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FORD UNVEILS ALL-ELECTRIC E-TOURNEO COURIER!

Ford has revealed the all-new E-Tourneo Courier, marking the next key step in its mission to achieving zero emissions across all vehicle sales in Europe by 2035.

The E-Tourneo Courier is a five-seat multi-activity vehicle with a distinctive SUV-inspired design, offering plentiful space for passengers and their belongings within a compact city-friendly footprint.

The E-Tourneo will be one of ten all-electric vehicles Ford has committed to offering in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for all vehicle sales in the region by 2035. The company is investing $50 billion globally through 2026 to achieve a targeted run rate of more than 2 million all-electric vehicles by the end of that year.

The all-electric model will arrive in 2024 for customers across Europe and features a 100kW (136PS) e-motor, further enhanced using a selectable one-pedal driving mode. Details on range and performance have yet to be released.

Martin Sander, general manager, Ford Model e, Europe, said: “Exciting new products like E-Tourneo Courier are the future of Ford in Europe – electric, fun, and fuelled by a restless need for adventure. Our new all-electric multi-activity vehicle is the latest demonstration of our multi-billion dollar global push to scale EV production and deliver connected, must-have vehicles for our customers.”

CUPRA RAVAL! CUPRA REVEALS THE NAME OF ITS URBAN ELECTRIC CAR

Introducing the Cupra Raval! Cupra has confirmed the name of the brand’s future urban electric car, the Cupra Raval.

During the first day of Automobile Barcelona, Wayne Griffiths, CEO of Seat and Cupra, revealed the name of the brands’ future urban electric vehicle, the Raval, which serves as a tribute to the Raval neighbourhood, a district in the heart of Barcelona, and is one that ROSALÍA’s alphabet campaign hinted at.

“The Raval is one of the most surprising parts of Barcelona. And today, we are proud that the brand’s future urban electric car will have its name and represent its spir- it. Just as we did with the Cupra Born, we now want to express the essence of the Raval and continue to inspire the world from Barcelona,” explained Wayne Griffiths. Cupra also presented the Cupra Tavascan, the brand’s first 100% electric SUV, to the public for the first time at Automobile Barcelona. The model premiered on 21st April in Berlin.

“It’s a dream come true that started four years ago at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show and was finally unveiled a few days ago at our Exponential Impulse event. The Cupra Tavascan is a new hero for a new era, dreamed, designed and developed in Barcelona.” stated Griffiths.

VOLKSWAGEN SHARES FIRST PREVIEW OF NEW ELECTRIC ID.7 GTX

Volkswagen has shared a first look at the new ID.7 GTX model ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility in September.

Earlier this year, Volkswagen presented the new ID.7 as an all-electric limousine for the upper mid-size class. The most dynamic model variant will now follow in late summer with the world premiere of the ID.7 GTX.

Equipped with the latest drive generation of the ID. models, the dual-motor all-wheel drive system and a host of sporty design elements, the long-distance limousine is a high-performance model. The launch of the new GTX model is planned for the IAA Mobility in Munich (5– 10 September 2023).

The sporty GTX brand with its all-electric performance models has been part of Volkswagen’s portfolio for two years now. The limousine’s running gear and steering have been fundamentally enhanced on the basis of the modular electric drive (MEB) platform and offer a large bandwidth between comfort and sportiness thanks to the possibility of driving profile selection. This underlines the ID.7 GTX’s status as the flagship model in the ID. family.

Electrogenic Reveals Ev Conversion Kit For The Classic Mini

Electrogenic has expanded its range of ‘drop-in’ conversion kits with a cost effective ‘plug and play’ solution to electrify the classic Mini.

Electrogenic’s kit converts the muchloved automotive icon to fun, clean and reliable electric drive from just £15,000 plus VAT. The drop-in Mini Kit opens up the world of electric conversions to more people than ever before.

The Mini kit further bolsters Oxford-based Electrogenic’s range of drop-in packages, which already includes UK developed solutions which future-proof automotive icons such as the Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type, classic Porsche 911 and Triumph Stag. The kits are offered alongside Electrogenic’s bespoke conversions.

The EV technology is completely pre-assembled and pre-tested on a replacement heritage front subframe that simply replaces the old subframe with its petrol engine. It features a 60bhp, 135Nm water-cooled motor, delivering 1,000 Nm of instant electric torque to the wheels through a fixed-ratio drivetrain.

Powered by 20kWh of brand-new, densely packed OEM-grade batteries, also pre-mounted on the subframe and all wired in, the electrified Mini packs 80 miles of in-town range. The Euro Type 2 charge port is also pre-mounted and can be accessed via a range of bespoke replacement front grilles.

Electrogenic will also offer an extended range option, with an additional battery pack integrated into the boot – ideal for those who want to travel a little further on their Mini adventures.

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