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Renault’s new electric vehicle offering

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Major global brands are monitoring the growth of the electric vehicle market and adapting to their offerings. Renault was one of the first to take this step, along with the famous Zoe, who has achieved such success.

The French brand did not stop in the shadow of its proposal and can now present something completely new. The company’s next offering is Mégane E-Tech Electric, and it wants to compete with products from other brands in an increasingly active and exciting field.


It was at the Munich Motor Show Renault revealed his last sentence in the electric vehicle market. He took his well-known Mégane and used his CMF-EV platform to create a proposal that took inspiration from his Morphoz concept.

This is a car with smaller external dimensions and inside it has a very interesting corner. The new E-Tech reaches a length of 4.21 meters, a wheelbase of 2.7 meters, a width of 1.78 meters and a height of 1.5 meters, and a luggage compartment volume of 440 liters.

In terms of engines, Renault presents the Mégane E-Tech Electric with two offerings. The brand promises an autonomy of 470 km, but for a model with a 60 kWh battery and 218 hp. The most basic model has an autonomy of 300 km, with a 40 kWh battery and 130 hp.

In addition, there are some features that stand out, such as a 12-inch center touchscreen combined with another 12.3-inch screen that makes up a panel divided by an air outlet and is shaped like an upside-down "L".

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In total, they offer a display area of ​​774 cm², 321 cm² for a 12.3 "screen (1,920 x 7.20 pixels) and 453 cm² for a 12" screen (1250 x 15.62 pixels). Of course, in the normal range, the size of a multimedia screen is 9 inches (1250 x 834 pixels, landscape format).

The OpenR Link infotainment system is based on the Android Automotive OS, which gives you access to the Google and Google Assistant apps. Renault says that on longer journeys, the system can help find charging stations that minimize travel time.

Megane E-Tech Electric Renault Electric Vehicle

In the area of ​​safety, Renault has unveiled the new Mégane E-Tech Electric. A QR code on the glass will allow firefighters to immediately receive information about this vehicle. Thus, they can know the location of batteries or other cells in order to act faster.

The new Mégane E-Tech is already in production and will go on sale in the first quarter of 2022. There is no official price yet, but it is known that it can start from 30,000 and 34,000 euros. The goal is clear and indicates what German brands have recently introduced.

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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