Author: Shaun Williams

BMW has just announced the iX1 with electric powertrain which is the new third generation X1 small SUV. Under the official name BMW iX1 xDrive 30, this car uses two electric motors with 313 horsepower and 364 pound-feet (494 Nm) of torque. BMW has not disclosed the battery capacity, but claims the iX1 xDrive 30 has a range of 257 – 272 miles (413 – 438 km). Acceleration from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 5.7 seconds. As mentioned above, the battery capacity has not been revealed by BMW, but it should be around 70 kWh (maybe under for…

The SSC Tuatara is the fastest officially recognized production car in the world at 282.9 mph (455 km/h). But the Tuatara itself is likely much faster, and it could go even higher if an electrified all-wheel-drive version joins in. This car is in the works, it was reported. SSC founder and CEO, Jerod Shelby reportedly said so in a recent interview, although the details of the project were not discussed. Some information is already available, such as dual motors for the front wheels. That will provide all-wheel-drive grip, although the status of the Tuatara’s electrified internal combustion engine is unknown.…

Squad Mobility, a Dutch startup, has just launched a mini electric vehicle called the “Solar City Car”. The vehicle with the “quadricycle” type is solar powered which is projected to compete with the Citroën Ami. The vehicle has solar panels and is already available for pre-order after three years of development. Squad Mobility, a startup company founded by Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok in 2019 with a focus on sustainable mobility. Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok previously worked at Lightyear, a company that develops long-range solar cars. Solar City Car itself is projected to handle short trips within the city.…

From 1 July 2022, Fiat will only sell new energy vehicles ranging from hybrids to fully electric in the UK. With this announcement, Fiat cars with internal combustion engines will not be available at UK dealers starting July 2022. By 2021, more than 60% of the Fiat line-up will be electrified. This year, the Italian manufacturer went a step further by confirming 100% of its lineup would be electrified from July 2022. See also: Fiat details Future Plans For Electrification Fiat’s journey to become a new energy vehicle manufacturer began with the 500 Hybrid and Panda Hybrid, and continued with…

Nissan Motor has announced that it has received no new orders in the US for the Ariya electric SUV due to the extraordinary popularity of the vehicle. The order book for the Nissan Ariya in the US is full and first deliveries of the electric SUV will begin later this year. The news has been confirmed by the landing page on Nissan’s website. The company’s CEO Ashwani Gupta said the idea of ​​stopping orders for the Ariya electric SUV was because the company didn’t want its customers to keep waiting to get their electric rides. “Every customer wants to have…

Popular third-party mobile apps designed for connected vehicles such as Tesla, Nissan, Ford and Volkswagen can retrieve data without the owner’s consent, Kaspersky “Connected Apps” reported Monday. “The benefits of a connected world are countless. However, it is important to note that this is still a developing industry, which carries certain risks,” said Sergey Zorin, Head of Kaspersky Transportation Security. One in five third-party apps for connected cars don’t have contact information. This makes it impossible for users to report problems, according to Kaspersky’s ‘Connected Apps’ report which analyzed 69 apps. “Unfortunately, not all developers take a responsible approach when…

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) one of the leading manufacturers of heavy-duty Volvo trucks in North America has opened the Volvo Trucks Academy facility to expand access to electric truck training in the United States (US). The new 14,865-square-foot facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA allows Volvo Trucks to provide more powerful hands-on learning opportunities for customers and dealers interested in electromobility solutions, including the Volvo VNR Electric model. Leanne Fitzpatrick, Strategic Program Manager at Volvo Trucks Academy explained that this facility will help provide robust sales and service training to Volvo Trucks dealer partners to become Volvo Trucks certified…

Bank of America and Electrify America announced plans for a collaboration between the two that will double the number of financial centers equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles by the end of 2023. Bank of America and Electrify America began collaborating in 2019. There are currently 172 Electrify America individual EV chargers installed in 46 financial centers. With the collaboration between the two companies, it is expected that there will be more than 350 chargers in more than 90 financial centers by the end of 2023. In addition to doubling the number of financial centers equipped with charging stations,…

Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco has again demonstrated its commitment to decarbonizing their journey towards a zero-emissions transport ecosystem. This is implemented in partnership with the leading global logistics platform service company, Alpega Group as its strategic eco-mobility partner. Under the partnership, the two companies will continue to work together to improve zero-emissions transportation by expanding their agreement offering Iveco clients access to special promotions in the Spanish and Italian markets. This decarbonization goal is being pursued by the platforms Teleroute and Wtransnet, part of the Alpega Group whose customer base comprises the largest transportation community in Europe, with more…

In the first three months of this year’s report, Xpeng has delivered 34,561 electric vehicles to consumers. This number is an increase of 159 percent compared to the same quarter last year. In the first quarter of 2022, Xpeng delivered 19,427 P7 sedans, an increase of 144 percent compared to 7,974 vehicles in the same period in 2021. Xpeng P5, which was launched in October 2021, sold nearly 10,500 units in the first quarter of 2022. To expand its reach to consumers, Xpeng has also expanded its store network to a total of 366 stores in 138 cities. The number…

Amid the struggle to meet production targets, Lucid was faced with a recall for a model that had already been sold. The luxury EV maker has issued a recall for the Lucid Air due to issues stemming from the car’s wiring harness. The recall was made for 1,117 Lucid Air which may have been affected due to issues relating to the ethernet wiring harness for the Glass Cockpit instrument panel. Based on information from the NHTSA website, the instrument panel can be deactivated so it cannot display information such as speed, range, and warning indicators that have the potential to…

Fusion Processing has tested the autonomous bus on the road and has a route of 22.5 km. As reported by Intelligentliving, in the pilot project, there will be five single-deck (Level 4 autonomous) Dennis Enviro200 buses. passengers will be transported between the Edinburgh rail and tram interchange and the 2.5 km Ferrytool Park & ​​Ride in Fife. With a route of 22.5 km, each bus can carry 36 passengers with a weekly capacity of 10 thousand passengers consisting of travelers, students or other members of the community. See also: BYD announced substantial order for 30 electric buses from Finland The…

Tesla plans to add a second shift to increase production capacity at the Giga Berlin. This is a significant increase in production capacity since Giga Berlin opened two months ago. The second shift gives a total of 16 hours of production at the Giga Berlin. The first shift starts from 7:00 to 15:00, and the second shift takes over at 15:00 and works until 11:00. Another development of the Giga Berlin is the addition of a crane hitch to the Model Y. In addition there has been a significant increase in the production volume of the white Model Y it…

As a car that relies entirely on energy used from electricity, Tesla cars of course require charging to charge the battery so that it can run. If the battery does not discharge if it is empty, of course the vehicle cannot perform its function. In the state of Texas, United States, it urges Tesla car owners not to charge at certain hours during the heat wave season that hit the region. Of course this will have an impact on the use of the car or the owner must be more selective in charging. Why are Tesla owners being encouraged like…

Tesla will have fully autonomous car without the need for a human driver next year, Elon Musk told reporters in Brazil. Elon Musk who provided an ambitious timeline while in Brazil on Friday. Although in the past he had been wrong about it several times. Elon Musk is currently in Brazil to launch a program to connect the Amazon region to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite-based internet While speaking to reporters, Musk said that Tesla would have self-driving cars without the need for humans in about a year. That means around May 2023 if calculated from now. Regarding the timeline for autonomous…

Askoll just announced their latest model for 2022 which promises to look attractive and at an affordable price. Italian electric vehicle startup introduced a new single-battery version of the released eS2 EVOlution 1.4 and NGS2 1.4 models. Using a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery makes the scooter more affordable up to 800 Euros. The consequences, of course, are on the range. With a small capacity, the resulting range will be shorter. The latest Askoll model comes with a headlight feature that already uses LEDs to make it easier to see at night. The latest model also comes with gears that make…

The Mitsubishi eK X EV was introduced in Japan as Mitsubishi’s newest electric Kei car after the i-MiEV and Minicab-MiEV. Like the conventional eK X engine, the eK X EV was developed with Nissan in the joint venture of Nissan Mitsubishi Kei Vehicles (NMKV). In terms of specifications, the Mitsubishi eK X EV gets an electric motor with 47 kW or 63 hp and 195 Nm of torque like the Sakura. The battery capacity of 20 kWh on the eK X EV is also exactly the same as the Sakura, including the claimed mileage of 180 kilometers according to the…

Ford has recalled the 464 Mustang Mach-E due to a software issue that could cause Unintended acceleration. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says Unintended acceleration, Unintended deceleration, and/or loss of power increase the potential for an accident. NHTSA says safety-related software is not working properly. This makes the software potentially “ignore” the Unintended acceleration or deceleration of the EV. In addition, it may fail to recognize “vehicle movement on the secondary axle and/or incorrectly detect lateral hazards on the primary axle”. There were no fatal incidents related to Unintended acceleration. Electric vehicles now work like computers on…

Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp) said it plans to invest $5.54 billion in the construction of electric vehicle production and battery manufacturing facilities in the United States. The production facility will be located in Georgia and will begin construction in early 2023. The first production will begin in 2025 with an annual capacity of 300,000 EV units, the company said in a statement. With the construction of these production facilities, it is hoped that around 8,100 new jobs will be created. The battery manufacturing facility will be constructed through a strategic partnership, details of which will…

Lexus announced its plans regarding its future electric car models. Where, this Toyota luxury car brand has a different plan compared to other car manufacturers. This Lexus electric car plan will present many SUV models. The Lexus UX is the manufacturer’s first electric car variant, followed by the recently revealed RZ 450e using the platform from the Toyota e-TNGA. “We are clearly working on an alternative body type that offers not only a wider range of vehicles but also fulfills the growth ambitions we have for the European market,” said Spiros Fotinos, Director of Lexus Europe and EV Planning. See…