Author: David Smith

GM announced that it has started pre-production of the Buick Electra E5, the first Buick-branded Ultium platform-based EV at its factory in Wuhan, China. Developed, customized and built in China, the Buick Electra E5 is a fully electric crossover SUV. GM has already laid out the specifications, but the crossover is expected to enter full production in early 2023, with deliveries to customers in China scheduled for the first half of 2023. “Building on GM’s more than 25 years of expertise in EV development and advanced technology, the Electra E5 will harness the full potential of the Ultium platform to…

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, has started the process of acquiring the Ford factory in Sanand, India. Tata Motors will take control of all the land and buildings, the vehicle manufacturing plant and the machinery and equipment located therein and all employees. Both parties have decided to proceed with the settlement of the transaction on January 10, 2023. As part of the transaction, all eligible employees of the Ford India Private Limited vehicle manufacturing plant have been offered employment with TPEML with terms, conditions and service benefits similar to those currently available to…

One of the enemies of electrification vehicles is temperature. It is common knowledge that low temperatures can reduce cruising range. However, how big is the impact? Recent studies from Recurrent get the percentage reduction. Tests were carried out on 13 electric cars. They compared the mileage when the car was driving at normal temperatures, in these conditions at 21 degrees Celsius with operating at -1 to -7 degrees Celsius. The 13 cars: Audi e-tron, BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Kona, Jaguar I-Pace, Nissan Leaf, Volkswagen e-Golf, Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model S, Model 3 , Model X and…

British conversion specialist Everrati has unveiled a new package that turns the classic Land Rover Defender into an electric car. The electric car conversion package for the Land Rover Defender was introduced alongside the package for the classic Range Rover. Of course, to turn the classic Defender and classic Range Rover into electric cars, consumers must prepare a fairly large pocket. Everrati retails the classic Defender restoration and conversion package starting at £185,000. Meanwhile, for the classic Range Rover, the price tag is more expensive, which is 230,000 pounds sterling. “We are proud to announce our plans for a classic…

General Motors’ electric vehicle department has again been plagued by a problem with the battery system that could start a fire at the Chevrolet Bolt. The 2017-2023 model year Chevy Bolt was recalled due to a potential fire risk, but for a different reason. In this case, the fire risk has nothing to do with the battery due to the fact that the Bolt is an electric vehicle. Surprisingly, the risk of burning actually comes from the seat belts and carpets in the Chevrolet Bolt. Car manufacturers must recall around 140,000 units of the Chevrolet Bolt EV in North America,…

In the midst of the incessant era of electric vehicles, various manufacturers are racing to launch new electric car variants. In addition to passenger electric cars, electric offroad type vehicles that look dashing will soon be launched and sold on the market. The car comes from a Scottish manufacturer, Munro Vehicles. This electric SUV is named Munro MK1, this car is designed and distributed as a 4×4 electric utility vehicle and will be the first paved in the United States. The Munro is a body-on-frame, five-door, five-passenger all-purpose electric SUV. Aluminum body panels are laser cut, shaped, and folded in…

WN VTech has secured a multi-million-pound deal with Lombard, the asset finance division of NatWest Group, enabling the business to support its mission of increasing the number of electric vehicles on roads. The £2m deal will allow WN VTech to fund a fleet of its innovative Mellor Sigma electric demonstration buses, meaning prospective customers will have the opportunity to trial the new electric model and experience the benefits of a more sustainable transport option before choosing to purchase. The zero-emission, battery-electric bus range, which comprises six distinct models between seven- and 12-metres in length, has already proven to be a…

Traditional car shows may be past their prime, but other types of events are gaining traction in the auto industry. Not only talking about the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the CES/Consumer Electronics Show is also gradually becoming more relevant for many automakers. With today’s technology-laden vehicles, it’s no wonder that Las Vegas is now a place to present the latest developments in the automotive sector. For example, Peugeot will be bringing the Inception concept to CES next month, although the French brand won’t be returning to the United States anytime soon. To stir up the hype surrounding its new…

Autonomy, the nation’s largest electric vehicle subscription company, today announced that its service is now available in Austin, Texas. The debut in Texas comes after a successful launch in California earlier this year and a recent expansion into Florida and Washington. Texas, ranked third in EV registrations behind California and Florida, is showing great promise for electrification, with nearly 30,000 new EVs on the road between 2020 and 2021. This growth and natural demand makes Texas a compelling state for Autonomy to expand operations into. About 46% of Texans under age 45 say they are considering purchasing an electric car,…

Hyundai Motor Group has started two pilot delivery service programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform at a hotel and a residential-commercial complex located in the outskirts of Seoul. The delivery robot consists of a storage unit integrated on top of a PnD driving unit. Alongside the loading box used to deliver items, a connected screen displays information for customers. First shown at CES 2022, the Group’s PnD modular platform is an all-in-one single wheel unit that combines intelligent steering, braking, in-wheel electric drive and suspension hardware, including a steering actuator for 360-degree, holonomic…

Honda recently revealed Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) plans for the upcoming 2023 season, including for the motorcycle and automotive racing series. HRC also announced its plans for major world motorcycle racing championships, such as MotoGP, WorldSBK and WorldSSP. Apart from that, the announcement also revealed that this Japanese automotive manufacturer is also developing an electric motorcycle that will be used for racing. According to Honda managing director and senior executive officer Shinji Aoyama, Honda is pursuing a new mission in the motorsports arena. “Meanwhile, Honda has another important mission to pursue in the field of motorsport. This is the realization…

As usual, at the end of each year Tesla rolls out a new software update known as a “holiday update”. And this time Tesla is bringing a major update by bringing with it Apple Music, Mahjong, and more features. Holiday updates usually bring a few features that are generally more fun than functional. Tesla regularly pushes new features to its electric vehicles via software updates whenever they’re ready, but occasionally bundles them together for larger step-change updates, what people call “holiday updates.” This year, the biggest new feature is the Apple Music app integrated into the vehicle – joining other…