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.
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…