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Volvo cars are getting digital passports

The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo is the first company in the world to introduce a digital passport for its cars. This type of digital document will be mandatory for all electric cars in the EU from 2027, and will record data on the origin of the material, recycled material, as well as data on the battery condition.

The first car to receive its digital passport is the all-electric EX90 SUV, which was developed in cooperation with the British company Circulor. The integration of this Volvo software will cost a symbolic 9 euros per car, and it will be important for customers that the data will be constantly updated.

This document will contain all information about the battery and the origin of the materials that the battery is made of. It will also contain data on the amount of recycled content in the battery as well as CO2 data.

This will help owners and future buyers of used electric cars to know important information about the vehicle, especially the battery condition. It will be possible to download the data by scanning the QR code that will be located on the driver’s door. However, detailed information about the battery and the vehicle will be available only to the competent authorities.

Source: Volvo

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VW is developing a new EV that will cost up to 20,000 euros

Demand for electric cars is on the rise, but rising prices could affect demand in the near future, so manufacturers are scrambling to prepare in advance and offer cheaper options. VW has decided to launch a new EV at an affordable price of around 20,000 euros by 2027.

For now, there is no official information about the car, but the teaser reveals that it is a futuristic-looking hatchback, which will only be available to European customers. “Generations of people associate the strong brands of the Volkswagen Group with their first car, as well as with affordable mobility. As a group with strong brands, we continue this social responsibility. That is why I am very pleased that we will launch a future-oriented project. It is the entry of electric mobility from Europe for Europe,” said Oliver Blume, director of the Volkswagen Group.

It should be noted that Volkswagen has been thinking about offering compact and affordable electric vehicles for some time. “For electromobility to become widespread, attractive vehicles are needed, especially in the entry-level segment. Our brand promises that electromobility is for everyone. Despite the attractive price, our electric cars will set standards in the entry-level segment in terms of technology, design, quality and user experience,” said brand director Thomas Schäfer.

Volkswagen is currently developing several electric city cars, which will reach the market by the end of next year. All of them will be produced in Spain and will cost less than 25,000 euros.

Source: Volkswagen

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Renault offers 30% cheaper EV parts

We all know that the price of new electric cars is increasing and that replacement parts are very expensive. This could change in the future, because new production methods accompanied by new innovations are predicted to bring prices down in the coming years. Until that happens, some manufacturers, such as Renault, are considering offering refurbished parts that will be 30% cheaper.

Three key and at the same time expensive components of electric vehicles will be in circulation to reduce costs. The renewed electric motor, electronics and battery will initially be offered to owners of the models: ZOE, Twingo E-Tech, Kangoo E-Tech, Master E-Tech and Megane E-Tech.

Renault is one of the brands that invests the most effort in everything that has to do with the circular economy, and at ChangeNow in Paris, it announced that by repairing parts, it wants to extend the life of components and cars, which would ultimately mean a lower cost of production but also cheaper electric cars . This plan will be implemented in Renault plants in France (Flins), Turkey (Bursa) and Spain (Seville).

The Flins plant will have the capacity to produce more than 3,000 remanufactured parts. The “Re-trofit” department is designed for the overhaul of used vehicles of any brand, while Master III owners will be offered the installation of an electric powertrain.

Source: Renault