The Japanese brand has done strong. During an online conference, she revealed no less than 16 100% electric concept cars. There were city cars, sedans, SUVs, utility vehicles and even sports cars! These concepts herald the future models of Toyota and Lexus. A pioneer of the hybrid, the Japanese giant has been criticized for its delay, because it preferred to bet on hydrogen rather than on batteries. But, Toyota knows how to react quickly. In total, 30 electric models will be put on the market by 2030. And by this date, the group aims to sell 3.5 million vehicles worldwide in zero emission mode.
Citroën’s AMI is available in a buggy
The little electric quadricycle without a license from the chevron brand is a success. And suddenly, it could be declined in a version going off the beaten track. Citroën has just revealed in concept form a version with specific shields, wings widened by extensions, and large Quad-style studded tires. As for the doors, they have been replaced by removable “cushions”. To see if Citroën will dare to transform this test.
A small revolution: the number 1 in driving schools will abandon the thermal engine
ECF, the French leader in learning to drive, wants to green its fleet. As a first step, from next year, it will replace diesel vehicles with gasoline. That is 2,000 cars to be replaced. And between 2022 and 2026, ECF will begin its second phase, which will consist of going all-electric. It turns out that the French driving school is a partner of Renault. This facilitates vehicle renewals every year.
And then, the project of a car at Apple turns into a tragedy
Since at least 2015, a project called Titan has been set up within the firm at the apple. It consists of developing an electric and autonomous car. Between massive hirings and departures, this project turns into a sea serpent. And if we are to believe the Bloomberg agency, several high-level engineers have deserted the Apple team in recent days. A few weeks ago, it was the project manager who deserted the ship. It must be said that Apple arrives much too late in the battle. Google has been working on autonomous cars for more than 10 years. And in addition, the Chinese Xiaomi, which has dethroned Apple from the world number two place for smartphones, has just launched into the electric and connected car. However, with nearly $ 3 trillion in market capitalization, the American firm can give itself all the time it wants, while recruiting the best engineers on the planet.