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Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ES90 Sedan Is First 800-Volt Volvo EV, Can Gain 186 Miles In 10 Minutes Of Charging
Volvo continues to tease its new ES90 ahead of the reveal on March 5, today releasing a few new images and giving us new powertrain details about the electric sedan. We know it will use the same SPA2 platform as Volvo's EX90, and last week the brand announced the ES90 would have even more processing power than EX90 for improved safety systems. An even bigger hardware upgrade than the new supercomputer is that the ES90 will have an 800-volt electric architecture, where other SPA2 cars like the EX90 and Polestar 3. That means the ES90 will be Volvo's fastest-charging and longest-range EV yet. First, just take a look at how cool the taillights are. I'm ready to see more companies go really wacky with lighting design, and having taillights run up the rear window of a fastback sedan is right up my alley. It's very Citroën DS. On the European WLTP cycle Volvo says the ES90 will offer up to 435 miles of range, 60 miles more than the EX90. The EPA rates the U.S.-spec EX90 as having up to 310 miles of range (versus 375 WLTP), so I think the ES90 should have an EPA range that hovers around the 375-mile mark. Volvo specifies that the 435-mile WLTP figure is for a dual-motor ES90 with a 106-kWh battery pack, which is a few kWh smaller than the EX90's. After launch there should be more efficient single-motor versions of the ES90 that could reach past 400 miles on the EPA cycle. Read more: Tesla Recalls Almost Every Car It's Sold In The US One of my biggest problems with the electric vehicles that Volvo and Polestar currently sell are their relatively low charging speeds. The EX90 and Polestar 3 can be fast-charged at up to 250 kW, which is pretty good; older EVs like the Volvo XC40 and Polestar 2 only could do 150-205 kW. Thanks to that 800-volt setup the ES90 will be able to handle 350 kW of fast-charging power, putting it up there with other 800-volt cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Porsche Taycan as being one of the fastest-charging EVs on the market. At this point I think launching a new EV without an 800-volt platform is a huge mistake, at least for a more premium model, so it's great to see Volvo improving. Volvo says the ES90 will be able to gain 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes of charging (again WLTP numbers, so probably around 150 miles in the U.S.), and it will be able to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes, a 30-percent reduction from the EX90. New battery management software was developed in-house by Volvo, and the company says every component in the electric system was upgraded to handle the higher voltage. According to Volvo, the overhauled architecture can produce more power and charge faster while generating less heat, all still using the same current as a 400-volt system. As you'd expect, Volvo is also talking about sustainable production methods that have been employed with the ES90. 29 percent of all aluminum used in the ES90, 18 percent of all steel and 16 percent of all polymers is recycled, Volvo says. The ES90 will also have a "battery passport" that's "based on blockchain technology" to tell you where all the materials used in your battery came from. I will never learn what blockchain means, but that's kinda cool. We'll get all the details about the ES90 when it's revealed on March 5, unless another teaser comes out before then. Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Retromobile 2025 Photo Gallery
Retromobile is the greatest gathering of French cars, car art, racing memorabilia, car parts, and literature in the world. It's like Hershey, Monaco and the Pebble Beach concours but all in French. Held every year in Paris, the 49th Retromobile just wrapped up Sunday, with thousands of satisfied Francophiles coursing through the gates. Retromobile announced last year that it would come to the US in 2025, though exactly where and when is not out yet. The show opened with dancing. Organizers explained the Citroën DS exhibit: "This year, for our exhibition's 49th anniversary, we decided to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS in an original if not slightly unusual way. Through its place in automotive history, this vehicle called for a stroke of folly. Under our partnership with DS Automobiles, we wanted to shine a light on a previously less-publicized episode in the career of the DS. "In 1959, Claude Puech, the French brand's adman, dreamt up a promotional campaign showcasing the benefits of the car's hydropneumatic suspension, replacing the wheels with four inflated balls. At Retromobile, we made our slightly eccentric dream come true by not only making it this year's key visual and giving it center stage, but also by recreating it. Starting from a car wreck, GARAC—the automotive professions academy—has conducted its mission with enthusiasm and determination. "Since September last year, 30 young students from the training college, supervised by the teaching staff, have taken turns during the week and even at weekends to give a new lease of life to the DS Balloons in time for the show. But that's not all, because since one stroke of folly often provokes another, we had to give this model a worthy backdrop of the cause. This is what brought us to strike a deal with Régis Mathieu, the founder of the chandelier company bearing his name. Deservedly renowned for his know-how, this 'magician of light' offers you a visiting experience the like of which has never been seen before at an exhibition." Jean-Claude Olivier (28 February 1945 – 12 January 2013), often referred to simply as "JCO," was a French motorcycle racer and president of Yamaha Motor France SA from 1992 to 2010. He helped launch the careers of many famous French riders including Stéphane Peterhansel. He was a veteran of nine editions of the Dakar Rally, placing second in the motorcycle category in 1985. Olivier was president of Yamaha Motor France SA until he retired in 2010. There was an exhibit honoring the life of Adolphe Kégresse, a French military engineer who invented the half-track and dual clutch transmission. Books, art, and parts spread out across the halls. A special exhibit honored French participation in F1. French driver Alain Prost drove for Ferrari. The evolution of F1 tires from Pirelli. Indian motorcycles had old and new bikes at Retromobile. This stand commemorates Hondas raced in National Motos. A recreation of the Ace Cafe in London, where great motorcycle culture flourished in the post-war period. GS DO BRAZIL says it is "passionate about the first-gen Volkswagen vans, and is responsible for finding and bringing your future collector's vehicle up to current French quality and safety standards. Our goal is to bring you a quality turnkey Combi T1, which, in addition to its unique charm, will provide you with the highest guarantee of safety and quality. We drive our VW T1 Combis with our families and want you to do the same with complete peace of mind!" "Essence" means gas. Show map. One of the body shops represnting at Retromobile, and a fan. Early affordable transportation. Mario Isola, director of F1 for Pirelli. More model cars! Bring me the helmet of Jean Alesi. ...or Alain Prost. French race car driver Gerrard Larousse was one of the interviewees. F1 presenter Julien Febreau was featured, too. Stylish show attendee. Name this taillight, win a prize. Olivier Panis won the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix in a Ligier. Old cars were available for rides outside the show. Old cars were available for rides outside the show. A Mercedes shop had an exhibit. Watches, too. Brabus also works on classic cars. Another view of the Citroen DS 70th anniversary. The Renault Filante Record 2025 is a battery-electric streamliner used to develop new technologies—and maybe set a land speed record for EVs. This wild machine uses an 87-kWh battery pack, which has the same capacity as the Scenic E-Tech SUV. The Filante Record 2025 streamliner takes inspiration from the 40 CV Des Records from 1925-26, Nervasport Des Records from 1934, and Etoile Filante from 1956. Also on the Renault stand was an R5 TL. Very cool Mercedes. ...from any angle. More rides outside the show. More rides outside the show. Toyota brought a RAV4 EV and an early Prius. Cadillac brought this historic entry. 1960 Ferrari Tour de France Fiskens Cars brought this 1976 McLaren M26/1 ex James Hunt/Jochen Mass. The first McLaren M26, raced in period by both Jochen Mass and Britain's beloved world champion James Hunt— retained by McLaren into the 1990s, and offered from nearly 25 years' of ownership and prolific success in historic racing—importantly the only M26 eligible for Grid E at Monaco. 1970 Ferrari 312 B, another fine Fisken Car. Peter Auto is a racing organization that hosts historic races for sports prototypes, touring cars, and grand touring cars. The races take place on circuits like Spa-Francorchamps, Dijon-Prenois, and Paul Ricard. Metalworking. Representin'! American cars at Retromobile. USA! USA! USA! The Armored Vehicle Museum display and Teuf-Teuf offered "Ever more breath-taking demonstrations." Everyday, visitors were able to see the AMX PAC 10 tank in action in front E of Pavilion 1. The Le Mans Classic race had a stand. Art works. Posters. More art. Car models. A Michael Schumacher driving suit. Miniature Mille Miglia. Fashions. Parts. Patches. Signs. The family that Retros together, Metros together. One of the many live interviews at Retromobile. Artcurial holds an auction every year at Retromobile. Among the Artcurial lots was this Shelby Cobra. Porsche 911s. More of the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS. More of the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS. Is that... The Stig? The Renault 4, or R4 in short (and 4L, pronounced "Quatrelle" in French) was an economy car built from 1961 to 1994. Suzuki Samurai for sale. 1993 Austin Mini has 133,000 kms on the clock. Artcurial did motorcycles, too. Artcurial Ferraris at auction. Paul Alexandre Belmondo (born 23 April 1963) raced in Formula One for the March and Pacific Racing teams. Around 1981, Belmondo gained fame for becoming the lover of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. The French F1 exhibit featured a visit by driver Jacques Lafitte. ...and by Jean-Pierre Beltoise. Jackie Stewart got his first F1 title in a Matra.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What Vintage Car Do You Want To EV Swap?
Yesterday I spent the morning driving restomod company Everrati's electric Porsche 964, which to many is completely sacrilegious in theory, but in practice it was awesome. You'll have to wait for my full review for all my thoughts on that electric 911, but it got me thinking again about other classic cars that could benefit from an EV swap, and that's brought me to our question for today: What vintage car do you want to EV swap? My first-thought answer already exists. My favorite car of all time is the Citroën DS, and British company Electrogenic will build you an EV-swapped DS that retains its original hydraulic suspension. How cool is that! But for the purposes of this post, I'm gonna go with something that I haven't seen done yet — gimme an electric 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. I have a huge soft spot for that era of American car design, when everything was gigantic and gaudy and covered in chrome and bright colors. The jet-age styling feels especially prescient these days, and the '59 Caddy is perhaps the pinnacle of the time. The Eldorado had a massive 6.4-liter V8 engine that put out a very respectable 345 horsepower, but these things were gigantic and heavy, and thus pretty slow by modern standards. Gas mileage was quite horrible, too. Fitting a Eldorado with a powerful electric motor or two and enough batteries for a 200-ish-mile range, plus modern brakes and steering, would be incredible. In fact, I think basically every car from this era would be improved by an EV swap. You could even fit them with low-speed spaceship noises like in other EVs, which would perfectly suit the styling. Now, your answer can definitely be a car of which an EV-swapped version already exists, but feel free to let your imagination run wild. Do you want an old Jeep with an electric powertrain, or maybe a '70s pickup? What about an obscure classic sports car, or a Mercedes 600 Grosser? Let me know in the comments, and I'll round up the best answers later this week. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
