugeot 408 soll mit drei Antriebsvarianten für Fahrspaß sorgen. Mit Elektroantrieb, Plug-In Hybrid und 48V-HYBRID.Rein elektrische mobil mit dem neuen Peugeot E-408Der leistungsstarke Elektromotor des Peugeot E-408 liefert 157 kW (213 PS) und ein großzügiges Drehmoment von 343 Nm. In Kombination mit einer Hochspannungs-NMC-Batterie mit einer nutzbaren Kapazität von 58,2 kWh verfügt der neue 408 über eine Reichweite von bis zu 456 km nach WLTP. Das Bordladegerät des E-408 unterstützt bis zu 120 kW und ermöglicht eine Aufladung der Batterie von 20 Prozent auf 80 Prozent in nur etwa 30 Minuten.Vielseitigkeit mit dem neuen Peugeot 408 Plug-In Hybrid 240 e-DSC7Als 408 Plug-In Hybrid mit der Typbezeichung 240 e-DSC7 kombiniert der Franzose einen 132 kW (180 PS) starken Benzinmotor mit einem 92 kW starken Elektromotor zu einer kombinierten Leitung von 177 kW (240 PS). Die rein elektrische Reichweite liegt bei bis zu 85 km. Komfortabel unterwegs mit dem Peugeot 408 HYBRID 145 e-DSC6Der Peugeot 408 HYBRID kombiniert einen 145 PS (107 kW) starken Benzinmotor mit einem 6-Gang-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe mit Elektrifizierung. Die Batterie lädt sich während der Fahrt automatisch auf, sorgt für einen effizienten Kraftstoffverbrauch von 5,0 l/100 km kombiniert nach WLTP und kann im Stadtverkehr bis zu 50 Prozent der Fahrzeit zu 100 Prozent elektrisch und emissionsfrei betrieben werden.Alle Fotos: © PEUGEOT DEUTSCHLAND GMBH    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

Para entender lo que las marcas no te explican. Porque el automóvil está cambiando radicalmente. Nuestra querida jerga de cilindradas, compresión y árboles de levas está siendo sustituida por un nuevo diccionario lleno de siglas que, admitámoslo, muchas veces parecen diseñadas para confundirnos. Hoy no vamos a debatir si el eléctrico es el futuro o no; hoy vamos a diseccionar la tecnología con "ingeniería a tu alcance" para que, cuando leas una ficha técnica, entiendas de verdad qué te están vendiendo. Aquí tienes los pilares fundamentales para entender un coche eléctrico moderno: 1. kW vs. kWh La gran confusión Es la base de todo y donde más gente se pierde. -kW (Kilovatios): Es la POTENCIA. Equivale a lo que antes llamábamos caballos (CV). Para pasar de kW a CV solo multiplica por 1,36. Representa la fuerza del motor o la velocidad de carga. -kWh (Kilovatios-hora): Es la ENERGÍA. Es la capacidad de la batería, equivalente a los litros del depósito de gasolina. Piensa en un cubo de agua: los kWh son el tamaño del cubo (cuánta agua cabe) y los kW son el grosor de la manguera. Tener muchos kWh (batería grande) no garantiza cargar rápido si tu sistema de carga (kW) es lento. 2. El Corazón: Motores Síncronos vs. Asíncronos No todos los "motores de 200 CV" son iguales. Existen dos grandes familias: -Síncronos de Imanes Permanentes (PSM): El rotor gira a la misma velocidad que el campo magnético. Son los reyes de la eficiencia (más del 90%) y ultra precisos, ideales para ciudad. La desventaja es que son caros y pueden generar resistencia al rodar por inercia si no se gestionan bien. -Asíncronos o de Inducción (ASM): El rotor gira algo más lento que el campo magnético. Son robustos y más baratos (sin imanes de tierras raras). Su gran ventaja es que no ofrecen resistencia cuando no se usan, permitiendo ir "a vela" en autopista sin consumo. Muchos coches de tracción total inteligentes usan un motor síncrono en un eje para el día a día y un asíncrono en el otro que solo "despierta" al pisar a fondo. 3. La Química de la Batería Exige saber qué química lleva tu coche, porque determina su vida útil y uso. -NCM (Níquel-Cobalto-Manganeso) / NCA: Son las baterías de alto rendimiento. Ofrecen mucha densidad energética (mucha autonomía en poco peso), ideales para viajes largos y deportivos. Sin embargo, son más caras, inestables térmicamente y sufren si se cargan siempre al 100%. -LFP (Litio-Ferrofosfato): Son las baterías que están democratizando el eléctrico. Son rocas: muy seguras, difícilmente arden, baratas y con una vida útil larguísima (+2.000 ciclos). A diferencia de las NCM, a las LFP debes cargarlas al 100% frecuentemente para calibrar su gestión. Su contra es que pesan más y sufren más con el frío extremo. 4. Voltios y Carga: 400V vs 800V La mayoría de eléctricos funcionan a 400 Voltios, pero los más sofisticados saltan a 800 Voltios. ¿La diferencia? En un sistema de 800V, la electricidad se empuja con más presión (voltaje) y menos intensidad, lo que reduce el calor y permite usar cables más finos. Esto se traduce en cargas ultrarrápidas consistentes, recuperando del 10 al 80% en apenas 18 minutos. Glosario Básico para no perderse: -BMS (Battery Management System): El director de orquesta. Controla temperatura y voltaje de cada celda. Un buen BMS define si tu batería durará 10 años o 3. -Curva de Carga: Olvida el "pico de potencia". Lo importante es la potencia media. Muchos coches tienen un pico alto que cae a los 5 minutos. -Frenada Regenerativa: El motor se vuelve generador. Úsala al máximo en ciudad (One Pedal) y minimízala en autopista para aprovechar la inercia. -Frunk: Maletero delantero, ideal para cables sucios. -WLTP vs. Realidad: Para saber la autonomía real en autopista a 120 km/h, resta un 25-30% a la cifra oficial WLTP. El enemigo es la aerodinámica. -Vampire Drain: El consumo fantasma de tu coche parado (sistemas de vigilancia, conectividad, etc.). Entender un coche eléctrico requiere cambiar el chip: dejamos de mirar cilindros para mirar celdas. Si es para ciudad, busca LFP y eficiencia; si es para viajar, busca aerodinámica, NCM y 800V. La información es poder.

Nos vendieron el "Downsizing" como la panacea de la automoción: motores pequeños, ligeros, turboalimentados y supuestamente ecológicos. Bloques de 1.0 litro y 3 cilindros entregando potencias de más de 100 CV. Parecía el triunfo de la ingeniería, pero con la perspectiva del tiempo, la realidad es mucho más cruda: sencillamente, nos han vendido motores peores. No es nostalgia por los viejos motores de gran cilindrada, es pura física y termodinámica. La verdad del "downsizing" nunca fue una verdad de ingeniería, sino una verdad de laboratorio diseñada para cumplir con normativas burocráticas. El Origen del Problema: El Ciclo NEDC Para entender por qué muchos motores modernos son problemáticos, hay que mirar al antiguo ciclo de homologación NEDC. Una prueba de laboratorio irreal, con aceleraciones lentas y sin carga. Los fabricantes diseñaron motores para ser eficientes solo en esas condiciones específicas. Crearon motores minúsculos que, sin exigirles potencia, apenas gastaban. Pero ¿quién conduce así en la vida real? Laboratorio vs. Realidad: El consumo fantasma Cuando sacas ese motor 1.0 Turbo a la carretera y le exiges potencia para un adelantamiento o un puerto de montaña, la eficiencia desaparece. El turbo sopla al máximo y la temperatura se dispara. Para evitar la autodetonación ("picado de biela"), la centralita utiliza el "enriquecimiento de protección": inyecta gasolina extra no para mover el coche, sino para refrigerar la cámara de combustión. Estamos usando gasolina como refrigerante. En la práctica, un motor pequeño forzado consume más que un motor 2.0 atmosférico que trabaja relajado a la mitad de su capacidad. La Pesadilla de la Fiabilidad: Motores de "usar y tirar" Sacar 130 CV de un litro de cilindrada somete a los materiales a un estrés propio de la competición, pero usando componentes de utilitario. Esto ha traído tecnologías que han destrozado la fiabilidad a largo plazo: Inyección Directa (GDI) y Carbonilla: Al inyectar directamente en la cámara, la gasolina ya no limpia las válvulas de admisión. Resultado: acumulación de carbonilla, pérdida de potencia y averías costosas a partir de los 80.000 km. Filtros de Partículas (GPF): Al funcionar con mezclas ricas, estos motores generan partículas finas, obligando a instalar filtros complejos que se obstruyen. La Correa Húmeda: El mayor error de la era "downsizing". Para reducir la fricción, sumergieron la correa de distribución en aceite. El aceite degrada la goma, la correa se desintegra y los restos obstruyen la bomba de aceite, gripando el motor. Un fallo de diseño catastrófico presente en motores superventas. La Lista de la Vergüenza Existen motores que ilustran este fracaso: -Stellantis 1.2 PureTech: Famoso por los problemas de su correa húmeda y alto consumo de aceite. -Ford 1.0 EcoBoost: Pionero del downsizing, pero con historiales de problemas en refrigeración y distribución en sus primeras generaciones. -VW 1.4 TSI Twincharger: Un exceso de complejidad (turbo + compresor) que resultó ser una pesadilla mecánica. -Fiat 0.9 TwinAir: Un bicilíndrico que vibraba en exceso y cuyo consumo real doblaba al homologado. El Regreso a la Cordura La industria, en silencio, nos está dando la razón. Con la llegada del ciclo WLTP (más realista), el truco de los motores minúsculos ya no funciona. Estamos viendo un proceso de "Upsizing": Volkswagen ha pasado del 1.4 al 1.5 TSI, y Stellantis está sustituyendo la correa húmeda por cadena. Mención aparte merece Mazda, que se negó a entrar en este juego. Apostaron por el "Upsizing" (motores 2.0 atmosféricos de alta compresión), demostrando que se puede ser eficiente sin sacrificar la fiabilidad ni recurrir a trucos de laboratorio. El "downsizing" no fue progreso real; fue un parche regulatorio que sacrificó la vida útil de tu coche. Antes de comprar, infórmate bien: la buena ingeniería no necesita esconderse detrás de cifras de homologación imposibles.

Nos vendieron el "Downsizing" como la panacea de la automoción: motores pequeños, ligeros, turboalimentados y supuestamente ecológicos. Bloques de 1.0 litro y 3 cilindros entregando potencias de más de 100 CV. Parecía el triunfo de la ingeniería, pero con la perspectiva del tiempo, la realidad es mucho más cruda: sencillamente, nos han vendido motores peores. No es nostalgia por los viejos motores de gran cilindrada, es pura física y termodinámica. La verdad del "downsizing" nunca fue una verdad de ingeniería, sino una verdad de laboratorio diseñada para cumplir con normativas burocráticas. El Origen del Problema: El Ciclo NEDC Para entender por qué muchos motores modernos son problemáticos, hay que mirar al antiguo ciclo de homologación NEDC. Una prueba de laboratorio irreal, con aceleraciones lentas y sin carga. Los fabricantes diseñaron motores para ser eficientes solo en esas condiciones específicas. Crearon motores minúsculos que, sin exigirles potencia, apenas gastaban. Pero ¿quién conduce así en la vida real? Laboratorio vs. Realidad: El consumo fantasma Cuando sacas ese motor 1.0 Turbo a la carretera y le exiges potencia para un adelantamiento o un puerto de montaña, la eficiencia desaparece. El turbo sopla al máximo y la temperatura se dispara. Para evitar la autodetonación ("picado de biela"), la centralita utiliza el "enriquecimiento de protección": inyecta gasolina extra no para mover el coche, sino para refrigerar la cámara de combustión. Estamos usando gasolina como refrigerante. En la práctica, un motor pequeño forzado consume más que un motor 2.0 atmosférico que trabaja relajado a la mitad de su capacidad. La Pesadilla de la Fiabilidad: Motores de "usar y tirar" Sacar 130 CV de un litro de cilindrada somete a los materiales a un estrés propio de la competición, pero usando componentes de utilitario. Esto ha traído tecnologías que han destrozado la fiabilidad a largo plazo: Inyección Directa (GDI) y Carbonilla: Al inyectar directamente en la cámara, la gasolina ya no limpia las válvulas de admisión. Resultado: acumulación de carbonilla, pérdida de potencia y averías costosas a partir de los 80.000 km. Filtros de Partículas (GPF): Al funcionar con mezclas ricas, estos motores generan partículas finas, obligando a instalar filtros complejos que se obstruyen. La Correa Húmeda: El mayor error de la era "downsizing". Para reducir la fricción, sumergieron la correa de distribución en aceite. El aceite degrada la goma, la correa se desintegra y los restos obstruyen la bomba de aceite, gripando el motor. Un fallo de diseño catastrófico presente en motores superventas. La Lista de la Vergüenza Existen motores que ilustran este fracaso: -Stellantis 1.2 PureTech: Famoso por los problemas de su correa húmeda y alto consumo de aceite. -Ford 1.0 EcoBoost: Pionero del downsizing, pero con historiales de problemas en refrigeración y distribución en sus primeras generaciones. -VW 1.4 TSI Twincharger: Un exceso de complejidad (turbo + compresor) que resultó ser una pesadilla mecánica. -Fiat 0.9 TwinAir: Un bicilíndrico que vibraba en exceso y cuyo consumo real doblaba al homologado. El Regreso a la Cordura La industria, en silencio, nos está dando la razón. Con la llegada del ciclo WLTP (más realista), el truco de los motores minúsculos ya no funciona. Estamos viendo un proceso de "Upsizing": Volkswagen ha pasado del 1.4 al 1.5 TSI, y Stellantis está sustituyendo la correa húmeda por cadena. Mención aparte merece Mazda, que se negó a entrar en este juego. Apostaron por el "Upsizing" (motores 2.0 atmosféricos de alta compresión), demostrando que se puede ser eficiente sin sacrificar la fiabilidad ni recurrir a trucos de laboratorio. El "downsizing" no fue progreso real; fue un parche regulatorio que sacrificó la vida útil de tu coche. Antes de comprar, infórmate bien: la buena ingeniería no necesita esconderse detrás de cifras de homologación imposibles.

Fodboldkampe er for lange – de burde vare 70 minutter.Hvide strømper i loafers? Nej, bare nej.Og voksne mennesker, der spiller computer? Drop det.At have meninger i en moderne verden kan være tricky. Særligt hvis dine holdninger ikke følger flertallets. Nogle gange er det nemmere bare at tie stille for at undgå verbale øretæver.Men der er heldigvis andre, der tør. I dette afsnit af 'Arbejdstitel' samler værterne Kristoffer Dahy Ernst og Oliver Enné op på netop upopulære holdninger. Efter deres første afsnit om samme emne for et par måneder siden opfordrede de lytterne til at sende deres egne kontroversielle meninger ind. Og deres indbakker blev fuldstændig oversvømmet.__Dette afsnit af 'Arbejdstitel' er bragt i samarbejde med den Mercedes-Benz, der netop har lanceret den nye CLA. Mercedes-Benz CLA er en elektrisk bil, der er som skabt til det moderne bymenneske. Rækkevidden er hele 792 km (WLTP), ligesom den lader fra 10%-80% på bare 22 minutter. Med sit sporty design, en helt ny drivlinje og den digitale MBUX Superscreen[1] markerer den helt nye elektriske CLA starten på en ny æra inden for Mercedes-Benz' elektrificerede verden. Det sportslige og aerodynamiske design fanger øjet og gør dig klar til alle slags eventyr. Med en længere akselafstand, korte udhæng og et muskuløst hækdesign er den elektriske CLA en sand atlet i den elektriske æra. Se mere på mercedes-benz.dk

I veckans avsnitt följer vi upp tidigare diskussioner, tar in era kloka lyssnarkommentarer och ger oss på en rad nya elbilsnyheter – innan vi rundar av med ett test av gamla godbiten Volkswagen ID.3.Feedback och uppföljningVi börjar med att svara på reaktioner från förra avsnittet: – Till försvar för Mers laddnätverk. – Färgteori och definitioner: är vitt alla färger och svart ingen? – Kommentarer om däckkostnader och metalliclack som viktiga tillägg vid bilköp.NyheterTesla satsar på hyrbilar – smart drag, men varför inte bildelning?Enhance visar något spännande för Tesla – Peter har den redan i sina ägor.Polestar 5 dyker upp i Gran Turismo 7 – vad är egentligen en Grand Tourer kontra Gran Turismo?Toyota Hilux elbil – hård, men begränsad räckvidd (240 km WLTP, 1 600 kg dragvikt).Renault Twingo el – charmig liten elbil under 20 000 euro, lanseras 2026.Huvudämne / TestVi avslutar med en genomgång och test av Volkswagen ID.3 – hur står den sig efter uppdateringarna, och är den äntligen den bil den borde varit från början? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. Uber selects the first city for its Lucid Gravity robotaxi rollout, signaling a major step forward in driverless ride-hailing. Meanwhile, Tesla's Full Self-Driving v14 continues to underwhelm with reports of erratic behavior including braking and hallucinations. Kia makes headlines with its electric van setting a Guinness World Record for range. We also look at Lucid's ambitions to deliver a ‘mind-off' autonomous driving experience with Nvidia's tech. And for a deeper understanding of EV range testing, a YouTube breakdown of WLTP and EPA procedures is featured. Buckle up for a packed episode full of EV insights.Support the Showwww.supportkilowatt.comOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteOther Links:Dandy Fun HouseOut of Spec Reviews WLTP RatingNews Links:Uber chooses first market to deploy its Lucid Gravity robotaxisTesla Full Self-Driving v14 disappoints with hallucinations, brake stabbing, and speedingKia's New Electric Van Just Set a Guinness World Record for RangeLucid Wants To Sell The First 'Mind-Off' Autonomous Car With Nvidia's HelpTesla Full Self-Driving v14.1 first impressions: Robotaxi-like features arriveHere's How Electric Cars Are WLTP / EPA Range Tested! (YouTube)*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eckart hat gerade den neuen 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé 250+ EQ Progressive im Verbrauchstest gefahren und kommt aus dem Schwärmen nicht mehr heraus. Zudem sind Ecki und Jan bei der WLTP-Challenge für Mazda mitgefahren und haben ihre Fahrzeuge deutlich unter WLTP bewegt. KIA hat sich im Guiness Buch eintragen lassen mit einer Verbrauchsfahrt mit dem PV5 - warum? Und fällt die letzte Bastion auf Instagram - ein erstes Autohaus lässt Fahrzeuge von einer Dame in Unterwäsche präsentieren.Dazu ein bisschen gute Laune: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQANktcjYyO/?igsh=cGVwMjVua2RmZXFt Und der Stellplatz von dem Jan sprach: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FnNYE9W6LeyYcCAD8

I veckans avsnitt pratar vi om färgfilosofi i form av att fabriksbetong när lyssnarna ger sin feedback – och det visar sig som vanligt att grått visst kan vara riktigt snyggt. Vi följer upp diskussionen om Volvos prislappar genom tiderna och konstaterar att premium alltid har kostat. Dessutom verkar IX3:orna trilla in på löpande band!Bland nyheterna tar vi en titt på Mercedes GLC och Teslas uppdaterade Model S och X – de sistnämnda priser som får en att höja på ögonbrynen. Vi går också igenom den hårda kritiken mot regeringens nya elbilsbonus samt vad som händer med miljözonen i Stockholm.Slutligen testar vi den eldrivna Isuzu D-Max BEV – marknadens mest sålda pickup i ny tappning. Hur långt räcker 26 mils WLTP och 50 kW laddning egentligen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wer sich heute für den Opel Astra Sports Tourer interessiert, hat die volle Qual der Antriebsauswahl. Diese reicht von batterie-elektrisch über Plug-in-Hybrid und Hybrid mit 48-Volt-Technologie bis hin zu effizienten Verbrennern. Für Elektro-Fans kommt der  Kompaktklasse-Bestseller mit bis zu 418 Kilometer lokal emissionsfreier Reichweite, für „Elektro-Einsteiger“ gibt es den Hybrid mit 48-Volt-System und auch einen Plug-In-Hybriden. Und für sportlich ambitionierte Fahrer hat Opel den Astra GSe Sports Tourer mit 165 kW (225 PS) Systemleistung im Portfolio.  Darum geht es diesmal!Ich bekenne mich schuldig, ich bin ein Freund von Kombis. Egal, wie der Hersteller sie nennt. Opel hat sich für Sports Tourer entschieden, nachdem man viele Jahre den Begriff „Caravan" verwendet hatte. Ich muss mich übrigens schämen, ich habe jahrelang nicht kapiert, dass „Caravan" die Abkürzung für „Car and Van“ ist. Sports Tourer habe sogar ich sofort verstanden, es ist ein sportliches Fahrzeug mit reichlich Stauraum. Wir schauen uns das mal am Beispiel des Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSE Plug-in-Hybrid an. Power und Drive!    Da ich mal davon ausgehe, dass Sie wissen, wie der Astra als Sports Tourer aussieht, widmen wir uns jetzt unverzüglich der Technik. Das Kürzel GSE, das früher für "Grand Sport Einspritzung" stand - mit groß geschriebenem E – steht heute für „Grand Sport electric“, das „e“ wird jetzt klein geschrieben. Das ist aber auch alles, was klein ist, ansonsten trumpft der Astra Sports Tourer GSe groß auf. Mit Top-Leistungen, einem sportlich abgestimmten Fahrwerk und einem elektrifizierten Antrieb für lokal emissionsfreies Fahren.  Die Systemleistung von 165 kW (225 PS) und das maximale Drehmoment von 360 Newtonmetern sprechen für sich. Wer will, kann den Astra Sports Tourer GSe in 7,6 Sekunden von 0 auf 100 km/h beschleunigen, die Spitze liegt bei 235 km/h. Ist man rein elektrisch unterwegs, sind es maximal 135 km/h. Seine rein elektrische Reichweite beträgt übrigens 81 km gemäß WLTP, der Wagen fällt somit unter die 0,5% Regelung bei der Dienstwagenbesteuerung. Die Kosten!Dass der Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSE Plug-in-Hybrid in der Preisliste nicht bei den Einstiegsmodellen auftaucht, ist völlig ok, Motorleistung und Ausstattung haben nun mal ihrem Preis. 48.760,00 Euro muss man investieren, dafür gibt es aber auch reichlich Ausstattung. So gehören GSe Performance-Sitze mit AGR-Zertifikat für Fahrer und Beifahrer, Alcantara®-Ausstattung, Zwei-Zonen-Klimatisierungsautomatik, ein Multimedia Navigationssystem mit 10˝-Fahrerinfodisplay und 10˝-Touchscreen Farbdisplay ebenso zum Serienumfang wie die 360-Grad-Kamera Intelli-Vision mit Parkpilot sowie Einparkhilfe vorn und hinten. Und das ist natürlich bei Weitem noch nicht alles! Alle Fotos: © Opel Automobile GmbH    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

Mazda da un salto serio hacia la electrificación con el nuevo Mazda 6e, una gran berlina de casi cinco metros de largo —4,92 para ser exactos— que combina elegancia, tecnología y una puesta a punto muy cuidada. Es, además, el primer eléctrico de la marca con vocación de volumen real en Europa. Llega derivado del modelo chino EZ-6, fruto de la colaboración entre Mazda y Changan, aunque con una configuración específica para el mercado europeo, adaptada en suspensión, confort y sensaciones al volante. En definitiva, un coche que quiere ser tanto un escaparate de diseño como una alternativa refinada dentro del segmento de las berlinas eléctricas. En cuanto a diseño, el Mazda 6e mantiene la personalidad y el estilo fluido que caracteriza a la marca, pero lo lleva a un terreno más tecnológico. Tiene una silueta tipo liftback, con portón trasero y un alerón retráctil que se despliega automáticamente por encima de 90 km/h. La parrilla delantera, completamente cerrada, se ilumina con una franja LED que incluso puede indicar el estado de carga del coche. De perfil destacan las llantas de 19 pulgadas y una proporción muy equilibrada, con casi un metro y medio de altura. Es un coche que, simplemente al verlo, transmite elegancia y cierto aire premium sin recurrir a exageraciones. Pero el gran salto está en su sistema eléctrico, y aquí Mazda ha optado por una estrategia poco común: ofrecer dos tecnologías de batería diferentes. La versión de acceso utiliza una batería LFP de 68,8 kWh, más robusta y estable, con unos 479 km de autonomía WLTP; mientras que la versión Long Range recurre a una batería NCM de 80 kWh, más ligera y densa, que eleva la autonomía hasta unos 552 km. Es una elección inteligente: la batería LFP está pensada para quienes cargan habitualmente en casa y buscan durabilidad, y la NCM para los que viajan más y necesitan un plus de alcance. Las potencias también cambian ligeramente: unos 258 caballos en la versión estándar y 245 en la Long Range, con un par máximo de 320 Nm y una aceleración de 0 a 100 km/h en torno a 7,7 segundos. En carga, el Mazda 6e mantiene una buena cifra para el día a día. La versión con batería LFP admite hasta 165 kW en carga rápida, pudiendo pasar del 10 al 80 % en apenas 22 minutos; la Long Range, algo más limitada térmicamente, se queda en unos 90 kW. En carga doméstica, ambas pueden aceptar 11 kW en corriente alterna, lo que significa unas 6-7 horas para una carga completa en un wallbox. Con un consumo medio homologado de unos 16,5 kWh/100 km, y en pruebas reales incluso por debajo de 15, el Mazda 6e promete buena eficiencia para su tamaño. En España, los precios parten de unos 43.700 euros, aunque con descuentos y ayudas del plan MOVES puede quedar por debajo de los 39.000 euros. En resumen: un eléctrico grande, con estilo propio y un planteamiento racional, que ofrece dos formas de entender la movilidad eléctrica sin perder el sello Mazda. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

Moderne Audi Modelle sind vernetzt und wer sie fährt, kann immer mehr komfortable digitale Dienste nutzen. Aber was passiert, wenn ich diese ganzen Häkchen setze und wer – außer mir – weiß eigentlich, wo mein Auto steht oder wie und wohin ich fahre? Das fragt Moderatorin Brigitte Theile den obersten Datenschützer von Audi, Peter Gladbach, und Dirk Reich, Leiter Governance Technische Entwicklung bei Audi. Sie verraten, wie Audi Kundendaten schützt, welche Daten die Autos sammeln und wie Audi sie nutzt. Jetzt reinhören! Der direkte Draht zum Podcast-Team: per WhatsApp (Text- oder Sprachnachricht) an (0151) 70 60 00 94 oder per E-Mail an podcast@audi.deAudi A6 Sportback e-tron: Stromverbrauch (kombiniert): 16,5 - 13,6 kWh/100 km; CO2-Emissionen (kombiniert): 0 g/km; CO₂-Klasse: ADie Angaben zu Kraftstoffverbrauch, Stromverbrauch, CO₂-Emissionen und elektrischer Reichweite wurden nach dem gesetzlich vorgeschriebenen Messverfahren „Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure“ (WLTP) gemäß Verordnung (EG) 715/2007 ermittelt. Zusatzausstattungen und Zubehör (Anbauteile, Reifenformat usw.) können relevante Fahrzeugparameter, wie z. B. Gewicht, Rollwiderstand und Aerodynamik verändern und neben Witterungs- und Verkehrsbedingungen sowie dem individuellen Fahrverhalten den Kraftstoffverbrauch, den Stromverbrauch, die CO₂-Emissionen, die elektrische Reichweite und die Fahrleistungswerte eines Fahrzeugs beeinflussen. Weitere Informationen zu WLTP finden Sie unter www.audi.de/wltp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese Leapmotor B10 will claim the title of the most affordable electric SUV when it goes on sale next month priced from $38,990 drive- away. The small B10 SUV follows the larger Leapmotor C10 launched late last year and will arrive in two models – the B10 Style will offer a 361km range under WLTP standards and feature a 56.2kWhour battery pack while the B10 Design LR with larger 67.1kWhour battery and a 434km range will sell for $41,990 drive-away. Standard features on the entry B10 Style include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a fixed glass roof, wireless phone charger, and a 360-degree camera with built-in dash cam. Leapmotor is part backed by the Stellantis Group. One hopes the Leapmotor B10 is better tailored to our market and doesn’t have the larger C10’s annoying driver assist warning features.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Year of the Linux Desktop"? Sicher nicht, aber vielleicht "Year of the Open Source Verwaltung" in Schleswig-Holstein. Der erste große Schritt ist getan und das Email-System von Microsoft Exchange und Outlook auf Open-Xchange und Thunderbird umgestellt, auch wenn nicht alles glatt verlief. Der Weg zur digitalen Souveränität ist nicht leicht. aber notwendig und noch lange nicht zu Ende, auch nicht in Schleswig-Holstein. Zu Intel gibt es in letzter Zeit häufiger negative Schlagzeilen oder sehr ambivalente wie die Kooperation mit Nvidia. Dabei sind Intels konkrete Produkte oft gar nicht schlecht oder sogar ziemlich gut, gerade die SoCs für Laptops. Auch Panther Lake sieht vielversprechend aus: Intel kombiniert jeweils einen großen und kleinen CPU- und GPU-Tile (ähnlich der Chiplets bei AMD) dem jeweiligen Einsatzzweck entsprechend. Großer CPU-Tile + großer GPU-Tile für Standalone High-End, großer CPU-Tile + kleiner GPU-Tile (+ dedizierter Grafikchip) für Gaming Laptops und beide kleine Tiles für Standalone Kompakt. Mit Panther Lake feiert auch die neueste Grafik-Architektur von Intel Premiere, Xe3 oder "Celestial", auch die nächste dedizierte Grafikkarte bekam als Xe3P "C-Serie" einen kleinen Teaser, es dürfte also auch noch weitere Intel-Arc-Karten geben. Dacia möchte nach dem Sprin mit dem Hipster ein noch kleineres und günstigeres Elektro-Auto bieten: Der kleine Kasten auf vier Rädern soll als Serienmodell etwa 10.000 Euro kosten, bringt dabei aber auch nur eine Batterie mit 10 kWh mit und eine Reichweite von 100 km WLTP, also realistisch betrachtet etwa 60 bis 80 km. Ein richtiger City-Flitzer? Wir werden es sehen. Meep konnte endlich auch den Playtest zu "The Lift" von Fantastic Signals ausprobieren, ihr Fazit: Sie kann den Release kaum erwarten! Viel Spaß mit Folge 277! Sprecher:innen: Meep, Michael Kister, Mohammed Ali DadAudioproduktion: Michael KisterVideoproduktion: Michael KisterTitelbild: MeepBildquellen: IntelAufnahmedatum: 10.10.2025 Besucht unsim Discord https://discord.gg/SneNarVCBMauf Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/technikquatsch.deauf TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@technikquatschauf Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@technikquatschauf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/technikquatschauf Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/technikquatsch RSS-Feed https://technikquatsch.de/feed/podcast/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/62ZVb7ZvmdtXqqNmnZLF5uApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/technikquatsch/id1510030975 00:00:00 Herzlich willkommen zu Technikquatsch Folge 277! Paulaner Spezi Zero und politischer Unsinn 00:08:31 Nochmal zum Support-"Ende" von Windows 10 und Upgrade auf Windows 11 00:19:34 Etappenerfolg für Schleswig-Holstein bei der Umstellung auf Open Source: von Microsoft Exchange und Outlook zu Open-Xchange und Thunderbirdhttps://www.heise.de/news/Schleswig-Holsteins-E-Mail-Systeme-auf-Open-Source-umgestellt-10733720.html 00:39:41 Intel Panther Lake mit Xe3-Grafik vorgestellt; Teaser zu Xe3P "Celestial" und Arc C-Seriehttps://www.computerbase.de/artikel/prozessoren/intel-panther-lake-details.94482/https://www.computerbase.de/news/grafikkarten/next-gen-arc-family-intel-bestaetigt-celestial-mit-xe3-und-zeigt-xess-3-mfg.94608/ 00:49:33 Vorwerk schaltet Server von eingestellter Tochter Neato ab, Staubsaugerroboter verlieren Funktionen; Support-Ende für Bose SoundTouch, verlieren auch Funktionenhttps://www.heise.de/news/Vorwerk-Tochter-Neato-legt-Cloud-Server-still-Staubsauger-verlieren-Funktionen-10748922.htmlhttp://computerbase.de/news/audio-video-foto/support-ende-bose-soundtouch-lautsprecher-verlieren-einige-funktionen.94632/ 01:00:32 Mike hat neue BluRay-Laufwerke Hitachi-LG BU40N, Mo hat eine Magic Mouse 01:03:52 Dacia Hipster: kleiner Elektro-Kasten auf vier Rädern mit 10-kWh-Batterie und 100 km WLTPhttps://www.heise.de/news/Studie-Dacia-Hipster-Klein-billig-massentauglich-10715023.html 01:14:14 Meeps Meinung zum Playtest von "The Lift"siehe au...

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 09 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily MERCEDES EV SALES RETURN TO GROWTH https://evne.ws/4ogQtTX NEW INVESTMENT TO HELP MUNRO EV SCALE M‑SERIES PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/48mukyO NEW TESLA MODEL Y STANDARD TRIM MAY COME TO THE UK https://evne.ws/42SNysn HOW TESLA MODEL Y MATCHES UP AGAINST FORD MUSTANG MACH‑E https://evne.ws/4o36xIK NISSAN OFFERS ROGUE-BASED E-POWER TO RIVALS https://evne.ws/42w801W WEAVEGRID AND LG VENTURES PARTNER ON GRID-INTERACTIVE EVS https://evne.ws/4oaqa1l VOLVO Q3 SALES SEE RISING EV SHARE AMID FALLING DELIVERIES  https://evne.ws/42y7Irk EV INTEREST MAY STAY STABLE AFTER TAX CREDIT END https://evne.ws/4oa0Sk8 LEAPMOTOR B10 TO LAUNCH IN UK  https://evne.ws/47bTQ8N GERMANY'S GREEN LEADER CRITICISES MERZ ON EV POLICY https://evne.ws/46ZCLxu INSTAVOLT UK IS UPGRADING ITS CHARGERS  https://evne.ws/4o6q1Mr CROSS-PAVEMENT EV CHARGING NOW ALLOWED IN NORTHERN IRELAND https://evne.ws/4mR6sqt AMPERE CONFIRMS 40% EV COST CUT TARGET https://evne.ws/48hPyOh BMW LAUNCHES ELECTRIC STANDUP PADDLE BOARD https://evne.ws/4pZqQs7 Mercedes-Benz EV sales return to growth   Mercedes-Benz achieved a 9% year-on-year increase in Q3 2025 electric sales after six straight quarters of decline, thanks to strong CLA demand. Electric vans also surged nearly 96% year-over-year, positioning Mercedes for further EV momentum with new models coming next year.   Munro EV scales M‑Series production   Scottish automaker Munro EV is expanding its Glasgow plant with new funding to boost M‑Series all-terrain EV production and create up to 300 jobs. The investment supports plans to build up to 5,000 rugged electric vehicles annually and strengthen Scotland's return to vehicle manufacturing.   Tesla Model Y Standard trim for UK   Tesla's new Standard trim Model Y, recently launched in the US, could reach the UK by 2026 offering improved efficiency and a lower entry price. Starting near £44,000, the new version provides a smooth, efficient design update while keeping the range close to 365 miles WLTP.   Nissan e‑Power supply plans   Nissan plans to supply its Rogue-based hybrid using e‑Power technology to partners like Ford and Stellantis to expand electrified options. The move could boost production at its Tennessee plant and give other automakers an affordable route to add hybrid powertrains.   WeaveGrid and LG Ventures partnership   LG Ventures has invested in WeaveGrid to develop smarter, grid‑interactive EV charging solutions. The partnership combines LG's battery technology with WeaveGrid's AI software to optimize energy use and strengthen grid reliability as EV adoption grows.   Volvo Q3 EV share rises  Volvo's U.S. EV deliveries jumped 71% year-over-year in Q3 2025 even as total sales dipped 9%, driven by the EX30 and EX90 models. Electrified vehicles now make up a growing share of Volvo's lineup, underscoring its steady shift to full electrification.   EV demand remains solid post‑credit   A J.D. Power report finds U.S. EV interest holding steady even as federal tax credits phase out, suggesting stable long-term demand. Consumers increasingly cite improved choice, charging access and quality as the main reasons for considering electric vehicles.  Leapmotor B10 UK launch  Leapmotor debuts the B10 electric crossover in the UK from under £30,000, boosted by a manufacturer “Leap Grant.” With 270 miles of range, rapid 168 kW charging, and premium equipment, the B10 extends affordable EV options across 53 UK dealerships.   Greens criticise Merz EV stance   German Green leader Katharina Dröge criticised Chancellor Merz's call to abandon the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban, calling it damaging to industry progress. She urged stronger EV incentives, more charging infrastructure, and social leasing to keep Germany competitive in the global transition.   InstaVolt upgrading UK chargers   InstaVolt has begun nationwide upgrades replacing older 50 kW units with faster, more accessible 120 kW chargers. The new design shortens charge times and improves convenience, backed by renewable power and near‑perfect network reliability.   Cross‑pavement charging in Northern Ireland   Northern Ireland now allows residents without driveways to install cross‑pavement home charging channels for EVs. The scheme offers much cheaper charging than public points, helping hundreds of thousands access affordable home charging for the first time.   Ampere confirms 40% cost‑cut target   Renault's EV unit Ampere reaffirmed its goal to reduce EV costs by 40% by 2028 while reaching break-even in 2025. Success would strengthen Renault's competitiveness and make its next generation of electric models more affordable.   BMW electric paddle board  BMW and SipaBoards have launched an electric self‑inflating stand‑up paddle board featuring modular batteries and digital controls. Priced at €3,990, the innovative board combines quiet motorization, safety features, and app connectivity for water sports enthusiasts.

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 07 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily UK EV SALES REACH RECORD LEVELS https://evne.ws/46QfDBv TESLA TEASES OCTOBER 7 MODEL Y REVEAL https://evne.ws/46WT3Hs TESLA GERMANY SEPTEMBER SALES AND BYD SURGE https://evne.ws/4mRi9gM EUROPE EV SALES RISE IN AUGUST https://evne.ws/46Vqpqm FRANCE SEPTEMBER EV MARKET UPDATE https://evne.ws/48NVMp9 AUDI US EV SALES SURGE Q3 2025 https://evne.ws/48jHD30 CADILLAC Q3 EV SALES SURGE https://evne.ws/4nI8z1c BMW AND STELLANTIS MATCH FEDERAL EV CREDIT https://evne.ws/4q3L9VG DACIA SPRING UPGRADED WITH MORE POWER AND LFP https://evne.ws/4hiK8oN SCANIA HIGH-FLOOR ELECTRIC COACH PLATFORM https://evne.ws/4374rPM KIA PV5: ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL VAN https://evne.ws/48PS12r ILLINOIS EV FAST CHARGING: $15 FLAT https://evne.ws/3KBE8uY RIVIAN ADDS LIDAR TO AUTONOMY PLATFORM https://evne.ws/4h1hacD UK EV SALES REACH RECORD LEVELS UK electric car registrations surged nearly 33% in September to 72,779 units, with over half of new vehicles electrified and the majority purchased by businesses or fleets. Government grants and incentives have widened adoption, and zero-emission vehicles now account for over 22% of new cars registered in 2025, while diesel registrations plummeted to historic lows. TESLA TEASES OCTOBER 7 MODEL Y REVEAL Tesla released a teaser for an October 7 Model Y reveal, sparking speculation over a more affordable variant intended to boost sales momentum and address product aging. The event is pivotal as Tesla faces pressure from competition and expiring federal incentives; analysts expect production ramp-up of the lower-cost Model Y in Q4. TESLA GERMANY SEPTEMBER SALES AND BYD SURGE In Germany, BEV registrations rose 31.9% year-over-year, but Tesla's numbers fell 9.4% in September and halved since January, while Chinese rival BYD saw registrations soar beyond twenty-fold for the month. The rise of competitors and market diversification are accelerating electrification, prompting legacy automakers to refresh offerings despite Tesla's updated Model Y achieving stronger results in other parts of Europe. EUROPE EV SALES RISE IN AUGUST European plug-in vehicle sales climbed 36% year-over-year in August to about 246,000 units, outpacing overall market growth and raising BEV share to 21%. Popular models like Tesla's Model Y, Skoda Elroq, and Model 3 contributed to momentum, reinforcing investment in charging infrastructure and fleet electrification. FRANCE SEPTEMBER EV MARKET UPDATE France saw 140,090 total registrations in September with plug-in vehicles making up 29% of sales, as BEVs and PHEVs increased their market share compared to last year. The Tesla Model Y led the month's results with its best French volume in two years, pointing to strengthening Q3 demand for electrification despite a slight year-to-date shortfall. AUDI US EV SALES SURGE Q3 2025 Audi's U.S. EV sales leaped 232% to 18,071 units in Q3 2025, with electrics making up 39% of the brand's quarterly volume as the Q6 e-tron outsold its ICE sibling Q5. The shift signals consumer preference for electric variants, but ongoing growth depends on scaled production, dealer readiness, and effective ownership economics. CADILLAC Q3 EV SALES SURGE Cadillac delivered 18,383 EVs in Q3—a record since 2013—boosted by expiring tax credits, with electric models chosen by 40% of buyers in the period. Q3 EV deliveries rose 154% year-over-year, though upcoming quarters will test Cadillac's ability to sustain the momentum. BMW AND STELLANTIS MATCH FEDERAL EV CREDIT BMW and Stellantis are offsetting the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit by applying equivalent discounts to eligible electric and plug‑in hybrid models. The offers, restricted to dealer inventory and requiring delivery by early November, are intended to prevent immediate price hikes and maintain sales amidst changing incentives. DACIA SPRING UPGRADED WITH MORE POWER AND LFP Dacia's upgraded Spring city car features new, more powerful motors and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that improves cost and safety while maintaining a WLTP range of 140 miles. The revised models, now quicker and more efficient, are priced from £15,000 to £17,000 and arrive early next year. SCANIA HIGH-FLOOR ELECTRIC COACH PLATFORM Scania has launched a high-floor battery-electric coach platform with up to 600 km range, supporting multiple body types and maintaining luggage space comparable to conventional coaches. The new platform comes with integrated smart charging services and aims to advance commercial vehicle electrification across Europe. KIA PV5: ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL VAN Kia's new PV5 electric van, built on a dedicated E-GMP.S platform, offers multiple body styles, battery options up to 258 miles, and fast DC charging of up to 150 kW. Integrated fleet management and warranty features support commercial use, with mass production underway in Korea. ILLINOIS EV FAST CHARGING: $15 FLAT Universal EV Chargers now provide flat-rate, $15-per-session DC fast charging across Illinois, eliminating time-based pricing and surprise surcharges. Drivers use CCS or NACS connectors, scan to start, and benefit from predictable costs with a growing statewide coverage. RIVIAN ADDS LIDAR TO AUTONOMY PLATFORM Rivian will incorporate LiDAR sensors into its next-generation vehicles to bolster their autonomy platform, reflecting industry trends as costs for the technology decrease. Recent hires and tech stack updates align with CEO RJ Scaringe's statements about Rivian's long-term focus on advanced driver-assistance systems.

Peugeot ultima ya su Polygon Concept Car, que promete adelantar la próxima generación del 208. Este prototipo traerá innovaciones importantes como el volante Hypersquare de forma cuadrada, tecnología steer-by-wire, y un interior más tecnológico inspirado en el i-Cockpit renovado. Servirá como escaparate para lo que vendrá en los modelos del segmento B, incluyendo variantes eléctricas e híbridas. Paralelamente, el Peugeot 308 y su versión familiar 308 SW se actualizan en 2025 con una de las gamas de propulsión más completas del segmento: eléctrica (E-308 con ~ 450 km WLTP), híbrida enchufable (~ 195 CV y ~ 85 km en modo eléctrico), híbrida ligera/autorrecargable (~ 145 CV), y diésel (~ 130 CV) para quienes recorren muchos kilómetros. En lo comercial, Peugeot está viviendo un año fuerte: acumulando varios meses de crecimiento de doble dígito en matriculaciones, tanto de turismos como de vehículos comerciales. Además, la marca lanza la oferta Peugeot E-Relax, que permite a clientes particulares adquirir un modelo eléctrico con la opción de devolverlo tras tres meses si no quedan satisfechos, cambiándolo por versiones no eléctricas. Una estrategia para reducir la incertidumbre de los usuarios frente a la movilidad eléctrica. Escucha el episodio entero aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/160027350 Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

Weclcome back to EV News Daily, and welcome to our new series where we go deep into one particular EV, called The Spec Sheet. And today it's the turn of the Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology—a vehicle that represents a significant jump forward for Stuttgart's approach to electric mobility. Unlike previous EQ models that carried distinct names and styling, this GLC shares its nameplate with the combustion-powered version while riding on an entirely different platform purpose-built for electric drive.  This marks Mercedes' previously announced departure from the standalone EQ brand identity toward a unified approach where electric and internal combustion variants coexist under familiar model names. Stay tuned to discover: ·       How Mercedes' new MB.EA platform architecture delivers both efficiency and performance ·       The technical innovations behind the GLC's 443-mile WLTP range capability ·       Why this model represents the centerpiece of Mercedes' largest product offensive in company history The GLC holds particular significance as Mercedes-Benz's global best-selling model. By electrifying this cornerstone SUV, the company is making a clear statement about its electric future while maintaining design continuity that existing customers will instantly recognize. And more importantly for a brand which saw pushback from S-Class and E-Class buyers towards the change in direction with the EQS and EQE respectively, Mercedes-Benz will hope this is an easier sell to their fans.

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 15 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily GLOBAL EV SALES RISE AUGUST 2025 https://evne.ws/4gpyec9 FORD'S FOCUS-SIZED RECOVERY PLAN https://evne.ws/4meLq4M EUROPEAN AUTOMAKERS SEEK 2035 FLEXIBILITY https://evne.ws/3Vi2snC TOYOTA BUILDS EV SUVS IN KENTUCKY https://evne.ws/4nvokI6 STELLANTIS CANCELS ELECTRIC RAM 1500 REV https://evne.ws/4nftZCk NISSAN MICRA LIVE EVENT SHOWCASES NEW SUPERMINI EV https://evne.ws/42g5jS7 GM REAFFIRMS EV-ONLY FUTURE, SLOWS TRANSITION https://evne.ws/42g5jS7 AMAZON TESTS GM BRIGHTDROP DELIVERY VANS https://evne.ws/42xweZr VOLVO CEO EXPECTS OTHER BRANDS TO FAIL https://evne.ws/46JM199 CHINA AUTO INDUSTRY THREAT TO GLOBAL MARKET https://evne.ws/3K1F6QR HYUNDAI-LG GEORGIA BATTERY PLANT STARTUP DELAY https://evne.ws/42qMDif SCOUT CEO ARGUES FOR DIRECT SALES STRATEGY https://evne.ws/3K1vNjS MAINE DISTRICTS FACE ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ISSUES https://evne.ws/46kbFAN GLOBAL EV SALES RISE AUGUST 2025 Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.7 million in August, marking a 5% rise from July and 15% year-on-year, with BEVs and PHEVs contributing to a strong year-to-date total of 12.5 million—25% higher than 2024. Europe led growth, North America hit a record as buyers rushed to secure tax credits, and China saw robust, if moderating, expansion, while BYD cut its sales target but expects significant overseas volume. FORD'S FOCUS-SIZED RECOVERY PLAN Ford will launch a new mid-sized crossover in 2027, built in Valencia, Spain, reflecting a shift toward affordable EVs following Fiesta and Focus factory closures. The model will compete directly with the likes of Tiguan and Sportage at a mid-£30,000 price point—aiming to recover relevance with lower emissions and competitive pricing without expecting past market share highs. EUROPEAN AUTOMAKERS SEEK 2035 FLEXIBILITY European automotive leaders are calling for flexibility in the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars, citing tougher global supply chains and increased reliance on Chinese battery suppliers. Automakers advocate for hybrids and transitional support beyond 2035, while member states like Italy and France push for exceptions, highlighting the division over the full fossil fuel phase-out deadline. TOYOTA BUILDS EV SUVS IN KENTUCKY Toyota will begin producing its first electric vehicles in the U.S. next year, including two three-row SUVs at its Georgetown, Kentucky site, part of a $1.3 billion investment focused on domestic EV growth. The move aims to serve rising American demand, add jobs, and advance Toyota toward carbon neutrality by 2050, while balancing hybrids, plug-ins, and full EVs. STELLANTIS CANCELS ELECTRIC RAM 1500 REV Ram has scrapped its planned all-electric 1500 REV pickup in favor of a plug-in hybrid model, citing weak demand for battery-only trucks and financial constraints at Stellantis. The new Ram REV, featuring a gasoline generator with over 690 miles of range, appeals to users needing greater towing and long-distance capability, while Stellantis refocuses on hybrids and profitable platforms. NISSAN MICRA LIVE EVENT SHOWCASES NEW SUPERMINI EV Nissan unveiled its fully electric sixth-generation MICRA in Rotterdam, built on the dedicated AmpR platform, offering two battery sizes, 198–260 miles WLTP range, and advanced handling and tech features. Starting at £21,495 in the UK with government support, deliveries begin January 2026 as MICRA leads Nissan's European EV lineup expansion. GM REAFFIRMS EV-ONLY FUTURE, SLOWS TRANSITION GM CEO Mary Barra reaffirmed the company's long-term goal of going all-electric by 2035, positioning it as a strategic "North Star". However, she acknowledged that the full transition may take decades due to industry complexity and evolving market and regulatory challenges. AMAZON TESTS GM BRIGHTDROP DELIVERY VANS Amazon has started testing GM's BrightDrop electric vans alongside its existing Rivian fleet, part of its strategy to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. The pilot comes as GM faces production slowdowns, offering a chance to boost BrightDrop's visibility and demand while Amazon diversifies its supplier base. VOLVO CEO EXPECTS OTHER BRANDS TO FAIL Volvo recently rehired former CEO Håkan Samuelsson, who affirmed the inevitability of electrification and predicted only a few Chinese brands will dominate globally in the next decade. He expects legacy automakers will struggle, with survival dependent on agility and partnership with advanced firms like Geely, as newcomers like Tesla and BYD reshape the market. CHINA AUTO INDUSTRY THREAT TO GLOBAL MARKET Industry experts at the Detroit Automotive News Congress warned that U.S. automakers are underestimating the competitive threat posed by Chinese brands, whose EV market share in China surged to 50%. Fierce home competition is fueling aggressive export plans, targeting Europe, Mexico, and North America, with cost and technology advantages challenging established automakers. HYUNDAI-LG GEORGIA BATTERY PLANT STARTUP DELAY Hyundai and LG's Georgia battery plant faces a two- to three-month startup delay after a major U.S. immigration raid detained hundreds of workers, most employed by LG suppliers. Hyundai will offset production impact by sourcing batteries from other facilities while both governments negotiate skilled labor solutions for future projects. SCOUT CEO ARGUES FOR DIRECT SALES STRATEGY Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh stated the company will pursue direct sales, comparing traditional dealer model unfavorably to buying directly from Apple and advocating for a seamless brand experience. He dismissed dealers as a distraction, reinforcing direct-to-consumer as the company's strategic retail approach. MAINE DISTRICTS FACE ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ISSUES Maine school districts have seen electric buses sidelined due to unresolved service issues, with manufacturer Lion Electric's bankruptcy halting repairs and parts, leaving districts stuck with non-functional vehicles under federal grant terms. The state faces mounting frustration, a federal lawsuit against Lion, and reliance on emergency replacement options while the EPA oversees the troubled program.

NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS AUGUST 2025August registration figures are down on 2024. Typically a quiet month prior to the number plate change in September, it was still a disappointment. We also do not know how much of an effect the mishandling of the ECG approval list had on the overall numbers. BEVs took a 26.5% market share. There are also some returning models to the Top Models list and a newcomer. To read more, click this link from the SMMT. JLR HIT BY CYBER ATTACKJLR have been hit by a cyber attack that has halted all sales, aftersales and production work. The group claiming responsibility are the ones who hit M&S and others on the UK highstreet. The company has employed specialists to help address the problem but communication has been limited as to what has happened and what is going on. If you want to learn more, click this Autocar article link here. PORSCHE CHANGES TACK ON BATTERIESDue to recent financial performances and market conditions Porsche has reviewed their high performance battery projects and decided to shut some down. They have a battery subsidiary called CellforceGroup which they are reorganising and CellForce will become a small R&D company focusing on developing batteries. This will result in approximately 200 jobs going. For more on this, click the link here from electrive. ZOOPLA TO SHOW PUBLIC EV CHARGER LOCATIONSOccasionally there are stories you hear and think “why hasn't that been done before” and this is one. Zoopla, in partnership with Vauxhall, are adding whether a listed house has a home charger and if not, the location of nearby public chargers. This is a great initiative. Click this Autocar link here to read more. If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST NEW NEW CAR NEWS - Kia EV5Kia has revealed the specifications and pricing of the EV5, prior to going on sale later this year. Looks wise, it is very similar to the EV9 but smaller and without the third row of seats. Pitched against the Skoda Enyac and Renault Scenic. Kit will be comprehensive, especially as you move up the trim levels and it come with up to 329 WLTP miles. Expect to see these everywhere. Click this EVPowered to find out more. Audi Concept CAhead of the IAA Munich show Audi revealed their Concept C, inspired by the TT but is not to be seen as a replacement for one. The design is similarly executed that of the Jaguar 00 concept. Design chief Massimo Frascella claimed that this is virtually the production ready design, although we have to wait until 2027 before that is shown. Click this Autocar article link here to read more. Porsche culls the 718Linked to the Porsche battery story and the Audi Concept C story, Porsche announced that the 718 models...

In this episode Gary covers a topic of great concern to many new EV drivers: the range of their car. We've been sold EVs with phenomenal ranges by dealers, OEMs, and general advertising. But, in reality, these rarely materialise, with lower-than advertised ranges compounded by a further reduction in winter when the weather is cooler.We look at the WLTP range, what it means and how it's calculated; factors that affect your range; how to calculate what your actual range is; and why efficiency is more important than rangeThis season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:The Soli lamp - Cool thingAll electric vehicles in Europe - EV DatabaseAre We Too Impatient to Be Intelligent? - by Rory Sutherland - Behavioral Scientist7 Factors That Affect Electric Vehicle Range - Charged FutureAlternative Fuels Data Center: Maps and Data - Fuel Economy at Various Driving Speeds189 - The Efficiency Episode - The EV Musings PodcastEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium

The crew from WLTP is back and talking about the latest theme park news and Epic Universe. Bondo and Tinker J hold down the fort while Miriam is away, but they've got you covered with all things theme park related.

On this week's show we are talking about our top 5 things from Epic Universe that we are most excited about! We will be covering the food, the lands, the attractions, the characters and the merch!Join us as we do a deep dive into all the amazing sights at Universal's Epic Universe right here on the Chip and Co Podcast network

Este podcast también se podría titular “A contracorriente”. ¿Por qué? Porque mientras muchas marcas, especialmente Premium, rectifican sus planes y ralentizan la electrificación de su gama, como Aston Martin, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche o Toyota entre otras… Jaguar se tira a la piscina del eléctrico… sin mirar si hay agua. Este es, probablemente, su último cartucho… Este es un podcast difícil, porque confieso que Jaguar es una marca que me despierta mucho cariño porque lo que ha sido, hasta hace muy poco, pero que no entiendo lo que hace. Como esas parejas de las que sigues enamorado de cómo eran, pero no de cómo son. Os pongo en antecedentes: En enero de este mismo año se ha presentado en la Miami Art Week el Jaguar Type 00, la nueva filosofía de marca con nuevo logo incluido. Un coche que hace días se “dejo ver” por las calles de París… cuando lo recargaban con un generador diésel. Se ha hablado de diseño y sobre todo de “filosofía”, poco de tecnología. Porque la información sobre la tecnología de este modelo y de otros que supone que llegarán a finales de este mismo año es aún escasa y poco creíble: Cerca de 1.000 CV, una autonomía de hasta 816 km según mediciones WLTP y periodos de carga mínimos. En tan corto plazo de tiempo, me parece la carta a los reyes. Jaguar quiere reinventarse debido a su mala por no decir nefasta situación, pero, ¿cómo ha llegado la situación a este punto? “A perro enfermo… todo son pulgas”. Este refrán se podría aplicar a Jaguar para explicar su situación actual. Pero vamos a entrar en detalle sobre los motivos por los que, en mi opinión, ha llegado a esta situación. Los clientes. ¿Cuál es el cliente de Jaguar? Recuerdo cuando hace unos 15 años el recién nombrado director de la marca en España me hizo un comentario en broma, pero que era muy serio: “Uno de los problemas de Jaguar es que sus clientes están entre los 65 y la muerte”. La gama. La oferta de la marca es más bien escasa, 2 berlinas muy parecidas, 3 SUV muy parecidos y un coupé y desde luego ninguno de ellos ha sido renovado recientemente. Esto en el momento de escribir estas líneas, porque Jaguar ya adelantado que estos modelos desaparecerán de su catálogo antes de fin de año. La fiabilidad. O más bien la falta de ella. Sinceramente, no voy a entrar en detalle, porque no me gusta “hacer sangre”, pero la calidad de la marca no está a la altura de su historia, de su fama, de su precio y, lo que es peor… de sus competidores. Las consecuencias. Os doy un dato: Las ventas de Jaguar en el Mundo han caído desde 2019 a 2024 aproximadamente un 66 por ciento. En 2024 se vendieron poco más de 60.000 unidades, frente a casi 200.000 de hace ahora casi 5 años: Un verdadero desastre. Y eso no es lo peor. La bajada de ventas y el aumento de los costes de las garantías, entre otras cosas, han sido la causa de pérdidas de dinero importantes que han tenido como consecuencia que la marca haya evolucionado poco sus “viejos” modelos y no haya lanzado nuevos modelos. Y en una especie de “huida hacia adelante” como consecuencia de ello, la marca quiere reinventarse, ser innovadora, rupturista y reposicionarse. Quiere se la marca de “hiperlujo” he leído por ahí y “mirar por el retrovisor” a Lexus y Mercedes… un poco subiditos de tono para una marca en pérdidas, ¿no os parece? Pero es que además quieren conseguir esto con una gama 100x100 eléctrica. Y eso es ir… a contracorriente. Todos sabemos cómo ha acabado la apuesta de VW por el coche 100x100 eléctrico, cuando decidieron que la marca alemana no pasaría por una tecnología “de transición” como era la híbrida y que su gama de modelos con motores convencionales sería en tiempo récord 100x100 eléctrica… Otras marcas fueron más listas. Toyota nunca se dejó seducir por los “cantos de sirena” y fue muy prudente con este tema… lo que le ha reportado muy buenos resultados, tanto a Toyota como a Lexus, que han dejado, muy inteligentemente, que los experimentos, los hagan otros. Caso aparte es la británica Aston Martin. ¿Cuál ha sido su estrategia? Se trata de una marca a la que le va razonablemente bien, muy parecida a Jaguar por su imagen muy británica y dinámica. Pues, sencillamente, no tiene ni un solo modelo en su gama que sea eléctrico y el que tenía anunciado para este año… lo retrasa a 2027. La pregunta es: ¿No os parece que Jaguar va a contracorriente? La apuesta de la “nueva Jaguar” es arriesgada, pero la marca lo tiene claro y ya lo ha anunciado: Tendrá tres nuevos modelos que serán de “Hiperlujo”, muy modernos y eléctricos 100x100.

In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, Isaiah dives into the details of the newly unveiled Mercedes CLA with EQ Technology... yes that's the name. With 800V high voltage architecture, 320kW peak charging, and almost 500 miles of range (WLTP) , Mercedes is stepping up its EV game with their MMA platform. Let's talk about it.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#mercedesbenz #mercedes #mercedescla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we are bringing you some  very exciting news from the Universal Theme Parks! We will be discussing the new micro theme park in Texas! We have some new details as construction is underway. We also have some incredible news about the year round HHN experience in Las Vegas!Join us as we discuss all the details of these two new Universal projects right here on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast on the Chip and Co Podcast Network!

It's February and we are so excited to celebrate Black History Month. Please join us on this week's episode as we explore some of the most talented animators, actors, writers, directors, and imagineers the Walt Disney Company has ever produced. We are discussing amazingly talented black creators who have helped shape the magic of Disney and the stories we all know and love. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month right here on this week's episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast on the Chip and Co. Podcast Network!

Happy Lunar New Year!! On today's show we will have all the details you need to know about the Lunar New Year festival in Disney California Adventure. We will be discussing all the new food and drink options at the marketplace booths and of course playing a little game of Pop it or Drop it!We also have some details about the new Universal Hotel openings for Universal's Epic Universe as well as closing dates for the muppets area in Hollywood Studios! We have all that and much more all right here on this week's episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast on the Chip and Co. Podcast Network!

The gang is back after a holiday hiatus! Bondo, Miriam and Tinker J are talking about their Christmas fun and later, they celebrate the new year's with their yearly Disney Parks Resolutions!And in between all that festive fun, they cover all the latest Park news, from DinoLand USA's closure, Bluey coming to the parks, Rip Ride Rocket replacement rumors and even axed decorations in the new Haunted Mansion gift shop!You want holiday sprit in January?…. You got it! So, strap in for merriment and more on this week's episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast on the Chip and Co. Podcast Network!Go to www.welikethemeparks.com for more episodes, more fun and all our amazing sponsors!

Los híbridos triunfan… y eso que los conductores no saben sacarle todo el partido posible… Hoy te decimos cómo. Pero no te lo decimos de una manera puramente “teórica” y desde nuestro estudio. Ni mucho menos. Salimos a la calle con uno de los híbridos más modernos y tecnológicamente avanzados. El BYD Seal U DM-i Boost. Y es que… ¡hemos aceptado un reto! Este vídeo lo iba a titular con la frase “open your mind” … que como todos sabéis significa “abre tu mente”. ¿Por qué? Tengo una opinión como periodista y otra como aficionado… pero voy más lejos, como periodista tengo una opinión y obligación y es probar, analizar, juzgar y dar mi opinión sobre los coches sin prejuicios… no es fácil, pero lo voy a intentar. Me encantan los retos. Por eso vamos a hacer este video, que no es de “laboratorio” sino muy práctico, con un coche muy adecuado, uno de los últimos híbridos, con la mejor tecnología y la más reciente… y resulta que es un SUV “made in China” … y he pensado: open your mind…. O, dicho de otra forma, no tengas prejuicios… os pido que vosotros hagáis lo mismo. Y tú, Rodrigo, por supuesto. BYD significa, y seguimos con los anglicismos, “Build Your Dreams” o “Construye tus sueños”, es para mí, es una de las mejores marcas chinas y que aspira a convertirse en Premium… de momento es la marca más temida por europeos y americanos. Y anuncia para este modelo una autonomía combinada que supera los 1.000 km… Tanta es su confianza que ha lanzado la “BYD Seal U DM-i Fuel Challenge” … vaya nombre largo… para retar a periodistas, creadores de contenido e “influencers” a alcanzar o superar esos 1080 km de autonomía homologada según las normas WLTP. ¿Exagerado? Para Garaje Hermético una oportunidad porque vamos a comprobarlo… pero para eso… hay que saber cómo se conduce un híbrido. Antes de seguir, dejadme que os cuente porque, para mí, los híbridos son la mejor opción realmente una idea brillante y te vamos a contar por qué. En un coche “convencional” aceleras, por ejemplo, hasta los 50 km/h a base de “quemar” combustible para conseguirlo. Y cuando hay que parar usas los frenos, que convierten esa inercia y en calor… a esa se le llama tirar energía. En un híbrido, en idénticas circunstancias el motor eléctrico puede funcionar como generador. A ese motor-generador, si “metes” electricidad produces movimiento y si “metes” movimiento produces electricidad. Así que cuando vas a 50 km/h y frenas, en vez de tirar energía la aprovechas y la conviertes en electricidad. Como recuperes esa energía y como la uses, depende de lo avanzada que sea la tecnología de tu coche…y la del BYD es muy avanzada. Y también depende de tu habilidad y conocimientos como conductor… y para eso te daremos 10 consejos. Ahora, ¡hablemos de tecnología! ¿Qué tiene este BYD… qué no tengan otros? Vamos por partes: BYD es el fabricante líder en modelos enchufables y este híbrido tiene una particularidad: Cuenta con la tecnología “DM” o “Dual Mode” que, según la marca, prioriza el uso de la energía eléctrica para conseguir, entre otras cosas, un consumo más ajustado. Pero no solo eso, se trata de que tenga las ventajas propias de un eléctrico en cuanto su consumo, sonoridad y aceleración. La versión Boost cuenta con un motor de gasolina de 1.5 litros y 98 CV combinado con un eléctrico de 197 CV… y entre los dos, tenemos nada menos que 218 CV a nuestra disposición. ¡Ojo! No se trata de un “eléctrico de autonomía extendida” en los que el motor de explosión solo carga la batería… en este caso el motor, como en los mejores híbridos, carga la batería cuando, digámoslo así, “sobra potencia”, pero también empuja el coche. Al final os daré más detalles de este modelo, pero ahora… ¡Nos vamos de pruebas! Y os vamos a dar 10 consejos para conducir un híbrido. 1. Frenar lo justo. En un híbrido tienes que tener sensibilidad para saber cuándo tu coche frena solo en modo eléctrico o ya usa los frenos mecánicos. 2. Circular “a vela”. Con un híbrido si vas rodando a velocidad estabilizada ve levantado el pie del acelerador hasta que el coche marque que vas en modo eléctrico… todos los híbridos te lo dicen de un modo u otro. 3. Curvas suaves. No digo que tomes las curvas ni abordes las rotondas “de carreras”. ¡Todo lo contrario! Pero en lo posible, no “mates” la velocidad del coche. 4. Adelantamiento. Insisto de nuevo: La seguridad es lo primero. Así que para adelanta la regla número 1 es permanecer en el carril izquierdo el menor tiempo posible. 5. Suavidad. Repito mucho esta frase: “Para ser un buen conductor y conducir muy bien solo hay tres trucos, Suavidad, suavidad y suavidad”. 6. El coche te enseña. Muchos híbridos, a través de distintos gráficos y datos, te van a dar una información clave para que vayas mejorando. 7. Carga siempre. Si tienes un híbrido recargable, carga siempre que puedas. Aunque tengas la batería al 80 por ciento o estes de viaje, carga siempre, porque el coche será más rápido, más ecológico y más eficiente. 8. Largas subidas. Hay híbridos en los que, en una subida larga, si vas cargado, te puedes llegar a quedar sin batería… y, por tanto, sin potencia “electica”, con una importante merma de prestaciones… tenlo en cuanta. 9. ¿Quién es más listo? Hay veces que el coche es más listo que tú. Por algo la “i” de este BYD es de “Intelligence” no de inyección 10. ¡Anticipa! Es la clave de la conducción eficiente, de la conducción deportiva, segura o económica. Y en todo tipo de coches. Es la anticipación. “NO mires al coche de delante, mira varios coches por delante de ti”. En autopista no mires unas decenas de metros delante, sino unas centenas… anticipa y todo será más fácil. Conclusión Ya sabéis que, en mi opinión, el mejor coche “para todo” es un híbrido enchufable, pues tiene casi todas las ventajas de un eléctrico, sobre todo en ciudad, pero con muy buena autonomía… buenísima en el caso de este coche. Coche del día. Hemos dedicado mucho tiempo a rodar con este coche y no siempre haciendo “mini consumo” precisamente. Y después de grabar este video, seguiremos rodando con él. Pero ya te lo puedo anticipar: Sobrepasar esos 1.000 km sin repostar es posible… ¡reto superado! Así que nuestro coches del día va a ser el el BYD Seal U DM-i Boost. Como aficionado al automóvil tengo mis gustos, pero, como os decía, como informador y periodista tengo que prescindir de prejuicios y probar todo, sobre todo lo que es tendencia. Y hay que abrir la mente: He hecho una prueba fuera de este reto: Subir a varias personas al coche y preguntarles que marca era y, al menos, en que país estaba fabricado… ninguno me ha dicho BYD ni China y todos, cuando se lo he dicho, no me creían. No me voy a pronunciar sobre la estética, porque para gustos los colores y los coches. Pero este modelo de 4,7 metros de largo, es amplio, con suelo plano y acabados de muy buena calidad. El maletero es grande o enorme, 425 litros con 5 plazas o 1.440 litros con dos plazas. El sistema Intelligent Cockpit de BYD que se maneja a través de la pantalla táctil es muy práctico y tiene características particulares como la pantalla que gira 90 grados … que no sé si es práctica, pero llama la atención. Los coches “Made in China” tenían la imagen de ser coches no muy buenos, pero sí baratos… ahora comienzan a ser buenos, algunos muy buenos… ¿siguen siendo baratos? Este coche tiene un PVP de 38.500 € que con promociones y Plan Moves III con achatarramiento, se queda en 29.990 €… ¿es barato o no?

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! You know what that means... Disneyworld has begun their fun and festive holiday parties for the season! We are comparing and talking about Mickey's Very Merry Chirstmas Party at the Magic Kingdom and the Jollywood Nights party at Hollywood Studios! We have all the details for what to expect from both celebrations!We will also be doing a little Armchair Imagineering for new Disney Christmas movies we would love to see! It's a jolly good time and it's all right here on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast on the Chip and CO Podcast Network!

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Joining Robert on the podcast this week is Dave Borlace from the Just Have a Think YouTube channel.   Dave was with us recently at our Everything Electric LONDON expo, and we just had to get him back here on the podcast.   Diving straight into how best we can tackle the climate crisis, along with the pros and cons of small nuclear reactors and off-shore and on-shore wind. We also learn what utter nonsense the WLTP range numbers of EVs are! Robert also shares the scary fact that the area of land currently being used for golf courses in the UK, if used for renewables could more than satisfy the whole country's energy demand, and rightly he asks “Do we want Golf or Energy?!”. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below!   Once these two get started, they really are UNSTOPPABLE! We hope you enjoy this very entertaining and enlightening chat. If you don't know Dave's YouTube channel click here: https://www.youtube.com/@JustHaveaThink   Links mentioned in the show:   Recommended Reads: Mark Z Jacobson: No Miracles Needed https://amzn.eu/d/9cXUICY Yasmin Ali: Power Up https://amzn.eu/d/i12kaBH   Co-operative Power from Ripple Energy: https://rippleenergy.com/   Inside EV - Norway EV charging: https://insideevs.com/news/705338/norway-winter-ev-charging-no-trouble/   British Antarctic Survey: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/06/simply-mind-boggling-world-record-temperature-jump-in-antarctic-raises-fears-of-catastrophe Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow   Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/   Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow