Electric cars have been around for over a century, with the first electric vehicle being developed in the late 1800s. However, it wasn’t until the 1930s and 1940s that electric cars began to gain some popularity. Despite this, there were very few retro cars from this era with electric motors,...
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The best electric small cars for city use
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, especially in urban areas where they can provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly option for commuting and city driving. Small electric cars are especially well suited to city driving, offering maneuverability, ease of parking and low running costs. In this article, we’ll look...
Read moreGreen NCAP highlights the positive impact of the alternative fuel bioethanol on greenhouse gas emissions
Green NCAP releases the ratings of six cars: the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI equipped with a 48V mild-hybrid system; the Mercedes-Benz T-Class T180; the Land Rover Range Rover D350; Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Mild Hybrid and finally the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Flexifuel, which Green NCAP tested with two different...
Read moreA110 E-ternité: a 100% electric prototype
A110 E-ternité: a 100% electric prototype at the cutting edge of Alpine innovation The A110 E-ternity, 100% electric, is the result of this exploratory work. It comes to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Bridging from a prestigious past to a 100% electric future, it illustrates the work which Alpine currently implements to develop...
Read moreGreen NCAP Posts New Results under Toughened Rating Regime
Today, Green NCAP publishes the results of six vehicles under its updated and improved rating scheme of 2022. Audi takes home five stars for its all-electric sportback, the Q4 e-tron, while the 48V-mild-hybrid Hyundai Bayon, the Renault Kangoo TCe 130 and the VW Caddy 1.5 l TSI all earn 2.5...
Read moreSpecial edition called “E-Tech engineered”, available only with E-Tech Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid engines on Arkana, Megane Hatchback and Estate, Clio and Captur models
Special edition called “E-Tech engineered”, available only with E-Tech Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid engines on Arkana, Megane Hatchback and Estate, Clio and Captur models. As of June, Renault is introducing a special edition called “E-Tech engineered”, available only with E-Tech Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid engines on Arkana, Megane Hatchback and...
Read moreEnvironmental Impact: Mégane E-TECH Electric paves the way
The All-new Mégane E-TECH Electric paves the way to carbon-free mobility: zero-emissions when on the road, designed using recycled, second life for its batteries, and readily recyclable at the end of its life cycle. This vehicle of Renault’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ embodies the very challenges of modern times. As innovative as...
Read moreThe all-new Mégane E-TECH Electric, behind the wheel of a high-tech compact car: a new definition of ‘driving pleasure’
Today, the electric revolution is picking up pace. Renault and electric vehicles, it is the story of a revolution embraced well before all others. More than 10 years of unparalleled experience and expertise, as shown by the 10 billion ‘e-kilometres’ covered by the 400,000 vehicles already sold. Renault Group, EV...
Read moreAlpine announces Dieppe based production of its future all-electric GT X-Over (2025)
One year after the Renaulution plan, Luca de Meo, CEO Renault Group, and Laurent Rossi, CEO Alpine, announced that production of the future Alpine GT X-Over will be based at the Dieppe plant. The announcement was made in the presence of Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy, Finance, and Recovery,...
Read moreMégane E-TECH Electric
The all-new Mégane E-TECH Electric is a new comer in the EV world. As such, it is part of an ecosystem where the vehicle represents a hardware platform housing state-of-the-art software and optimized connectivity to deliver new experiences. Thanks to the new CMF-EV platform, Mégane E-TECH Electric offers great roominess...
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