Author: Christopher Harrison

Fire is one of the concerns for consumers who are considering switching to electric vehicles. In fact, the potential for burning is much smaller when compared to an internal combustion engine. There is still the risk of electric vehicle batteries that are of concern to electric car manufacturers. To that end, the fire detection and early extinguishing system for the battery is continuously being improved. Quoted from CarBuzz, two patents were discovered recently at the USPTO related to this hot topic and both were filed by Audi. This patent has a very simple concept. While simple, it improves the safety…

Electrify America has just launched a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) intended for electric vehicle charging stations. Across the US Electrify America already has smaller BESS installations already in place at more than 150 stations. It includes more than 100 installations in California. This application leverages energy storage and solar as a ‘non-wired alternative’ instead of relying on additional utility ‘wired’ infrastructure (ie power lines) which may not be feasible. This application is suitable for electric vehicle charging stations with remote locations and utility capacity constraints. Jigar Shah, Head of Energy Services at Electrify America, explains: “As we expand…

Tesla has introduced a new feature on its official website that allows you to choose a location for a new Supercharger station. This feature makes a lot of sense because as users, consumers have their own ideas about the shortcomings of the charging infrastructure around them. However, what’s interesting is that you don’t need to be a Tesla owner to vote, but you do need to have a Tesla account to log in. Tesla said it plans to use the voting results to help decide on future locations. However, it does not say that the poll results will determine the…

GMC has just introduced a new product called the Sierra EV Denali. This vehicle carries a stylish design that comes with a modern concept. This model also offers advanced features and technology to support the activities needed when driving. Speaking of performance, this electric vehicle carries a fairly large battery pack engine that will provide a range of 644 km on a single charge. The engine is capable of producing 764 horsepower with a torque of 1,063 Newton meters. With this great power, the pick-up car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in less than 4.5 seconds. As an…

Elon Musk has announced that the Tesla Semi electric truck has gone into production and Pepsi is the first customer. Deliveries of the Tesla Semi electric trucks will slowly increase from December and are targeted to produce at least 50,000 units by 2024. The North American market is currently the initial priority for the awaited electric truck, but the company is also looking to expand with new truck factories in Europe and Asia. The Tesla Semi electric truck comes with a range of 500 miles (fully charged). The company will also present a model with a lower 300-mile range will…

Tesla’s share price fell about 4% after trading on Wall Street, Wednesday (19/10/2022). Although Tesla’s positive performance was supported by electric car sales, it was still below market expectations. The company posted GAAP profit in Q3-2022 of $3.3 billion, up 103% over the same period last year, total and revenue of $21.45 billion, up 56%. Revenue performance was lower than Refinitiv’s expectations of US$ 21.96 billion. Two weeks earlier, the electric car maker said it was producing 22,000 more vehicles than it sold, signaling that the company was unable to sustain demand. CEO Elon Musk said he remains optimistic that…

South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. recently started supplying chassis modules for four Mercedes-Benz AG all-electric vehicle models assembled in the United States. Hyundai Mobis becomes the first non-European chassis module supplier to the German automaker, the company said in a statement. The company built a new module plant in Alabama near the Mercedes-Benz US plant and started production in July to supply chassis modules for four German clients’ pure electric SUVs. Chassis module refers to a collection of parts that are installed under the car body, such as steering, braking and suspension systems. Hyundai Mobis did not…

The Paris Motor Show was held again this year, which was made even more lively by a new electric-powered model. After failing to be held in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Paris exhibition is now being held again as one of the global-scale automotive exhibitions. One of those who took advantage of this event was Jeep, which introduced the latest Avenger product. This is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) product or the first pure electricity from the manufacturer from the United States. The design is very Jeep, sturdy and typical of all-terrain vehicles, and is also offered with a…

In the first nine months of this year Tesla was the leader in electric vehicle sales in Germany with nearly 38,500 registrations. Tesla’s electric vehicle sales jumped nearly 50% from the same period last year last year. This number beats local manufacturer Volkswagen with the number of electric vehicle registrations registered by the German federal government as many as 6,000 vehicles. Based on figures released by the company last week, the Volkswagen Group sees total electric vehicle sales up 25% in January-September when compared to a year earlier. Supply chain problems have hit the Volkswagen Group in Europe, where inflation…

The automotive world continues to experience rapid progress. This is marked by the emergence of vehicles with various advanced features and the transition of cars with internal combustion engines into electric power. This condition has also received special attention from the American car manufacturer, Jeep, which is starting to get serious about presenting its electric vehicles. This is marked by the debut of the Jeep Avenger electric car at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. This compact SUV designed for the European market is based on Stellantis, which is capable of a range of up to 400 km (249 miles) based…

Introduced for the first time in 2018, the Audi e-tron is the first fully electric car from the four-ring brand. The Audi e-tron is built using the MLB evo platform which is still a brother to the Audi combustion engine car platform. This electric car comes in two body types, e-tron and e-tron Sportback, and comes in two power variants, namely 50 quattro and 55 quattro. The Audi e-tron is equipped with two electric motors, each of which drives the front and rear wheels through a single-speed transmission. On the e-tron 50 quattro, the two electric motors produce a claimed…

Sony and Honda have announced plans to begin taking pre-orders for their first collaborative electric vehicle (EV) model in the first half of 2025. The joint venture between the two, Sony Honda Mobility Inc (SHM), is expected to begin distributing the product in the US market in the spring of 2026. In the Japanese market, distribution of EVs by Sony and Honda is expected to begin in the second half of 2026. The two companies are also considering launching the EV in the European market, but have no definite plans for that region at this time. Both Sony and Honda…

The Cadillac Celestiq was officially launched by General Motors as a large bespoke electric car that will retail for over $300,000. At this price, the Celestiq is in the ultra-luxury segment and will compete with other manufacturers Bentley and Rolls-Royce. General Motors executives seem to have made the Celestiq a “halo car” that helped improve Cadillac’s image, rather than hoping for mass sales like a mass product. But, if successful, it could create a new two-unit business model for the company: one focused on handcrafted high-end vehicles and the other on mass-production models. “It is a brand builder. It’s a…

Renault Group’s Mobilize launches urban electric cars rivals Citroen, the Duo and Bento. The two electric vehicles are claimed to be available in 2023 and 2024. The Renault Duo is a version of last year’s EZ-1 concept car, as well as a successor to the Twizy model. While the Bento is an electric car that focuses on cargo for professional customers. This micro electric vehicle made its debut at the Paris Motor Show, rivaling the Citroen Ami and My Ami Cargo. In terms of design, the Mobilize Duo looks like an evolution of the Renault Twizy with the same proportions,…

Mercedes-Benz and Apple on Sunday (16/10) announced the Apple Music streaming service with spatial audio, now integrated directly with the first MBUX infotainment system in the Mercedes‑Maybach S‑Class, SUV EQS and EQS, as well as EQE, SUV EQE and S class. Quoted from 9to5mac, Monday (17/10/2022) users can enjoy this feature if their car is equipped with a 31-speaker Burmester 3D or 4D sound system using an additional fee at the time of purchase of 4,550 US dollars or 6,730 US dollars, respectively. Apple Music with spatial audio will provide drivers with “studio-quality sound better than in any concert hall”…

German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz launched the latest electric SUV with great power, namely the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Mercedes-Benz has finally launched a new line-up for their electric car, the EQE. This SUV is built from the same EVA2 chassis as the Mercedes-Benz EQS. In appearance, this electric SUV has a design similar to the EQS, the headlights are LED projectors with connecting LED DRL lines. On the side, the design lines are low enough to confirm this is a coupe SUV. The use of this design language makes this electric SUV has a drag coefficient of around 0.26. The use…

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor will begin construction of a $5.5 billion electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia this month. This is part of the Hyundai Group’s $10 billion investment commitment by 2025 to foster future mobility in the U.S., including production of EVs. Hyundai plans to start production in the first half of 2025 with an annual capacity of 300,000 units. “This is Hyundai’s form of driving future mobility in the United States, including the production of electric vehicles,” Hyundai said, quoted by Reuters on Sunday, October 16, 2022. The breakthrough comes amid anger from Korea and the…

BMW is rumored to be moving production of electric vehicles from the UK to China. The news was first reported by The Times on Saturday, October 15, 2022. BMW’s decision comes after reports that Britain’s only planned large-scale battery plant, being built by Britishvolt in northeast England, would go bankrupt if it did not receive a $223 million rescue fund. BMW reports that it makes 40,000 Mini Electrics a year at its Cowley plant on the outskirts of Oxford and plans to end production by the end of next year. Production of BMW Oxford electric vehicles is set to end…

Volta Trucks and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have officially synergized to facilitate electrification fleet operators by integrating vehicles, charging infrastructure and sustainable energy management. Marked by the signing of a letter of intent, this partnership represents one of Volta Trucks’ unique approaches to electrification of its commercial fleet and operational expertise through Trucks as a Service. According to Volta Trucks CEO, Essa Al-Saleh, to deliver rapid electrification of urban logistics, of course, will require an operationally efficient electrification infrastructure that is aligned with the exact needs of each fleet. “At Siemens, we have world-class partners with innovative technical solutions that our…

Pricing for the 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has just been revealed, and it’s fairly competitive. The Kia Niro 2023 PHEV will start at $33,740 for the EX trim and $39,490 for the SX Premium trim. The price does not include the shipping fee of $1,295. All 2023 Kia Niro PHEV have an upgraded version of the 1.6-liter engine, electric motor and six-speed automatic clutch. The Niro PHEV has a larger electric motor than the standard Niro Hybrid. That is, instead of 139 horsepower, the Niro PHEV has 180 horsepower. The 11.1 kilowatt-hour battery allows the Niro to cover a range…