In Europe, plug-in hybrid cars are in the spotlight. The reason: their fuel consumption, much higher than what the manufacturers announce on the technical sheets. The risk: that drivers pollute without realizing it. Would you be in favor of an outright ban on plug-in hybrid cars in Europe? Mercedes E-Class PHEV Plug-in hybrid cars integrate … Read more
Starting this summer, a new regulation will transform the car safety landscape in Europe. On-board cameras will become compulsory in certain types of vehicles, marking a giant step towards the ambition of zero road deaths set for 2050 by the European Union. But who will be affected by this measure? And what are the concrete … Read more
It was only a matter of time: after the surprise agreement between Stellantis (a group of Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Jeep) and the Chinese Leapmotor, we knew that Chinese electric cars were going to be manufactured in European factories. The chosen site would be a Fiat factory in Poland, which would begin production of the … Read more
It all started ten years ago when his father died: “We had a joint project of restoring an old car, and when he suddenly passed away, I decided in his memory to do it by buying a 1987 Austin mini. And That’s how I got the idea by rebuilding the carburetor. » In this adventure, … Read more
Sales of diesel cars are experiencing a drastic fall in France and the European Union. At the same time, more and more motorists are falling for new electric vehicles in France. © Unsplash Has the climate emergency worried motorists less since the start of the year? Sales of electric cars in Europe were doubled by … Read more
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