Author: Casper Benedict
Casper Benedict
Casper Benedict is a EV writer at EVMagz.com, reporting on electric vehicle launches, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, and clean mobility trends across global markets. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running, experimenting with home coffee roasting, and restoring vintage bicycles.
Giant is known for its reputation in the bicycle industry both electric and otherwise. Giant is known for their impressive product quality and now they are here with Stormguard E+ From a design standpoint, Stormguard E+ looks majestic, solid, and expensive. The Stormguard E+ is the first utility-focused full-suspension electric bike. Stormguard E+ uses a giant geometry that has been tested. This electric bike comes with a large rear rack that can function as a luggage rack and a pannier rack. Plus, the large fenders on both wheels make it clear that the electric bike is also capable of commuting.…
Honda Civic e: HEV gets the highest award (five stars) for the level of safety in crash tests from Euro NCAP this year. Civic e: HEV was introduced in early 2022 then began to be marketed in mid-year in the European region. The eleventh generation Civic uses a 2.0 liter e: HEV (Petrol Hybrid) engine and is sold in three variants, namely Elegance, Sport and Advance. Euro NCAP implemented four series of crash tests on the Civic e: HEV including Adult Occupant with a value of 89 percent, Child occupant (87 percent), Vulnerable Road Users (82 percent) and Safety Assist…
The LDV Mifa 9 is officially available for the Australian market, and this electric minivan offers a vehicle experience with a comfortable, luxurious interior. LDV Mifa 9 comes in 3 LDV Mifa 9 variants, namely Mode, Executive and Luxe. Buyers who choose the Executive or Luxe models will get a power-sliding side door. The flagship Luxe variant is also equipped with a captain’s chair which is equipped with heating, cooling, massage and backrest functions. There’s multi-zone climate control, 7 USB ports, 220V power outlet, sliding third-row seating and the option of a 6, 8 or 12 speaker sound system. LDV…
The Ellipse E1 is the first electric assisted bike from Ellipse Bikes to inherit the M1 design line with added comfort, and is currently available for pre-order. The Ellipse M1 was the company’s first traditional bicycle model and with the arrival of the E1, the company is now entering the e-bike market. The Ellipse E1 comes with a high frame and elegant straight handlebars. Available for preorder, it comes in Moon Grey, Petrol Blue and Sand and has a headlamp, front and rear daytime running lights, indicators, brake lights and a set of lights that can be seen from all…
BYD received an order for 64 electric buses from Nobina, the largest bus operator in the Nordic region. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2023, BYD announced today. The 64 electric buses ordered by Nobina consist of 40 units of 12 meter electric buses and 24 units of 15 meter electric buses, which will be operated in the Nedre Glomma area. The electric bus ordered by Nobina has BYD’s thermal management system, making it adaptive to the different climatic conditions in Norway, further increasing efficiency, BYD said. Lithium iron phosphate batteries used to power the trolleybus give it…
Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future said it has signed a deal to raise up to $350 million to launch the FF 91 Futurist EV. Faraday Future said financing from affiliate Yorkville Advisors Global with an initial commitment of $200 million provided financial flexibility to help start production and delivery of the FF 91 to customers. In September, Faraday Future settled a governance dispute and raised $100 million after saying a “misinformation campaign” and threats against some board members had impacted fundraising efforts. Shareholders last week approved the reverse stock split proposal after the company received a notification from the Nasdaq…
Tesla conducted 19 recalls this year, most of which were resolved with over-the-air software updates
Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles due to a taillight software issue. Reportedly, this is the 19th recall of vehicle units this year. Because the American company is rolling out an over-the-air software update to fix the bug, which is affecting select Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles due to a software glitch that caused the taillights on some cars to turn on incorrectly. And according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers select 2023 Model 3 vehicles and 2020 through 2023 Model Y vehicles. Tesla…
The Enyaq iV electric SUV will use Ventus S1 Evo3 ev tires from Hankook Tire in the first half of this year in the form of original equipment (OE) products, as quoted from Yonhap, Monday (21/11/2022). Skoda is part of the Volkswagen group, and is the largest exporting company in the Czech Republic. Hankook itself has provided OE tire products for 320 types of vehicles from nearly 50 foreign car manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Supplying OE tires to auto manufacturers does not generate much revenue for tire manufacturers, but securing large companies as clients simultaneously helps to…
Faraday Future announced the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified the FF 91 Futurist as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV). The Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program is part of CARB’s Advanced Clean Cars package of coordinated standards that control smog-causing pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions of passenger vehicles in California. The ZEV certification paves the way for FF to launch the all-electric FF 91 Futurist in California, and nine additional states that have adopted CARB’s ZEV requirements. “CARB’s ZEV certification is an important step in the process of bringing the FF 91 Futurist to market,” said Dr. Carsten Breitfeld, Global CEO…
The German car industry’s attempt to wrest dominance of the electric vehicle market from Tesla Inc. had to be delayed following a number of obstacles faced by Volkswagen AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. Reported by Bloomberg on Sunday, VW will delay its major electric car project for two years due to software compliance constraints. This puts ambitious plans for an electric car project worth 52 billion euros or US$54 billion on the brink. In addition, Mercedes slashed the price of its electric EQS flagship in China by around US$33,000 after misjudging the market. This development is a sign of danger for…
Stellantis N.V. and aiMotive, a leading developer of advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous driving software, today announced that they have entered into an agreement for Stellantis to acquire aiMotive. This acquisition enhances Stellantis’ artificial intelligence and autonomous driving core technology, expands its global talent pool, and boosts the mid-term development of the all-new STLA AutoDrive platform. “Acquiring aiMotive’s world-class artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology is an important contribution to becoming a sustainable mobility tech company,” said Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis Chief Software Officer. “aiMotive’s class-leading expertise and startup spirit will accelerate our journey to deliver our Dare Forward 2030 goals.” aiMotive’s…
San Francisco residents have only been able to use the autonomous Cruise service at night. However, the company has started accepting passengers during the day for its autonomous mobility services. Cruise already offered autonomous mobility services in San Francisco at night, but the service has now expanded to operate during the day. The CEO, Kyle Vogt, announced the first autonomous mobility service during the day on Twitter. https://twitter.com/kvogt/status/1593027626494726145 For now, Cruise’s autonomous mobility service is only available to select users but will soon be extended to the general public. Cruise itself is a subsidiary of General Motors that focuses on…
The e-TNGA platform for the Toyota bZ4X electric car, has security for the battery. The Toyota bZ4X electric car is based on a platform called e-TNGA (electric Toyota New Global Architecture). The e-TNGA platform is dedicated to the pure electric Toyota Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). This chassis platform is a refinement of the existing TNGA platform. Developed specifically for BEVs so that the battery can be placed at the bottom. The advantage is that the embedded battery can be an integral part of the chassis. That way the weight balance is achieved and the rigidity of the chassis construction is…
The electric car racing world championship, Formula E is about to change some of the rules ahead of its ninth season. The changes made by Formula E can be considered quite large, because they change several fundamental aspects of the way they hold races. These changes seem to support the running of the race in the era of the Formula E Gen3 race car that was used starting this season. The first fundamental thing that Formula E and the FIA have changed for season nine or 2023 is the matter of race length. If previously the length of a Formula…
Production of Volkswagen’s electric vehicles at the Zwickau plant is near maximum capacity after setting a production record in the week from November 7 to 11 when 7,100 electric cars were produced. The production facility in Zwickau built an average of more than 1,400 electric cars every day during the record week. The facility in Zwickau has so far produced the Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born , VW ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5. “This is a very good achievement of the entire team and a unique record because, before the transformation, such high numbers were not even technically possible,” said Robert…
VinFast is adding two electric vehicle portfolios to their US-bound family. The Vietnamese company is showing the production versions of the 2024 VinFast VF6 and VF7 at the LA auto show. The VF6 and VF7 will complement the two previous Vinfast portfolios, the two-row VF8 and three-row VF9 SUVs for the North American market. A VinFast spokesperson said that the company will add a physical sales and service center by the end of next year. Each model will also be backed by a 10-year, or 125,000-mile VinFast warranty. VinFast hasn’t announced pricing for the VF6 or VF7 yet. Analysts expect…
Tuner specialist for electric cars from the United States, TDG concocted an unusual Tesla Model S modification project. Even though this project is their first work, the results have succeeded in making the Tesla Model S appear more eye-catching. Uniquely, the Tesla Model S, which incidentally is an electric car originally from the United States, is actually attracted to the JDM concept. This can be seen from the exterior of the Model S which is supported by an add-on body kit made of carbon fiber which contrasts with the white paint scheme on the body. Call it a patch of…
Polestar this year targets to deliver 50,000 electric vehicles. With supply chain problems facing the target is a form of optimism from the automaker. During the first nine months of this year, Polestar delivered 30,400 electric vehicles globally. This means that during the last three months of 2022, the Swedish manufacturer will have to deliver almost 20,000 vehicles to customers. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said he was optimistic that he could meet the delivery target of 50,000 electric vehicles this year. “The key message for me is, we’re on track to deliver 50,000 cars…
The South Korean manufacturer, Ssangyong, which previously experienced financial problems, finally succeeded in getting a new investor. Recently, KG Group has just acquired Ssangyong and is preparing to make a comeback by launching its newest product. SSangyong will prepare a new electric car as their capital to increase the reputation of the South Korean brand. In addition, under this new ownership, Ssangyong will also pay off their debt of up to US$340 million from the previous owner. Later, the debt will be paid to the Seoul rehabilitation court and has coordinated with creditors and partners who will help rehabilitate the…
The International Harvester Scout is an off-road icon and its renaissance is imminent with the launch of ScoutMotors.com, fan forums and social media channels. Scout released new teaser images of their upcoming electric SUV concept. The company hasn’t said much about the model yet, but notes that it will have “a dashing look and well-built posture reminiscent of the classic Scout”. While there isn’t much to see yet, the concept teaser images reveal gambot off-road tires, but with a streamlined body reminiscent of classic off-roaders. We can also see square-shaped mirrors, roof rails, and a white leather interior. Volkswagen previously…