What are the revolutionary French headlights of this new Chinese electric car for?

If we often talk about Zeekr on Frandroid, it's because their electric cars often integrate remarkable technologies. The Chinese brand, owned by the Geely group (like Volvo or smart, for example), has just revealed the first images of its next model which incorporates revolutionary headlights, developed by the French equipment manufacturer Valeo. Let’s go discover … Read more

Recharging your electric car in 15 minutes is possible with these new terminals

The German company Siemens is improving its fast charging stations for electric cars with increased power. The latter now increases to 400 kW and can recharge up to four cars at the same time. Enough to give Tesla and its Superchargers a real beating, with a recharge in around 15 minutes. Electric cars are becoming … Read more

Stage of the Tour de France in an electric car at Guynemer high school

Une initiative de Denis Reine et Jérôme Baillargeau, nommé le CMQe Tour. Du jeudi 14 mars au jeudi 4 avril 2024, les deux directeurs du campus des Métiers et des Qualifications d’Excellence vont sillonner la France, chacun dans son véhicule, pour animer des ateliers autour de la voiture électrique. ©Anouk Dimitriou

IN BRIEF – Touring France in an electric car? This is the initiative of Denis Reine and Jérôme Baillargeau, named the CMQe Tour. The two campus directors of Trades and Qualifications of Excellence will travel across France from March 14 to April 4, 2024, each in their vehicle, to lead workshops on electric cars. Around … Read more

Growth in electric car sales slowed in February in Europe

These vehicles saw their market share stagnate at 12% in February, compared to 14.6% for the whole of 2023. Growth in electric car sales slowed in February in the European Union, according to figures published Thursday by the Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). Registrations of electric cars increased in volume in February 2024 (106,187 units, +9% year-on-year) … Read more

The United States tightens car emissions standards to boost electric vehicles

The American government announced on Wednesday that it had finalized new standards on polluting emissions from automobiles, the strictest ever adopted, with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric cars. Published on : 03/20/2024 – 22:33 3 mins Compared to the draft regulations announced in 2023, which has since been the subject of a … Read more