2023-12-30 06:05:21
The last week of 2023 has come to an end with several interesting developments in the automotive industry. Let’s remember the main ones. Thus, in Togliatti they announced that they had begun testing the electric Lada e-Niva. Also in Russia, the new generation Geely Atlas crossover was presented. At the end of the article, experts will share a brilliant trick on how to start a car engine even in severe frosts.
The new Lada e-Niva SUV began to be tested in Tolyatti
According to the latest news from the automotive capital of Russia, testing of an electrified modification of the domestic SUV, the Lada e-Niva, has begun in Tolyatti. As it became known, this electric car is maximally unified with its gasoline prototype, which will undergo only minor modifications. This approach is due to the inexpediency of pouring large investments into the modernization of the outdated platform of the model.
Instead of a fuel tank, the e-Niva will have a battery. The electric motor and the necessary electronic “stuffing” will be located in the engine compartment. At the same time, the proven mechanical all-wheel drive system will remain, which distinguishes the Niva from its competitors. The components for the electric SUV will be supplied by the domestic enterprise Itelma. According to the head of AvtoVAZ, Maxim Sokolov, a prototype e-Niva is already being tested at the Togliatti test site. He confirmed that the design of the electric car is as close as possible to the production Niva. This will make it the most localized Russian car.
The updated Geely Atlas appeared on the Russian market
The new generation Chinese crossover Geely Atlas is presented on the Russian car market. This car has once once more attracted the attention of domestic car enthusiasts thanks to its modern design, engines and many technological options that increase the comfort of the driver and passengers. The new product is available in three trim levels and has become larger compared to its predecessor, moving from the C-SUV category to the D-SUV. The appearance is distinguished by a massive radiator grille, a sculpted hood, smooth contours of the sidewalls and proprietary two-tier optics, fully equipped with LEDs.
Huge glass areas not only give an attractive appearance, but also provide excellent visibility for the driver. Modern technologies are used in the Atlas interior – dual-zone climate control, wireless charging for gadgets, informative “digits” on the dashboard, powerful multimedia with a large touch screen, etc. Under the hood is a 200-horsepower turbo engine with a displacement of 2 liters, coupled with a “robotic” gearbox.
How to start a car even in severe frosts
When there is severe frost outside and the temperature drops significantly below zero, cars that have been parked all night in the open air turn into real blocks of ice. Starting them in the morning becomes extremely problematic. However, experienced car enthusiasts share special tricks that allow them to easily start the engine in the most severe frosts.
Firstly, experts recommend taking care of the safety of the battery. You need to remove the battery from the engine compartment and put it in a warm room overnight. Thanks to this, the battery will not be discharged overnight and will ensure smooth starting of the car in the morning. You can also purchase a portable starter battery or booster – an additional power source. In addition, there are special aerosols to make it easier to start the engine in cold weather. They prevent dry friction of the starter when starting a frozen engine. Such products are sprayed into the air intake or air filter before starting (photo: Lada; Geely; ru.freepik.com).
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