Author: David Smith

Despite experiencing a semiconductor crisis like other manufacturers, Rivian is planning to produce 25,000 electric cars this year. In the first quarter of 2022, the manufacturer from the United States prioritizes increasing production at the Normal plant, Illinois by producing 5,000 units of vehicles divided into several models. Like the Rivian R1T, R1S, and the EDV van for Amazon. “These challenges continue to affect technical components such as semiconductors, as well as some non-semiconductor components. We were forced to stop production for a longer time than expected,” Rivian’s official statement said. Rivian plans to produce 50,000 vehicles by 2022 before…

NFI Industries as a leading supply chain solutions provider has increased its investment in electromobility solutions with a recent order of 60 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The battery-electric haul trucks will be deployed in the Ontario, California, United States (US) NFI fleet throughout 2022 and 2023, to support the goal of operating the first 100% zero-emissions logistics fleet in the US. NFI will begin its electromobility journey with Volvo Trucks as part of the Volvo Lights (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project starting in 2019. See also: Volvo Trucks receives order for 44 Electric trucks from DHL Not only…

Nyck De Vries (Mercedes) managed to reap maximum points after winning the second race of Formula E Germany 2022. The additional 25 points made him move up two positions from eighth to sixth in the 2022 Formula E standings. However, it is his partner Stoffel Vandoorne who is firmly at the top of the standings after scoring three podiums in both German Formula E 2022 races. These results produced 30 points for Vandoorne and made him firmly at the leader of the 2022 Formula E standings with a total of 111 points. However, Edoardo Mortara (Venturi) is not far behind…

Edoardo Mortara (Venturi Racing) managed to maintain the lead to become the winner of the first series of Formula E Germany 2022, Saturday (14/5). The Swiss racer was accompanied on the podium by Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Techetah) and Stoffel Vandoorne (Mercedes) on the second and third steps, respectively. Mortara took the win after successfully starting perfectly from pole position and blocking Vergne’s attack. Mortara and JEV, as Vergne is known, were involved in a fierce rivalry that took place in the seventh series of the 2022 season of the electric car racing championship on Saturday. https://twitter.com/FIAFormulaE/status/1525489699514634240 Until finally Mortara managed…

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…

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has demonstrated its efforts to promote sustainable mobility by launching the Tata Ace EV. The new Tata Ace EV is a revolutionary electric commercial vehicle from the popular Ace model. India’s most advanced four-wheeled small commercial vehicle (SCV) is claimed to be an environmentally friendly and intelligent transportation solution that is ready to serve various applications in the city. See also: Tata Plans To Produce Its Own Semiconductor And EV Batteries Mr. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, said that the Tata Ace is the most successful commercial vehicle in…

Lucid is the latest automaker to raise the price of its electric vehicles. Other electric vehicle makers such as Tesla have raised the prices of their products in the last month due to rising raw material prices and supply chain problems. The company announced a 13 percent increase in the price of its Lucid Air electric sedan starting June 1. The announcement coincides with the company reporting its first-quarter earnings. “All existing reservation holders will not experience a price increase.” the company said. See also: Lucid Air set for European Market in June or July For the price, the Air…

LiveWire, an electric motorcycle brand formed by Harley-Davidson, has confirmed that it will launch a new model in the near future. The second model of the company from the United States will launch on May 10, 2022. The motorcycle is named LiveWire S2 Del Mar LE. The S2 Del Mar LE is built on the same Arrow EV platform that was used on the LiveWire One, the first electric Harkey model that was launched a few years ago. See also: Harley-Davidson aims to sell 190,000 LiveWire electric motorcycles by 2030 The Arrow EV platform includes a motor, battery, inverter and…

Daimler Buses has announced that it aims to offer both battery and hydrogen-based local carbon-neutral (CO2) vehicles in every segment by 2030. Reported by Daimler’s official website on Thursday (5/5/3033), the Mercedes-Benz bus manufacturer revealed that by 2039, Daimler will only sell emission-free commercial vehicles starting in the European and Latin American markets. Meanwhile, in the city bus segment, this will happen in Europe as early as 2030. Daimler Buses is also ready to expand its service offering as a general contractor for customers’ complete electrical infrastructure. “As the world’s leading bus manufacturer, our ambition is clear, we want to…