But it's not coming soon. The next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class made its official debut earlier this week , bringing technologies and styling inspired by the S Class Sedan . A major selling point for the new premium sedan is expected to be the fully electrified engine range, though the absence of six- and eight-cylinder engines might be a drawback for some customers. According to a new report, a battery-powered model could join the lineup in a few years to allure a new wave of clients. Autocar reports a zero tailpipe emission C-Class is set to be introduced but it won’t come until 2024. It will ride on a brand new platform, different from the MRA that underpins the new C-Class and S-Class, and different from the firm’s MEA electric vehicle architecture. It's the brand's new MMA platform for compact electric vehicles. “This vehicle addresses the current demand we believe is high around the globe from a loyal customer base,” the company’s chief operating … [Read more...] about Mercedes C-Class EV Planned On Dedicated Platform
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Apple EV At Least 5 Years Away Even With New Ex-Tesla Executives
The tech giant reportedly recently added more former Tesla employees to its “small team” working on its automotive project. More details regarding Apple’s self-driving electric car project are emerging, thanks to a report recently published by Bloomberg . It states that Apple does indeed have a team actively working on the project, and that it has recently added some former Tesla executives to said team - their ultimate goal is to have a fully working, finished vehicle they can sell, although that goal is still some 5 - 7 years in the future. The report mentions Jonathan Sive as having joined the Apple automotive development team. He was a vehicle engineer not only for Tesla , but also BMW and Waymo - he has now been appointed as manager of the entire car project. Other important names to have joined the effort recently are Michael Schwekutsch, who was the boss of Tesla’s drive systems department and Stuart Bowers - he was in charge of Tesla’s self-driving … [Read more...] about Apple EV At Least 5 Years Away Even With New Ex-Tesla Executives
Renault Espace Gets Alpine Engine With 225 Horsepower
Will this engine also find its way inside the new Megane RS ? The Renault Espace has reached 2017 model year in its domestic market French where the stylish MPV is now being offered with a new gasoline engine. Gone is the old turbocharged 1.6-liter unit with 200 horsepower as instead the people carrier has gained a larger 1.8-liter mill. If the displacement sounds familiar, there’s a very good reason for that. The four-cylinder has actually been sourced from the new Alpine A110 sports car. Facelift is coming: 2019 Renault Espace Caught Dancing In The Snow Renault Espace Spied Getting Ready For A Minor Refresh While in the rear-wheel-drive machine it pumps out 252 horsepower and 320 Newton-meters of torque, in the 2017 Renault Espace it has been de-tuned to 225 hp and 300 Nm. Even so, it still has an extra 25 hp and 40 Nm over the engine it replaces. Thanks to the extra muscle, the new Energy TCe 225 has slashed a full second from the 0-62 mph (0-100 … [Read more...] about Renault Espace Gets Alpine Engine With 225 Horsepower