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Kia Niro EV Inspiration 2023

Kia Niro EV Inspiration 2023 on test

The second generation of the Kia Niro was presented as a compact SUV last year. With a total of three engine types, customers can choose between full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and purely electric cars. After the extensive European test in 2022, we have now taken a close look at the electric version. The new generation is based on the current K platform, which means that the vehicle has grown by 6 cm in length and 2 cm in wheelbase. There are also some innovations in the area of ​​assistance systems.

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Strong trend towards electric cars in Spain

The support programs in Spain for electromobility are known as "MOVES". In April 2021, the government presented and approved the current MOVES III program. The program has a budget of 400 million euros until 2023, but can be expanded to up to 800 million euros if necessary. This increases the subsidy for the purchase of an electric car to up to 7.000 euros. In Spain, in order to obtain the full premium for the buyer, a used car more than 7 years old must be scrapped.

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Italy – Tesla in high demand for new BEV registrations in 2023

In Italy there is a strong auto industry, in addition to Fiat, the brands Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati are at home. Accordingly, after the severe economic consequences of the pandemic, the budget law provides for high subsidies for the purchase of new vehicles in 2021. A total of 250 million euros are earmarked for incentives to buy vehicles with gasoline and diesel engines and 120 million euros for electric cars.

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Heat pump in an electric car

The principle of the heat pump is basically similar to the system of a refrigerator or an air conditioning system - only in the opposite direction. It is therefore a closed circuit that contains a special liquid or gaseous medium (coolant). The system should be overpressure compared to normal atmospheric pressure.

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These key numbers in the driver's license are important

Anyone who moves in traffic and relies on visual aids must of course use them. The Driving License Ordinance expressly states this in paragraph 12. Violations of these regulations result in severe fines. It is also clear which visual aids are required. A look at the back of the driver's license provides detailed information about the requirements for driver's license holders. All restrictions, requirements and additional information for the respective driving license class are entered in field 12. It is particularly important… Continue reading "These key numbers in the driver's license are important

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Generation Z mobility

Generation Z is the generation that was born between 1995 and 2010. As digital natives, they grew up with digital technologies and their status symbol is the smartphone with all information channels that are immediately available. A whole kaleidoscope of names for the children of the turn of the millennium grows out of this environment; they are called founders, selfie generation, post-millennials or generation edge.

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