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2023 BYD Dolphin

Chinese electric cars are slowly but surely conquering the European market. One of the manufacturers BYD (Build Your Dreams) presented the hatchback BYD Dolphin, a car from the C-segment that will be available in four versions with a range of up to 425 km.

It is 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,570 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,770 millimeters. The trunk has a volume of 345 liters in the base, or 1310 liters with the bench folded. Capable of accommodating 5 passengers, it provides more space in the back due to the above-average height of the vehicle. The sports seats are upholstered in vegan leather, and the panoramic roof floods the interior with natural light.

The BYD Dolphin will be available in four versions (Active, Boost, Comfort and Design), all with front-wheel drive. Dolphin Active comes with a 95 hp (70 kW) electric motor, a 44.9 kWh battery and a range of up to 340 kilometers. The Dolphin Boost will be equipped with the same 44.9 kWh battery, but with a 176 hp (129 kW) electric motor and a range of 310 kilometers. The Dolphin Comfort will be powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor, will use a 60.4 kWh battery, and will have a range of up to 425 kilometers. The fourth version of Dolphin Design will have the same technical specifications as Dolphin Comfort, but more standard equipment.

All cars will be equipped with a range of driver assistance systems, such as forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, rear collision warning, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist in an emergency.

The BYD Dolphin will arrive on the European market at the end of 2023. year, and the price will be around 29,990 euros.

Source: BYD

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2024 Renault Scénic E-Tech

Renault has entered the second phase of the electrification of its vehicles, and the leader will be the Renault Scénic E-Tech. It is a car that will use the most advanced technological solutions for decarbonization.

Renault’s strategy is sustainability focused on the environment, safety and connectivity. The car is still in the development phase and Renault engineers will test it on public roads during the summer. So, there is not much information, but according to the published photos, the final design can be guessed.

It is decorated with a special camouflage pattern developed by Renault’s design department. “Playing with the lines and patterns of our new iconic logo, this camouflage design, previously seen on the pre-production Mégane E-Tech electric, creates a dazzling camouflage effect on the road,” the company said.

It will be produced in the center for electric vehicles, ElectriCity, in Douai. It will be presented for the first time at the International Motor Show in Munich on September 4. Also, Renault will refresh its offer with fully electric models Mégane E-Tech electric, ZOE and Twingo.

Source: Renault

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2024 Lamborghini SC63 LMDh

In September 2022, Lamborghini announced that it was developing its LMDh endurance racing car. The car will compete in the IMSA Endurance Cup and the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 2024 season. Now, the Lamborghini SC63 LMDh has premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Several companies participated in the development of the car: electric motor (Bosch Motorsport), power management and energy storage (Williams Advanced Engineering), seven-speed P1359 hybrid gearbox (Xtrac), carbon fiber elements (HP Composites).

“We will be measuring ourselves against the very best, on the most demanding proving grounds. On one hand, this will give our successful motorsports program even more visibility, but it will also allow us to test future technologies. Our LMDh prototypes will become our most sophisticated open laboratory on four wheels,” Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann said last year.

The car will be powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 680 hp/500 kW (FIA regulations). It will reach a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph).

Lamborghini will have two LMDh prototypes on tracks around the world next season. One will compete in the World Endurance Championship, the other in the similarly conceived IMSA Championship, and both will be in the colors of the Iron Lynk team.

Source: Lamborghini

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