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It's EV News Briefly for Monday 18 May 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/EVNewsDailyVOLKSWAGEN PUTS GTI ON AN EVVolkswagen has unveiled the ID. Polo GTI, the first-ever electric vehicle to carry the iconic GTI badge — a near-50-year-first — sitting above the standard ID. Polo with a 223hp front-mounted motor, 0–62mph in 6.8 seconds, and a 263-mile WLTP range from its 52 kWh battery. It goes on sale in Germany from autumn 2026, priced from €39,000, competing with the Alpine A290 and Peugeot E-208 GTi, but will not be sold in North America.BMW AND SOLARWATT PUSH V2H PLANSBMW and SOLARWATT are expanding their partnership to bring Vehicle-to-Home bidirectional charging to BMW's Neue Klasse line-up, starting with the iX3 and i3, following Germany's first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid launch in March 2026. The integrated system will use SOLARWATT's energy management platform, the BMW Wallbox Professional, and both brands' apps to coordinate solar, home storage, dynamic tariffs, and EV charging — launching first across Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.GM CUTS BOLT COSTS WITH BATCH BUILDSGM is achieving its sub-$30,000 target for the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV in part by assembling cars in batches of 30 identical units at its Fairfax plant in Kansas City, rather than building mixed trims in sequence, reducing errors and line stoppages. The approach, part of GM's "Winning with Simplicity" strategy, also includes keeping clone spare bodies on standby, cutting floor space needs, reducing paint booth colour changes, and locking suppliers to a fixed seven-day delivery schedule.UK INSURERS SHUN MANY CHINESE CARSCarwow research found that half of all insurance quote requests for Chinese vehicles were declined outright by UK insurers, with AXA refusing to quote on all four tested models and Hastings Direct covering only one. Beyond availability, Chinese models averaged £901 per year to insure versus £646 for petrol equivalents — a £255 gap — with insurers citing limited repair data, underdeveloped parts supply chains, and a lack of long-term claims history as key reasons.BMW TIES IONNA DISCOUNT TO US CHARGINGBMW has launched a preferred pricing programme with IONNA, giving BMW and MINI EV drivers a 20% discount on public charging sessions across the network's 1,000-plus US bays, running through 30 September 2026. The discount applies automatically via Plug & Charge or the My BMW App, with no subscription or RFID card required, as part of BMW's broader strategy to build out home, workplace, and public charging infrastructure.EPA DELAYS TIER 4 BY TWO YEARSThe EPA has proposed pushing Biden-era Tier 4 light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards back two years, from model year 2027 to 2029, framing the move as a "freedom of choice" measure that the agency says will save automakers and consumers over $1.7 billion. The rollback goes much further than a delay, however — the EPA has also repealed the 2009 Endangerment Finding and all vehicle greenhouse gas regulations, dismantling the legal framework for future federal EV mandates.KIA DEBUTS PV5 SIDE-ENTRY WAV IN EUROPEKia unveiled the PV5 WAV Side Entry at the Motability Scheme Live exhibition in Birmingham on 15 May 2026, claiming a segment first with its side-entry wheelchair access that allows kerb-side boarding — an advantage in dense urban areas where rear access is often blocked. Built for taxi operators, shuttle services, and fleet providers, the van features a reinforced floor, integrated wheelchair anchorage, floor lighting for boarding visibility, and a two-step manual ramp suited to varied road conditions.COULTHARD DRIVES FORMULA E GEN4 AT MONACODavid Coulthard drove Formula E's upcoming GEN4 car on the streets of Monte Carlo, describing the experience as unlike anything in his career — a significant claim from a two-time Monaco Grand Prix winner. The GEN4, set to debut in the 2026/27 season, tops 205mph, weighs under 1,000kg, produces over 800bhp, hits 0–100kph in 1.8 seconds, and delivers a 71% power increase over GEN3 Evo in Attack Mode, with all-wheel drive and a redesigned ergonomic cockpit; it will make its first public show appearance at Goodwood Festival of Speed from 9–12 July.RECYCLING LIFTS OLD BATTERIES INTO BETTER CATHODESResearchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a recycling process that upcycles spent lithium iron phosphate and lithium manganese oxide cells into higher-performance lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, recovering more than 95% of key elements — rivalling or exceeding most commercial operations. Crucially, the process runs at normal temperature and pressure, requires no energy-intensive equipment, fits existing recycling infrastructure, and produces cathode material with higher energy density than the source materials it came from.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 14 May 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/EVNewsDailyGLOBAL EV SALES HIT 1.6 MILLION IN APRILGlobal EV sales reached 1.6 million units in April 2026 and 5.6 million year to date, with April up 6% year over year but down 9% from an unusually strong March. Europe led growth with 400,000 sales, up 27% year over year, driven by rising petrol prices and strong gains in Germany, France and Italy, while Chinese-built EVs grew their European market share from 19% in 2025 to 22% in 2026.ELECTRIC GOLF SLIPS TO DECADE'S ENDVolkswagen has pushed the electric Golf back to the end of the decade, later than the previously expected 2028 launch, due to delays with the SSP platform that will underpin it. SSP-based vehicles will now begin with Audi and Porsche from 2028, with Volkswagen following later, as the brand needs greater scale to achieve margin parity on the platform.HOUSE BILL SEEKS PERMANENT BAN ON CHINESE CARSA bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which would permanently ban Chinese-developed connected vehicles from US roads. The bill would codify and expand a Biden-era executive order, barring passenger vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran if they contain software or connectivity systems developed in those countries.JAGUAR NAMES FIRST EV TYPE 01Jaguar has confirmed its first all-electric production car will be called the Type 01, with the "0" representing zero tailpipe emissions and the "1" marking it as the first model of a new era. The full production reveal is planned for September 2026, with customer deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.FORD STARTS STATIONARY BATTERY BUSINESSFord has launched Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary, to compete in the stationary battery storage market, with its first product being the DC Block — a modular LFP battery container offering 5.45 MWh of storage and a 20-year service life. Built at a repurposed factory in Glendale, Kentucky, the DC Block will be sold in two- and four-hour discharge versions, with first customer deliveries due in early 2027 and planned annual output of 20 GWh.APTERA BUILDS FIVE VALIDATION VEHICLESAptera Motors has completed five validation vehicles on a newly established 14-station low-volume assembly line at its Carlsbad, California facility, marking a significant step towards production readiness. The vehicles will now enter a comprehensive testing programme covering road performance, durability, safety, software integration and solar energy generation efficiency.FILOSA: CHINESE OEMS FACE US DELAYStellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said Chinese OEMs will not enter the US market for at least a few years, citing the current tariff and regulatory climate. He left the door open to future partnerships, suggesting Chinese technology could still find common ground with US operations, even if direct car sales remain off the table in the near term.ANDROID AUTO STRETCHES TO FIT ANY SCREENGoogle is giving Android Auto its first major display overhaul in 11 years, with a new version that adapts to fill any car screen shape and eliminates the black borders previously seen on round, trapezoidal and other non-standard displays. The update also introduces pinnable widgets that stay over the active map, alongside a redesigned Google Maps with 3D Immersive Navigation showing buildings, lane markings, traffic lights and stop signs.CATL ADDS 5 GWH MODULE LINE IN DEBRECENCATL has opened a new 5 GWh battery module assembly line at its gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary, fed by cells from other CATL plants while the on-site cell factory awaits final regulatory permits. The added capacity could cover approximately 50,000 EVs with 100 kWh packs or 125,000 EVs with 40 kWh packs per year.JEEP AVENGER ELECTRIC JOINS UK GRANT SCHEMEThe fully electric Jeep Avenger now qualifies for the UK government's Electric Car Grant, reducing prices by £1,500 across the range and bringing the entry-level Longitude to £28,499. The car offers a WLTP range of 248 miles, 100 kW DC fast charging capable of 20–80% in under 30 minutes, and an 11 kW onboard AC charger.TESLA ADDS REMOTE METER FOR HOME CHARGINGTesla has launched a Remote Meter accessory in Canada and the US, priced at CA$285 and US$210 respectively, for homes whose electrical panels lack capacity for a full-power Wall Connector installation. The device enables Dynamic Power Management by continuously monitoring panel capacity and automatically adjusting charging output in real time to prevent overloading.PREMIER TAKES JCB ELECTRIC FLEET PAST 100Leicestershire-based Premier Plant & Tool Hire has grown its JCB electric machine fleet to more than 100 units, positioning itself as a leader in zero-emission construction equipment rental in the UK. The expansion is driven by rising demand from urban job sites where tightening regulations make diesel-powered equipment increasingly difficult or impossible to use.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 30 April 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/EVNewsDailyVOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID POLO ORDERS IN EUROPEVolkswagen has opened order books for the ID Polo, an all-electric small car starting at €24,995, built on the upgraded MEB+ platform to compete with Chinese EVs in Europe's mass market. It offers three power outputs, two battery options (37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC) with up to 455 km WLTP range, a 13-inch touchscreen, 441 litres of boot space, and vehicle-to-load capability.BMW IX3 RANGE TARGET RISES TO 434 MILESBMW has raised its projected EPA range estimate for the U.S.-spec iX3 xDrive50 to 434 miles, an 8.5% increase over earlier guidance, though final EPA certification is still pending. Priced from around $60,000, the iX3 is launching in the U.S. in May 2026, with customer deliveries expected in late September or early October after mass production begins in early September.FORD MODEL E STILL BURNS CASHFord's electric car division Model e lost $777 million in Q1 2026, roughly $23,000 per EV sold, despite a $72 million year-on-year improvement and a 10% rise in volumes to around 34,000 units. Ford's near-term focus is improving margins on existing EVs while developing next-generation models on its Universal EV platform and expanding into battery storage through the newly launched Ford Energy.CITROËN PLOTS SUB-€15,000 CITY EVCitroën CEO Xavier Chardon has confirmed plans for a sub-€15,000 A-segment electric city car, positioning it as a modern equivalent of the 2CV to help restore European car buying, which remains three million buyers per year below pre-pandemic levels. A concept is expected at the Paris motor show in October, with a production version to follow within a couple of years at a price well below the current ë-C3.JEEP AVENGER GETS FIRST FACELIFTJeep has given the Avenger its first major update since its 2023 launch, debuting the revised model in Rio de Janeiro with a redesigned seven-slot grille that lights up at night and brings it visually closer to the newer Jeep Compass. A dedicated European launch is planned later in 2026, significant given the Avenger won the 2023 European Car of the Year and has been central to Jeep's European recovery.RIVIAN SIGNALS SECOND R2 SHIFTRivian appears to be quietly staffing a second production shift for the R2 at its Normal, Illinois plant, with a LinkedIn post from a newly promoted R2 Group Leader confirming he is "ramping production on night shift." Volume R2 production began on April 22, with early units going to employees for several months of real-world software data collection ahead of external customer deliveries.MG 07 TO GET MOMENTA R7 SYSTEMSAIC's MG has confirmed the upcoming MG 07 fastback sedan will be among the first vehicles to feature Momenta's R7 autonomous driving system, unveiled at Beijing Auto Show as a direct rival to Tesla's FSD v14. Momenta's R7 supports weekly over-the-air updates, targets a deployed fleet of 200,000 vehicles by end-2026, and plans European robotaxi deployments later this year through a partnership with Uber.UK EV FLEET TOPS TWO MILLIONThe UK's zero-emission vehicle fleet reached 2 million registrations at the end of 2025, representing 4.8% of all licensed vehicles, with 528,000 newly registered in 2025 alone and electric cars taking 23.4% of new car sales. The government's Electric Car Grant, offering up to £3,750 off qualifying EVs, has already been used by over 100,000 buyers and has driven a 10% rise in electric car demand.SWEDEN EV SHARE HITS 64.9% IN Q1Plugin EVs captured 64.9% of Sweden's auto market in Q1 2026, up from 58.0% a year earlier, with BEVs alone reaching 40.7% market share on a 21% volume increase despite the overall market shrinking 2%. A new BEV incentive scheme targeting lower-income rural households helped sustain momentum, while the Volvo EX40 held the top BEV sales spot for the third consecutive quarter.LGES 46-SERIES ORDERS TOP 440 GWHLG Energy Solution secured over 100 GWh of new orders for its 46-series cylindrical cells in Q1 2026, pushing its total backlog above 440 GWh, with the new business widely attributed to a reported ten-year BMW Group contract worth approximately €5.8 billion. The deal is said to cover both 4695 and 46120 cell formats linked to BMW's Neue Klasse platform, and would mark LGES's first time supplying cells for BMW battery-electric vehicles.ROLLS-ROYCE TESTS SECOND ELECTRIC VEHICLESpy photos have revealed Rolls-Royce testing an unnamed electric utility vehicle that closely matches the proportions and silhouette of the Cullinan, the brand's most popular model since its 2018 launch. Reports suggest this is not a next-generation Cullinan replacement but rather a separate new product alongside it.

Pour la première fois chez un constructeur généraliste hexagonal, une version électrique coûte moins cher que son équivalent à essence. La Citroën ë-C3, dans sa finition You Autonomie urbaine, s'affiche désormais à 12 990 euros après aides — contre 15 990 euros pour la C3 thermique d'entrée de gamme. Trois mille euros d'écart, en faveur de l'électrique.Comment y arrive-t-on ? Par la combinaison de deux coups de pouce : une ristourne de 1 300 euros accordée par Citroën elle-même, et surtout la prime CEE maximale de 5 700 euros — les Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie, un dispositif d'aide à la transition énergétique réservé aux foyers les plus modestes. Pour ceux qui n'y sont pas éligibles au taux plein, la prime minimale est de 3 600 euros, ce qui ramène la facture à 16 390 euros — toujours sous le prix du thermique.C'est Xavier Chardon, directeur général de Citroën, qui a annoncé l'offre sur BFM Business, à 13 490 euros dans un premier temps. Trois jours plus tard, la marque aux chevrons rabaissait encore le curseur à 12 990 euros, en marge des essais nationaux du modèle. Le site officiel, lui, n'avait pas encore suivi. Ce qui a précipité les choses, c'est l'arrivée de la Renault Twingo E-Tech début avril. Lancée à 19 490 euros catalogue, soit 13 750 euros avec la prime CEE maximale, elle bousculait un segment que Citroën occupait seul depuis plusieurs mois. La réponse est venue en quelques jours à peine. Deux marques françaises qui s'affrontent directement sur les prix, et les tarifs qui s'effondrent en quelques jours plutôt qu'en quelques mois — c'est inédit, et c'est une aubaine pour l'acheteur.Les deux modèles ne visent pas exactement le même profil. La Twingo revendique 263 km d'autonomie WLTP contre 205 pour la ë-C3, et propose la recharge rapide jusqu'à 50 kW en option. La C3, elle, plafonne à 30 kW. En revanche, ses 4,01 mètres contre 3,78 pour la Twingo font une vraie différence au quotidien, surtout avec des passagers à l'arrière. La batterie de 30 kWh offre 205 km d'autonomie — suffisant, rappelle Xavier Chardon, quand les Français roulent en moyenne 34 km par jour. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Te vamos a contar lo que no te cuentan en el concesionario. ¿Estás pensando en comprar un híbrido enchufable para tener "lo mejor de los dos mundos"? La promesa de la Etiqueta CERO sin la ansiedad de autonomía de un eléctrico puro es tentadora, pero la realidad técnica es mucho más compleja de lo que muestran los catálogos. En este vídeo desnudamos la ingeniería de los PHEV para entender por qué, en muchas ocasiones, podrías estar comprando el coche más ineficiente de la última década. La física contra el marketing: El problema del peso En ingeniería, el peso es el enemigo absoluto. Un híbrido enchufable es un atleta con sobrepeso permanente. Para funcionar, necesita duplicar componentes: motor de combustión completo, sistemas de escape con sus filtros de partículas, depósito de combustible y, sumado a todo eso, una batería de alta tensión de entre 12 y 25 kWh junto a la electrónica de potencia. Esto supone un lastre de entre 300 y 500 kg adicionales respecto a un coche convencional. El peso extra castiga neumáticos, fatiga las suspensiones y aumenta las inercias. Cuando la batería se agota —y sucede rápido—, te quedas con un motor de gasolina moviendo una masa enorme, convirtiéndose en el escenario menos eficiente posible. La mentira del consumo y la normativa Euro 6e-bis Las cifras de consumo de 1,1 l/100 km son una "verdad manipulada" por el actual ciclo de homologación WLTP y su "Factor de Utilidad". La realidad es que, en viajes largos, estos coches emiten entre 3 y 5 veces más CO2 de lo declarado. Sin embargo, el chollo se acaba. A partir de 2026, la normativa Euro 6e-bis cambiará las reglas del juego, asumiendo que los usuarios no enchufan tanto sus vehículos. Esto duplicará o triplicará los consumos oficiales, provocando que muchos PHEV empiecen a pagar impuesto de matriculación al perder sus cifras de laboratorio. El "Suicidio Mecánico" por choque térmico Uno de los puntos más críticos para la fiabilidad es el maltrato al que se somete al motor térmico. En un PHEV, es común circular por autopista en modo eléctrico con el motor de gasolina completamente frío. Si necesitas potencia repentina, el motor térmico arranca y sube a altas revoluciones de forma instantánea. Sin lubricación previa ni temperatura de servicio, los metales sufren dilataciones bruscas y fricción en seco. Además, en trayectos cortos donde el motor apenas funciona unos segundos, el aceite se degrada prematuramente al no evaporarse la humedad ni el exceso de combustible. La batería: Pequeña pero muy sufrida A diferencia de un coche eléctrico puro, la batería de un PHEV sufre un desgaste proporcional mucho mayor. Mientras un eléctrico hace un ciclo de carga completo cada varios días, un enchufable lo hace a diario. Esta química sufre más estrés térmico y ciclos de descarga profunda. Si a esto le sumamos que la mayoría no admiten carga rápida, el vehículo se vuelve esclavo de tener un cargador en el domicilio. Sin carga diaria, el PHEV es, sencillamente, una estafa para el bolsillo. El futuro de las etiquetas en España El panorama administrativo también está cambiando. Se debate seriamente que solo los PHEV con más de 90 km de autonomía real mantengan la etiqueta CERO. Esto afectará drásticamente al valor de reventa de los modelos actuales que apenas llegan a los 40 o 50 km reales. Aunque se respeten los derechos adquiridos, el mercado penalizará a los coches que "engañan" con su eficiencia. Decálogo para el usuario de un PHEV Si a pesar de todo el perfil de uso te encaja, aquí tienes las reglas de oro: -Carga diaria obligatoria en casa. -Si tu trayecto supera la autonomía eléctrica diaria, el ahorro se esfuma. -Mantenimiento riguroso: cambio de aceite anual sin falta. -Vigila el tamaño del depósito de gasolina; muchos son minúsculos. -Comprueba la suavidad en la transición entre motores. -Asume una depreciación tecnológica acelerada. -Atención al desgaste de frenos por el exceso de masa. -Usa neumáticos específicos con código de carga reforzado (XL). -Si haces un 80% de carretera, un diésel sigue siendo mejor opción. -Exige garantías de batería de al menos 8 años. En conclusión, el híbrido enchufable es una tecnología de compromiso, una respuesta de los fabricantes para evitar multas europeas, pero no siempre una solución lógica para el usuario. Es una herramienta útil para un perfil muy específico, pero un error costoso para la mayoría de los mortales.

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 21 April 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/EVNewsDailyHYUNDAI REVEALS IONIQ 3 DETAILSHyundai unveiled its first compact electric hatchback, the IONIQ 3, at Milan Design Week, featuring an "Aero Hatch" silhouette, E-GMP platform, and battery options of 42.2 kWh (213 miles) or 61 kWh (308 miles). At 4.15 metres long with a 441-litre boot, Android-based Pleos Connect infotainment, and an expected starting price of around £25,000, it will be built in Turkey with no US launch planned.HYUNDAI REVEALS PLEOS OS FOR FUTURE EVSHyundai has unveiled Pleos OS, an Android Automotive-based software platform debuting on the Ioniq 3 before rolling out across future EVs, featuring a large map-based home screen and its own App Market rather than Google Automotive Services. The system adopts a zonal controller architecture to reduce wiring and complexity, while retaining physical controls for volume, temperature, and seat functions to address criticisms of Hyundai's ageing in-car software.EU EV SALES SURGE IN MARCHBattery EV registrations across 14 key EU and EFTA markets jumped 51% year-on-year in March 2026 to over 224,000 units, representing 22% of all new car sales. Q1 2026 saw more than 500,000 new EVs registered across the EU — up 33.5% from Q1 2025 — with Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland all posting year-to-date BEV growth above 40%.U.S. USED EV SALES HIT RECORD IN MARCHAmericans purchased 42,924 used EVs in March 2026, setting a new all-time monthly record and marking a 27.7% year-on-year increase, driven by off-lease vehicles returning to dealerships and elevated petrol prices. This came as new EV sales fell nearly 25% year-on-year to around 83,000 units in the same month.AFEELA SCALES BACK AS SONY AND HONDA RETREATSony Honda Mobility is winding down its Afeela EV joint venture following the March 25 cancellation of its first two models — a sedan and a crossover SUV — with its roughly 400 employees set to return to Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. The retreat marks the end of a venture that had positioned Afeela as a software-defined vehicle brand blending Sony's tech expertise with Honda's manufacturing, with the Afeela 1 sedan having been due for delivery later in 2026.UK RAISES EV LUXURY TAX THRESHOLDThe UK has raised the Expensive Car Supplement threshold from £40,000 to £50,000, removing an annual £425 charge that had applied to many electric cars since April 1, 2025. Over the five-year duration of the supplement, this represents a total saving of £2,125 for affected EV buyers.FORD CUTS EXPLORER AND CAPRI PRICESFord has reduced prices on its Explorer and Capri EVs by up to £5,000, with the Explorer now starting at £35,185 and the AWD Premium variant dropping below £50,000. Both models gain a new LFP battery, upgraded motor, and increased Standard Range net capacity from 52 kWh to 58 kWh, adding 43 miles of WLTP range, while the Capri also gets a power boost to 140 kW via Volkswagen Group's new APP350 motor.GERMANY EYES 8 MILLION BEVS BY 2030Germany is targeting 8 million BEVs and 2.4 million PHEVs on its roads by 2030, forecasting annual BEV sales growth of 24% and electric vehicles taking around 70% of total new car sales by the end of the decade. The number of available BEV models is expected to rise 40% between 2026 and 2030, alongside growing adoption of bidirectional V2X charging to support grid stability.EV RANGE NOW OUTRUNS MOST DRIVERSThe SMMT reports average BEV range has reached nearly 300 miles per charge — almost double the 141 miles the average UK motorist covers weekly — meaning the typical driver could go nearly a fortnight without plugging in. Research from Close Brothers Motor Finance found 74% of UK drivers travel fewer than 150 miles weekly, suggesting real-world range anxiety is increasingly at odds with actual driving habits.DUTCH SCRAPPAGE SCHEME SHIFTS TO USED EVSThe Dutch government is launching a scrappage scheme as part of a roughly one-billion-euro package, directing 52 million euros toward buyers of used electric cars who trade in older ICE vehicles of Euro 1–4 emission class. The scrappage premium is expected to be around 3,500 euros per vehicle and is targeted at low- and middle-income buyers, though income thresholds have not yet been confirmed.NISSAN STACKS 23 SOLID-STATE CELL LAYERSNissan has successfully stacked 23 cell layers into a solid-state battery prototype that meets real-world charge and discharge targets, as it works toward launching its first solid-state battery EV by fiscal year 2028. The company is partnering with US-based LiCAP Technologies for mass production using solvent-free Activated Dry Electrode technology, while broader industry momentum builds with Factorial claiming its Solstice platform can deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and over 600 miles of range, potentially reaching production vehicles as early as 2027.

It's EV News Briefly for Friday 17 April 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 PREVIEWS ELECTRIC C-CLASS CABINMercedes-Benz has revealed the interior of its first all-electric C-Class ahead of a full reveal on 20 April, showcasing a screen-dominated cabin featuring either a standard Superscreen or an optional 39.1-inch Hyperscreen spanning nearly the full dashboard width, with 10 colour schemes and matrix backlighting using nearly 10 million pixels. The EV platform frees up more interior space than any previous C-Class, and the car adds a new multi-source heat pump that heats the cabin twice as fast as combustion models while using roughly half the energy, alongside Vegan Society-certified upholstery, electropneumatic lumbar seats with massage and ventilation, an optional Burmester 4D system with seat exciters, and an optional Sky Control roof with 162 illuminated stars.MUSK COMPANIES PROPPED UP CYBERTRUCK Q4SpaceX purchased 1,279 Cybertrucks in Q4 2025, accounting for nearly 20% of all US Cybertruck registrations in the period, with Musk-owned entities including xAI, The Boring Company, and Neuralink collectively taking 1,339 units out of 7,071 total US registrations. Analysts estimated that without these affiliated-company purchases, Cybertruck registrations would have fallen more than 50% year-over-year, and Musk-linked companies continued buying in early 2026 with 158 units in January and 67 in February.MAZDA6E UK PRICED FROM £38,995Mazda will launch the all-electric Mazda6e in the UK this summer with orders open now, priced from £38,995 for the Takumi trim and £39,995 for the Takumi Plus, featuring a 78kWh LFP battery with up to 348 miles of WLTP range and a 10–80% DC fast charge time of just 24 minutes. Unlike mainland European versions, the UK model gets a single-battery setup, paired with a rear-mounted motor doing 0–62mph in 7.9 seconds, a five-door hatchback body, a 14.6-inch touchscreen, and an augmented reality head-up display.BMW ADDS CONTRACT-FREE PLUG & CHARGE IN GERMANYBMW Group has launched a contract-free Plug & Charge service in Germany, allowing drivers of compatible BMW and MINI EVs to authenticate at public DC charging points simply by plugging in, with billing going directly to the credit card stored on their BMW or MINI account. The first rollout covers over 1,400 charging points across Germany and Austria via partner Mer Germany using Hubject's system, and is the first time Plug & Charge has been extended to drivers without an existing charging contract, including tourists and fleet users.BYD ADDS TWO SHARK 6 VARIANTSBYD has expanded its Shark 6 ute range in Australia from one model to three, adding the Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis (from A$55,900) and the Shark 6 Performance (from A$62,900) alongside the existing Shark 6 Premium. All variants use BYD's Dual Mode Off-Road plug-in hybrid system combining a turbocharged petrol engine with front and rear electric motors and a Blade battery, with the Performance variant boosting towing capacity to 3,500kg and adding a dedicated Crawl Mode for off-road use.ALLEGO ADDS SMART OVERNIGHT CHARGING IN DUTCH MARKETAllego has launched a smart overnight charging scheme in the Netherlands using Deftpower technology, offering drivers a choice from 6 PM between immediate and smart charging, with the latter shifting sessions to off-peak hours to reduce grid strain during evening peaks. Drivers who opt in receive cashback rewards of up to 5% of charging costs, and Allego plans to expand the model from its initial rollout to around 9,000 charging points in the Netherlands before extending it to Belgium.FUEL SPIKE PUSHES DRIVERS TOWARDS EVSA survey by Electrifying.com of over 1,000 visitors found that more than 70% of non-EV drivers said rising fuel prices — spiked by US-Israel air attacks on Iran and disruption to oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz — are making them more actively consider switching to electric. Electrifying.com founder Ginny Buckley reported a near-50% week-on-week surge in site traffic since the start of the US-Iran conflict, while analyst Tom Barnard noted some used EVs priced under £5,000 can pay for themselves within a few years through fuel savings alone.RIVIAN MAKES FOUR RAN SITES NACS-ONLYRivian has converted four California-based Rivian Adventure Network charging sites to NACS-only, removing CCS1 connectors entirely in a first for the network, a move likely driven by the ramp-up of the R2 and the 2026 R1S and R1T, all of which ship with NACS as standard. Owners of older CCS1 Rivians and other non-NACS EVs will need a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter to use these four sites, with the switch also simplifying site logistics as NACS-equipped Rivians grow in number.HONDA SUPER-N SET FOR UK JULY LAUNCHHonda has revealed the Super-N, an all-electric kei-inspired hatchback measuring 3.4 metres in length, due on sale in the UK from July at under £20,000, directly rivalling the Dacia Spring and Hyundai Inster. Power comes from a compact e-axle producing 47 kW (rising to 70 kW in BOOST Mode), with Honda quoting a UK urban range of 199 miles and a combined range of 128 miles, though battery and charging specifications have not yet been disclosed.MAV SYSTEMS LAUNCHES BAYIQ FOR EV BAYSUK-based MAV Systems has launched BayiQ, an ANPR camera system designed to help parking operators, councils, and transport authorities tackle overstaying, ICEing, and poor turnover at EV charging bays. A single BayiQ unit can monitor multiple adjacent bays simultaneously, unlike conventional ANPR systems that require one camera per bay, reducing installation costs and civil works for operators managing busy charging locations.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 16 April 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/EVNewsDailyDOUG FIELD TO LEAVE FORDDoug Field, who joined Ford in 2021 from Apple and previously helped launch the Tesla Model 3, will depart next month on a voluntary basis, with CEO Jim Farley praising him as an "invaluable partner" in Ford's electrification journey. Ford is simultaneously restructuring, creating a new "Product Creation and Industrialization" organisation under COO Kumar Galhotra that unifies EV, petrol, and hybrid programmes, with the first vehicle on Ford's new Universal EV architecture — a midsize electric pickup — due next year.DACIA READIES SUB-£16,000 ELECTRIC CITY CARDacia has revealed spy shots of a new electric city car priced from under €18,000 (£15,600), designed in just 16 months with help from its China team, featuring a design closer to its SUV range than the related Renault Twingo. Expected to use a 27.5kWh battery with around 160 miles of range, the car will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026, with Dacia also planning three further EVs before 2030.MERCEDES-BENZ LAUNCHES VLE RANGE FROM €82,260Mercedes-Benz has launched the VLE range starting at €82,260, built on an 800-volt architecture capable of charging at up to 300 kW, enabling 355 km of WLTP range to be added in just 15 minutes. The range spans from the entry-level VLE 250 with an LFP battery to the VLE 400 4MATIC with a 305 kW all-wheel-drive system, with seating configurations from five to eight seats and pricing up to €113,000 depending on specification.KIA EV2 FIRST EDITION JOINS UK ECGThe Kia EV2 First Edition now qualifies for the UK government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant, bringing its net on-the-road price to £26,995. The EV2 had its world premiere in January 2026, entered series production in March at Kia's Slovakia plant, and sits as the entry point to Kia's dedicated BEV line-up designed and built in Europe.FREE ELECTRICITY ON GERMAN V2G TARIFFMunich-based The Mobility House plans to launch a V2G electricity tariff in Germany, initially paired with the Renault 5, that could allow EV owners to drive for free by charging when renewable energy is cheap and selling power back to the grid at peak times. A 2024 French pilot with Renault showed that connecting a car for an average of 14 hours per day can reduce charging costs for 10,000 km of driving to effectively zero, with the Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLC also set to join the programme later in 2026.BYD GAINS GROUND IN GERMANYBYD is surging in Germany, with Carwow recording a 135% jump in purchase queries for the brand in Q1 2026, driven by rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and increasing new car costs making Chinese EVs more attractive. Interest centred on BYD's electric SUVs and the Dolphin hatchback, with Chinese-owned MG also seeing increased demand on the platform.BYD'S JINAN HEADS FOR GERMANYBYD's car carrier Jinan, one of the world's largest at 9,200-vehicle capacity, departed Shanghai on 17 March carrying fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles bound for Germany, arriving around 33 days later. The shipment highlights BYD's continued reliance on Chinese exports while European local production ramps up, with trial assembly underway in Szeged, Hungary since January and series production targeted for Q2 2026.BYD PRICES SEAL 6 PHEVS IN AUSTRALIABYD Australia has confirmed pricing for the Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring PHEVs, with the Sedan Essential starting at A$34,990 (around £18,380) — undercutting the Toyota Camry Hybrid — and first deliveries expected around June 2026. Both models use BYD's DM 5.0 plug-in hybrid system with Blade battery technology, offering 55 km electric range on the Sedan and around 100 km on the Touring Premium.POLESTAR AUSTRALIA BOSS ATTACKS PHEVSPolestar Australia's managing director Scott Maynard has publicly called PHEVs "the worst of both worlds," arguing they combine electric drivetrain complexity with petrol engine weight, rarely get charged by owners, and can actually be less efficient than a pure petrol car due to the added battery mass. He also claimed PHEVs are "fast becoming irrelevant" as EV range improves — a notable stance given that Polestar's parent company Geely continues to sell PHEVs across Volvo, Lotus, and Lynk & Co.TESLA ADDS SUNWODA AS FIFTH BATTERY SUPPLIERTesla has signed Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery as its fifth battery supplier, with Sunwoda set to provide third-generation LFP cells capable of charging at up to 3C — cutting charge time to around 20 minutes, compared to Tesla's current 2C LFP packs. The cells are destined for export vehicles built at Giga Shanghai, with Tesla buying raw prismatic cells from Sunwoda and assembling the modules and packs in-house.HONDA DROPS E:NY1 FROM UK LINE-UPHonda has removed the e:Ny1 from its UK configurator, leaving it with no fully electric models on sale in Britain after the car sold just 7,122 units in three years, hampered by a high price and limited range requiring heavy dealer discounts. This creates a serious ZEV mandate problem for Honda, which must hit 22% BEV sales this year rising to 80% by 2030, with fines of up to £15,000 per non-compliant vehicle — relief is expected from mid-2026 when a retro-inspired compact EV on the new Super-N platform arrives priced under £20,000.

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 14 April 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-BENZ GIVES EQS ITS BIGGEST UPDATE https://evne.ws/3QDQc1x NISSAN CONFIRMS ELECTRIC JUKE FOR EUROPE IN 2027 https://evne.ws/4myW2gS EUROPE EV SALES HIT MARCH RECORD https://evne.ws/4sqOs97 KIA CONFIRMS EV1 FOR 2027 https://evne.ws/3Q715c8 FRANCE PREPARES THIRD EV SOCIAL LEASING ROUND https://evne.ws/48ko6yH FRANCE TIES ELECTRIFICATION TO ENERGY SECURITY https://evne.ws/4swljta US SOLAR SURGE DEEPENS COAL DECLINE https://evne.ws/4dRChyN VOLVO TRUCKS PUSHES ELECTRIC HEAVY HAULAGE FURTHER https://evne.ws/3Q9YRbZ 2026 EQS ADDS RANGE AND 800V CHARGING https://evne.ws/3Qb1uu2 MERCEDES-BENZ GIVES EQS ITS BIGGEST UPDATEThe updated Mercedes-Benz EQS is the most comprehensively overhauled version since the car's 2021 launch, with more than a quarter of its components newly developed or reworked, headlined by a new 800V architecture enabling 350 kW DC charging and a WLTP range of 926 km (575 miles) on the EQS 450+. Key new technologies include steer-by-wire — a first for a German production car — bidirectional charging, silicon oxide-graphite anodes pushing usable battery capacity to 122 kWh, a rear two-speed gearbox, and 385 kW regenerative braking, with a new entry-level EQS 400 starting at around £80,500 in the UK.***NISSAN CONFIRMS ELECTRIC JUKE FOR EUROPE IN 2027Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric model, built at its Sunderland factory and going on sale exclusively in Europe in 2027, based on the CMF-EV platform shared with the new Nissan Leaf. The EV Juke will run alongside a continuing petrol version due to uncertainty around EV adoption, and is expected to offer up to 622 km (386 miles) of WLTP range with the larger 75.1 kWh battery option, though official specs have not yet been confirmed.***EUROPE EV SALES HIT MARCH RECORDEuropean BEV and plug-in hybrid registrations hit a monthly all-time high of nearly 540,000 units in March 2026, up 37% year-on-year, driven partly by sharp fuel price rises following the disruption of shipping routes at the start of the Iran war in late February. Global EV registrations also rose 3% to over 1.7 million in March, though China bucked the trend with a 14% fall in BEV sales after the end of purchase tax exemptions and trade-in subsidies.***KIA CONFIRMS EV1 FOR 2027Kia has confirmed a 2027 launch for its most affordable EV yet, expected to wear the EV1 badge, targeting the segment occupied by the BYD Dolphin and Renault 5 EV with European pricing expected around €25,000 (~£21,200). Built on the 400V E-GMP platform, it will offer two battery options — 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh — and is also set to replace Kia's last entry-level combustion car, the petrol Picanto.***FRANCE PREPARES THIRD EV SOCIAL LEASING ROUNDFrance will launch its third social EV leasing round in June, maintaining a quota of 50,000 contracts aimed at helping low-income households switch to EVs, with Prime Minister Lecornu citing EV running costs of just €2–3 per 100 km versus around €11 for diesel. The government has also set targets for Renault and Stellantis to produce 400,000 electric cars per year by 2027 and one million by 2030, alongside a new 50,000-contract programme for high-mileage middle-income workers such as carers and nurses.***FRANCE TIES ELECTRIFICATION TO ENERGY SECURITYFrance has become the first country to announce a major national electrification package directly in response to the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis, doubling annual state support from €5.5 billion to €10 billion through 2030 and targeting fossil dependence in both transport and heating. The plan includes banning gas heating in new buildings from late 2026 or 2027, subsidising 50,000 EVs for high-mileage drivers, offering businesses up to €100,000 per electric truck or van, and building 1 million domestically manufactured heat pumps per year by 2030.***US SOLAR SURGE DEEPENS COAL DECLINEThe US Energy Information Administration forecast on 6 April that solar energy generation will rise 17% this summer compared to 2025 levels, with solar projected to grow from 293 billion kWh in 2025 to 415 billion kWh in 2027, while coal generation is expected to fall roughly 10% in the first half of 2026. Over 90% of net new US generating capacity in 2026 is forecast to come from solar, wind, and battery storage, though rising solar shares are already exposing grids to sharper afternoon price swings and driving increased investment in battery storage alongside new capacity.***VOLVO TRUCKS PUSHES ELECTRIC HEAVY HAULAGE FURTHERVolvo Trucks has launched the FH Aero Electric with up to 700 km of range, 460 kW output, MCS charging at 700 kW (20–80% in around 50 minutes), and support for gross combination weights of up to 48 tonnes, directly targeting the range and payload objections that have held back heavy electric freight. Alongside it, updated FH, FM, and FMX Electric models for regional and construction work offer up to 470 km range, a new dual-motor driveline producing up to 540 kW, and an integrated gearbox PTO capable of driving equipment such as concrete mixers and cranes, with market rollout beginning in phases from 2026.

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 15 April 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/EVNewsDailyVOLKSWAGEN GIVES ID 3 A NEO RESETVolkswagen is relaunching its compact EV as the ID 3 Neo, with new styling, three larger battery options, improved range of up to just under 400 miles WLTP and faster DC charging up to about 183 kW. The bigger story is a completely new, more “Volkswagen-like” interior with physical buttons and a unified cockpit philosophy that responds directly to past usability criticism and signals a wider rethink of the brand's EV strategy.VOLKSWAGEN UPDATES ID.4 AND ID.5 IN UKVolkswagen's updated ID.4 and ID.5 in the UK add larger batteries, longer range up to 341 miles WLTP, vehicle-to-load capability, more practical towing and an optional heat pump, all with only small list-price increases. The cars also gain physical steering wheel buttons, improved driver assistance and infotainment tech, and potentially further effective price cuts if Volkswagen regains eligibility for the UK Electric Car Grant.IONNA TO ADD CHARGING AT 350 CIRCLE K SITESIONNA, the automaker-backed charging joint venture, will roll out up to 400 kW fast chargers with both NACS and CCS connectors at more than 350 Circle K locations under the Rechargeries @ Circle K brand. The deal gives IONNA prime highway and commuter-corridor sites, includes taking over and upgrading about 85 existing Circle K charging stations, and supports its goal of 30,000 high-power bays by 2030.BMW BEV DELIVERIES FALL AGAINBMW Group's global BEV deliveries fell 20.1% year on year to 87,458 units in Q1 2026, marking a second consecutive quarterly decline despite strong full-year 2025 volumes. The company blames the loss of US tax credits, the end of Chinese subsidies and a temporary gap in its mid-size electric SUV offering before the new iX3 arrived, even as European orders for that model have surged.RIVIAN TO POWER PLANT WITH USED EV BATTERIESRivian will use more than 100 repurposed EV battery packs, supplied and integrated by Redwood Materials, to create a 10 MWh energy storage system that helps power its Normal, Illinois plant from later in 2026. The project, described as the largest such deployment by a US automaker, reuses packs from test and end-of-life vehicles and reflects the rapid growth of grid-scale lithium-ion storage alongside EVs.OHIO AWARDS $51 MILLION FOR EV CHARGINGOhio has awarded $51 million in federal NEVI funding, matched by at least $26 million in private money, to build 64 new fast-charging sites statewide. Each location will host four chargers at amenity-rich venues such as Sheetz, Tesla sites, Aldi and major travel centers, adding more than 260 new public charge points along key routes.LUCID TIES NEW CEO PAY TO VALUELucid Motors has appointed Silvio Napoli as CEO with a $1.5 million base salary, up to a 200% bonus, a $9.5 million equity grant, performance-based options on up to one million shares and generous relocation and housing support. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff will stay on until Napoli secures US work authorisation, then return to the COO role with a higher $1 million base salary and increased bonus potential.SCENIC E-TECH GETS FULL UK EV GRANTThe Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric now qualifies for the UK's full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting its starting price to £33,245 and making all three trims more accessible. With a 220 hp motor, 87 kWh battery and WLTP range up to 381 miles, it joins the Renault 4 and 5 E-Tech as models benefiting from maximum support after Renault proved their Polish battery cell plant runs entirely on renewable energy.LIGHTSHIP DOUBLES PLANT, CUTS AE.1 TO ONE MODELElectric trailer startup Lightship is more than doubling its Broomfield, Colorado plant to quadruple AE.1 output by around late 2027 while simplifying the lineup to a single, configurable model. The new AE.1 starts at $157,500 with the previously range-topping 77 kWh battery now standard, reflecting customer demand for the highest-spec pack and replacing the old Cosmos, Atmos and Panos trims with option packages for different use cases.ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS £7M ELECTRIC NIGHTINGALERolls-Royce's Project Nightingale is a £7 million, Phantom-length, two-seat electric convertible limited to 100 units, designed as both a design manifesto and a major earner for its new Coachbuild Collection tier. Inspired by the historic 17EX Torpedo, it offers a larger battery than the Spectre, targeted range near 329 miles, a likely 650 bhp dual-motor setup, and an immersive co-creation-lite process where buyers join from early sketches through global testing.

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og journalist, FDM Medvært: Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent i Politik og Analyse og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning --- Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her: https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem --- 00:30 Nyhed: FDM vinder sag om “to” p-skiver. 04:30 Nyhed: Korte nyheder fra bilistverdenen. 07:00 Nyhed: Første tur i en elektrisk Subaru. 13:10 Nyhed: Påskeferien er over os - så vi ser på påsketrafikken. 14:45 Nyhed: Prisnyheder om VW ID.4 og den nye Changan Deepal S05 med de første indtryk. 27:10 Nyhed: Første tur i en Mercedes-Benz GLC med 800 volt teknologi. 35:00 Ugens bil er den charmerende Renaut Twingo. 45:45 Lytterspørgsmål: Rene vil gerne vide om kineserne er mere ærlige omkring rækkevidde i deres WLTP-målinger end europæiske bilmærker. Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/bilist-med-to-p-skiver-i-forruden-fik-kontrolafgift-men-vandt-sagen-i-retten --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/tests/proevekoersel/subaru-e-outback-goer-alle-til-eksperter-i-terraenkoersel --- https://fdm.dk/guides/koer-selv-ferie/koeprognose-for-den-kommende-weekend --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kaempe-2026-oversigt-se-alle-leasingtilbud-rabatter-og-kampagner-paa-nye-biler --- https://fdm.dk/tests/proevekoersel/mercedes-benz-glc-dyr-men-dejlig-luksus-suv-til-familien --- https://fdm.dk/tests/proevekoersel/danmarks-billigste-elbil-hedder-nu-twingo

Das große Thema dieser Folge ist selbstverständlich Nvidias Vorstellung von DLSS 5, und wie sich CEO Jensen Huang die Zukunft des Gamings vorstellt. Die meisten dürften das und die Reaktionen darauf mitbekommen haben; sollte irgendwer davon gar nichts gehört und gesehen haben oder nur am Rande, unsere Empfehlung: Direkt die verlinkten Artikel und Videos ansehen. Daneben widmen wir uns auch endlich dem Macbook Neo, mit dem Apple die Tech-Welt und vor allem alle Laptop-Hersteller überrascht und überrumpelt hat. Für den Preis ab etwa 700 Euro trotz nur 8 GB RAM und A18 Pro, dem SoC des iPhone 16 Pro, lässt das Gerät im Alltag wohl kaum zu wünschen übrig. Lenovo legt das Arbeitspferd der Thinkpads, die T-Serie, neu auf und setzt voll auf Reparierbarkeit: Akku leicht tauschbar, Arbeitsspeicher als LPCAMM2-Modul ausgeführt, tauschbares Tastaturfeld, USB-C-Anschlüsse nicht verlötet, Kühlsystem modular uvm. Leider nur fast perfekt, denn an einigen Stellen, wie das wohl weiterhin verlötete WiFi-Modul, gibt es laut ifixit, die beratend involviert waren, noch Verbesserungsbedarf. Viel Spaß mit Folge 300! Sprecher:innen: Meep, Michael Kister, Mohammed Ali DadAudioproduktion: Michael KisterVideoproduktion: Mohammed Ali Dad/Michael KisterTitelbild: MeepBildquellen: Lenovo/ifixitAufnahmedatum: 20.03.2026 Besucht unsim Discord https://discord.gg/SneNarVCBMauf Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/technikquatsch.deauf Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@technikquatsch https://www.youtube.com/@technikquatschgamingauf TikTok https://www.tiktok.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/id1510030975Deezer https://www.deezer.com/de/show/1162032 00:00:00 Herzlich willkommen zu Technikquatsch Folge 300! Jubel! 00:06:10 Das DLSS-5-DebakelDigital Foundry: Hands-On With DLSS 5: Our First Look At Nvidia’s Next-Gen Photo-Realistic Lighting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZlwTtgbgVADigital Foundry: DF Direct Q+A: The Big DLSS 5 ML Debate + Why We Should Have Waited With Our Coverage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dTTfjBAFzchttps://www.computerbase.de/news/gaming/ab-herbst-2026-dlss-5-fusioniert-klassisches-rendern-mit-neural-rendering.96565/https://www.computerbase.de/news/grafikkarten/was-macht-dlss-5-nvidias-antwort-in-einem-satz-ist-die-ki-weiss-was-sie-tut.96613/ 00:38:36 AMD FSR AI 4.1: Verbesserungen im Detailhttps://www.computerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/amd-fsr-4-1-crimson-desert-death-stranding-2.96610/ 00:39:44 Apple Macbook Neo mischt den Laptop-Markt auf.https://www.computerbase.de/news/notebooks/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-wo-apple-fuer-den-niedrigeren-preis-gespart-hat.96412/Max Tech: MacBook Neo vs $600 Laptops – BIG Disappointment! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9fhCMBIbis 00:55:02 Lenovo Thinkpad T-Serie: 10/10 für Reparierbarkeit bei ifixithttps://de.ifixit.com/News/115827/new-thinkpads-score-perfect-10-repairability 01:11:08 neue E-Limousine BMW i3 mit 900 km WLTP, 800 Volt Ladetechnikhttps://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/mittelklasse/neuer-bmw-3er-i3-touring-bmw-chef-zeigt-naechstes-neue-klasse-modell/ 01:17:07 D.O.R.F. Real-Time Strategic Conflicthttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dorf/dorf-oldschool-real-time-strategy-and-base-builderhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2388620/DORF_RealTime_Strategic_Conflict/Composer Aidan D. Higgs https://aidansoundworks.com 01:24:18 Vielen Dank und auf die nächsten 300 Folgen!

Zu den neuen Varianten des Peugeot 408, die ab sofort bestellbar sind, gehört natürlich auch eine reine Elektroversion. Doch auch der Hybrid und der Plug-in Hybrid sind interessante Alternativen des neuen C-Segments-Fahrzeugs aus Frankreich!  Darum geht es diesmal!Peugeot öffnet die Bestellsysteme für den neuen 408. Mit seinem raffinierten Design, seinem komfortablen Interieur und einer umfangreichen Ausstattung setzt die Löwenmarke ein klares Statement im C-Segment. Das Outfit!Mit dem neuen 408 setzt Peugeot sein Engagement im C-Segment konsequent fort. Als erstes Modell der Löwenmarke trägt es einen beleuchteten „PEUGEOT“ Schriftzug an Front und Heck, ergänzt durch die hochwertige Lichtsignatur mit den charakteristischen schrägen LED-Krallen. Glänzende und matt schwarze Elemente schaffen einen eleganten Effekt. Power und Drive!    Der neue 408 bringt eine breite Palette an Motorisierungen mit. Dazu gehören ein Hybrid, ein Plug-In Hybrid und ein reiner Elektroantrieb. Den Einstieg bildet der 1.2 l HYBRID 145 e-DSC6. Der Antriebsstrang kombiniert wie der Name schon andeutet einen 145 PS (107 kW) starken Benzinmotor mit einem 6-Gang-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe mit Elektrifizierung. Die Batterie lädt sich während der Fahrt automatisch auf und sorgt für zusätzliches Drehmoment und so für eine dynamische Beschleunigung.Die nächsthöhere Motorisierung ist der reine E-Antrieb. Hier sprechen wir über 157 kW (213 PS).  Verbesserungen an der Aerodynamik sorgen für einen niedrigen Stromverbrauch von 14,7 – 15 kWh/100 km nach WLTP. Das Bordladegerät des Peugeot E-408 unterstützt bis zu 120 kW und ermöglicht eine Aufladung der Batterie von 20 Prozent auf 80 Prozent in nur etwa 30 Minuten.PS-mäßig an der Spitze findet sich der Plug-In Hybrid 240 e-DSC7 mit 177 kW (240 PS) Systemleistung. Der Antriebsstrang wurde exklusiv für den neuen Peugeot 408 entwickelt und kombiniert einen 132 kW (180 PS) starken Benzinmotor mit einem 92 kW starken Elektromotor und dem 7-Gang-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe e-DSC7.Die Kosten!Den rein elektrischen Peugeot E-408 gibt es übrigens in der Version ALLURE zu einem Listenpreis ab 46.300 Euro. Neue EV-spezifische Funktionen wie Batterievorkonditionierung und Vehicle To Load (V2L) sorgen für ein vernetztes Erlebnis.  Alle Fotos: © Peugeot / Stellantis    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart Leapmotor T03: ➤ A-segment compact car for urban settings ➤ Interior spaciousness comparable to B-segment models ➤ 37.3 kWh battery ➤ 265 km (165 miles) WLTP range ➤ Starting price: 18,900 euros (£15,995 in UK) ➤ 10.1-inch touchscreen for climate and media controls ➤ Adaptive cruise control ➤ Lane-keeping assistance ➤ Blind-spot monitoring ➤ 94 bhp motor ➤ 0-62 mph in 12.7 seconds Leapmotor C10: ➤ Family-oriented SUV ➤ Built on Leap 3.0 platform ➤ 69.9 kWh battery ➤ 420 km (261 miles) WLTP range ➤ Starting price: 36,400 euros (£36,500 in UK) ➤ Cell-to-chassis integration ➤ 10.25-inch digital instrument display ➤ 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen ➤ 215 bhp motor ➤ 0-62 mph in 7.5 seconds ➤ 30-80% DC fast charging in 30 minutes