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2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Is Faster On The Road And At The Charger

The Panamera E-Hybrid comprises a 25.9 kWh battery and its 11kW on-board AC charger permits it to be charged in two and a half hours, in response to Porsche. Plus, the Panamera’s E-Hold drive mode permits the driving force to protect the battery cost, whereas the E-Charge mode configures the gasoline engine to cost the onboard battery at speeds larger than 34 miles per hour. 

On the dealing with finish, the Panamera comes customary with Porsche Active Suspension Management which makes use of the onboard 400-volt electrical structure to energy a hydraulic pump to reinforce the air suspension whereas driving. 19-inch wheels are customary on the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 20-inch wheels include the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, however could be optionally geared up with 21-inch wheels and a ludicrously beefy 10-piston carbon ceramic braking system. 

Porsche says each the $115,500 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the $126,800 2025 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will likely be electrifying Porsche dealerships on the finish of subsequent month. 

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Stellantis to introduce battery swap stations from 2024

Stellantis will launch a community of battery swap stations that may match a totally charged battery to an EV “in less than five minutes”.

The expertise, developed by San Francisco-based Ample and backed by Vauxhall mum or dad Stellantis, will likely be rolled out on a subscription foundation and be launched in Madrid, Spain, subsequent yr. Further websites will comply with, though the model is remaining tight-lipped on places and timelines.

It will initially be accessible for less than the electrical Fiat 500 however the system will likely be expanded to accommodate each marque within the Stellantis secure, together with Citroën, Peugeot, Jeep and Maserati.

It has been conceived to make gaining a totally charged battery “as fast and convenient as refuelling with gas”, in keeping with Stellantis. Cars will likely be recognised on arrival, with drivers utilizing an app to provoke the swapping course of.

It follows an analogous set-up by Chinese EV model Nio, which has greater than 1300 of its Power Swap Stations in service throughout its house nation, with an additional 13 in a number of central European international locations. Plans for the UK have beforehand been mooted.

For Stellantis’s tech, the swappable modular batteries have been designed as “drop-in replacements” for present packs utilized by any electrical automotive. It permits Stellantis to combine its batteries with out re-engineering platforms, saving money. 

“Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping solution has the opportunity to offer our customers greater energy efficiency, outstanding performance and lower range anxiety. We are looking forward to executing the initial programme with our stellar Fiat 500e,” Stellantis senior vice chairman Ricardo Stamatti stated.

According to Stellantis, the swap stations might be constructed and totally operational in “as little as three days”.

Ample CEO Khaled Hassounah stated: “The combination of offering compelling electric vehicles that can also receive a full charge in less than five minutes will help remove the remaining impediments to electric vehicle adoption.”

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FIAT 500e wins Best Small EV award at the Fully Charged Awards

  • The Fully Charged Awards celebrates the best electric vehicles of the year.
  • FIAT 500e has won the Best Small EV category.
  • Winners were chosen by 15 industry experts, including representatives of the US Department of Energy.
  • The fully-electric FIAT 500 is a multi-award winning model, having received awards from WhatCar?, Auto Express and more.

 

The fully electric FIAT 500e has won the Best Small EV category at the first ever Fully Charged Awards ceremony, coming as a welcome addition to the model’s growing list of accolades.

“We are delighted that the Fiat 500e was the worthy winner of our Best Small EV award at our inaugural Fully Charged AWARDS hosted at the RAI in Amsterdam on the 24th November. Nominees for the 15 awards catergories were selected after a ‘large-scale survey’ of the Fully Charged SHOW audience, then

initial candidates were curated by the team itself, plus a panel of 15 energy and transportation experts, before arriving at the finalists in each category,” explained the CEO of Fully Charged, Dan Caesar. “This is the very first global consumer-choice award for battery electric vehicles and clean energy and we receieved thousands of votes from electric vehicle drivers which identified our winners for each category.”

The ceremony, an extension of the popular Fully Charged Show, which has a monthly audience of 4 million people, took place on the 24th of November in Amsterdam, and celebrated the best of the best electric vehicles of 2023. The winners were chosen by 15 industry experts, including representatives of the US Department of Energy, Norwegian EV Association, Bloomberg New Energy Foundation and more.

“The Fully Charged Awards recognition is yet another acknowledgement of FIAT’s advancement in the electric vehicle sector, producing innovative and attractive models of the highest quality,” commented Damien Dally, Managing Director, FIAT UK.

Earlier in the year, FIAT 500e was recognised as the winner of the Best Electric Small Car category for its competitive pricing, impressive range, retro design and fun driving dynamics at the WhatCar? Awards for the third year in a row.

Other recognitions include ‘Best Electric City Car’ by Diesel & EcoCar Magazine, ‘Best Small Electric Car’ at the Parkers New Car Awards, ‘
Best Small Electric Car’ at the Carbuyer Best Car Awards, ‘Best City Car’ at the Auto Express Awards and ‘Best Small Car’ at the Autocar Awards.

FIAT 500e is the first fully-electric model in the brand’s history and boasts a range of best-in-class features such as Level 2 Autonomous Driving technologies and a driving range of up to 199 miles (WLTP) – the longest range of any electric city car on the market today.

London, 29 November 2023 

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Established in Turin in 1899, FIAT is one of the oldest carmakers in the world with more than 120-year-long tradition in the design of small and medium-sized city cars, which are ambassadors of “Made in Italy” and expressions of simple and sustainable solutions designed for all. FIAT aims to bring the new Dolce Vita worldwide in a colorful and joyful way. FIAT is a global brand and with about 1.2 million units sold globally in 2022, it is the number one within Stellantis in terms of volume. It is leader in 3 Countries and 3 different Regions: Brazil, Italy, and Turkey, where the Strada, the Panda and the Tipo are respectively the most sold cars. FIAT’s motto, “It’s only sustainable when it’s sustainable for all”, is happily reflected in the FIAT line-up that will continue to grow in the years to come.

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Contact: 

VINCE CLISHAM
HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
vincent.clisham@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7831 315915

LUCINDA INGGS

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

lucinda.inggs@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7542 394878

MICHAEL ARNOLD
PRESS FLEET MANAGER
pressfleet@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7831 829410

JEREMY TOWNSEND

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7827 896480

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Kymco’s IONEX Announcement on June 19, 2023

Kymco is set to unveil their latest addition to the IONEX range of bikes on June 19, 2023. This announcement is expected to showcase a new model or an innovative feature for the IONEX platform. The Taiwanese brand has referred to this reveal as their “trump card,” suggesting a significant development in the market.

The IONEX platform currently utilizes a swappable battery system that allows users to easily charge their bikes at home or swap batteries on the go at any IONEX station. This concept is similar to the Gogoro platform, with hubs scattered throughout major cities to alleviate range anxiety. Kymco’s videos and marketing materials emphasize the convenience and range capabilities of their IONEX program.

Head-Turning Cool, Never Wait For Charging, and Never Worry About Range are the key selling points of Kymco’s IONEX program. The system enables riders to access a network of outlets and stations, as well as rent additional batteries for extended all-electric travel.

What makes the IONEX platform unique is that the batteries charge the core module in the bike, which powers the rear wheel. If there are multiple battery modules installed, the system can intelligently switch between them. Battery stations ensure that users can pick up fresh cells if they run low on power.

Introduced in 2018, the IONEX range has been continuously expanding. Kymco’s upcoming announcement has the potential to shake up the market, particularly in Taiwan where the brand originates, or even on a global scale.

The announcement will take place on June 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Kymco TW’s website and social media platforms. Whether it’s a new model or an innovative addition to the IONEX platform, this announcement is expected to be impactful and surprising.