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Aptera 3

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Aptera has introduced an interesting solar-powered electric vehicle with a range of 1,600 kilometers. It is an Aptera 3, an electric three-wheeler with an elegant design.

The vehicle has a lightweight construction and an incredibly low air resistance of just 0.13. It uses only 100 Wh of energy per 1.6 kilometers.

The Aptera 3 has a 100 kWh battery that allows a range of up to 1,600 km on a single charge. Solar panels on the roof can add 64 km of range during a sunny day. The installation of additional solar panels allows the vehicle to cover an additional 38.8 km. The Aptera 3 with the largest battery of 100 kWh weighs less than 1,000 kg. The battery is compatible with a DC charger, an hour of charging is enough for more than 800 km range.

According to the company, the Aptera Never Charge is designed to collect enough energy from the panels to cover more than 17,700 kilometers a year. No mass-produced electric vehicle has a range of more than 800 kilometers. Solar panels produce enough energy for a daily drive of more than 64 kilometers.

The Aptera 3 will also be available with a 25 kWh battery sufficient for a range of 402 km. There will also be a model with a 40 kWh battery and a range of 644 km, as well as a model that will power a 60 kWh battery and provide a range of 966 km.

Also, there will be different types of engines on offer. So far, engine power has not been revealed, but it is known that models with front-wheel drive will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds, and on all three wheels in 3.5 seconds.

All 330 cars were sold out in 24 hours at a price of $ 26,000. And deliveries should start next year.

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Volkswagen ID 6

In 2023, Volkswagen plans to launch the fifth ID electric car, a production version of the ID Vizzion concept. Volkswagen is developing a new model under the name Aero-B, which will be called the ID 6.

This model will be a rival to the BMW i4 and Mercedes EQE, and will be offered in both saloon and estate forms. It will be similar in dimensions to today’s Passat, but in the interior it will offer more space that can be compared to the one in the “retired” Phaeton.

ID 6 will be based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, which has been specially developed for electric cars. This model will arrive after the ID 3 hatchback, the recently introduced ID 4 SUV and the ID 5 coupe-SUV to be introduced next year. Also, in 2022, a production version of the MPV ID Buzz concept is expected.

From 2023, production of the ID 6 model will take place at the Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany. The current home of the Passat and Arteon is undergoing a process of major improvements. By 2023, it will have a production capacity of up to 300,000 electric cars a year.

The first ID models from the production line in Emden will be ID 4 and ID 5 in 2022. Temporary production is at the Zwickau plant. ID 6 will be produced in China from 2024 in collaboration with Volkswagen and its partners SAIC and FAW.

The ID 6 will be offered with one motor for rear-wheel drive or two motors for four-wheel drive. The second version will have a GTX performance model that will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds. The single-engine version will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds.

Like other ID models, the ID 6 will be sold with a variety of batteries. The best model will have an 84 kWh battery that will give it a range of 431 miles on a single charge. This range will be the result of an improved lithium-ion battery, reduced rolling resistance and improved aerodynamics.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Ti

Stelvio Veloce Ti joined the rest of the offer for the first time and found a place between the standard Stelvio models and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio model.

Inside, there are visual changes that include aluminum paddle shifters, sports seats upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, a black headliner and rear carbon fibre trim for the dashboard and centre console. Slightly different are the window frames, which are also tinted, and there are special markings on the body.

The Stelvio Veloce Ti is distinguished by its 21-inch black alloy wheels with a typical Alfa design, which will be available in other equipment packages a later date.

The firm has also added a host of connected services, including an on-board WiFi hotspot, an SOS call function and an updated navigation system which provides real-time traffic information and speed camera alerts. There’s also a new, dedicated smartphone app, which can remotely lock and unlock the Stelvio’s doors, set speed limiters and flash the car’s headlamps. The system also works in conjunction with Amazon Alexa and Google Home assistants.

The Stelvio Veloce Ti is turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 276 hp and 400Nm of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. The engine has a carbon drive shaft, and its power is transmitted to all four wheels via the Alfa Q4 AWD system.

Alfa Romeo will announce more improvements for Stelvio and Giulia in January 2021, and there are not many details yet. The SUV and sedan will receive engines that complies with Euro 6d regulations, as well as a complete package of Alfa Connect Services services standard or optional across the range.

As a reminder, the Stelvio QV is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that delivers 505 hp and can now be upgraded with several Mopar components.