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IONITY is increasing the number of charging stations in Europe

The increase in sales of electric vehicles affects the increase in the number of charging stations. Thus, in the next three years, IONITY (the largest European network of charging stations) is expected to increase its capacity to over a thousand charging stations.

Porsche AG Executive Board Chairman Oliver Blume said: “We are seeing a clear increase in electromobility and the associated high-performance charging infrastructure. At Porsche, 50 per cent of the cars delivered worldwide by 2025 are expected to be partially or fully electric – more than 80 per cent by the end of the decade. By investing in the IONITY joint venture, we are sending an important signal to customers that elevates the comfort and convenience of traveling in an electric vehicle even further. ”

Currently, IONITY has 1,500 charging points, and the intention is to increase that number to 7,000 charging points. They will be built next to larger cities, not just on European highways, and each station will have 12 charging points.

This will have a special significance for owners of Porsche EV models (such as the Porsche Taycan). Through 800-volt technology, they will be able to charge their cars with full potential up to 270 kW. Currently, Porsche through its Porsche Charging Service offers its customers 200,000 charging points of which 6,500 are with a charging capacity of more than 50 kW DC.

IONITY is owned by several major global car manufacturers such as Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motors, Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group and Ford Motor Company.

Source: Porsche

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Ford Sierra RS500

CNC Motorsport AWS from Cotswold will produce a limited edition Ford Sierra RS500 race car. The cars will be made to precise specifications approved by Andy Rouse.

The original Ford Sierra bodies will be used in the construction, and will feature Andry Rouse Engineering construction panels. The original design will be retained to ensure that the construction meets all BTCC Group A rules. Therefore, cars will be able to participate in historic racing competitions. They will be powered by the new Cosworth YB 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 575 hp (423 kW). The engine is paired with a five-speed manual Getrag transmission.

“The RS500 was lots of fun and of all the cars I raced, the Caliber RS500 is the one I wish I still had today. When Alan told me he had acquired a brand new bodyshell, we came up with the idea to build correct continuation cars just as we did in our Binley workshop. Having seen Alan develop his own engineering business, he was the only person I trusted to build cars that would carry the ARE build plate, ”said Andy Rouse.

Andy Rouse, a four-time champion with 60 race wins, founded Andy Rouse Engineering in 1981. He won the titles in 1983, 1984 and 1985 when he achieved 9 victories in the season.

Only three units of the Ford Sierra RS500 will be produced and each will cost around $ 254,000. The first car will be completed in 2022.

Source: CNC Motorsport AWS

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2022 Ford Focus

Recently, Ford unveiled a refreshed Fiesta for the European market. Now, a similar treatment has been performed on the 2022 Ford Focus.

At the front of the redesigned Focus are new LED lights. Advanced automatic adaptive lights, which ensure an optimally illuminated road without disturbing the driver from the opposite direction, are available at an additional cost.

Focus ST is painted in a shade of green (Mean Green). It is equipped with redesigned seats and new aluminum wheels. Inside, the main novelty is Ford’s latest multimedia system SYNC4, which is controlled via a 13.2-inch display, and which now includes air conditioning controls.

The Focus ST will be offered in a more practical station wagon version powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 280 hp (206 kW).

The petrol models are powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine (EcoBoost) with 125 hp (92 kW) and 155 hp (114 kW) assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Power is transmitted to the front axle via a 6-speed manual or automatic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The standard petrol engine has 100 and 125 hp.

The 1.5-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel engine (EcoBlue) with 95 hp (70 kW) also remains on offer. The more powerful version has 120 hp (88 kW). The engine is paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission. A more powerful model can be obtained with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Ford