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They’re everywhere you look: in video game consoles, in the device you’re reading this text on, and yes, also in cars. We’re talking about batteries. They’re one of the main components of electric and hybrid vehicles, so users are interested in knowing how they work. To address some common questions, an expert from SEAT S.A.’s pioneering battery research and development lab, Test Center Energy, answers five key questions about batteries.
It’s a well-known fact that Marc ter Stegen is a figurehead on the pitch: his persevering attitude and saves are proof of that. However, what many don’t know is that the FC Barcelona goalkeeper is a role model off the field as well. A great advocate of sustainability, he takes various steps in his day-to-day life to contribute to a cleaner world, like consuming local products, reducing his use of plastics and making a firm commitment to zero-emission transport. In fact, on the day he received his first 100% electric car, the CUPRA Born, we asked him five rapid fire questions about how he “electrifies” his own life.
With a new generation of owners now getting behind the wheel of the IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai will spark even more excitement at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 23, 2024. Two 641-horsepower IONIQ 5 N cars will go after the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record as part of a four-car effort.The drivers of the IONIQ 5 N vehicles going for the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record are Paul Dallenbach and Ron Zaras. Dallenbach is an eleven-time PPIHC winner and set an overall record in 1993. Zaras is a PPIHC rookie and the newest team member. Zaras, a media personality and former Hoonigan executive, was recently chosen to showcase the story of a motorsport enthusiast preparing for this massive challenge of competing at Pikes Peak.In addition, Hyundai will debut a modified specification IONIQ 5 N to compete at PPIHC prior to the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring on May 30. Two of these additional IONIQ 5 N models will be driven by Dani Sordo and Robin Shute. Shute is a four-time overall winner and King of the Mountain title holder at Pikes Peak. Sordo is a Spanish World Rally Championship driver for Hyundai Motorsport.
Renault 5 was a unique car renowned for its avant-garde design, versatility and fuel frugality. It addressed the challenges of its times for millions of families, responding to the oil shock, changing lifestyles, and the need for a second car. Carrying on this extremely modern heritage, Renault 5 E-Tech electric is a bold response to the societal and environmental challenges of our time – energy sobriety, sustainability and a small carbon footprint. With its heart-winning design, electrical and digital features made for function and fun, and a circular production system that is both local and responsible, it has everything it takes to set the new standard in city cars for the energy transition.
BYD, a specialist in electric cars and the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), presents the new 100% electric BYD SEAL saloon, which falls within the D segment. An exciting new electric vehicle option with cutting-edge technology. BYD, which is also the world's fastest growing automaker, is committed to making high-tech, smart and engaging electric driving more accessible and affordable for European motorists. Following the successful launch in Europe of the BYD HAN, a stylish E-segment saloon with two engines and AWD, the BYD TANG, a 7-seater E-segment family SUV, the BYD ATTO 3, a dynamic C-segment SUV and the BYD DOLPHIN, an agile C-segment hatchback, BYD further accelerates its presence in the European automotive market with the launch of the highly anticipated new BYD SEAL.The striking BYD SEAL is a D-segment sedan that stands out for its sportiness and dynamism. It is the second model in BYD's Ocean series to employ the brand's new ""Ocean Aesthetics"" design language. It combines an elegant and muscular appearance with a high level of comfort and practicality for its five occupants, with extraordinary equipment and dimensions that perfectly match the needs of European motorists. In addition, the BYD SEAL incorporates several technological firsts, translated into great advantages that allow it to clearly distinguish itself from its competitors.
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