Author: Shaun Williams
Shaun Williams
Shaun studied journalism, is a keen driver who enjoys a good blast down a mountain road, he loves talking about cars for hours on end and desires to see more sporty EVs. For editorial inquiries, contact: [email protected]
Renault is considering the production of a mass-market electric vehicle (EV) in India. The move is part of Renault’s plan to boost sales in the country, where the carmaker has remained profitable despite a decrease in car sales in 2022 compared to the previous year. Renault is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching an EV version of its Kwid hatchback that would be manufactured in India. This decision demonstrates Renault’s commitment to its electrification plans, even as it continues negotiations with partner Nissan about investing in an EV division that Renault plans to create from its other operations. The move…
Ford has made significant progress in the electric vehicle market, selling a total of 61,575 battery-powered vehicles in 2022. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, with sales more than doubling from 2021. Despite this progress, Ford still lags behind Tesla in terms of overall EV sales. However, the Michigan-based automaker has seen success with the release of the F-150 Lightning pickup and E-Transit van, contributing to the 126% increase in EV sales in 2022. Last year, electric vehicles made up only a small portion of Ford’s total sales, at 3.3%. However, the company’s CEO, Jim Farley, has…
Mercedes-Benz has become the first automaker to receive regulatory approval for Level 3 autonomous driving from the state of Nevada. The approval allows the automaker to operate the autonomous driving function on Nevada’s roads, and the function will be available on the Mercedes S-Class and EQS electric vehicle. According to the Society of Automotive Engineers, Level 3 automation allows a vehicle to operate autonomously in limited conditions, allowing the driver to take their eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel. However, Mercedes’ Drive Pilot system is only capable of operating at speeds up to 40 mph, meaning…
VinFast and NXP® Semiconductors have announced that they will be working together on the development of next-generation automotive applications for VinFast. The collaboration aims to support VinFast’s goal of creating electric vehicles that are smarter, cleaner, and more connected. As part of the collaboration, VinFast will use NXP’s processors, semiconductors, and sensors to enhance the early development phases of new VinFast automotive projects. NXP will provide a range of system solutions for innovative applications. NXP will collaborate with VinFast to accelerate the time-to-market for new automotive projects by sharing its robust ecosystem of partners and top-notch solutions. The companies will…
BMW Group UK saw a significant increase in fully electric vehicle (BEV) sales in 2022, with 28,903 registrations representing an 11% share of the overall UK BEV market, compared to 7.2% in 2021. BMW’s BEV sales alone tripled from the previous year to 21,480, making it the fastest-growing BEV brand in the UK. When plug-in hybrid (PHEV) registrations are included, BMW reached a total of 38,045, meaning one in three BMWs sold in 2022 had a plug. This growth was largely driven by the success of new products such as the BMW i4 and iX, as well as strong sales…
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year, BMW unveiled the i Vision Dee, a mid-size sedan concept that gives a preview of the company’s upcoming Neue Klasse of electric vehicles (EVs). The first of these EVs, a 3 Series-sized electric sedan, is set to go into production in 2025. The i Vision Dee, whose name stands for “Digital Emotional Experience,” has a pared-down design that focuses attention on the digital experience and the BMW brand’s DNA. The exterior features a classic three-box sedan design and a reimagined BMW kidney grille, as well as twin circular headlights…
New Flyer of America has been awarded a contract from Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) to supply up to 157 buses over the next five years. The deal includes firm orders for 15 electric and 54 diesel buses, with the option to purchase an additional 88 electric or diesel buses. This is not the first time New Flyer has been active in the US market, as the company had previously announced orders in June with a public transport operator in San Mateo and in May with operators in Maryland and Ohio. The current order includes 15 zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG…
Tesla will be releasing an update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta feature in January, according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. This update will address user complaints about the steering wheel prompts that appear while using the driver-assist system. In response to a suggestion to replace these prompts with Tesla Vision, which uses cameras to monitor the driver’s attention on the road, Musk stated that almost half of the disengagements in the FSD Beta system are caused by attempts to dismiss the steering wheel alerts. The update, which has been scheduled for this month, will include the option…
Lucid Motors has made its first deliveries in Saudi Arabia after starting deliveries in Europe. The company held a ceremony at its first store in the Middle East, located in the capital city of Riyadh, earlier this week. Twitter user @SaudiEV shared pictures from the event, although it is not clear how many vehicles or which variants of the Lucid Air were being delivered. It is likely that the limited Dream Edition was among the vehicles delivered. https://twitter.com/SaudiEV_/status/1609598359836233728 Saudi Arabia is a major investor in Lucid and is currently building a second manufacturing facility for the company. The Saudi Arabian…
Tesla has announced that it is now able to produce enough of its new 4680 battery cells to equip around 1,000 electric vehicles per week. In a statement made at the end of December, the company revealed that it had achieved a production rate of 868,000 4680 cells in a single week, sufficient for the aforementioned number of cars. This marks the first time that Tesla has disclosed detailed figures on 4680 cell production. Previously, the company had only provided information on the percentage increase in production, rather than actual rates. It is unclear whether the 868,000 cells produced in…
Faraday Future announced its return to the Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2023, taking place from January 5 – 8, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. FF will display the FF 91 Futurist in Innovusion’s booth at CES, located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall (Booth #6925). Recently, FF selected Innovusion’s Falcon LiDAR to power the FF 91’s autonomous driving system. The Falcon LiDAR is intended to seamlessly integrate into the FF 91 Futurist to deliver additional real-time 3D vision, even in adverse weather conditions or the darkest of nights, providing a safer and more reliable driving experience. Innovusion’s Falcon…
The United States government is rolling out new incentives starting January 1, 2023 for delivery companies to replace internal combustion engine vans with all-electric vehicles. According to Reuters, the incentive is part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and will offer companies such as FedEx and Amazon a tax credit of $7,500 or $40,000 depending on the size of the delivery vehicle. FedEx and Amazon, for example, are set to qualify for a $7,500 tax credit rate for their upcoming EV delivery vans. As an added benefit to corporations, these federal credits can be combined with similar programs at the…
The Nissan Leaf and the Hyundai Kona Electric are both electric vehicles (EVs) that offer an alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Both vehicles have their own unique features and capabilities, and it can be difficult to decide which one is the best fit for you. Here is a comprehensive comparison of the two models to help you make an informed decision: Range and Battery Size One of the main differences between the Leaf and the Kona Electric is their range. The Leaf has a range of up to 149 miles on a single charge, while the Kona Electric has a…
A total of 66 Kuka robots have been received by Tesla at the Gigafactory factory in Texas, Austin and it is reported that the number will still increase. Procurement of the 66 Kuka robots was carried out by Tesla to speed up production of the long-delayed Cybertruck. As is known, Tesla has released a statement to start production of the Cybertruck at the end of 2023. The problem is that there are so many orders for this futuristic truck, so new energy is needed to meet the deadline, especially when it is delivered to consumers. https://twitter.com/greggertruck/status/1606000388775088128 Imported from Germany, the…
Cadillac announced that it has started sales of the all-wheel drive (AWD) version of the Cadillac LYRIQ electric SUV in the Chinese domestic market. The Detroit-based company under General Motors also announced that the Cadillac LYRIQ software system can be updated via cellular over-the-air (OTA) networks. “LYRIQ AWD offers customers more choices, giving them a distinct personality and thrilling driving performance that they have long yearned for in an EV,” said Chris Biggs, vice president of Cadillac in China in an official broadcast on the company’s official website, Tuesday (27 /12). “With the new AWD variant from LYRIQ and an…
Nio has just introduced the new EC7 and ES8 models. The presentation of the two models was held at the Nio Day 2022 event (24/12). Mutual uses the latest second generation platform that offers consumers superior design, performance, convenience, smart features, safety and security. The EC7 SUV fills the mid-large SUV niche with a coupe design. Its performance comes from a combination of a powerful 300 kW induction motor and a 180 kWh permanent magnet motor that offers wild power while maintaining power efficiency. The EC7 can accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Nio claims the EC7…
Canada has introduced proposed legislation that would see the country embrace electrification in a big way. Under the proposal, car manufacturers and importers will be required to meet annual zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets. This will apply to the 2026 model year, when automakers are required to have at least 20 percent of the vehicles offered for sale be zero emission vehicles. That percentage will increase to at least 60 percent by 2030, before jumping to 100 percent by 2035. The government then explained the average age of vehicles in Canada is 15 years, so setting a target of 100…
For the first time, Germany has again shown its seriousness in accelerating the era of electrification by developing a wireless electric vehicle charging technology initiated by an Israeli technology company, Electreon. This technology is a future innovation where this electric vehicle charging system will be embedded under the highway in Germany. As a result, later every electric vehicle will no longer need to stop charging the electricity which is the source of its energy. https://youtu.be/dZoOXF4JqK8 In developing this new innovation, Electreon will also collaborate with EnBW as the leading provider of charging infrastructure for vehicles in Germany. As an initial…
The Hyundai 2022 IONIQ 5 was named EV of the Year in MotorBiscuit’s 2022 Vehicle Awards. After thoroughly reviewing the IONIQ 5, against dozens of models and competitors, the MotorBiscuit team presented IONIQ 5 with a score of 9.2 out of 10 commenting, “it’s clear that rivals have some catching up to do.” MotorBiscuit editors tested several vehicles that set new standards for value, performance, technology, or driving experience. “IONIQ 5 is quickly becoming one of the most-awarded EVs on the market, and we’re excited to add the MotorBiscuit EV of the Year to our growing list of accolades,” said Ricky Lao, director, product planning,…
Ebusco reveals the very first Ebusco 3.0 18-meter to the outside world. Minister for the Environment Vivianne Heijnen, amongst other topics responsible for public transport in the Netherlands, will be present during the event to get a preview of this Dutch innovation. The Ebusco 3.0 18-meter bus is the epitome of efficiency, leading to an extremely low Total Cost of Ownership for operators. Thanks to the use of lightweight composites, the Ebusco 3.0 18-meter with a starting weight of just 14,500 kg, is ground-breaking in terms of weight. Combining the lightweight body with efficient battery packs of 350+ and 500+…