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Alfa Romeo is developing its first electric car

Alfa Romeo begins a new era in its 113-year-long history with its first electric car, known as the “Kid”. It is a small crossover that will be smaller than the current Alfa Romeo Tonale.

The company didn’t reveal many details, but it will have sporty DNA and “change things up and change the rules in the segment.” Kid is a code name, and what the car will be called is left to the fans to guess.

Previously, there were rumors that the first Alfa Romeo electric car would be called the Brenner, but that will not be the case. Some are also speculating that it could be called the Sebring, as it will reportedly represent a slightly different version of the Jeep Avenger. Whether it will be like that remains to be seen.

The car is still in the development phase, and more information should appear at the beginning of next year, when the premiere is expected. This means that, if everything goes well, the first copies should reach their owners in the middle of 2024.

Source: Alfa Romeo

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The range of electric cars, true or false?

When it comes to electric cars, range is one of the most important facts. But how accurate are those numbers? AutoBest found that only five of the 15 electric vehicles tested managed to achieve more than 90 percent of that range.

AutoBest tested, at a test site in Barcelona under equal conditions, cars in the price range up to 32,000 euros. Dacia Spring achieved the best results. With a full battery, it achieved over 98% of the stated range (221.03 km / 137.6 miles), which is 3 kilometers less than stated. In second place is the Kia Niro with 269.4 miles (433.35 km) or 95% of the range.

The worst results were achieved by Honda with 110.1 miles (178.14 km), or 78.46%, and Citroen e-C4 with 163.2 miles (262.54 km), or 74.59% of range.

Just as in the case of fossil fuel-powered cars, the declared range has remained in the realm of unattainable dreams for many cars.

Source: AutoBest

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Pininfarina Battista Anniversario

It has been two years since the Pininfarina Battista was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Two years later, the company introduced a production model of this car.

This Italian competitor to the Rimac Nevera and Lotus Evora models is the most powerful Italian car ever produced. The exterior and interior design has remained unchanged from the prototype ready for production unveiled last year, as has the focus on driver, speed and improvements.

The Pininfarina Battista has four electric motors delivering a total of 1,900 hp (1,397 kW) and 1,696 lb-ft (2,300 Nm) of torque. The motors are powered by a 120 kWh battery that is charged using a 180 kW charger. A full battery produces enough juice for a range of 310 miles (500 km). Thanks to engine power, the Battista accelerates from 0-62 mph in less than two seconds with a top speed of 218 mph (350 km / h).

Meanwhile, with the unveiling of the limited edition Battista Anniversario, the company is celebrating 90 years of existence. On this occasion,.

Only 150 units will be produced, of which 5 Anniversario. The starting price at which the Pininfarina Battista will be sold is $ 2.2 million.

Source: Pininfarina