Luca de Meo (CEO Renault Group – CEO Ampere) launches a plea to European representatives, a few weeks before the European Parliament elections (June 6 to 9, 2024). In his “letter to Europe”, the senior manager of Renault Group takes stock of the market and the automobile industry, both linked to electric cars. Today, European … Read more
In parallel with the presentation of its Neue Klasse X concept, BMW has just given some interesting information on its next electric cars. It has thus just confirmed the presence of a bidirectional load, capable of sending electricity back to the network, and therefore lowering your electricity bills. A system found, for example, on the … Read more
Electric cars are currently dominated by those equipped with batteries, but there is another alternative that could play a major role in the years to come: hydrogen. This energy source is considered the main alternative to traditional engines, although a series of logistical challenges complicate its deployment. Despite this, some manufacturers continue to bet on … Read more
There is growing evidence that modern EV batteries can last far longer than the 8-year powertrain warranty automakers provide today and that President Biden's emissions standards fall short of guarantee President Biden's emissions standards. According to Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, the life cycle of a typical electric car battery is now closer to 15 years … Read more
It is a study published in 2022, but which provokes numerous reactions almost two years after its publication. According to several articles and publications on social networks, it has been proven that electric cars pollute “1,850 times more” than their gasoline counterparts. Among the most shared posts is an article titled “Electric cars pollute 1,850 … Read more
Electric vehicles, long praised for their low cost of use and their reduced impact on CO2 emissions, are now at the heart of a financial problem likely to slow down their expansion. Beyond their high purchase price, a new challenge looms on the horizon: the cost of insurance. Recently, concern has been growing among insurers … Read more
Several automakers are seeing slowing growth in electric vehicle sales in North America, as the general public appears hesitant to make the jump from gasoline to electric. The first wave of buyers were early adopters, tech savvy, connected and pro-environment. They quickly boughtexplain Deanne Millisondirector of government affairs at Ford Motor Company. We are past … Read more
The European Commission has just published the results of a very large study, the first of its kind. This allows us to conclude with certainty that plug-in hybrid cars are harmful to the environment and health. Except for one detail. Land Rover Defender PHEV In July 2022, the NGO Transport & Environment sounded the alarm. … Read more
© Peugeot – This is the first time that Peugeot has released its 5008 family SUV in a 100% electric version. Driving green, an ordeal for large families? The car manufacturer Stellantis wants to dismantle this preconceived idea with its new Peugeot E-5008, unveiled this Wednesday March 20. Like its little brother, the E-3008, the … Read more
The discontent of insurers is becoming more and more vocal. Some are threatening to increase insurance policies for electric cars or to no longer insure certain models. Manufacturers are called upon to make efforts on their part. A car that cannot be insured, or at exorbitant prices, is generally unsellable. Insurers are ready to use … Read more