Author: David Smith

A number of orders for the Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV in Australia had to be canceled due to a shortage of semiconductor supplies, reports The Driven. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is one of the most popular models in Australia. Volvo said the global supply chain crisis and the prolonged impact of the Covid-19 pandemic meant it had to cancel 166 orders in Australia. “These vehicles are part of our June/July build and we should see them arrive August/September,” said Greg Bosnich, director for communications at Volvo Australia. See also: Starting with all 2023 models, Volvo will only sell electrified models…

Harley-Davidson announced that it has suspended all activities related to vehicle assembly and delivery for two weeks, with the exception of their LiveWire electric motorcycle line. According to a press release, the famous motorcycle manufacturer said the decision was very careful. Based on that information, it seems that there is a spare parts problem from the supplier. Taking a break of two weeks is considered a better solution than risking a recall. Of course, this is Harley Davidson’s way of prioritizing safety for its products and consumers. From the press release, Harley Davidson fans can still buy LiveWire electric motorcycles.…

BMW is exploring new investments to reduce its dependence on natural gas. The new investments are in the form of solar, geothermal and hydrogen energy, the automaker’s head of production told Reuters Monday. BMW relies on natural gas to meet 54 percent of its energy consumption by 2021. BMW is currently examining the possibility of adding solar panels to its plant and discussing with local authorities the possibility of transporting hydrogen to the plant in Leipzig, Germany. “Hydrogen is very suitable to reduce or even completely offset gas demand,” said Milan Nedeljkovic, quoted by Reuters on Monday. See also: BMW’s…

Volkswagen confirms that it has started production of the ID.4 in Emden, Germany. ID.4 is also assembled at production facilities in Zwickau as well as at China’s factories in Anting and Foshan. ID.4 for the North American market will go into production at the Chattanooga production facility this fall. Emden is the first high-tech location for electric vehicles in Lower Saxony. To set up an electric vehicle production facility in Emden, Volkswagen invested about one billion euros. Volkswagen will invest a total of 21 billion euros in federal states by 2026. Since spring 2020, more than 400 employees from Emden…

Kymco officially launched the Ionex electric scooter in Italy. Before that, this Taiwanese motorcycle company also had the opportunity to showcase its range of electric scooters and battery technology at the 2021 EICMA exhibition. During the exhibition, Kymco gave a glimpse of the new platforms, including the Ionex electric scooter ecosystem, which is more than just the ecosystem. In addition to standard charging points, Kymco is also building a swappable battery hub and fast charging station. EV owners can use a standard wall outlet to recharge their electric scooters at home. But for those on the go, this Ionex model…

This is the secret to keeping electric vehicle batteries running longer. A long-term problem with electric vehicles is their ability to degrade over time. If the ability of the electric vehicle battery has decreased, it will certainly interfere with its function as a source of stored electrical energy. Of course, there are ways that can be done to make electric vehicle batteries last longer. One of the things that can extend the general battery life of electric vehicles is to avoid using fast charging too often. Indeed, the use of fast charging can charge the battery faster and ready to…

BMW says its future electric vehicles will have the same advantages as cars with internal combustion engines. According to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, BMW’s electric vehicles can save up to 30 percent by using the cylinder cell format of the Neue Klasse platform. Zipse says the Neue Klasse EV platform will use advanced battery chemistry and a new cell format that offers better power. Zipse also revealed that the latest generation of GEN6 drivetrains will have more power, new chemical cells, and new cell formats. The German manufacturer will start production of the Neue Klasse platform in 2025 and will…

Amsterdam’s public transport operator, GVB, has ordered 84 electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach which will be put into service in 2023. The framework agreement also includes an option for a further 130 VDL Citeas. Of the 84 electric buses ordered, 30 Citeas type LF-181 and 54 type LF-122. All models ordered use the new electric powertrain. In the expansion of GVB’s electrified fleet, VDL Bus & Coach will be responsible for implementing the appropriate charging infrastructure. The company has not revealed any further details about the charging system. GVB has been using electric buses since 2019. In Amsterdam,…

British furniture company Furniture Village has just ordered 25 Peugeot e-2008s as part of its fully electric fleet adoption. The Peugeot e-2008 will be used to travel between Furniture Village locations in the UK and visit customers’ homes. The Peugeot e-2008 uses a 50kWh battery connected to a 136hp electric motor and has a range of 214 miles (344 km). The Peugeot E-2008 achieved a 2% Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rate in the UK, making it ideal for fleet and business use. Furniture Village currently has charging points in all shops and fulfillment centers across the UK. Peugeot e-2008 itself has 100kW…

BYD reports overwhelming enthusiasm from consumers for the Seal electric sedan. In the initial seven hours after the official pre-sale began, pre-sale orders for the Seal had reached 22,637 units. BYD did not release further information, including which version of the model was ordered the most. The Seal electric sedan is the first BYD model to feature CTB (cell to body) technology with a range of up to 700 kilometers. In official pre-sale, BYD Seal is available in four versions namely: The standard rear-wheel drive Elite version with a CLTC range of 550 km starts at RMB 212,800 ($31,860). The…

Ford Europe has announced its support for the call to ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Europe by 2035. Ford joins 27 other companies behind this call, ensuring that all cars and vans will be emission-free. The call is in line with continental Europe’s previous target of being zero-emissions by 2050. However, the support companies specify that clear timelines and laws must be put in place to ensure the transition to electric vehicles. “For Ford in Europe, we believe that freedom of movement goes hand in hand with caring for our planet and one another. That is why we…

Lucid announced plans to build a production facility in Saudi Arabia in February. Today, Lucid held a ceremonial signing ceremony in Saudi Arabia regarding the construction of a production facility known as AMP-2. The AMP-2 is targeted to have a production capacity of up to 155,000 vehicles per year. Construction on the AMP-2 will begin soon, although the company has not provided an estimated opening date. All cars made on the AMP-2 will be destined for the Saudi Arabian market, before starting exports to other markets. The AMP-2 is expected to increase Lucid’s global production capacity to 500,000 EVs per…