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.
TheBMW Group is building a high-voltage battery assembly for the vehicles of the NEUE KLASSE at its site in Hungary. The battery assembly will be located on the site of the Debrecen vehicle plant, which started construction about six months ago. The company will create more than 500 additional jobs and invest over two billion euros in the construction and launch of the entire plant by the end of 2025. Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Production, said: “In Debrecen, we are building the most advanced plant in the world. With our iFACTORY, we are…
TotalEnergies announced the construction of a new production line of high-performance recycled polypropylene for automotive in its polymer plant in Carling, France. Since 2016, the Carling–Saint-Avold petrochemical platform has been producing value added compounds primarily for the automotive industry. The startup of a new line dedicated to hybrid compounds will consolidate the platform’s position of a leading polymers site in Europe. With commissioning scheduled for 2024, the flexible line will produce 15,000 tons per year of polypropylene compounds containing up to 100% recycled plastic materials. These low carbon materials are said to meet the highest quality standards and technical requirements…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will use 30 electric trucks to make long-distance deliveries to local customers in Belgium. The first five fleets will operate in the Antwerp region. Through a major partnership with Renault Trucks, the beverage maker uses one-fifth of its truck fleet and creates Belgium’s largest electric truck. The company will also reduce CO2 emissions by 75% compared to diesel trucks. “Our industry faces challenges that require rapid adaptation, but we are also firmly committed to maintaining a long-term approach. Investing in electric trucks will enable CCEP to cut CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 and be emission…
The Lion Electric Company announced that it has entered into a four-year supply agreement with a top-tier supplier for the supply of lithium-ion battery cells to be used for the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Cell Supply Agreement, the Supplier has committed to supply, and Lion has committed to purchase, on a non-exclusive basis, lithium-ion battery cells at escalating volumes over calendar years 2023 and 2024, at agreed upon prices, subject to adjustments, including to account for increases in the prices of raw materials and changes in specifications. Volumes and unit…
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…