Organized 8 years ago, the Riviera Electric Challenge became a real regularity rally a few years ago. A friendly event in which Automobile Propre was able to participate behind the wheel of the new electric Kia Niro. It’s been a while since I’ve done a regular rally. My last participation dates back to 2015. At … Read more
In 1992, Motorola designed and built an electric prototype of the Chevrolet Corvette. We only recently became aware of the existence of this project. We live in a time when hybrid and electric cars are the order of the day. It is not uncommon for cell phone manufacturers to be behind the development of certain … Read more
Watts d’Or gives us the opportunity to compile some interesting data about electric car charging station networks. Last week, we published some figures and data relating to the electric car sector in France, after the compilation necessary to establish the list of nominees for the Watts d’Or. An inventory that notably revealed that 20 new … Read more
Is it reasonable to produce ultra-powerful electric cars weighing two tons, occupied most of the time by one person and traveling at average urban speeds of 16 km/h? Certainly not! This is the observation of the handful of engineers behind the small Israeli company City Transformer to design its CT-1. A microcar dedicated to megacities, … Read more
Germany currently offers a €6,000 bonus for electric cars below €40,000. However, the German Economy Ministry has decided to reduce this bonus to 4,500 euros in 2023. With the skyrocketing cost of energy, what will consumers do? In Germany, the expected reduction in the green bonus and the sharp rise in the price of electricity … Read more
After Nio and MG, the world number 1 in electric car batteries, CATL, is considering offering its battery change stations in other markets outside its home country, and in particular in Europe. Enough to allow all electric car manufacturers to offer this service to their customers to “recharge” the battery in less than five minutes. … Read more
It was a mini-thunder of thunder that shook the mini-tire world. Against all odds, in mid-August, the giant Michelin was robbed, in part, of its place as Renault’s more or less privileged partner. In fact, 80% of the Megane e-tech electric tires will be supplied by Goodyear, at least as original equipment. The American will … Read more
The European Commission’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe to zero by 2035, adopted by the 27 members of the European Union on 29 June, is a step in the right direction. The measure should contribute to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. But it is imperative to reconsider the deadlines set … Read more
news hardware Renault’s new electric car shakes off a classic from the brand Published on 09/23/2022 at 06:40 The Paris Motor Show is fast approaching and manufacturers are gradually revealing their surprises. Renault also recently announced a new electric version of one of its legendary vehicles. Renault is already warming up for the Paris Motor … Read more
Just visit an electric vehicle fair to see that the Renault Mégane E-Tech is one of the most popular models among drivers. Does a test drive confirm this enthusiasm? The La Voiture Electrique team gives us their opinion after a return trip between Saint-Brieuc (22) and Rouen (76). There are more than 650 km in … Read more