Author: David Smith

Tesla has officially opened its first EV charging station in Alaska. In addition, Tesla also promised to bring sustainable mobility to the people of Soldotna, a city on the Borough Peninsula of Kenai. Charging networks in America have grown in recent years. However, Alaska seems to be “abandoned” in the construction of a charging network for electric vehicles. Tesla, which recently opened its charging network to other brands, has already begun its expansion into the state and has been greeted with great enthusiasm by locals. See also: Tesla Reuses 92% Of Battery Raw Materials The new charging station has four…

Mazda MX-30 has received the latest update in Europe (12/5). Mazda’s first electric SUV update is in the form of an increase in the charging system and several changes to its appearance. There are no changes in the specifications. The European version of the Mazda MX-30 still has an electric motor that produces 107 kW or 145 hp and 271 Nm of torque. The electric motor delivers power from a Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 35.5 kWh with a claimed mileage of only 200 kilometers. What are the changes? Starting from the charging system, the Mazda MX-30 is now…

Harley-Davidson has just officially launched the LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle. This electric vehicle is the first Harley model from the EV brand to use the S2 Arrow platform. The S2 Arrow platform is a modular platform built specifically for Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire brand electric motorcycle. The platform comes with a locally developed battery pack, electric motor, charging and control system. The platform is also equipped with a fully integrated chassis and powertrain, producing up to 80 HP. LiveWire S2 Del Mar will be present as a limited edition model which is also in limited production. This electric motor will…

It’s been three years since Harley-Davidson introduced the LiveWire electric motorcycle. Finally, Harley-Davidson officially presents the second model of its electric vehicle line. The LiveWire S2 DelMar was launched as a model with the 2nd electrification system, the new Arrow. Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz stated, “The S2 Del Mar model represents the next step in the evolution of LiveWire. Del Mar’s underlying Arrow architecture, developed internally at LiveWire Labs, demonstrates our ambition to lead the EV space and make LiveWire the world’s most desirable electric motorcycle brand.” The Arrow System 2 (S2) enables the battery pack, electronic system and motor…

Can you charge an EVs in the rain? Is it safe?  In charging, the head of the charger will be inserted into the car charger socket which is positioned like an ordinary car fuel tank cap. The problem is if the socket and head of the electric car charger get wet while charging. At the edge of the charger head there is a rubber seal that holds water. When plugged into an electric car socket, this rubber seal will close the gap between the lip of the charger socket. The rubber seal attached to the charger head uses a material…

BMW has released several teaser photos of its latest SUV electric car technology, the BMW iX1. Through its official media page, BMW spread the charm of its smallest electric SUV during winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. Interestingly, BMW revealed that the BMW iX1 was accompanied by the BMW X1 with a conventional engine and a plug-in hybrid in this test. BMW plans to release the BMW iX1 after launching the latest BMW X1 in the fall of 2022. At first glance the BMW iX1, it has some design elements that are slightly different from the current BMW X1 model. Starting…

German car manufacturer E.go presents the e.wave x urban electric car. This car offers performance up to more mileage and an updated interior. The E.wave X features a redesigned bumper with forged intakes, two rally-style headlights, and added front skidplate. To give a crossover feel there are wide fender flares, 18-inch wheels, and a small set of roof rails. Instead of sharing the interior with the previous model, the E.wave X gets a completely redesigned dashboard with a 23-inch panel. The display houses the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment touchscreen, with hotkeys positioned below it. In addition, the four…

Rivian shares opened at a record low on Monday, down 14%, after reports that Ford will sell part of its stake in the electric vehicle maker. On Monday, Rivian shares were trading at around $24.77. The share price is far from a record high of $179.5 in November 2021. Earlier, Ford, which was one of Rivian’s initial shareholders, sold 8 million shares as the stock lock-in period ended on Sunday. According to Refinitiv data, Ford is Rivian’s fourth largest shareholder with 11.4% stake. In the first-quarter financial report, Ford suffered a $3.1 billion loss, mostly due to a decline in…

Henrik Fisker as CEO of Fisker Inc is back with more information about Project Ronin which will be launching soon. As revealed in the latest teaser which shows a cabin with a capacity of four passengers, the Ronin will have a unique four-door convertible body style. Previously, the first sketch seemed to show the exterior, and the second showed the cabin area as a whole. This will make it the only convertible on the market with four doors, allowing easier access for rear passengers. In addition to the body style, Henrik Fisker shared several leaked specifications of his prospective electric…

Peugeot has given the e-Boxer electric van a new, bigger battery pack and increased range. The 75kWh battery adds an additional 15 miles to the e-Boxer’s range, giving it a total of 154 miles (WLTP) without hampering loading volume. The new 75kWh battery is paired with a 122bhp electric motor with a maximum torque of 350Nm which provides instant responsiveness without vibration and a smooth driving experience. The e-Boxer battery can charge from zero to 80 percent in one hour via a 50kW charger. See also: Mercedes-Benz celebrates a milestone of 25,000 electric Vans produced since 2010 Pricing for the…

Ford Motor selling their 8 million stake in Rivian Automotive, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. Ford currently owns 102 million shares of Rivian. Ford itself will sell their stake in Rivian through Goldman Sachs, the sources said. Ford Motor is selling 8 million of its Rivian Automotive shares as the insider lockup for the stock expires on Sunday. Ford declined to comment, when confirmed about the sale. Earlier in its first-quarter financial report, Ford suffered a $3.1 billion loss, largely due to a decline in the value of its investment in Rivian. Rivian’s share price has continued…

Porsche develops and manufactures battery cells that claim to be high-performance, the sports car manufacturer acquired a stake in US company Group14 Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced silicon-carbon technology for lithium-ion batteries. As the main investor, Porsche raised 100 million US dollars and led a Series C funding round in, in total, several companies invested a total of 400 million US dollars (about 328 million euros). Group14 Technologies, based in Woodinville in Washington state, intends to use the capital increase to accelerate production of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries worldwide. See also: Porsche Offering Camping Trips with Taycan Turbo S…