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BMW ICE engines

The EU recently decided on EURO 7 as part of the European Green Deal, but German BMW has found a solution for its ICE engines considering it too early to fully electrify the car.

Former BMW M department head Markus Flasch said in a statement to German media that the company has a technical solution for its turbocharged petrol engines. These engines are already installed in BMW M models, so by fitting into the announced Euro 7 standard, the engines will still be on offer.

The Bavarian car company has confirmed that it will have its in-line 6-cylinder turbo petrol engine, along with a larger and more powerful V8 option. Alignment with Euro 7 standards, which should take effect from 2025, will extend the life of ICE engines at least until 2030.

BMW has not yet revealed whether and when they will follow in the footsteps of Mercedes, in whose AMG department they have already decided to follow the path of partial electrification. This will compensate for the reduction in displacement and number of cylinders in its turbo petrol engines.

Source: BMW

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EdisonFuture EF1-T

Chinese company SPI Energy, which announced earlier this year that it intends to produce the EdisonFuture electric vehicle, has now unveiled what the vehicle will look like.

The company introduced two versions of the EdisonFuture vehicle, the EF1-T pickup truck and the delivery van EF1-V.

The EF1-T pickup is configured with a passenger cabin, four doors and an open cargo area and will be offered in three options: EF1-T Standard (single engine), EF1-TP Premium (dual engine) and EF1-TS Super (dual or three motor).

The EF1-T Standard is powered by a 470 hp (346 kW) electric motor that allows the vehicle to reach 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The EF1-TP Premium is powered by two engines that push the vehicle to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The most powerful EF1-TS Super is powered by three 816 hp (600 kW) electric motors that allow the vehicle to reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.

The EF1-V delivery van will be offered in two options, the EF1-V Standard and the EF1-V Long Range. Both models will have a solar charging system, and according to the company, it will be a uniquely designed solar mosaic technology that will offer a great visual signature and collect solar energy to charge the batteries. The vehicle will be able to be charged continuously while outdoors.

The EF1-V Standard is powered by a single 400 hp (294 kW) electric motor that allows the vehicle to reach 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The EF1-V Long Range is powered by two electric motors with 690 hp (507 kW) which is enough to accelerate to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.

Other details such as range, battery power, etc., are currently unknown.

Source: EdisonFuture

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The best-selling cars in Europe in September 2021

Slowly but surely, electric cars are taking over the market. Although the lack of microchips slows down their delivery, this obviously does not prevent customers from buying electric cars. According to the data, out of the total number of registered electric cars in September in Europe, 24,591 units are Tesla Model 3.

Compared to September 2020, Tesla recorded a growth of 58 percent, selling 6,327 units more than the second best-selling car (Renault Clio). Also, the Tesla Model 3 reached number one in September thanks to a better sales campaign, compared to 17th place in August when only 7,827 units were sold.

Obviously, government incentives for electric vehicles and Net Zero strategies, have a positive impact on the growth in popularity of electric cars. The American car rental company Hertz, recently ordered 100,000 Tesla cars in order to increase the number of its electric vehicles in America.

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