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A green drive: Climate crusader Bill Gates buys an electric Porsche Taycan; says he prefers EVs over fossil fuel cars

What’s on the shopping list of the second richest person in the world? An electric car. Co-founder and former CEO of,revealed that he just picked up a. In a chat with YouTuber Marques Brownlee, Gates said, “I have to say it’s a premium price car. It is very very cool. This is my first electric car and I am enjoying it a lot.”

Gates, who once said that tackling climate is going to take historic levels of global cooperation, said that while there are many areas that need work, passenger cars is one of the more hopeful areas. “Many car companies are moving super-fast when it comes to electric cars,” he added.

But are there any areas for improvement? Yes. “The range. If you want to go long distance, the pervasiveness of recharging and the time to recharge compared to filling up a time of gas. You spend less on electricity than gasoline, and the maintenance cost is a little bit less. Although the insurance is a little bit more. Clearly from all the climate areas, this one is the most hopeful.”

Gates, who once said that tackling climate is going to take historic levels of global cooperation, said that while there are many areas that need work, passenger cars is one of the more hopeful areas.

Gates already has an impressive car collection, and choosing an EV as his latest purchase says something important about the state of the electric market. “The green approach will cost people more than the dirty approach and so convincing people of the benefits of stopping these emissions means that you should be willing to pay extra for some of these activities. We might get the green premium to zero so you don’t pay any extra but because there are so many sources of emissions, some of them will be premium priced.”

About the car

The Taycan is Porsche’s first fully-electric car and is offered in two variants. That includes the Turbo and the Turbo S and both share a 93.4kWh lithium-ion battery. The Turbo is a range-oriented version, offering 381 to 450km on a full charge. The Turbo S is a sportier variant and offers less range in exchange for more performance.

The base model starts at $150,900 in the United States. Going for the more powerful Turbo S takes the price to $185,000.has equipped the Taycan with a pair of synchronous motors; one on each axle. The Turbo makes 670PS of maximum power while the Turbo S makes 751PS. Both cars have an equal torque of 850Nm.

Innovation 101 At Auto Expo: IoT-Enabled Bikes, Cars With Powerful Engines, EVs Aplenty

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Vroom, vroom!

It is that time of the year when all the automobile buffs and car aficionados are at the Auto Expo to witness the biggest cars launches.

This year, much like other years, Auto Expo went big and featured some of the most-awaited cars, MUVs/SUVs, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, concept cars, vintage cars and more. The event kickstarted on 7th February and will conclude on 12th February.

The likes of Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Renault, Great Wall Motors, Kia, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Morris Garages attended the event and showcased their automobiles.

Giving the Auto Expo a miss this time, are Honda and BMW.

If you don’t know about the cars and bikes that dropped at Auto Expo, fret not because we have got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about the car launches at the mega event.

It’s Raining SUVs

Like every year, SUVs are quite the rage at Auto Expo. The folks at MG Motors are all set to step into the coveted SUV segment with Hector Plus.

Hector Plus is a 6- and 7-seater addition to the Hector brand that the company claims is India’s first internet car. Hector Plus is designed to build on the success of Hector and has a more premium look and customisable seating configuration, along with revamped interiors and exteriors,

Hector Plus comes with a dual clutch automatic transmission, dual pane panoramic roof and built-in voice assistant. The petrol hybrid is powered by 1451 cc engine and has a maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1600-3600 rpm.

The price of the SUV is Rs 12.73 lakh.

At Auto Expo 2020, the carmaker showcased a total of 14 internet, electric and autonomous cars across hatchback, sedans and utility vehicle segments.

(With Inputs from PTI)

Going Electric

Perhaps, no segment generated as much buzz at this year’s Auto Expo as electric vehicles did. German auto major Volkswagen on Thursday unveiled its concept electric vehicle ID.CROZZ based on the company’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform.

The ID.CROZZ is a cross of four door coupe and SUV with an electric drivetrain delivering power of 225kw with a top speed of 180km/hr, the company said.

The battery of the car can be charged to 80 per cent in 39 minutes covering a range of 500 km. Now, that’s something!

‘The ID. family comprises a range of vehicles across segments, starting with the recently introduced ID.3 to the ID.SPACE VIZZION,’ Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director Steffen Knapp said.

(With inputs from PTI)

New Beginnings

Chinese automotive manufacturing company Haima automobile is all set to venture into the Indian market. The manufacturer showcased its next-generation family electric car – Bird Electric EV1 at Auto Expo. The hatchback will be available in the range of Rs 10 lakh on Indian roads.

It will be offered in two variants with a driving range of 200 km and 300 km per charge, respectively.

Bird Electric EV1 is fitted with a lithium battery and electronic control system and has a torque output between 95Nm and 150Nm.

The official Twitter handle of Auto Expo tweeted out an image of the EV, captioning it. “Bird Electric EV 1 is not only stylish and equipped with modern and practical features but is attractively priced too.”

Brezza Gets A Facelift

What makes Auto Expo exciting is not just the new launches but also the prototypes and facelifts that cars get. Maruti Suzuki’s acclaimed subcompact crossover SUV, got a facelift at this year’s Auto Expo. Unveiled at the 13th Auto Expo in 2016, the SUV made a comeback at Auto Expo 2020.

The vehicle comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine with higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions, the company said. The automatic trims come with progressive smart hybrid technology.

The all-new Vitara Brezza offers a host of convenience and safety features including auto-retracting outside rear view mirror (ORVM), auto-dimming and anti glare inside rear view mirror (IRVM) and gear shift indicator.

The new vehicle is also loaded with the latest safety features including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, driver and co-driver seat belt reminder, rear parking assist, high speed warning alert, reverse parking sensors as standard across all variants.

The all-new Vitara Brezza will be available with a 5-speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmissions.

(With inputs from PTI)

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