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Honda will build Sony’s first EV

Sony has joined forces with Honda to produce Sony’s first EV. It all started two years ago, when Sony introduced the concept of its first electric car, the Sony Vision-S. A year later, testing of the electric sedan prototype began. Last month, Vision-S 02 was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas.

The seven-seater, Vision-S 02, is equipped with in-seat speakers that create a 3D audio experience, a panoramic infotainment system and separate rear screens that allow you to watch a variety of content and play games via a remote connection to the Sony PlayStation console.

Sony Vision-S 02 is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 536 hp (400 kW). Vision-S reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km / h). Vision-S 02 is a bit heavier and slower.

Sony announced that it will produce the cars in cooperation with the Japanese company Honda. The cooperation will be realized through the newly established company “New Company.” The plan is for the first EVs to hit the market by 2025.

It is currently unknown whether the Vision-S and Vision-S 02 concepts will be the basis for the new Sony EV.

Source: Sony

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2022 Nissan Leaf with a new look for the European market

Nissan has announced an electric crossover for 2025. While we await his arrival, Nissan has decided to present a refreshed edition of the Leaf electric model, aligned with the new identity.

The current generation Nissan Leaf will be offered with several additional body colors, slightly more complex exterior details, new 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels, an upgraded NissanConnect system that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay applications.

When it comes to the powertrain, nothing has changed. The car is still offered in two versions. The base version has 150 hp (110 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 89 mph (144 km / h). It is equipped with a 40 kWh battery that provides a range of 168 miles (270 km).

The more powerful version is powered by an electric motor with 217 hp (160 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 98 mph (157 km / h). It is equipped with a 62 kWh battery that allows a range of 239 miles (385 km).

Nissan has also announced that it will have 15 electric models on offer by 2030.

Source: Nissan

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2023 BMW i7 final testing

After testing on the edge of the Arctic Circle and southern Europe, the upcoming BMW i7 is currently being tested in a wind tunnel and the streets of Germany. This is an all-electric model that will be premiered at the end of the year, along with a new generation of the 7 Series that will continue to use internal combustion engines.

It is already known that the Bavarian response to similar models offered primarily by German competition will be powered by two electric motors whose potential will be distributed to both axles. Some rumors say it could be a powertrain from the iX M50 that has 516 hp (385 kW) and 507 lb-ft (688 Nm) of torque.

If this is true, the car should be equipped with a 105.2 kWh battery set, which will provide a range of 392 miles (630 km) on a single charge. The BMW iX M50 reaches 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a single-speed automatic transmission.

The car is still covered in heavy camouflage, so we can only guess what it looks like underneath. Some fans believe that there could be a large grille on the front like the one on the iX, which cannot be confirmed with certainty. One thing is for sure, the car is currently undergoing various tests to optimize noise insulation, aeroacoustics and vibration comfort, to ensure the best possible comfort realized in a BMW.

Source: BMW / Crospotter13 via YouTube