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If the Electric Ford Capri seems strange to you, it is because you do not remember that one day it took a motorcycle engine. Yes, a V4 engine

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2.- Molancholic sadness originated by the memory of a loss Nostalgia has come to stay in the car market. It makes a lot of sense, if we think coldly. We are facing a historical moment in the automobile industry. The regulatory changes and a new technology that seems to be average price increased of a car to Remove some capabilities He has made many feel expelled from this “new mobility.” Nostalgia applied to the automobile market is nothing more than the redundancy of A constant of our societyencouraged to constantly remind us that all the past was better. And it does not have to be exactly like that but manufacturers have decided to enter the game. If the most common buyer of a new car exceeds 45 years and what lived between 15 and 25 years We consider it as the best time of our life … You just have to subtract. That is why Renault has risen to Renault 5which ceased to be manufactured 40 years ago and was an essential part of the childhood of those buyers who are already well entered in the forties. The same buyers who have the purchasing power to get those cars. He will follow him Renault 4 and the Twingo. It is about attracting the electric car market to an audience that needs stimuli and incentives that appeal to their feelings. Ford opted for a slightly more risky strategy: use mythical names. He did it with the Ford Mustang, who was left an electric brother. And he has done it with the Ford Capri. A car that was an icon of the 70s and a large part of the 80s. Subtracts, again, and checks who is directed An electric car called Ford Capri. Renault has opted for popular models but Ford has chosen the way to resurrect names that have a space of honor in the collective imaginary of car lovers. And, with this, they have gotten the most staunch defenders to be thrown on them but have also managed to get to those who would cost more money with higher investments in marketing. An example of that selective memory and understanding that the past was better for the simple fact that we remember it is the case of Ford Capri. Yes, it has risen as an electric car but in its day it also came to set up an unexpected, weird and that of course we do not associate with the Muscle Cars American. A motorcycle engine in a mythical car That generalized image we have of “American car” of the Ford Capri is not such and partly distorted by memory. The car was born as a European version of Ford Mustang. That forced to make a smaller car, with also smaller engines and, above all, except gastons. That led Ford to opt for a curious solution with the launch at the end of the 60s: mount a V4 engine. Ford’s intention was to make Capri A car that young Europeans could buythat was not expensive and that offered a cheap and sports alternative to the classic German Coupés. The proper functioning of Mustang In the United States they convinced them that they could get a similar result in Europe. With that premise, it was about recycling all possible components to prevent development from being price. With that premise, Ford brought out a V4 engine. A very little used concept in the car market because it forces to develop a propeller with Two ass, two exhaust collectors and two valve trains. That is much more complicated than a four -cylinder engine online. In return, you get a propeller with a very characteristic sound and very contained dimensions. Width it can be a problem if the car is very narrow but it is a much more compact option than its older brothers. In addition, the power delivery was softer than with a four -cylinder online, although it does not reach the refinement of a V6 or a V8. That compact size is perfect for a high performance motorcycle. Its power can go above 100 hp easily and entered in this field, the configuration is ideal for high performance motorcycles. In a car, where the weight is much greater, this advantage is very eclipsed. Ford’s V4 engine we already knew it in Europe. The company put it at the service of Ford Taunus and was Saab’s supplier. Also Lancia with the fulvia He had tried unsuccessfully to make the V4 engine an alternative to the four online cylinders. Despite their best behavior, the high development and production costs finished killing a propeller that we would see again in the Porsche 919 Hybrid of Le Mans. But that is another story. Photo | Ford In Xataka | Ford devised a car moved by nuclear energy in 1962. Other of his crazy ideas are more present than ever

The electric car is an overwhelming success in China. So much so that it makes no sense to call it like this

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The adoption of electric car in China It is far from what we have been watching in Europe for some time. Specifically, with a market share of 20% compared to just 6% in the EU, despite the efforts of manufacturers to electrify their fleets. This It has been growing firing for yearsthanks to direct subsidy policies, tax exemptions and, above all, a colossal investment in infrastructure. The world’s largest network for electric car recharge is there, with more than 8 million load points Ay Byd as a sales leader. The rhythm is being so vertiginous that, for some, the term “electric car” is beginning to become obsolete. The next step is the intelligent electric car. Catl word. Catl is the largest battery manufacturer globally, and one of the main weight names in the world of electric car. It provides batteries for many of the manufacturers, and at the annual meeting of the Davos Economic Forum put on the table A new term: ‘EIV’. Currently, we refer to electric vehicles such as EV (Electric Vehicle) but Pan Jian, Co -president of CALT, states that the term EIV begins to gain strength. The message is clear: the electric car is ceasing to be, simply, an electric car. Intelligence. Beyond marketing strategies, the reality is that the electric car is rotating much more than a car moved by electricity. Manufacturers like byd are planned to invest 13.6 billion dollars in IA development For electric cars. Others, such as Xiaomi, focus efforts on offering driver and Aito assistance systems, a company participated by Huawei, have given several lessons to European manufacturers about The autonomous parking. China leads the integration of intelligent technologies into electric vehicles, and the focus on software (in front of the chaos of some European manufacturers), It is a good proof of this. Upward forecasts. By 2025, It is expected that China sells a total of 12 million electric. To know if it is much or little, you can use the fact that in Europe less than one million were enrolled in Europe. Despite The obstacles that Europe wants to put to China In its price war, the country is enough and left over its local brands both in its land and outside it. Image | Byd In Xataka | NEW BYD ATTO 2: already available in Spain the bet of ByD in the electric car segment of 25,000 euros (or less)

The United States also had a plan to jump into the electric car. Is willing to dismantle it and bet on gasoline

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When we think on the way to implement the electric car and point to Europe as a great architect with measures such as a prohibition from 2035 that now, It seems that it is in the airmany times we forget what is happening in the rest of the world. In China, it is evident, The State has put all the meat on the grill to move to the electric car and, along the way, try to lead an industry (or at least, be relevant) in which they were disappeared outside their borders. In Japan, on the contrary, Everything is committed to hybrid and electric sales are almost testimonial. But what happens in the United States? On the other side of the Atlantic, in the United States they barely bought 1,301,411 electric carswhich means a market share of 8.1%. A low figure that is marked by a VERY PORFFICIENT CARGERS NETWORK that delays its adoption and, at the same time, A lower fuel price than Europewhich Reduce the gap between the cost per kilometer of gasoline and electricity. However, the country has also taken steps to favor the electric car and, ultimately, cause this technology to occupy a large part of the market. As? Pressing manufacturers, of course. Pressures that Donald Trump now wants to disassemble and that is about to see what consequences it has on the market. The United States had a plan Europe is not, much less, the only region that presses car manufacturers to move to the electric car. Yes, the decision to prohibit combustion engines from 2035, the new active emission regulations since this month of January that forces us to electrify much of the fleet and the objectives for 2030 are not, much less, subtle However, in the United States they also had their own plan. The country opened the subsidy tap Under the mandate of Joe Biden. It was to reward with juicy tax advantages to those who produced their cars in the United States. And also those who, partially, did it in Canada or Mexico. Was known as Inflation reduction law. To these tax incentives aid for the purchase of electric cars were added. If the vehicle had been produced under the premises of the previous law, the buyer could receive up to 7,500 dollars If it was a new electric car or $ 4,000 if it was used. But also Another threat was waiting on the horizon. Joe Biden’s government wanted the average consumption of cars sold in the United States not to exceed 3.9 liters/100 km from 2027. In 2032, the average should be reduced to 3.56 liters/100 km, figures In both cases that would force a severe electrification of the fleet. All this aspires to demolish the new government of Donald Trump. The chosen man is Bernie Moreno who aspires from the United States Senate to end the tax aids to purchase, Relaxate emission obligations to manufacturers and prevent states like California, who has assured that will continue delivering aid to purchase If from the state government they retire, can act independently. In Bloomberg They point out that Moreno’s agenda does not have them all to get ahead. The economic environment highlights that it needs the support of the entire Republican group to take their plans forward and that some senators can be contrary to the idea because in their own states there are factories or planned productive plants of electric cars. To all this we must add the impact that the scheduled tariffs can have to the vehicles that arrive from Canada and Mexico. Although despite a first attempt They have put them in pausethe intention of the new president of the United States remains to tax 25% the products that come from there. This would mean, in accounts of Bloombergmore expensive each unit in 3,000 dollars. The measure is especially worrying for General Motors, which exports to the United States from Canada and Mexico 40% of the cars you sell In the country. The company, however, says that it will not transfer its production to the local market unless it is guaranteed that the measure will be extended in the long term. The same assures from BMW, which They will invest 800 million dollars in a plant in Mexico. In it New York Times They also point to the car market as one of the great affected by these tariffs. In this case they estimate that large vehicles and trucks can become up to 10,000 dollars for each unit sold. “Most of this increase will be assumed by consumers and concessionaires,” says Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Groupto the newspaper. The big problem that tariffs present is that nobody seems to be able to determine how much time they will be active. “Car parts are products that require months or years to be equipped, validated and tested before being incorporated into a vehicle. Simply They cannot be replaced overnight“, assures al New York Times Linda Hasenfratz, president of Linamar, producer of parts for vehicles. In its opinion, it is impossible to transfer the industry in such a short time and, at the same time, the product is expensive to make the product of North America an anti -competitive space which will reduce the production of cars. Toyota and Honda (with a production that exceeds million units each in Canada) or Stellantis, which exports a third of its RAM to the United States from the neighboring country, are other greatly harmed. However, manufacturers such as Volkswagen do seem to be valuing very seriously transfer part of their production to the United States. In fact, relax emission regulations and the threat that they would have to sell their products at a much more expensive price in the country is giving reasons to the group to Transfer there part of the production of Porsche and Audiusing Volkswagen electric cars plants that now work at half a gas due to lack of demand. Eliminate tax incentives to produce electric cars … Read more

Novo Energy wanted to stand up to Chinese batteries for electric cars. It has ended in the hands of a Chinese company

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Point and apart for the soap opera of the Great European hope In the battery segment for electric cars. In the European assault on electric car industryVolvo and the Northvolt battery manufacturer founded Novo Energy. Both were Swedish and it was a Join Venture with the aim of producing batteries in Europe. It seemed that everything was going to be A ROSA pathbut a few years later and after thousands of layoffsNorthvolt sell His participation in Novo Energy A Volvo. And behind Volvo is Geelyan important Chinese holding. Culebrón. Things stopped going well for Northvolt practically from the beginning. During the first years, the European Investment Bank, BMW, Goldman Sachs or Volkswagen invested sums of hundreds of millions of euros in the company. The Swedish company, founded by two Exegutive of Tesla, became the great European promise to create batteries and be the heart of that European flying towards the electric car. In a market increasingly controlled by ChinaIt seemed like a great idea and everything pointed in good sense. In addition, together with Volvo they founded Novo Energy in 2021 to produce the batteries of both Volvo and Polestar. However, things began to twist in 2023, when it was uncovered that the company had been operating with losses of 1,000 million dollars during the first nine months of the year. And, in 2024, the situation exploded. Last nail in the coffin. Everything happened very fast. After the delays in the delivery dates, BMW canceled its agreement of 2,000 million euros, there were a series of employee deaths in work shifts, fired more than 1,600 workers in September and, shortly after, the bankruptcy arrived. In November 2024, Northvolt requested bankruptcy protectionarguing that they had 30 million in cash and, with them, they could only operate for a week. The hole they had was 5.8 billion dollars. A skinny dog, everything is fleas, and a day later one of the founders resigned, arguing that the company would need 1.2 billion dollars to save itself. After a few days of 2025 in which the company was still looking for financing, something that nobody seemed willing to do, sales arrived. It was even rumored that Catl, the main Chinese rival in battery manufacturing, I could give a hand. Volvo. After getting rid of some services, this January 29 we learned that the Swedish company sold its participation in Novo Energy to its partner in this adventure, Volvo. It is something that does not catch by surprise, since, as with BMW, Volvo saw that Northvolt’s delivery plans were not being fulfilled and in October last year he showed his interest in acquiring participation in Novo. Last week, Novo Energy advertisement which had to reduce its workforce by 30% due to “the changing market conditions and a modified business plan”. Northvolt wants to reduce everything possible and focus on its Swedish plant, but they have also signed an agreement with Volvo to explore joint collaboration paths in the future, so everything is not lost. China looks out to Europe. Therefore, Volvo will now be the one Novo Energy, we will see if alone or with partners, but the interesting thing about this operation is that, although Volvo is a Swedish company that is in the bag of his country, the matrix is ​​Geely, A Chinese holding. They are present in multitude of companies and sectors, with an important participation in Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin or Lotus, as well as co-owners of smart, polestar and with a participation of more than 80% in Volvo. It is curious that Northvolt was born to stand up to the Chinese battery industry and that the Join Adventure That I had with Volvo to produce batteries in Europe, now, is controlled by a Chinese company, in the absence of seeing the resolution of the authorities. And all this, shortly after Tariffs imposed by Europe To the Chinese electric car. In Xataka | Catl’s investment in Spain is not accidental: China is punishing those who supported tariffs on their electric cars

In his first year “in crisis” selling electric cars, Musk puts the eye in optimus with promises and really psychedelic figures and figures

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Tesla has closed 2024 with A 71% drop in benefits Up to 2.3 billion dollars, while income barely grew 2%. The company has registered its first historical setback in cars deliveries, something that We saw coming. Why is it important. The moment could not be more critical. Tesla is in front of a perfect storm: Growing Chinese competition, With Byd at the head. Global price war. Premium market saturation. End of government aid. Musk’s response has been remarkable: Price cuts that have eroded the margins to alarming levels. Between the lines. Musk seems to be repeating its usual strategy: in the face of disappointing results, it promises technological revolutions that divert attention to the fundamental problems of the business. This time, the bet is double: autonomous taxis and Humanoid robots. Yes, but. Musk’s closeness with Trump has triggered the value of shares more than 100% in the last year, challenging all financial logic. Investors seem to bet more on the political influence of Musk than by the fundamentals of Tesla. The operating margins have collapsed to 6.2%, from 8.2% of the previous year. Cybertruck sales have stagnated in 13,000 quarterly units. AND Every time they sell cheaper. Tesla depends more and more on regulatory credits: 692 million dollars this quarter. Trump has put them in the target. Between bambalins. The advertisement of the autonomous taxi Cybercab for 2026 And the beginning of Robotaxis operations In June of this 2025, he dangerously remembers previous promises unfulfilled. However, Musk insists: “This time the wolf is real. And it can drive alone.” Tesla is at a historical crossroads: either it manages to materialize its technological promises and maintains its position as an innovative leader, or runs the risk of becoming a more cars manufacturer, less and less differential with respect to others, and caught in a price war With diminishing margins. Deepen: The New version of Model and It will reach 60,000 dollars in March, 33% more expensive than the current model. The European records of Tesla fell 24% in October. The company It is under investigation due to fatal accidents related to its autonomous driving system. Tesla’s brand value was reduced by 15,000 million in 2024, partly for Musk’s political rhetoric. The Trump administration promises to eliminate incentives for electric vehicles. Musk says this will harm the competition more than his company, but analysts are not so safe: Tesla is no longer the only relevant actor in the premium electricity market. Outstanding image | Xataka with Midjourney In Xataka | Elon Musk dreamed of building a city for its employees. Is about to make it come true in Texas

The electric transition “is not realistic”

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If Europe does not turn back, the combustion car is sentenced by 2035. A year that still sounds distant, but which will be difficult to get with the proposed objectives if the evolution of the electric car continues to progress as until now. On January 30, a series of meetings will begin with car manufacturers. The goal? Explore the current situation and check what can be done to meet the demanding emissions targets imposed by European regulations. A clear request to Europe. In one open letter From Acea its president, Ola Källenius, expresses some of the priorities of the manufacturers when meeting these objectives. The first is that this transition does not carry out through multimillionaire sanctions, but in a “realistic” way. As noted, the costs of making a transition to the CO2 emissions required by EURO6 They are disproportionate for the industry. The cars will continue to rise in price As regulations hardening, causing less and less. “The European Green Pact must be subject to a verification of reality and a realignment, to make it less rigid, more flexible and to convert the decarbonization of the automotive industry into a green and profitable business model. The EU automotive industry follows Committed to the objective of climate neutrality of the EU by 2050, as well as the change towards transport and mobility of zero emissions. “ The summary is clear: manufacturers are willing to electrify 100% and lower emissions, but with more lax deadlines and without the yoke of multimillionaire sanctions. The electricity is not sold enough. According to Acea, the latest figures They reflect a decrease of almost 6% in the new electric cars records in 2024. Its market share has dropped by 1%, making practically impossible that CO2 objectives are ending up for the coming years. Own Tesla sold less in 2024 than in 2023in countries like Germany the total fall in electric vehicles is from 69% after the elimination of aidand groups like Stellantis are in full career To reduce costs anyway. A debate that will mark the future of the industry. The final destination of the automobile industry is inevitable: complete electrification. Despite this, the deadlines will end up making a difference, and are key in the final price of cars in the coming years. Europe is open to debate and, although there will be no reverse with the imposition of the electric vehicle, it is possible changes in fuel engine restrictions, emission limits and aid plans to reverse the current situation. Image | Stellantis In Xataka | “They impose things that we do not want”: the most spectacular electric car is not sold and its manufacturer is clear why

They release electric luxury brand inspired by Range Rover

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The Tata Groupknown for being one of the most important industrial conglomerates of India, is found on the threshold of a transcendental change. Read also: Trump policies cause alert in Volkswagen Although it has been the financial support of Jaguar and Land Rover Since its acquisition in 2008, it now seeks to shine with its own light. Your strategy: launch a new brand of luxury electric vehicles under the name Avinyaa term that in Hindi means “innovation.” You can read: SKI-DOO MXZ 2025: Proof of the best snow motorcycles In the past, Tata had chosen to maintain a discreet position in the management of Jaguar and Land Roverfocusing on providing capital for the development of models such as the new Jaguar electric ones. However, The presentation of Avinya X, a conceptual SUV inspired by the design of the iconic Range Rovermarks the beginning of an independent strategy that could position Tata as a key player in the global luxury segment. Avinya X: A look at the future The Avinya X, recently revealed in the New Delhi Expo.symbolizes Tata’s ambition to create vehicles that are not only technologically advanced, but also visually captivating. This compact SUV shares design elements with the AVINYA EV prototype, presented in 2022. Its sports profile, integrated doors and 22 -inch tires anticipate a sophisticated and modern aesthetic, aimed at capturing attention both in the Indian and international market. According to information from the specialized portal AutocarprofesionalAvinya X could serve as the basis for P3 and P5 models, which will compete with SUVS of the D and Premium segment, such as the Volvo Em90 and the Range Rover Velar. These vehicles They will use the modular Ema of Jaguar Land Rover platformdesigned for electric cars, which guarantees a balance between performance, efficiency and luxury. Millionaire investment and expansion plans To materialize his vision, Tata has allocated $ 2,000 million to the development of your electric vehicle business. Since its incursion into this market in 2017, the company has launched six models, initially directed afloats, and then expanded to private clients in 2019. Now, Tata plans to increase its EV line with ten new models by 2026, of which five will be under the Avinya brand. The first production model based on the AVINYA EV prototype will have an approximate price of $ 42,000a considerably high figure for the Indian market. This positioning suggests that Tata is looking beyond the borders of her country, seeking to conquer more mature and competitive markets, such as Europe and North America. Diversified models for a global market Within the Avinya range, each model responds to a specific segment. The P2 will be a compact SUV of 4.4 meters, ideal for urban environments, while the P3, with 4.9 meters, will compete in segment D. On the other hand, The P4 and the P5 will be positioned as electrical alternatives to the Range Rover Sport and the Range Rover, respectively. These models stand out not only for their size, but also for their advanced technology and premium finishes. In the words of an industry analyst, “Tata is using her experience with Jaguar Land Rover to create a brand that combines the best of both worlds: British design and Indian engineering.” Avinya: luxury and sustainability Tata’s commitment to sustainability is also reflected in Avinya’s design philosophy. The materials used inside the vehicles will be recycled and of sustainable origin, while the batteries of the models will take advantage of the latest technologies to maximize efficiency and durability. In addition, vehicles will include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and intelligent connectivity, aligning with the demands of modern consumers. Tata is no stranger to the challenges involved in the luxury market, dominated by established brands such as Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. However, your focus on creating accessible and sustainable electric vehicles could be your competitive advantage. Also, the use of platforms and technologies shared with Jaguar Land Rover allows the company to reduce costs and accelerate development times. “The Avinya brand symbolizes our vision of sustainable and luxurious mobility that is accessible globally”a Tata spokesman said during the launch event. With the Avinya X as a spearhead, Tata is demonstrating that he is ready to challenge the standards and redefine luxury in the era of electrification. While the path to global success will be full of obstacles, the combination of innovative design, avant -garde technology and a well -defined market strategy could consolidate Avinya as a relevant name in the luxury segment. With a solid investment and a promising products portfolio, Avinya’s future seems as bright as electrifying. Continue reading: (Tagstotranslate) Range Rover

Without aid, Spain disconnects from the electric car. 2024 promises have been broken and the roadmap is uncertain

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The electric car in Spain was not doing as well as expected. In 2024, the sale of this type of car will barely grew by 4.21% to reach 65,478 electric cars. But, despite this increase, the share of electric cars has fallen slightly to 5.36%, below the 5.56% in 2023. If we take a look at the ACEA datathe figure is in the lower part of the European market. It is comparable to Italy, where the electric car has not taken off either and remained at 4.2%. But it is very far from France, which is close to 17%, from Portugal, which is also close to 20% or from the Nordic countries, where Sweden is at 35%, Denmark at 51.5% and Norway has already almost reached the threshold. all cars sold in 2024. To understand the idiosyncrasies of each country, we must take into account the characteristics that revolve around the electric car. However, there is something that does not fail: where aid has been simple and stable over time, the electric car has finally taken off. Where they have retreated, the electric car has retreated. What is the plan for Spain? Aid for electric cars in Spain seems to be an eternal problem to be solved. The last stone in the road has arrived with the last extension of the MOVES III Plan. To understand what happened you have to look back. In the last days of 2024, the Government approves a new extension of the MOVES III Plan. For the next 20 days, the project works without surprises but a vote of one omnibus decree that contemplates these aids (and others of great significance such as the revaluation of pensions or transport aid) does not move forward. Without the approval of the Congress of Deputies, everything falls and, with it, the aid from the MOVES III Plan. Since then, the political climate seems to have forgotten about aid for car purchases. There is talk of presenting, again, the same omnibus decree without changes or of vote separately some issues but little or nothing has been said about whether renewing the MOVES III Plan is one of the priorities. It is the finishing touch to an aid project that It has been in the eye of the hurricane for a long time because it is considered cumbersome, not very agile and, above all, ineffective. The theory is good (help from up to 7,000 euros in the purchase of an electric car and a mandatory discount from the dealer of at least another 1,000 euros) but its application discourages future buyers. Each extension of the MOVES III Plan in recent years has come marked by enormous uncertainty. At the end of last December, the Government had not approved a renewal which, ultimately, has been ineffective. But the way of acting was repeated in previous extensions. However, the real problem is how aid is managed. The State has funds that are delivered to the autonomous communities. Regional organizations apply, how each one decidesthe procedure for submitting applications and delivering aid. In some cases, for example, the procedure can be carried out through the dealer and in others only the future buyer can do it. This led to a disagreement between administrations that left undelivered aid for three years and 250 million euros approved to buyers for whom there were no funds. It was July 2024. Months before, The Government had already committed to changing the MOVES III Plan and proposed aid that would be discounted at the time of purchase. The solution that the manufacturers have found is to advance the MOVES III Plan with an interest-free credit for the value of the aid that will be received and that must be returned in a marked period that usually goes up to 18 months. At that time, the buyer should have received the money and would return the credit to the manufacturer. However, a year after those promises, purchase aid had not been changed in Spain. And, what is worse, this aid has fallen and there is no plan on the table to approve it with a closed calendar. Without aid, there is no electric car The worst thing for Spain is that the data tells us that, without aid, there is no electric car. Even the countries where the most electric cars are purchased (percentage or volume) such as Norway and China have built strong sales of this type of technology with multiple and constant purchasing aids. They are not the only ones. How ACEA collectsPortugal does not apply taxes to the purchase of electric cars and reduces them by 75% if they are plug-in hybrids. It also does not apply taxes to vehicle ownership (such as the Spanish road tax) and has tax reductions for companies. In addition, it provides 3,000 euros of aid for the purchase of electric vehicles for cars up to 62,500 euros. In Sweden and Denmark there is no direct purchase aid with discounts but the acquisition of electric cars or their maintenance are kept tax-free (or with significant discounts). France, where electric cars have fallen slightly but nearly two out of every 10 vehicles sold are electric, also provides purchase aid similar to that in Spain. Spain has grown in electric cars sold in 2024 but its market share has decreased slightly Italy, with worse sales figures than Spain, provides aid for larger purchases but for cars priced below 35,000 euros (10,000 euros less than in Spain) so the eligible cars are smaller in number and attractiveness. In addition, it has greater discounts but the car cannot exceed 30,000 euros, which greatly limits the application of this aid. But where it has become clear that the car needs help is in Germany. There we have lived the first year without subsidies for electric cars. The reason, as in Spain, was not a consequence of turning one’s back on technology. It was based on a mere bureaucratic and formal issue, overturning aid to justice. … Read more

up to 4,000 euros in aid (and it doesn’t matter if it is electric or not)

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Without him MOVES III Planone of the main incentives to change from a combustion car to an electric one is fading. Without the approval of the omnibus decree last Wednesday in the Congress of Deputies, aid to change electric car has disappeared. Shortly before the year ended, The Government approved the extension of these subsidies until June 30, 2025. The aids They have continued to be delivered in the first three weeks of January but the green light in the Congress of Deputies was still necessary. The approval of this aid was framed within the omnibus decree which, among other measures, also included transport aid which, consequently, They have also fallen into the part that corresponds to the State. Despite this, some autonomous communities keep them active in its entirety, partially or as a temporary measure. Although it had been approved previously, with the fall of the MOVES III Plan, regional aid for mobility or, as in this case, the replacement of an old vehicle with a newer one becomes especially interesting. In a project to modernize the vehicle fleet, Galicia has its own aid. Galician aid for the purchase of a car The main difference that exists between Galician aid to replace a vehicle and those collected by the MOVES III Plan is that in Galicia a financial amount is provided regardless of the type of technology chosen. It is the volume of CO2 emissions that really defines whether or not a vehicle receives a greater discount. These discounts are available for passenger cars (M1) and vans (N1) whose total costs (including taxes) are 42,000 euros. If the car is electric or a plug-in hybrid with more than 30 kilometers of electric range, aid is available for cars worth a maximum of 47,000 euros. Furthermore, if the car is adapted to a person with reduced mobility or has eight or nine seats, the cost may exceed the aforementioned figures by another 6,000 euros. The discounts will be the following: Car or van Help from the Xunta Dealer Help (Before Taxes) Help for large families Total amount of aid Cars that approve less than 100 gr/km of CO2 3,000 euros 1,000 euros 600 euros 4,000/4,600 euros CARS THAT APPROVED between 100 and 120 gr/km of CO2 2,000 euros 1,000 euros 400 euros 3,000/3,400 euros To the above we must add that the buyer will be obliged to scrap a vehicle that is ten or more years old. The Xunta de Galicia activates these aids for those who meet these requirements: a) Natural persons with habitual residence in the territory of the Autonomous Community of Galicia b) Legally constituted companies and self-employed entrepreneurs, who have a registered office or a work center in Galicia. Finally, it must be taken into account that the deadline to request aid is open until September 30, 2025. However, the aid is delivered in the order in which the application is received until the funds are exhausted, which will be 2,925. 180 euros for individuals and 250,000 euros for self-employed workers and companies. Regarding the application for aid, in this link You can check all the requirements that must be met and documents to fill out, but you should know that the concessionaires themselves will be in charge of making the aid request. Photo | BYD In Xataka | Buying a car: in-depth guide with types, aids, models and everything you need to know

Spain will manufacture the electric car that Europe needs. And Stellantis’ commitment to Vigo and Zaragoza is the proof

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It had been a while since it was rumored but it has been a official communication from Stellantis which has settled the matter: the STLA Small multi-energy platform is awarded to Spain. The Vigo and Zaragoza plants have their future guaranteed by producing the smallest electric or electrified cars of the automotive group. In addition, Stellantis has also confirmed that it is working on a project to modernize the Villaverde plant in Madrid and give it life beyond the current production of the Citroën C4. The announcement of this award is really important for the Galician and Aragonese plant that in recent years They have feared for the future of their jobs. Furthermore, without leaving Aragon, the confirmation that Stellantis will manufacture its electrified B segment cars there is an endorsement of the joint plans that it maintains with CATL to build a huge battery plant for electric cars next to Zaragoza. The electric car that Europe needs to succeed In your path towards cleaner mobilityIn 2025, Europe will have one of its first touchstones. The new emissions regulations will force us to significantly reduce the combustion car market and increase, even if artificially, the market share of electric and plug-in hybrids. Even if this requires reducing the production of vehicles with combustion engines. Manufacturers who do not act in this way will have to face billion-dollar fines which will be calculated from 95 euros for each gram of CO2 exceeded (the fleet average must not be higher than 93.6 gr/km of CO2) and car sold. In addition to balance your production, Stellantis will pay Tesla to reduce their polluting emissions and present themselves to the European Union under the same group. With this panorama, Europe will have to take a breath and cross its fingers before checking If the customer is willing to pay what the manufacturers ask for for smaller electric cars. The reception of those of 25,000 euro vehicles will be key to understand if the goals set regarding emissions are realistic or, on the contrary, have been overestimated. In that price range, compact and smaller electric cars are the ones that will have to be attractive enough to convince potential clients. These cars are the ones that Stellantis will manufacture on the platform STLA Smalla base that allows vehicles mounted on it to achieve ranges of up to 500 kilometers. But, above all, they have the advantage of being multi-energy and, therefore, offering hybrid versions (plug-in or not) of the same car. This platform has been the one that has been awarded to Vigo and Zaragoza. It is an especially important announcement since they keep alive two plants that last year produced 890,000 vehicles (one in every three cars of all national production), according to Five Days. The economic newspaper assures that, although there is no official data, Stellantis’ investment in modernizing the Vigo and Zaragoza lines for its STLA Small will be around 900 million euros and that, in total, 5,000 million euros will be invested in our country if added to the amount of the new CATL battery plant in Zaragoza. This combo of a car production plant and batteries for said cars is great news for workers. It must be taken into account that, beyond European trends, countries such as France They are betting heavily on electric vehicles of the size that Vigo and Zaragoza will manufacture. It is not only a question of how many electric cars are sold in Spain. Furthermore, Spain is positioned as an interesting country to produce automobiles that, in addition to having a lot to gain from customers, are of special interest to manufacturers. The new regulations will force them to sell more electric vehicles, so greater competition is expected at the most reasonable prices. The award of STLA Small also confirms that Spain is making a especially competitive gap between countries willing to manufacture cars that leave very little profit margin for manufacturers. The smaller and more electrified a car is, the less profit a company can make from it, which is why Spain feared that part of the production of these cars would end up in Eastern Europe. Morocco either Türkiye. As is now happening with Stellantis, the Volkswagen Group also confirmed that Martorell will be the indicated factory to produce its smaller electric cars. An investment that also adds a billion-dollar battery plantthat of Sagunto. The energy and labor costs in Spain are being quite an attraction for manufacturers who have important conflict fronts open in Italy either Germanywhere they propose thousands of layoffs or factory closures. Photo | Stellantis In Xataka | The ghost of PureTech engines haunts Stellantis: it will pay for repairs from 2022 to 2024 if these conditions are met

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