Author: Casper Benedict

Audi has issued a recall for its Q4 E-Tron models in the United States, after it was discovered that one of the airbags could potentially tear, posing a safety risk to occupants. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall, warning that in the event of a crash where the head curtain airbag is deployed, the airbag may deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal. This could result in pieces of exposed metal tearing the airbag, compromising its ability to protect occupants and increasing the risk of injury. Audi has identified that the issue…

Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle and clean energy company, has officially announced that Tom Zhu will be taking on the role of Senior Vice President of Automotive, according to a recent SEC filing. This is a significant promotion for Zhu, who previously served as the head of Giga Shanghai, the company’s massive manufacturing plant in China. The announcement confirms rumors that have been circulating for some time regarding Zhu’s growing influence within the company. Zhu has been with Tesla since 2014, and has worked his way up the ranks through various operational roles, including Vice President of Greater China, where…

Tesla has made headlines with a new series of price reductions across its entire lineup of cars. This move comes as a surprise to many, as Tesla has consistently raised its prices over the past two years. However, with this new price drop, Tesla aims to keep up with increasing competition in the EV market and maintain its market share. Prices on some models have been reduced by as much as $5,000 overnight, making Tesla’s electric cars more affordable and accessible to a wider range of consumers. This wave of price reductions is not the first time that Tesla has…

German electric air taxi developer Volocopter has announced the completion of its entire production line in Bruchsal. The company’s own production facilities are set to begin operations this month, with the capacity to produce 50 VoloCity aircraft per year. The announcement coincides with the opening of a new hangar that will be used for the final assembly and development flight tests of the model. “Right here is where the aircraft that will change how humanity moves about cities will take off and make its way across the world,” said CEO Dirk Hoke. “This region is known for transforming mobility –…

IBU-Tec Advanced Materials AG has secured a contract with a globally renowned automotive group to develop and produce battery materials for electromobility. The company’s statement confirms that it will produce “significant quantities” of the material at its Weimar site in the second half of 2023, following the development phase. Although the customer’s identity remains undisclosed, the statement notes that the order is for a “novel LFP cathode material for passenger cars with electric drive.” See also: IBU-Tec Launches IBUvolt Battery Materials to Grow Presence in Battery Market IBU-Tec’s lithium iron phosphate products, part of the “IBUvolt” family, formed the basis…

The age of the internal combustion engine (ICE) is coming to a close, as European automakers rush to go electric. Despite the sales ban on new cars powered by ICEs not coming into effect until 2035, many companies have already announced plans to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) well before the deadline. Jaguar is bidding farewell to the ICE as early as 2025, with Renault, Volvo, Ford of Europe, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce to follow suit by 2030. Most Stellantis brands will abandon gasoline and diesel engines in seven years’ time, and Audi will launch only electric cars from 2026, with…

Tesla’s Model Y is driving electric vehicle adoption to new heights in the UK, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The data shows that the electric SUV was the best-selling EV in the country in March, and led to a record market share for electric vehicles at 18%. This surge in sales was driven by the popularity of the Model Y, which was only introduced to the market in February 2022. The SMMT’s latest registration data also shows that battery-electric vehicle sales increased by 18% year over year, highlighting the growing popularity of electric vehicles in…

German e-mobility firm Quantron AG and Norwegian Hydrogen, a leading producer of green hydrogen and operator of hydrogen refuelling stations, have announced a strategic collaboration to introduce hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in Scandinavia. This five-year partnership will help accelerate the transition towards zero-emission logistics in Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Under the partnership, Norwegian Hydrogen will be Quantron’s preferred hydrogen supplier in Scandinavia, providing green hydrogen through its production facilities. A new subsidiary called Vireon will operate H2 filling stations in the region. Quantron will take care of the provision of H2 trucks in these countries. See also: Jet H2…

Norway, a country known for its strict emission regulations and promotion of electric vehicles, has witnessed a slight increase in electric passenger car market share in March 2023, surpassing the results from the same month in the previous year. With a market share of 86.8%, electric cars remain the top choice of Norwegians. Out of all electric cars sold in the country, the Tesla Model Y has emerged as the clear winner, accounting for a whopping 44.3% market share. In March 2023 alone, 7,445 new Tesla Model Ys were registered in Norway. After a lacklustre start to the year, the…

KG Mobility, the South Korean carmaker formerly known as SsangYong, has revealed the technical specifications of its new all-electric crossover, the Torres EVX. The vehicle will be available for sale in the Korean market later this year. The EVX is larger than the Korando e-Motion, measuring 185.6 inches (4,715 millimeters) in length, 74.4 inches (1,890 mm) in width, and 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) in height, and is equipped with a BYD-sourced battery pack that can store up to 73.4 kilowatt-hours of energy. The electric motor installed at the front of the vehicle can generate 150 kilowatts (201 horsepower), while the…

Uber is continuing its efforts to make its platform 100% electric by 2040, and has partnered with energy company BP to help drive the transition to electric vehicles. The partnership will provide Uber drivers with access to BP’s 22,000 charging points around the world, with the aim of establishing 100,000 charge points worldwide by 2030. The deal will offer unique deals to drivers on the Uber platform that are tailored to each market, and will provide incentives for them to charge at BP Pulse stations. The two companies first partnered in 2021 when BP opened its first rapid commercial charging…

Volvo Cars report a strong start to the year, with global sales of 162,938 cars in the first three months of 2023, representing an impressive 10% increase from the same period last year. The Swedish automaker’s sales growth was primarily driven by the rising demand for its fully electric cars. March sales were equally encouraging, with Volvo Cars selling 63,132 cars globally, representing an 8% increase from March 2022. The automaker’s Recharge line-up of chargeable models, which consists of fully electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains, remained popular in the first three months of the year, accounting for 41% of all…