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Maybe our roads are in a worse state up here, but on approach, EVs seem to sound the same to me, as the road noise is usually louder than engine noise anyway?
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There's a clip online somewhere of Opel testing an electric Corsa rally car - the noise it makes is depressing. It's all irritating whine and tyre squeal (like Formula E). Please, please can someone find a way of making an electric car sound good. There must be a way to make the airflow over/under/through the body produce sound. |
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Our area in Spain has been used to test new cars ever since we first came down here in 1972. We often see them parked up in the street or in hotel car parks where the testers are staying. As we have a lot of off road dirt tracks out in the campo they are driven at speed in temperatures of up to 45c to try and iron out faults.
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On a different note - does 1400hp make the car worthy of the Mustang name?
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What’s up with the roads? Cracked? Potholes? Better inform your councils, although that’s easier said than done. Although maybe the I3 is just harder on it’s tyres lol
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Nissan are the focus of a couple of stories at the moment.
The experience from the Leaf has meant that the Ariya may have an advantage of rivals in the development stakes. “The Ariya is massive for us,” said Gareth Dunsmore, Nissan Europe’s vice-president of marketing for digital customer experience and connected cars. “Historically, we’ve been strong when challenging what’s around us. With the Qashqai, we punched above our weight as a Japanese challenger brand in Europe, and we’ve done the same with the Leaf. “They brought people to the brand and take notice of us. Combining those two things into one, while showcasing our commitment to electrification and sustainable mobility, will help position us and clarify to customers in Europe what we really stand for. The Ariya is the perfect vehicle for the perfect time in Europe. And the broader need to bring customers to zero-emission vehicles is where our focus is. Whilst a larger still SUV is being planned: ![]() Nissan Europe’s EV boss, Helen Perry, hinted at the large SUV, saying: “The platform will be used for other cars in the future. The C-SUV and D-SUV segments are due to grow about 300% over the next three years, so we will look to use the platform in growth segments in the next few years.” Nissan has pledged that 50% of its line-up by 2023 will be electrified, but Perry wouldn’t divulge if the next EV will arrive by that date. |
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'Yes, but it doesn’t sound like any beast we’ve ever heard, those seven motors whining away like a horde of ethereal spirits being tortured by listening to the worst performers on Pop Idol. Despite admitting his brain couldn’t ‘calibrate’ to the throttle, the big man does his level best – while keeping the world’s best poker face – to set each and every tyre on fire.' I guess a horde of ethereal spirits being tortured is a good enough sound to warn others of your presence? |
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For those looking at a larger, family-friendly EV. (Or taxi use).
Start of Sales for the new Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer ![]() 'The new Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer takes over the look of the Vito with combustion engine. However under the front sits the electric powertrain (eATS), which drives the front wheels with a peak power of 150 kW. The energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery in the underbody of the vehicle, whose deep and central arrangement has a positive effect on the driving behavior of the eVito Tourer. The top speeds of 140 km/h in series and 160 km/h as optional equipment ensure a rapid advance even away from urban traffic.' |
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We have a whole host of EV News today.
Firstly, Fisker may be about to enter Extreme E ![]() 'The Ocean is set to go sale in 2022, with up to 300 miles of range, over 300bhp and a vegan-friendly interior. It’s about the same size as a Tesla Model Y, and in the US should cost less than $30,000 (taking Federal Tax Credits into account). The highest-performance version claims 0-62mph in less than three seconds. ' |
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In the world of resto-mods, there are a couple of potential offerings:
Electrified Aston Martin DB6 'Aston Martin Works has turned a petrol DB6 Volante into an ion-fuelled one – and it could be the first of many electric classic Astons' ![]() ![]() Mystery Volvo P1800 prototype could be reborn EV version 'Volvo appears to be testing a disguised prototype version of the classic P1800 coupé, leading to speculation that an electric restomod version could be produced in time for its 60th anniversary next year. ' ![]() ![]() |
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Whilst on the current/future model front:
New MG 5 electric estate headed to UK 'MG Motor will introduce a new electric estate model in the UK later this year, named MG 5, to sit alongside its ZS affordable EV. ' ![]() ![]() Next-generation BMW 5 Series and X1 to gain electric versions 'The next-generation BMW 5 Series and BMW X1 will be available with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains as part of BMW's ambition to introduce 25 electrified models by 2023. ' 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS drops disguise for best look yet 'Mercedes-Benz is preparing to take on the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan and next-generation Jaguar XJ with its plush new EQS electric saloon, and fresh spyshots of a lesser disguised prototype have emerged. ' ![]() ![]() |
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Not bad. It's good to see more manufacturers trialing out the EV route. We'll see how many pick them up on it. I still think it's a while before we see EVs dominate the car market place if at all
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