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Geeky Gadgets
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Geeky Gadgets
Meet Subaru's New Electric SUV Family for Europe: Led by the Uncharted
Subaru, a renowned Japanese automaker, has taken a significant step towards sustainable mobility by unveiling its latest lineup of electric SUVs. This move marks a pivotal moment in the brand's history, as it embraces the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles without compromising on its signature performance and versatility. The new range, which includes the all-electric Subaru Uncharted, the refreshed Subaru Solterra, and the adventurous Subaru E-Outback, showcases Subaru's commitment to delivering innovative technology and exceptional driving experiences. Built on the advanced e-Subaru Global Platform, these vehicles seamlessly integrate Subaru's legendary All-Wheel Drive (AWD) expertise with state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) technology. This platform not only ensures optimal power distribution and handling but also provides a solid foundation for enhanced safety features and improved battery performance. With faster charging capabilities and extended driving ranges, Subaru's electric SUVs are designed to cater to the needs of modern drivers who seek a perfect blend of adventure and environmental consciousness. Subaru Uncharted: The Compact SUV for Explorers The Subaru Uncharted, the brand's first all-electric compact SUV, is a testament to Subaru's commitment to delivering performance and versatility in an eco-friendly package. Tailored specifically for outdoor enthusiasts and performance lovers, the Uncharted features a bold and striking design that turns heads on the road. Its feature-packed interior includes a 14-inch infotainment display, dual wireless chargers, and paddle shifters, ensuring that drivers have access to the latest technology and convenience features. One of the standout features of the Uncharted is its diverse range of drivetrain options. The dual-motor AWD version, equipped with a 77 kWh battery, delivers an impressive range of up to 292 miles on a single charge and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 5 seconds. This variant is perfect for those who prioritize performance and all-terrain capability. For drivers who prioritize range and affordability, the single-motor Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) versions offer an extended range of up to 363 miles, making them ideal for long-distance travel and daily commutes. Subaru E-Outback: The Flagship EV for Adventurers The Subaru E-Outback, a reimagined version of the brand's iconic Outback model, is designed to conquer the electric era with its unparalleled performance and versatility. Powered by a 74.7 kWh battery, the E-Outback delivers an impressive 280 kW of power, allowing it to cover a range of over 279 miles on a single charge. With a towing capacity of 1500 kg, this flagship EV is perfect for those who love to explore the great outdoors with their gear in tow. The E-Outback's Symmetrical AWD system, coupled with its 210 mm ground clearance and dual X-MODE terrain system, ensures that it remains a capable and reliable companion on any off-road adventure. The spacious interior offers ample room for passengers and cargo, making it ideal for family trips and extended journeys. Additionally, the E-Outback is equipped with advanced safety features such as Emergency Driving Stop and EyeSight Driving Assist, providing drivers with peace of mind and confidence on the road. Pricing and Availability Subaru has announced that the Uncharted and Solterra models will be launched in the UK in early 2026, while the highly anticipated E-Outback will follow in Summer 2026. Although pricing details for all three models are yet to be disclosed, Subaru has assured customers that they will be competitive and in line with the brand's commitment to offering value for money. By providing a range of versatile drivetrain options, Subaru ensures that customers can choose a model that aligns with their specific needs, preferences, and budget. Specifications Subaru Uncharted: Drivetrain Options: Dual-motor AWD, Single-motor FWD Battery Options: 77 kWh (292-363 miles range), 57.7 kWh (276 miles range) Charging: 22 kW on-board charger, 10-80% in 30 minutes Performance: 0-62 mph in 5 seconds (AWD), 1500 kg towing capacity Interior: 14-inch infotainment display, dual wireless chargers, paddle shifters Subaru E-Outback: Battery: 74.7 kWh (279+ miles range) Performance: 280 kW, 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 1500 kg towing capacity Features: Symmetrical AWD, 210 mm ground clearance, dual X-MODE Safety: Emergency Driving Stop, Secondary Collision Braking, EyeSight Driving Assist Interior: Spacious luggage area, fits 4 large suitcases Subaru Solterra: Battery: 73.1 kWh (310+ miles range) Performance: 252 kW, 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds, 1500 kg towing capacity Charging: 10-80% in 30 minutes at -10°C Features: Aero-optimized styling, 14-inch infotainment display Safety: Enhanced camera support for all-surface awareness Explore More from Subaru Subaru's foray into the electric SUV market is just the beginning of its journey towards a more sustainable future. As the brand continues to innovate and push boundaries, it is worth keeping an eye on its advancements in battery technology, AWD systems, and safety features. These developments are likely to have a significant impact on the automotive industry as a whole, setting new standards for performance, efficiency, and safety. Whether you are an off-road enthusiast seeking adventure or a city dweller looking for a reliable and eco-friendly commuter vehicle, Subaru's electric SUV lineup has something to offer. With its commitment to delivering exceptional performance, innovative technology, and uncompromising safety, Subaru is poised to redefine the future of driving. As the brand continues to unveil new models and innovations, it is an exciting time for automotive enthusiasts and environmentally conscious consumers alike. Source Subaru Filed Under: Auto News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. 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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Advancing sustainable mobility through innovative traffic management solutions and collaborative data integration: Akkodis announces participation in EU-funded project FEDORA
Akkodis is joining forces with leading European partners to create innovative traffic management solutions that enhance sustainable urban mobility across Europe. VIENNA, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and part of the Adecco Group, is proud to participate in the EU-funded FEDORA[1] project (Federation of Network Optimisation Services, Simulation Foresights, and Data Alchemy for Adaptable, Agile, Secure, and Resilient Multimodal Traffic Management). Coordinated by ERTICO – ITS Europe, the initiative, officially launched on June 1st, brings together a strong consortium of institutions focused on solving today's pressing mobility challenges. The FEDORA project addresses key limitations in current traffic management systems, including a lack of orchestration when addressing multi-modal needs in structured integration protocols and in the incorporation of real-world traffic complexities. These gaps have led to suboptimal performance in managing mobility services and a divergence from the EU's sustainability targets. To tackle these challenges, FEDORA will develop a federated digital platform that enables advanced, real-time sensing and forecasting of transport supply and demand, supporting more efficient, sustainable movement of people and goods. At the operational level, FEDORA will offer a collaborative data space from which advanced data processes using interconnected service and tools can be developed. It will also focus on the development of advanced traffic management optimization services and a multi-modal simulation environment to create and assess future mobility scenarios. The approach will be validated through six thematic demonstrations in diverse contexts, including Vienna, the Basque Country, Reggio Emilia, Nicosia, Budapest, and Copenhagen, addressing varying urban and rural conditions, infrastructure maturity levels, and multimodal mobility service availability. The demonstration phase is set to start in summer 2026, with Vienna as the first pilot city. Akkodis brings proven expertise to FEDORA, having previously coordinated the Horizon 2020-funded MobiDataLab project, which advanced data sharing among mobility stakeholders across Europe. The methodologies and cloud-based service platform developed in MobiDataLab now serve as a foundation for FEDORA's data space and will be expanded as part of the new initiative. FEDORA is anticipated to deliver several outcomes that will significantly improve the transport network and traffic oversight. It aims to enhance the multimodal transport system, ensuring efficient door-to-door mobility for both passengers and goods. Additionally, the initiative will develop effective solutions for secure data sharing across different transport modes, fostering a dynamic and responsive management framework. "Akkodis is committed to leveraging its expertise in digital engineering to contribute to the success of the FEDORA project. By collaborating with ERTICO, the City of Vienna, and a strong network of partners, Akkodis aims to improve the efficiency of decarbonized transport solutions in complex environments, promoting their desirability in order to support the EU's vision for sustainable mobility," comments Tanguy Deren, Director of Innovation at Akkodis France. Contacts Anne Friedrich SVP, Global Head of Communications, AkkodisE. Meldina Kurti Director, Business Partner Communications Germany, AkkodisE. Maria Sole Quaglio External Communications Manager Germany, AkkodisE. About Akkodis Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Consulting, Solutions, Talent, and Academy services. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted tech partner to the world's industries. We co-create and pioneer solutions that help to solve major challenges, from accelerating the clean energy transition and green mobility, to improving user and patient centricity. Empowered by a culture of inclusion and diversity, our 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries combine best-in-class technologies and cross industry knowledge to drive purposeful innovation for a more sustainable tomorrow. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook| X About The Adecco Group The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organizations to optimize their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). [1] This project has received funding from a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe Framework with Grant Agreement No 101203465. Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Akkodis Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Barcelona is shutting two of its cruise-ship terminals to cut tourist numbers
Barcelona's cruise-ship port is to close two of its terminals, as part of efforts to fight the city's overtourism problem. The closure, which will bring the number of operational terminals down to to five when it takes effect next year, is part of an agreement with Barcelona's city council, announced in a statement from the council Friday. The agreement also provides funding for a study to evaluate how cruise-ship passengers move around the city, which the council says is a first step in developing sustainable mobility plan. In addition, the agreement will involve the modernization of port infrastructure to make cruise operations more sustainable – for example, by allowing ships to connect to a green onshore power supply while they are docked, meaning their engines can be switched off, cutting emissions. Overall, the plan will involve 185 million euros ($216 million) in public-private investment, according to the council statement. It is part of wider efforts to deal with the pressures of overtourism in the city, where local opposition to mass tourism has been rising in recent years, including a now-famous protest in July 2024 in which visitors were squirted with water pistols. Barcelona's popularity among tourists has led to complaints from residents about overcrowding and a lack of affordable housing as apartments are given over to short-term holiday lets. In 2024, the Port of Barcelona, the biggest cruise port in Europe, reported 1.6 million cruise ship passengers 'in transit.' The majority come ashore when their ships dock in the morning, tour the city, and return by late afternoon to sail for their next destination, the Barcelona Tourism Consortium press office said in March. The resulting crowds, at places like La Rambla street and in the adjacent Gothic quarter, the oldest part of town, are partly to blame for the ire among Barcelona's residents. Friday's agreement is the latest in a series of efforts to reduce the impact of cruise tourism. In October 2023, Barcelona closed its northern port terminal to cruise traffic, after an agreement with the local authorities to move ships further out of town. That move followed a 2018 agreement between the port authorities and the city council to 'move cruise activity away from urban areas… making them more sustainable,' the port authorities said in a statement at the time. Also as a result of the 2018 agreement, the port closed another cruise terminal, the Maremagnum, and the area is now home to restaurants, bars, a sailing club and marina, an aquarium and a shopping mall.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Barcelona is shutting two of its cruise-ship terminals to cut tourist numbers
Barcelona's cruise-ship port is to close two of its terminals, as part of efforts to fight the city's overtourism problem. The closure, which will bring the number of operational terminals down to to five when it takes effect next year, is part of an agreement with Barcelona's city council, announced in a statement from the council Friday. The agreement also provides funding for a study to evaluate how cruise-ship passengers move around the city, which the council says is a first step in developing sustainable mobility plan. In addition, the agreement will involve the modernization of port infrastructure to make cruise operations more sustainable – for example, by allowing ships to connect to a green onshore power supply while they are docked, meaning their engines can be switched off, cutting emissions. Overall, the plan will involve 185 million euros ($216 million) in public-private investment, according to the council statement. It is part of wider efforts to deal with the pressures of overtourism in the city, where local opposition to mass tourism has been rising in recent years, including a now-famous protest in July 2024 in which visitors were squirted with water pistols. Barcelona's popularity among tourists has led to complaints from residents about overcrowding and a lack of affordable housing as apartments are given over to short-term holiday lets. In 2024, the Port of Barcelona, the biggest cruise port in Europe, reported 1.6 million cruise ship passengers 'in transit.' The majority come ashore when their ships dock in the morning, tour the city, and return by late afternoon to sail for their next destination, the Barcelona Tourism Consortium press office said in March. The resulting crowds, at places like La Rambla street and in the adjacent Gothic quarter, the oldest part of town, are partly to blame for the ire among Barcelona's residents. Friday's agreement is the latest in a series of efforts to reduce the impact of cruise tourism. In October 2023, Barcelona closed its northern port terminal to cruise traffic, after an agreement with the local authorities to move ships further out of town. That move followed a 2018 agreement between the port authorities and the city council to 'move cruise activity away from urban areas… making them more sustainable,' the port authorities said in a statement at the time. Also as a result of the 2018 agreement, the port closed another cruise terminal, the Maremagnum, and the area is now home to restaurants, bars, a sailing club and marina, an aquarium and a shopping mall.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Barcelona is shutting two of its cruise-ship terminals to cut tourist numbers
Barcelona's cruise-ship port is to close two of its terminals, as part of efforts to fight the city's overtourism problem. The closure, which will bring the number of operational terminals down to to five when it takes effect next year, is part of an agreement with Barcelona's city council, announced in a statement from the council Friday. The agreement also provides funding for a study to evaluate how cruise-ship passengers move around the city, which the council says is a first step in developing sustainable mobility plan. In addition, the agreement will involve the modernization of port infrastructure to make cruise operations more sustainable – for example, by allowing ships to connect to a green onshore power supply while they are docked, meaning their engines can be switched off, cutting emissions. Overall, the plan will involve 185 million euros ($216 million) in public-private investment, according to the council statement. It is part of wider efforts to deal with the pressures of overtourism in the city, where local opposition to mass tourism has been rising in recent years, including a now-famous protest in July 2024 in which visitors were squirted with water pistols. Barcelona's popularity among tourists has led to complaints from residents about overcrowding and a lack of affordable housing as apartments are given over to short-term holiday lets. In 2024, the Port of Barcelona, the biggest cruise port in Europe, reported 1.6 million cruise ship passengers 'in transit.' The majority come ashore when their ships dock in the morning, tour the city, and return by late afternoon to sail for their next destination, the Barcelona Tourism Consortium press office said in March. The resulting crowds, at places like La Rambla street and in the adjacent Gothic quarter, the oldest part of town, are partly to blame for the ire among Barcelona's residents. Friday's agreement is the latest in a series of efforts to reduce the impact of cruise tourism. In October 2023, Barcelona closed its northern port terminal to cruise traffic, after an agreement with the local authorities to move ships further out of town. That move followed a 2018 agreement between the port authorities and the city council to 'move cruise activity away from urban areas… making them more sustainable,' the port authorities said in a statement at the time. Also as a result of the 2018 agreement, the port closed another cruise terminal, the Maremagnum, and the area is now home to restaurants, bars, a sailing club and marina, an aquarium and a shopping mall.
