Author: David Smith

Jaguar TCS Racing unveiled the I-Type 6 that will be used for the 2023 season of ABB FIA Formula E. Jaguar calls the I-Type 6 “the most advanced and efficient all-electric Jaguar race car ever”. The Jaguar I-Type 6 will make its racing debut in January. This is a Gen3 Formula E race car with front and rear powertrains. The front motor-generator provides 250 kW of regeneration, while the rear unit provides 350 kW for a total of 600 kW. That’s more than twice the regenerative capability of the Gen2 cars and eliminates the need for conventional rear brakes. In…

The Tesla Model 3 is reportedly undergoing a major overhaul by Tesla. The Model 3 transformation project is codenamed ”Project Highland” and will be released at the end of next year. Tesla revealed, the main focus of this redesign is to reduce the number of components and complexity in the Model 3’s interior while focusing on the features that Tesla buyers value, including its appearance. The overhaul of the EV sedan may also include some changes to the exterior performance and powertrain of the Model 3. The new Model 3 will begin production at Tesla’s Shanghai plant and the company’s…

Two industry giants, Airbus and Renault, have announced a partnership to develop the next generation of batteries for electric vehicles and aircraft. Engineering teams from Airbus and Renault will join forces to develop technologies related to energy storage, which is one of the main obstacles to the development of long-range electric vehicles, Airbus said in a statement. “For the first time, two European leaders from different industries are sharing engineering knowledge to shape the future of hybrid-electric aircraft”, said Gilles Le Borgne, Renault’s EVP for engineering. “Aviation is an extremely demanding field in terms of both safety and energy consumption,…

The Yutong E-11 electric bus has a design that attracts the attention of the global community. This can be seen from its simple boxed appearance but has a modern and futuristic impression. The E-Shape style full matrix LED headlights not only make it elegant but also help to provide broad visibility lighting as a metropolitan city electric bus coupled with projector LED lights. The Yutong E-11 electric bus has overall dimensions of 11,200 mm in length, 2,550 mm in width and 3,290 mm in height and a wheelbase of around 5,000 mm and a turning radius of approximately 20 m.…

BAIC and Huawei have teamed up to make electric vehicles under the BAIC brand. Huawei is taking on driver assistance technology and infotainment and it looks like this partnership will spawn another automotive brand. According to a report from IT Home, the two companies will again collaborate with Huawei to take on distribution responsibilities. The new brand will be available exclusively through Huawei’s network of showrooms. Huawei will be in charge of technology through the Huawei DriveONE platform while BAIC will supply manufacturing. The platform used is called Jihu and is the same platform used on the Wenje and Jihu…

The Italian manufacturer known for its rally cars, Lancia, has finally been reborn. Acquired by Stellantis, Lancia seems to be getting back on its feet after producing only one model, the Ypsilon for years. In preparation for the electrification era, Lancia recently unveiled a brand new logo that takes inspiration from the 1957 Lancia logo. This logo design change also changes Lancia’s future direction towards the electrification era. Lancia itself is rumored to be launching the latest version of Ypsilon in 2024, as well as the latest Aurelia and Delta in 2026 and 2028 respectively. These new models are part…

Hyundai Motor Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding with SK On Co., Ltd to supply electric vehicle batteries in North America. The signing of the MOU took place at the SK Group Head Office in Korea, attended by Heung-soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Future Growth Planning Division & EV Division of Hyundai Motor Group and Young-chan Choi, Chief Administrative Officer SK Pada. Through the agreement, SK On will provide electric vehicle batteries to the Group’s US factories after 2025. Further details on the cooperation will be disclosed at a later stage. “Through the EV battery…

FREYR announced the selection and purchase of a site in Coweta County, Georgia for its planned Giga America battery plant. The company selected the Bridgeport Industrial Park site through a rigorous evaluation process based on key operational, logistical, and financial criteria, including the suitability of the site to co-locate modular upstream and downstream projects with the Giga America cell manufacturing facility. FREYR is planning to initiate detailed project engineering of Giga America in the coming months. The initial phase of Giga America is planned to be a cell production module of approximately 34 GWh based on the next-generation of 24M’s…

Ford has revealed the all-new E-Tourneo Custom – the next generation of its Tourneo portfolio of multi-activity vehicles and featuring a state-of-the-art all-electric powertrain. The E-Tourneo Custom raises the bar in the multi-activity vehicle segment, combining a new platform designed for maximum versatility and comfort with a high-efficiency battery-electric drivetrain that can provide a driving range of up to 370 km. This MPV type car is one of four new all-electric Ford Pro models launching in Europe in 2024, Ford targets both personal and business customers, offering spacious accommodation for up to eight passengers. The new model introduces a full…

BasiGo announced $6.6 million in new funding led by Mobility54, the corporate venture capital arm of Toyota Tsusho; Trucks VC, a transportation-focused venture capital fund in Silicon Valley; and Novastar Ventures, a global VC supporting entrepreneurs transforming markets in Africa. The round also includes investment from Moxxie Ventures, My Climate Journey (MCJ), Susquehanna Foundation, Keiki Capital, and OnCapital. The new round brings BaisGo’s total funding in 2022 to $10.9 Million and will enable the company to begin commercial delivery of locally manufactured electric buses and charging infrastructure through the company’s unique Pay-As-You-Drive financing model. “BasiGo is thrilled to have the…

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar officially started last Sunday, November 20, 2022. Qatar wants to host the first carbon neutral World Cup by deploying various electric vehicles. Hyundai is the main sponsor of the 2022 Qatar World Cup by supplying 10 Hyundai Elec City electric buses for the transportation of athletes, staff and coaches. A total of 226 electric cars and 10 Hyundai electric buses for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The Korean manufacturer provides vehicles for referees, FIFA staff and VIPs, namely the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Sonata HEV, Hyundai Tucson HEV, Kona HEV and Genesis G80 EV. KIA…

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