Author: Shaun Williams

In a press release, General Motors outlines some of the company’s short-term electrification targets. The company will soon complete their electric vehicle portfolio and aim to have multiple electric offerings in 70% of the industry segment. By 2025, GM is targeting $500 billion in EV revenue per year. The company’s CEO, Marry Barra, stated the following: “GM’s ability to grow EV sales is the payoff for many years of investment in R&D, design, engineering, manufacturing, our supply chain and a new EV customer experience that is designed to be the best in the industry,” said GM Chair and CEO Mary…

Hyundai Elec City has a maximum output of 240 kW with a length of 10,998 m and has a passenger seat capacity of 27+1. This emission-free vehicle has 326 hp of power and 102 Nm of torque. This South Korean bus has two battery versions, the first 256 Kwh and 128 Kwh. The 256 kWh high-capacity battery is suitable for routes that consume large amounts of electricity with frequent traffic jams or hills, as well as for tour bus services. If the bus continues to run at 73 kph, the bus can travel up to 290 kilometers per charge. For…

Future electric vehicles will gain additional range thanks to a new brake design from Continental: The so-called Green Caliper, a newly developed brake caliper for disc brakes, is significantly lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque. In combination with the brake disc, the lower mass – in individual cases up to five kilograms per brake – and the reduced friction between brake pad and disc contribute to increasing the range of an electric vehicle. This major advance was made possible by targeted further development to meet the requirements of a brake in an electric vehicle. Unlike…

Mazda started its electrification vehicle journey by releasing a teaser for the MX-5 style electric car concept with a two-door coupe body. In its electrification plan, Mazda presents its mid-term strategy until 2030 in a 36-minute video. The focus of the manufacturer is to increase investment and global sales of electric cars to 40 percent. Although the design and name of the concept car have not yet been revealed, the video footage shows four generations of the Mazda MX-5. Maybe the fifth generation of this model, is an electric car. The as yet unnamed concept adopts a low silhouette with…

General Motors has just introduced a Chevrolet FNR-XE concept car in China. The Chevrolet sedan is the first EV from the American manufacturer and was developed on GM’s Ultium Battery and Ultium Drive technology architecture with the company’s development capabilities in China. The manufacturer calls this electric sedan a very premium and futuristic design. For the luxury prototype, the recessed front grille features the Chevy crystal logo, the hallmark of the horizontal headlights. Chevrolet says the FNR-XE Concept’s low front end pays homage to the iconic American muscle car family. The Chevy FNR-XE Concept also enhances the sedan’s body structure…

Three years ago Elon Musk announced an electric vehicle with a futuristic retro style, namely the Tesla Cybertruck. Even though until now the Cybertruck news is still confusing, automotive enthusiasts are still patiently waiting for when the car will be launched. According to a statement made by Tesla, the number of people who have pre-ordered the Cybertruck has reached 1.5 million. There is only one question, “Will this meet the expectations of automotive enthusiasts?” Elon Musk first showcased the Tesla Cybertruck at a controversial launch in 2019. At the event, Musk touted the vehicle’s performance and durability. At the event,…

Enpower Greentech has successfully developed a 4095mAh cylindrical battery, delivering industry leading energy densities of 389Wh/kg and 888Wh/L. This development has resulted in a new energy density record in the class of rechargeable 18650 cylindrical batteries. Enpower’s version, which is at least 20% lighter and is packed with at least 15% higher energy than those currently on the market, will clear the way for lighter, more energy-efficient electronic devices including, among others, drones, electric crafts, and electric cars. the 18650 cylindrical battery (referring to a battery size with a 18mm diameter and 65mm height) is an industry standard for lithium-ion…

Audi and Redwood launched a unique consumer program that gives people easy access to recycling old devices and rechargeable batteries at their local Audi dealer. Redwood recycling bins will be used at select Audi dealerships across the country over the coming weeks. Batteries and devices that collect in these dumps will be returned to Redwood, ultimately helping to build a more sustainable domestic EV battery. This will be the first time the automaker has partnered with Redwood to support household lithium-ion battery collection alongside larger EV battery recycling efforts. With global demand for lithium-ion batteries expected to grow by more…

Just imagine, there are 23 variants of one electric vehicle model. Definitely will make consumers confused to make a choice. And that’s what happened to Xpeng which has 23 versions of the P7 electric sedan. For this reason, Xpeng has made adjustments to its electric vehicle portfolio, namely the P7, P5 and G3. Xpeng reduced the number of variants of each model but prices and configurations remained unchanged. The G3 now comes in 4 configurations, the P7 has 9 variants and the P5 “only” has 5 variants. Imagine that before the change there were 7 versions of the G3i, 23…

With a $160 billion investment, the United States and Europe will be able to reduce their dependence on electric vehicle battery supplies from China, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a Goldman Sachs forecast. Demand for electric vehicle batteries could be met without China in the next three to five years, as a result of investments in the US by South Korean conglomerates LG and SK Hynix. To reduce supply chain dependence on Chinese suppliers, investment of $78.2 billion is needed for batteries, $60.4 billion for components and $13.5 billion for lithium, nickel and cobalt mining, and $12.1 billion…

Domino’s ordered more than 800 Chevrolet Bolts electric hatchbacks to be used as a pizza delivery fleet. More than 100 Chevrolet Bolts will be delivered to Domina this month. The remaining units will begin shipping in late 2023. When all 855 Chevrolet Bolts are operational, Domino’s will have the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the United States. Domino’s chose to use the Bolt because it offers several advantages including zero emissions, advanced safety features, and lower maintenance costs than vehicles with internal combustion engines. Using electric vehicles allows the world’s largest pizza company to avoid the “financial impact of…

Mercedes-Benz is offering increased acceleration options for buyers of the EQE electric sedan and EQS electric SUV. Customers must subscribe for $1,200 per year to access these features. Mercedes-Benz owners in the US who wish to perform an “Acceleration Increase” can purchase it from the company’s online shop. This may have sounded strange a few years ago. But the latest technology allows us the point where the capabilities of your car can be limited if you do not agree to a subscription, and this is made possible with software upgrades. “Acceleration Increase” for EQE and EQS will add more torque…