Five tonnes of CO2 from “cradle to grave.” At the Paris Motor Show, the Renault group, via its new branch focused on intelligent electric vehicles (Ampere), presented its Emblem. This new model emits five times less pollution over a 200,000km lifecycle than a Renault Megane E-Tech, which itself already emits half as much pollution as a Renault Captur petrol car. To achieve this feat, the carmaker began by reducing the carbon footprint of all materials by 70%, thanks to industrial partnerships with ArcelorMittal, Michelin and STMicroelectronics, to name but three. This model, which will feature a new interface powered by artificial intelligence, could also be one of the first to run on hydrogen or even fuel cells.
But the group has also confirmed the launch of an electric Twingo for under €20,000 in 2026 and the production of the Renault 5 in less than ten hours at Ampere ElectriCity. It is also expected to produce the Alpine A290 and A390, the Compact EV and Nissan’s future electric vehicle in the A segment, as well as Mitsubishi’s next electric C-SUV, available next year.
The Xpeng G6 in three versions
Xpeng G6. Photo: Xpeng
After the Xpeng P7 and G9, the Chinese brand sold by Hedin Automotive has launched the G6, equipped with a 66 KWH battery and a range of 435 km, starting at €42,990. It comes in three versions: the G6 RWD Standard Range (190 KW/258 hp, 440 NM), for rapid charging up to 215 KW, the RWD Long Range (210 KW/286 hp, 440 NM) and the AWD Performance (350 kW/476 hp, 660 NM) with the largest battery, even up to 280 KW.
V12, the most famous ghost
Ghost Series II with V12 engine. Photo: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has presented its Ghost Series II with a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine, which offers improved power compared to the standard model. That’s almost 600bhp under the bonnet, offering an increase of 21KW and 50NM of torque. This model also features all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and Black Badge Planar suspension, ensuring a smooth, agile ride.
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