Working from home, the pandemic and the Ukraine crisis with the sharp rise in energy costs are affecting future mobility in Europe. In addition to bicycles and pedelecs, light vehicles have become a popular alternative for commuters in the last two years. A compact design, a significantly reduced energy consumption compared to the car and a smaller space requirement are obvious advantages for the increasingly popular Micro Cars.
The battery is the Achilles' heel of electric cars because it supplies the motor with the necessary energy and determines how long the range is. Various battery technologies have established themselves on the market in recent years and technical development is progressing rapidly.
With the installation of larger batteries in electric cars, many drivers also travel directly on vacation with their emission-free companions. If you want to drive to your holiday destination as stress-free as possible, you should set out with a few important tips. Proper preparation helps against unnecessary stress in the most pleasant time of the year. We at green car magazine inform you about the special features of a vacation trip with the e-car and valuable tips for planning a relaxed trip.
The future market is also being fiercely contested in Europe by suppliers from China. How can the Ora Cat convince?
Since the IAA 2023 in Munich at the latest, there has hardly been a topic that has made traditional German manufacturers sit up and take notice more. The abbreviation BYD for Build your Dreams from the Chinese car manufacturer has become more than just a vision and is pushing into the German automobile market with competitive prices. The founders of the company had a clear idea of how to reduce global warming in 1995 and started producing batteries. These experiences in battery construction from the first few years are now paying off in the long term.
The Renault Zoe as a trendsetter for entry into electromobility at Renault already has a small tradition. In the last NCAP crash test from December 2021, the base model Zoe "Zen" did not get a single star in the overall rating. The shock at Renault must have been very deep, because the first test in 2013 was still a full 5 stars. However, the revised safety standards in the crash test now make the basic model look significantly worse. Renault reacted to this with the current revision of the price list.