Porsche extends electric sports car model range with the Taycan 4S*

Stuttgart. It was only in September that the new electric sports car from Porsche celebrated its high-profile premiere on three continents simultaneously. Now, the company is already presenting the third version of the sports saloon with the Taycan 4S*. Following the Taycan Turbo S** and the Taycan Turbo**, the Taycan 4S* is therefore the new entrylevel model in the series. A single-deck Performance battery with a total capacity of 79.2 kWh comes as standard.

With its clear, puristic design, the Taycan** signals the beginning of a new era. At the same time, it retains the unmistakable Porsche design DNA. From the front, it looks particularly wide and flat with highly contoured wings. The silhouette is shaped by the sporty roof line sloping downward to the rear. The highly sculpted side sections are also characteristic.

ŠKODA is showcasing a new model from its RS family with plug-in hybrid drive system. The ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS iV 1.4 TSI petrol engine and an 85-kW electric motor deliver a combined power output of 180 kW (245 PS). Featuring black details on the bodywork, the OCTAVIA RS iV can be instantly recognized as a sporty top-of-the-range variant of ŠKODA’s bestseller, now in its fourth generation. ŠKODA will be launching the OCTAVIA iV and OCTAVIA RS iV on the market in the second half of 2020.

Volkswagen is embarking on the future of electric mobility with the ID.3*. But before the ID.3* is presented to the public for the first time, DRIVE is offering an audio-visual experience of a near-series version of the first ID. until June.

The ID.3* is the first Volkswagen to optimally combine sustainability, practicality and digital networking. This car is a forerunner in the newly-designed ID. model family of vehicles designed specifically for the needs and options of electric driving. For the ID. models, Volkswagen is using a completely new vehicle architecture based on the MEB modular e-drive platform. MEB makes it possible to offer e-mobility to mass markets.

Discover the ID.3* in DRIVE and experience the future.

Comfortable. Efficient. Ready to go.

Simply start driving to your destination. And back again. The SEAT Mii electric lets you travel up to 260 km (WLTP*). The battery recovers 80% of its energy at public fast-charging stations in just 60 minutes.

Charge and go.

Low battery? With the Fast Charging option, you can recharge 80% of the battery power on the go in just one hour. And with a SEAT Wallbox at home, charging with AC power only takes four hours.

Electrifying performance.

With 61kW (83 PS) of power and 212Nm of torque, the Mii electric accelerates from 0 to 50km/h in just 3.9 seconds – for non-stop driving fun.

Audi e-tron*, the first of the new e-quartet, has been available for delivery since March. The SUV combines the space and comfort of a typical luxury class automobile with a range suitable for everyday use.

Die Zukunft von Audi ist elektrisch – schon heute. Seit März ist mit dem Audi e-tron* das erste vollelektrische Serienmodell der Marke auf der Straße. Der Name e-tron steht bei der Marke mit den vier Ringen für alle Fahrzeuge, die rein elektrisch fahren. Auf dem Genfer Automobilsalon 2019 zeigte die Marke vier Autos mit reinem Elektroantrieb, die bis Ende 2020 ihre Premiere in der Serienversion feiern.

Intelligent, Experience-Enhancing Technology

At the heart of the Bentayga Hybrid* are two power sources – a highly efficient electric motor and a new turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The E Motor acts as both an electric motor and a generator to offer a seamless driving experience and guaranteeing maximum electric-only range.

The Hybrid adds a new dimension to the existing range of luxury Bentayga models**. It features all the flexibility associated with the W12, V8 Diesel and V8 derivatives, with the same sure-footed permanent four-wheel drive and four on-road modes – Sport, Bentley, Comfort and Custom.

The Automatic Start-Stop switch is replaced with a control for the three E Modes – EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Hold Mode. These will enable the driver to manage battery usage during a journey.

The new e-Crafter* is Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ first ever electric-only vehicle. Developed especially for couriers, express delivery services and package services, the delivery van combines a payload of up to 1.7 t with a range of 173 km and the ideal vehicle attributes for urban stop-and-go traffic.

The powerful 100 kW electric motor produces a maximum torque of 290 from a standstill. This is more than enough to pick up plenty of speedy and weave your way into busy city traffic.

Instead of a combustion engine, the engine compartment is home to a highly compact and a far lighter electric motor that creates almost zero emissions. But those are not the only advantages. Electric motors are also exceptionally quiet and require much less maintenance. From parked, they deliver a consistent level of torque across the entire speed range. In addition, the new e-Crafter* also accelerates faster, especially in the first 60 m, and entirely without interruption thanks to the 1-gear automatic transmission.

Thanks to the Combined Charging System (CCS), the lithium-ion batteries can be charged using both AC and DC power. This means you can charge your vehicle at public CSS quick-charging stations or your business’ own wallbox.

The result of a collaboration between Ducati and Thok Ebikes, with design and graphics by Aldo Drudi’s D-Perf and the support of the Ducati Design Center.

E-mountainbikes let cyclists take on climbs that, without the motor boost, wouldn’t be possible and, at the same time, they allow everyone to live the off-road on two wheels in total freedom. E-mtbs sales are booming worldwide. Ducati has now entered this market segment relying on the experience of a specialized company, Thok Ebikes, born from the passion of the BMX and Down Hill champion Stefano Migliorini.

It features some unique technical solutions: wheels with different diameters and suspension set-ups with different degrees of wheel travel (29″ and 170 mm at the front, 27.5″ and 160 mm at the rear) that make it a true enduro that meets the needs of even the most demanding rider.