Author: David Smith
David Smith
David Smith is an EV journalist at EVMagz.com, covering global developments in electric vehicle manufacturing, battery technology, charging infrastructure, and clean mobility policy. His reporting focuses on industry trends, technological advances, and the competitive landscape of the international EV market.
ID.Buzz has indeed stolen the attention since it was first launched earlier this year. Combining classic retro style with the latest electric vehicle technology, ID.Buzz continues the success with other ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5. And now VW brings a longer ID.Buzz and more power but sporty style. The new electric van will measure 4,710 mm in length, offer five seats, have 204 bhp and be equipped with a 77 kWh battery. Volkswagen’s 100-percent electric van will not only offer seven seats and a large battery, but it will also benefit from the GTX variant. But the manufacturer plans to soon…
Audi is testing a new filter technology that is said to be able to clean city air from pollution using the Audi e-tron electric car. Called the Audi Urban Purifier, this filter technology is being tested using the Audi e-tron electric car in a collaborative project between Audi and MANN+HUMMEL. This new filter project is primarily aimed at solving the problem of particulate matter pollution generated by any vehicle including electric cars. Yup, although it no longer produces exhaust emissions, electric cars still produce pollution in the form of particulate dust. As one solution, Audi and MANN+HUMMEL developed the Urban…
The Volkswagen Group through its software company CARIAD will partner with Horizon Robotics, one of the leading providers of computing solutions for smart vehicles in China. The collaboration between CARIAD and Horizon Robotics will focus on regional development of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems in China. CARIAD and Horizon Robotics will establish a joint venture, with CARIAD as the majority shareholder. VW will invest around 2.4 billion euros, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023. https://twitter.com/cariad_tech/status/1580515962369241088 “The partnership with Horizon Robotics is a key cornerstone of our strategy to realign…
Mercedes-Benz officially introduced the EQE electric SUV, completing its electric vehicle portfolio into eight models. The EQE SUV is a tough version of the EQE electric sedan and is built on a bespoke EV platform. From the exterior, the appearance of the EQE SUV looks like a smaller version of the EQS SUV with several characteristics that make it stand out. Compared to the EQE sedan, this electric SUV has a shorter wheelbase of 3.5 inches (9 centimeters). Dimensionally, the EQE SUV measures 191.5 inches (4.86 meters) long, 76.4 inches (1.94 meters) wide and 66.4 inches (1.68 meters) high. With…
BMW announced a partnership with AirConsole that will bring casual gaming to BMW electric vehicles, starting next year. AirConsole is a gaming platform, and the company considers that the services it provides are a perfect match for the BMW Curved Display and offer a large and diverse catalog of games. The game is run directly within the entertainment system in the latest BMW vehicles. AirConsole technology allows games to be sent instantly over the air and controlled using a smartphone. “With the AirConsole we will leverage innovative technology combined with a wide variety of fun and multiplayer gameplay,” said Stephan…
Hyundai announced that it will embed the new technology on all its models. This latest software will make all Hyundai cars integrated. Hyundai announced a new global strategy to transform all vehicles into Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) by 2025. By 2025, it is targeting 20 million vehicles to be registered with connected car services worldwide. With SDV technology, consumers are given the freedom to remotely enhance vehicle performance and functionality anywhere and anytime. HMG’s ever-evolving mobility technology and software will ensure that all models, including those already purchased, stay ahead of the curve. Thus, enabling vehicle functions, including safety, comfort,…
Hyundai, a car manufacturer based in South Korea, plans to build a lodging place with an electric car (EV) concept. The car manufacturer said that it would utilize Ioniq 5’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology to provide electrical power to all lodging facilities. Quoted from Teslarati, Tuesday (11/10/2022) Ioniq 5 has at least two battery options, namely the standard-range 58kWh package and the long-range 72.6 kWh package. Meanwhile, Hyundai states that the V2L can supply up to 3.6 kW of power. The Korean automaker says the IONIQ 5 can charge high-voltage electrical equipment using a converter. Sophisticated again, the car can also…
Stellantis targets the minimum percentage of recycled materials in its vehicles to be 35%
By David Smith
Stellantis will seek to increase its medium-term target for the minimum percentage of recycled materials in its vehicles to 35%. This was revealed by Senior Vice President Global Circular Economy, Alison Jones, Tuesday, October 11. In its business plan, Stellantis has set a target to increase revenues from its recycling business tenfold to more than 2 billion euros by 2030. It also aims to double revenues from long-lived parts and services. “We’re talking about a target of at least 35% recycled material in our vehicles, that’s going to vary by vehicle,” Jones said. “Of course we will try to increase…
Peugeot will take advantage of the Mondial de l’Automobile event in Paris to introduce its newest line of electric vehicles, through the Peugeot E-Streetzone. In the Mondial de l’Automobile exhibition scheduled from 17 to 23 October 2022, the e-Streetzone will be one of Peugeot’s highlights, the e-Streetzone is the second e-bike in the brand’s lineup for future vehicles. The Peugeot E-Streetzone will come with a battery capable of traveling 100 km on a single charge, the e-Streetzone’s reported range is 112 kilometers (69.59 miles) when in eco mode. The scooter has two batteries one of which is removable, and if…
Stellantis signed a non-binding initial agreement with GME Resources to secure supplies of nickel and cobalt sulfate for electric vehicle batteries. The deal marks a further move by the world’s fourth-largest automaker to lock in the supply of the metal needed for the batteries that power EV cars, ahead of a spike in global demand expected as the transition to cleaner mobility gains traction with citizens. Earlier this year the Franco-Italian group signed a lithium supply agreement with developer Vulcan Energy Resources and said it would invest 50 million euros to buy an 8% stake in it. Stellantis and mining…
BMW Motorrad has announced a recall for the BMW CE 04 electric scooter in Europe. The recall was due to a problem with the bracket connecting the horn to the electric scooter’s chassis. To note, BMW tucked the CE 04 horn under the bodywork of the front-end model. If the horn bracket or fastener loosens over time, the component may fall directly into the front wheel track. If this happens, it can cause the steering wheel to lock when turning left. BMW itself has not revealed whether it will replace the horn bracket or will change the position of the…
British electric car modification and conversion company, Everrati, recently launched the Porsche 911 generation 964 cabriolet which has been converted to an electric powertrain. Instead of using the standard bodywork of the Porsche 911, Everrati gave a modified widebody graft with a wide tire tread for this electric Porsche 911. This wide tire is intended to compensate for the car’s power which reaches 500 hp. Everatti embeds a self-developed electric powertrain, a design that is specifically matched to the model fitted to maintain the original Porsche 911 driving experience. The built-in electric motor is also positioned to maintain a similar…