Author: Benedict Mcdaniel

Hyundai Motor America has reported record-breaking sales figures for February 2023 in the United States. The automaker sold 57,044 vehicles, up almost 9% from the same period the previous year. This year, Hyundai has sold 109,045 units, a 9% increase from the previous year. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, which recorded sales of 2,074 in February 2023, saw a 19% decrease compared to the same month last year. However, it was the model’s best performance since June 2022, without the inclusion of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The Ioniq 5 represented 3.6% of the total sales volume. See also: Hyundai Updates…

VinFast has officially entered the North American market with the first deliveries of its VF 8 electric SUV in California. Forty-five examples were delivered to customers across the state, marking a milestone for the automaker. VinFast had originally planned to have 21 more showrooms in California by the end of 2022, but encountered setbacks. All 999 units of the VF 8 City Edition were exported to the US from their origin of manufacture in Vietnam last December. VinFast hopes to eventually open a production plant in North Carolina that can produce up to 150,000 vehicles per year, with the factory…

Segway, the American transportation company, has just unveiled its latest creation, the E300SE Launch Edition electric scooter at MWC 2023. With its impressive specifications, this L3e-A1 e-scooter promises to revolutionize urban commuting and leisure rides. The E300SE is equipped with a 10 kW peak power motor, delivering up to 200 Nm of torque, which allows riders to reach speeds of up to 105 kph (~65 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 50 kph (~31 mph) in just 2.9 seconds. To make riding even more enjoyable, the vehicle offers five different ride modes, including an assist mode for pushing the scooter…

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is set to make a significant stride in its quest for sustainability. On Tuesday, the agency announced its plan to purchase 9,250 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from Ford E-Transit, starting later this year. Furthermore, USPS intends to deploy over 14,000 charging stations at its facilities across the country to support the electrification of its fleet. This move follows USPS’s announcement in December last year, where it revealed plans to double its electric delivery vehicle purchases and procure at least 66,000 BEVs by 2028. With this latest development, USPS continues to cement its commitment to…

As Tesla works to open up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles in North America, it has announced the price of retrofitting older Tesla models to use the CCS adapter and access other charging stations. The move has been a concern for Tesla owners since it could increase traffic at Supercharger stations. However, this does not work both ways as Tesla owners do not have access to most non-Tesla charging stations due to their CCS connectors. In 2020, Tesla announced that it was developing a CCS1 adapter, which was initially available only in Korea. However, the company eventually launched…

Las Vegas has long been known as the city that never sleeps, and now Motional’s self-driving robotaxis will be able to keep up with the partygoers as the company extends its service to operate at night. The move was confirmed in a recent blog post on the Motional website, signaling the company’s commitment to expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Since partnering with Lyft in September and Uber in December, Motional has been steadily gaining momentum in the Las Vegas market, with its Hyundai IONIQ 5-based vehicles becoming a common sight…

Honda is set to enter the electric vehicle market with the Honda Prologue in 2024, and it is taking measures to ensure a sustainable supply chain. The Japanese automaker has partnered with Massachusetts-based recycler Ascend Elements to recycle lithium-ion batteries and recover valuable elements such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt for use in new battery cells. The ultimate goal is to achieve a perfectly circular supply chain and “zero environmental impact” by 2050. Honda has already established battery production deals with LG Energy Solutions and GS Yuasa, and is also developing its electric drivetrain capabilities at production facilities across the…

Shenergy has recently launched the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mining truck in an effort to build a domestic hydrogen energy manufacturing value chain. This massive mining truck, which was jointly developed by Shenergy, Zoomlion Mining, Hongzhen Intelligence, and Kunhua Technology, utilizes high-performance hydrogen fuel cell engine systems provided by Kunhua and has the potential to substantially reduce the operating costs of mining vehicles. The company is committed to creating more hydrogen solutions as China seeks to increase its usage of renewable energy across the mining sector to achieve a carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. According to Lin…

VinFast has significantly reduced its lease prices for its first model shipped to the United States, offering discounts of up to 54% to early customers in California. The company’s VF8 all-electric crossover was initially advertised with a monthly lease price of $599 for 24 months, but the website now shows a lease price of $399 per month for the same period. Those who had already paid a refundable deposit on the vehicle were informed that the payment would be $274 per month in California. VinFast’s move comes amid increased price competition among EV manufacturers. In January, Tesla reduced prices globally…

EAS Batteries, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and EdgeWave have teamed up for a three-year research project aimed at boosting the performance of lithium-ion round cells. The project, dubbed “High-E-Life,” will run until January 31, 2026, and has a total volume of 2.1 million euros, with 1.3 million euros in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The three research partners are looking to apply concepts of laser structuring of electrodes to large-format wound cells, specifically lithium iron phosphate active materials (LFP), for the first time. According to the researchers, laser-structured LFP cathodes promise higher…

German tuner Irmscher has unveiled a new series of visual upgrades for the Tesla Model Y, showcasing the electric vehicle’s hidden potential for high-performance. Although the Model Y may not be the sportiest EV on the market, the additions from Irmscher are sure to turn heads on the road. The tuner, known for its Opel offerings, has developed a bold exterior design with eye-catching colors and aerodynamic bumper extensions, side skirts, and a rear diffuser. The ground effects kit, combined with a new set of 20-inch “Heli Star” wheels in black or diamond-polished finish, makes the Model Y look more…

Volkswagen’s second generation ID.3 electric vehicle is set to debut in less than a week, and the automaker has teased the new model with a video showing the refreshed face of the ID.3. The sneak peek offers a glimpse of the car’s updated headlights and sleek new design. The ID.3 was the first of Volkswagen’s “ID” series and represented a new focus on electric vehicles after the automaker ended production of the e-Golf in 2019. The ID.3 was launched in 2020 as Volkswagen’s first dedicated electric vehicle based on the automaker’s MEB platform, which is also the foundation for the…