Author: Casper Benedict

Mazda recently offered a glimpse of its upcoming SUV, the CX-90. In the teaser shared by Mazda, you can see the design of the model’s taillights. This is the second teaser of this SUV shown by Mazda. Most of the CX-90’s design has yet to be shown by Mazda, along with its overall technical specifications and performance. Mazda’s own CX-90 is the latest flagship SUV that comes with wider, longer and more aggressive proportions than any model Mazda currently sells. Some time ago, the Japanese manufacturer revealed that the SUV will get a newly developed inline six-cylinder engine after Mazda…

Modine announced that leading global bus manufacturer, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), has selected the Company’s EVantage Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) in New Flyer’s zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ heavy-duty transit bus model. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI),  a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Introduced early in 2021, the Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ bus incorporates three distinct technological advancements, including high-energy batteries that extend range up to 13%, advanced protective battery packaging for easy installation and simpler serviceability, and a new lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy…

Polestar opening of a new retail location, known as a Polestar Space, at 3710 Midtown Dr. in Tampa, Florida. “Florida has the nation’s second-highest electric vehicle sales volume. The new Polestar Tampa retail location offers a perfect brand introduction for drivers looking to go electric,” said Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar North America. “With the award-winning Polestar 2 on sale at Polestar Tampa today, and the Polestar 3 SUV arriving next year, the timing is impeccable.” Building on Polestar’s established network of retail locations that embody the brand’s signature design cues and a premium digital-forward sales approach, Polestar Tampa brings…

Electrify America and Kia America announced a charging agreement to provide first-time owners of the all-new Kia EV6 GT with 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary charging – the equivalent of about 3,500 to 4,000 miles of electric driving for the EV6 GT, depending on factors such as driving style and external conditions. Building on the existing relationship with Kia America and expanding upon the EV6 charging agreement announced earlier this year, the complimentary charging is redeemable at any Electrify America charging station across the country through the Electrify America app. “Working closely with automakers to provide seamless fast charging solutions is…

FreeWire Technologies acquired Mobilyze.ai, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help site hosts strategically place fast-charging stations to maximize their return on investment. Mobilyze.ai’s EV charging analytics and prediction platform adds powerful capabilities to FreeWire’s suite of service offerings to help site hosts make data-driven decisions regarding charging station deployment. The Mobilyze.ai integration will give FreeWire customers more resources to meet their business objectives and support the rapid buildout of charging infrastructure worldwide. Over 180,000 public fast charging stations will be required to support 26 million EVs on the road in the U.S. by 2030. Today, there is a…

Dutch automotive startup Squad Mobility took advantage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to market the Squad Solar City Car vehicle in the United States (US) market with prices starting at 6,250 euros in 2023. The sun-powered vehicle is shaped like a tiny golf cart, in contrast to the trend of the US market which favors large-bodied cars. The solar-powered vehicle isn’t a car, but a four-wheeled scooter with solar panels on the roof that provides a range of up to 20 km (12 miles) per day (tested in the Netherlands). In Europe, solar-powered vehicles can be driven without a…

ABT Sportsline has teamed up with Cupra, both of whom are ready to take on Formula E in 2023. Cupra is the motorsport division of the Spanish manufacturer SEAT, which is under the Volkswagen Group umbrella. The ABT Cupra Formula E Team, will make its first appearance in the official test in Valencia from 13-16 December 2022. Previously, both had success in the Extreme E event, winning the season finale in Uruguay. “Formula E is a unique motorsport platform for the world’s leading automaker, to create emotion and continue to prove that electric motorbikes are not boring, they go hand…

A new report from Signal Climate Analytics (Signal), the climate research and analytics group, has found that despite setting ambitious net zero goals, the large multinational automakers are struggling to keep up with Tesla and BYD in the race to net zero. Many are struggling to electrify their fleets and secure access to critical battery materials. The report, Charging up for the EV Race, assesses which auto companies are best positioned to transition to a post carbon economy, assessing factors such as emissions reduction, regulatory compliance, access to battery materials, market share for zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) and sales targets. The research covers 29 of the world’s largest auto…

GM celebrated the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled — representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America. The program initially opened to Chevrolet dealers earlier this year and will expand to Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in January 2023. Through the Dealer Community Charging Program, GM and its dealers are working together to expand charging access in communities, including underserved rural and urban areas where EV charging is often…

This tiny electric vehicle has a unique shape with protruding wheel designs. Its capacity is two people including the driver. Then the rims used are 13 inches in size. The tires are 125/80 for the front and 145/80 for the rear. The brakes used are disc brakes. Unlike most cars in general, the door of this electric vehicle looks unique because of the scissor style. The seat configuration is 1+1 similar to that of an auto rickshaw. The steering wheel is also in the middle, but unlike the Bajaj, the Renault Twizy already uses a steering wheel like a car.…

The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 earned Esquire’s Car of the Year this month, adding another coveted award to its growing trophy case. Every year, Esquire editors drive and evaluate all kinds of vehicles from SUVs to supercars to pure EVs to choose a single Car of the Year that stands out for its undeniable style, unique innovation, and cultural resonance. The electric IONIQ 5 features an available driving range of more than 300 miles with select RWD trims, design inspired by Hyundai’s ’45’ EV concept, relevant technology, and best-in-class ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes…

SK On and Ford held a groundbreaking ceremony for an EV battery manufacturing mega campus in the United States as it embarks on steps to expand leadership in the global EV market. On Dec 5 (EST), BlueOval SK hosted the groundbreaking of BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky, where some 400 state, community, business leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the official commencement of construction on the dedicated EV battery manufacturing complex. SK Group Executive Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won, SK On President Jee Dong-seob and BlueOval SK CEO David Hahm, Ford Workforce Development Director Liliana Ramirez and Kentucky Gov.…

STMicroelectronics has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range. ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric-vehicle platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. Five new SiC-MOSFET based power modules provide flexible choices for vehicle makers, covering a selection of power ratings and support for operating voltages commonly used in electric vehicle (EV) traction applications. Housed in ST’s ACEPACK DRIVE package optimized for traction applications, the power modules are reliable thanks to sintering technology, robust, and easy for manufacturers to integrate in EV drives. Internally, the main power semiconductors are ST’s…

Hyliko has chosen Forsee Power as its partner to equip its first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles with the PULSE 2.5 intelligent battery system. Hyliko is the first hydrogen mobility platform dedicated to the decarbonisation of road freight transport, offering a turnkey service for the supply and maintenance of hydrogen heavy vehicles, the production and distribution of “super green” hydrogen via its network of refueling stations, and the management of carbon footprint. Hyliko is offering two hydrogen trucks: a 44t tractor and a 26t 6×2 and 6×4 rigid truck. Forsee Power batteries will be installed on Hyliko vehicles from the first deliveries…

Polestar released an affordable performance software upgrade for the Long range Dual motor Polestar 2 in North America, raising the vehicle’s power output by 68 horsepower to a total of 476 hp. This upgrade marks the first time that Polestar has applied its software tuning heritage to an electric car, which is available to customers in the United States and Canada via an Over-the-Air (OTA) download. The permanent upgrade is a one-time cost of $1,195, delivering exceptional value without the hassle of a subscription. The upgrade adds 68 horsepower and 15 lb.-ft of torque to the existing 408 hp and…

Volkswagen will invest 460 million euros in early 2025 in their factory in Wolfsburg. According to the head of the VW brand, Thomas Schaefer on Wednesday, December 7, most of the funds will be spent on the production of the ID.3. Once full production of the compact car is underway, which is expected in 2025, additional full-electric models in the SUV segment will be produced in Wolfsburg on the MEB platform, an all-electric platform used since 2019. According to VW, the electric drive kit, which combines vehicle structure and design, is now being adapted into a new version, which will…

Elon Musk has reportedly tapped Tesla China’s top executive Tom Zhu to help run and optimize Gigafactory Texas. Tom Zhu’s name was mentioned in a Bloomberg report which claimed he had been flown in from China to help oversee the Texas Giga upgrade. “We can’t know for sure which rumor is true, it could be both, but we tend to believe the latter. Maybe related to credibility because Tesla’s old executives also oversaw the construction of Giga Shanghai,” wrote the insideevs page on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Tom Zhu is reportedly in Austin this week. He also brought in some…

Rivian software version 2022.47 adds a snow mode for Rivian electric vehicles. This drive mode relaxes the throttle pedal response and reduces regenerative braking for better control. Other enhancements include TIDAL, a subscription-based music streaming service owned by US-based payment processing company Block, Inc. Here is the detail: Version 2022.47 New Snow Mode Snow mode maximizes comfort in snow, slush, or icy on-road conditions. A relaxed pedal response and reduced regenerative braking allow for more precise control on low-grip road surfaces. Also, the vehicle offers improved performance when it slows to a stop, Go to Drive Modes > Snow. Note: To go…

The NIO 333 Formula E team unveiled its Gen3 livery for the upcoming 2023 season. The launched livery comes with a dark blue background which is maintained with the addition of flashes of solid red, white and light blue. This will be the ninth season of Formula E with drivers Sergio Sette Camara and Dan Ticktum. Mallory Park, chief operating officer of NIO 333 is optimistic about her team’s chances, and hopes to become a top three team by the end of the Gen3 rule. Deputy principal O’Hagan expressed his pride at the team’s efforts to prepare for Gen3. “We…

Volkswagen (VW) is developing a new platform for electric cars called MEB+. The MEB platform dates back to Volkswagen’s early efforts in the era of the diesel crisis, when new, versatile platforms were quickly needed with a focus on creating as much room on the platform for the battery as possible. The MEB+ platform will be compatible with Volkswagen’s new generation of batteries—called unit cells or prismatic integrated cells—enabling a driving range of up to 700 kilometers (435 miles). The MEB+ will also improve charge times significantly, with VW saying 175-200 kW of speed will be possible in the future.…