PSA, Ford, Jaguar, Volkswagen, go-karts, Kia.
PSA update: Peugeot, Citroën and DS have published further details about its EV platforms e-CMO and EMP2, said to launch in 2019. The first is to yield four smaller to mid-sized all-electric cars that boast a range of up to 450 km and can ultra-fast-charge (12km/min). The EMP2 will be the base for seven plug-in hybrids with an all-electric range of 60 km.
insideevs.com, autoevolution.com, groupe-psa.com
Facelifted Fusion Energi: Ford has reworked the 2017 edition of its PHEV, as well as the drivetrain of the Ford Mondeo, available in the U.S. Next to revamping the patrol-engine, the electric motor now also boasts an extra 3 km (2 miles) of range, meaning the it can go 35 km (22 miles) on one charge.
carscoops.com, greencarreports.com
Jaguar shows off Formula E racer: The British carmaker had announced plans to take part in the 2016/17 season at the end of last year (we reported). Now, the greyish coloured racer has been caught on camera during testing. Technical details and more on the design will not be given price until early July.
autosport.com
New e-up! this summer: Five year after it hit the road, VW is giving its smallest family member an overhaul that also affects the electric version. It now features i.e. LED daytime running lights and modified bumpers. Also the infotainment system has been reworked, allowing it to connect to smartphones more easily.
carscoops.com, volkswagen-media-services.com
iPod inventor builds electric go-kart: Tony Fadell and his start-up Actev Motors now offer a smart go-kart for kids that will hit the brakes on its own in case of an emergency. The mini race can go up to 20 kph and parents can keep control of the wheel from a distance via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It now costs 600 dollars and will go up to 1,000 dollars later.
fortune.com, theverge.com
Driving the Kia Niro: According to Autocar‘s Alan Taylor-Jones, the crossover SUV will not only be the greenest in its class, it also handles well and “doesn’t take much persuasion to get its front tyres squealing.” While it is a game changer “on first impression,” the car was only tested on a track. So Taylor-Jones says he will wait to test the UK model in the real world before putting any “uncertainty” to rest.
autocar.co.uk
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