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Added on the 08/12/2022 11:22:10 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Max Verstappen got behind the wheel of an all-electric Honda e:Ny1 to stun a group of budding young go-kart racers with a surprise meeting ahead of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 season.Offering a departure from the three-time F1 World Champion’s Honda RBPTH002 1.6l V6 Hybrid PU powered Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20, the e:Ny1 delivers up to 412km WLTP approved range, an interior designed for comfort and ease of living, and a simple to operate powertrain – making it the perfect everyday vehicle.Silently whisking him from the Red Bull Technologies Campus to a local indoor go-kart circuit, Verstappen watched the young racers on track, before taking the time to offer his advice and share memories from the early days of his own motorsport career.
Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form. Through its progressive, timeless design, characteristic Porsche performance, long-distance range and high everyday practicality, the new Macan 4 and the new Macan Turbo aim to completely fulfil the requirements of Porsche customers choosing an SUV. The electric motors draw their energy from a lithium-ion battery in the underbody, with a gross capacity of 100 kWh, of which up to 95 kWh can be actively used. The HV battery is a central component of the newly developed Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with 800-volt architecture, used by Porsche for the first time in the new Macan. The DC charging output is up to 270 kW. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent within approximately 21 minutes at a suitable fast-charging station. At 400-volt charging stations, a high-voltage switch in the battery enables bank charging by effectively splitting the 800-volt battery into two batteries, each with a rated voltage of 400 volts. This enables particularly efficient charging, without an additional HV booster, at up to 135 kW. AC charging at up to 11 kW is possible at household wall boxes.Up to 240 kW of energy can be recuperated via the electric motors while driving. The Integrated Power Box (IPB) also contributes to the efficiency of the new Macan models, while also saving weight and space. The innovative and compact IPB combines three components – the on-board AC charger, the high-voltage heater and the DC/DC converter. The combined WLTP range is up to 613 km in the Macan 4 and up to 591 km in the Macan Turbo.
The third generation of the Panamera is presented in a unique form. Alongside this completely redeveloped model, Porsche is unveiling a specially created one-off car in Shanghai. The Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch shows the attention to detail with which Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur implements the Sonderwunsch programme. This highly exclusive, unique car visualises how a totally personal dream sports car could look for a Sonderwunsch customer.Individuality is a particular form of modern luxury. Which is why the new Panamera is available ex works with a broad selection of colours, upholstery, decors and accentuating details. For those with even more individual and highly exclusive expectations for their personal dream car, Porsche offers its customers the Sonderwunsch programme. This includes consultation, planning and expert execution of custom colour and material wishes and even the building of customised one-offs. Porsche will be presenting the all-but-unlimited options of the Sonderwunsch programme during the world premiere of the new Panamera in Shanghai.The clear coat of the Sonderwunsch Panamera Turbo contains flakes vaporised with real gold, creating a premium look with depth effect. The exterior also features pinstripes in the also newly developed colour Avium Metallic with an integrated Sonderwunsch logo. The face of the 21-inch centre-locking rims and the frames of the side windows are also finished in Avium Metallic. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in the meticulously finished logos on the rear.
Fourth Generation Mercedes-Benz Plug-in Hybrids - The new E-Class
The second Kodiaq generation is characterized by an even more sophisticated design, the use of sustainable materials and innovative technologies. This also includes the second generation of Matrix LED main headlights. Škoda offers two petrol and two diesel engines, each with an output of between 110 kW (150 hp) and 150 kW (204 hp). The 2.0 TDI with 142 kW (193 hp) and the 2.0 TSI with 150 kW (204 hp) are generally launched with all-wheel drive. The Kodiaq iV – the first plug-in hybrid model in the series – has a total output of 150 kW (204 hp) and achieves an electric range of more than 100 kilometers. A highlight is the entry-level 1.5 TSI engine with 110 kW (150 hp), with which mild hybrid technology is used for the first time in the Kodiaq. Both hybrid units are based on a new generation of the EA 211 evo2 engine series, which operates in the energy-efficient Miller cycle and uses turbochargers with variable turbine geometry. The 1.5 TSI with mild hybrid technology also has the latest version of active cylinder management (ACT+).
The second Kodiaq generation is characterized by an even more sophisticated design, the use of sustainable materials and innovative technologies. This also includes the second generation of Matrix LED main headlights. Škoda offers two petrol and two diesel engines, each with an output of between 110 kW (150 hp) and 150 kW (204 hp). The 2.0 TDI with 142 kW (193 hp) and the 2.0 TSI with 150 kW (204 hp) are generally launched with all-wheel drive. The Kodiaq iV – the first plug-in hybrid model in the series – has a total output of 150 kW (204 hp) and achieves an electric range of more than 100 kilometers. A highlight is the entry-level 1.5 TSI engine with 110 kW (150 hp), with which mild hybrid technology is used for the first time in the Kodiaq. Both hybrid units are based on a new generation of the EA 211 evo2 engine series, which operates in the energy-efficient Miller cycle and uses turbochargers with variable turbine geometry. The 1.5 TSI with mild hybrid technology also has the latest version of active cylinder management (ACT+).