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Madrid (Spain), Jan 2 (EFE), (Camera: Ángel Herrera).- Spain has banned electric scooters from pavements and pedestrian areas, a measure that came into force on Saturday.According to the new regulation, electric scooters will not exceed 25 kilometres per hour.FOOTAGE OF ELECTRIC SCOOTERS IN MADRID.
Rome (Italy), 23 Oct (EFE) - (Camera: Paula Bernabeu) Scooters in Italian streets have caused hundreds of accidents. The purchase or rental of these means of transport have not stopped growing in cities like Milan or Rome, but the lack of rules and control around its use has resulted in historical centers crowded with badly parked scooters as well as accidents. FOOTAGE OF ELECTRIC SCOOTERS IN ROME.
Chinese carmaker Qoros presented its new electric Model K-EV concept at the International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2017, taking place in Shanghai, on Wednesday. The Model K-EV is envisioned to feature two electric motors, producing 870 hp that will allow the car to propel from 0-100 km/h in less than three seconds. Additonaly, a 107 kWh battery pack, which is attached on the vehicle's floor, supplies power to its motors. The battery is designed to enable the concept car to reach up to 300 miles on a single charge. China's automotive industry has been the largest in the world since 2008. Chinese automakers produce more cars than the US and Japanese markets combined. In 2014, China produced over a quarter of the world's cars. Auto Shanghai is one of the world's leading trade fairs for automobiles. The show, which has taken place every two years since 1985, features thousands of exhibitions from all over China and the world.
Czech carmaker Skoda is betting big on China. They unveiled an electric concept car called the Vision E, through which they hope to take their place in the world's largest auto market. Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier's presence at the unveiling underscores the importance of the market to the company. Skoda's new Vision E electric concept car was unveiled at the 2017 International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai Expo on Tuesday. The four-seat crossover is based on VW Group’s MEB platform. Vision E has two electric motors delivering a combined 225kW of power. Designed in the Czech Republic, the Vision E is fuelled by liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery cells, and boasts a potential driving range of 310 miles. China's automotive industry has been the largest in the world since 2008. Chinese automakers produce more cars than the US and Japanese markets combined. In 2014, China produced over a quarter of the world's cars.