Vattenfall and the city of Amsterdam are now jointly operating under the name Flexpower. "Flexpower" is said to be the largest smart charging network for electric vehicles in Amsterdam. Flexpower enables faster charging, the maximum use of electricity from renewable energies and more even utilization of the network, says Vattenfall. A total of 456 charging stations were technically upgraded by Vattenfall with 912 charging points (which corresponds to a third of all electric car charging stations in the city) and connected to the intelligent charging network of Flexpower. As the city of Amsterdam grows, the load on the power grid during peak hours in the morning or early evening increases by 2.5 to 5 times. Part of this increasing burden arises from the charging of electric vehicles. To reduce the peak load of the power grid, therefore, an intelligent charging is required. Via https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/flexpower-largest-intelligent-charging-network-amsterdam Uber launched its e-bike rental platform Jump with around 1,000 pedelecs in Berlin. It is the first location in Germany. The bright red electric bikes are now available in twelve districts of the capital. The rent costs one euro basic fee and additionally ten cents per minute. At the start, the first five minutes are free of charge. Booking is via Uber-App. The rent can be interrupted or stopped at any time. Via https://www.electrichunter.com/two-wheelers/uber-brings-1000-electric-bikes-berlin For the first time, Volkswagen is offering a limited edition of 30,000 copies called "ID.3 First" with special equipment and the medium-sized 58 kWh battery, which should be suitable for up to 420 kilometers according to the new WLTP standard. In the harsh practice of everyday life are probably about 300 kilometers, which is quite okay. Since May 8, 2019, VW has been accepting online pre-orders for the ID.3 First Edition. For a deposit of 1000 euros, you can reserve the special limited model. The ID.3 "1st" comes with comfort features like voice control and navigation system . VW also already gives a vague price for this variant: It should cost less than 40,000 euros. The better-equipped ID.3 "1st Plus" stands out with its LED matrix headlights and two-tone paint finish. The top model of the special edition ID.3 " 1st Max" is additionally equipped with a large panoramic glass roof and a head-up display with... Via https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/volkswagen-id3-will-not-be-available-until-mid-2020 #SUV cars The German manufacturer has revealed the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. The BMW X7 rival, longer and wider than the previous version, offers for the first time the possibility of a six-seater configuration, the seat on the second row being replaced by two individual seats. The new GLS also boasts the E-Active Body Control suspension, which works thanks to the 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Germans claim that the model offers a high level of road comfort and off-road capabilities. The exterior is adapted to the impressive proportions of the new GLS. Its length is 5207 mm (77 mm longer than the previous version), and the width is 1956 mm (22 mm wider). The wheelbase is 3135 mm (60 mm longer) and provides extra space for second and third-row passengers. If you choose to fold the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row, the maximum load... Read morevia Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/mercedes-benz-gls-suv-comfort-and-luxury-highest-level The Aiways U5 is scheduled to go on sale in Europe at the beginning of 2020 and a few months later to the United States. It will not have traditional acquisition formula but a kind of monthly subscription with a fee of about 400 euros. The brand has not said who will be their great opponents, but we see Aiways U5 fighting face to face with the Tesla Model X . The Aiways U5 is by dimensions and configuration, belongs to the segment of the Sport Utility Wagon (SUV, to understand us). It measures 4.68 meters long, 1.68 meters high, 1.88 wide and has a battle of 2.8 meters. The electric car of Aiways is in pre-production phase in the factory that the brand has in the Chinese city of Shangrao. The company plans to manufacture around 2,000 units by the end of 2019 and around 50,000 by 2020. Via https://www.electrichunter.com/aiways-electric-cars/aiways-u5-chinese-electric-car-400-euros-month |
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